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Prisoners of Their Own Device
In love with their own technology, many RFID vendors fail to speak the language of RFID buyers currently in the market.
Avery Dennison Expands Its Monza 5 Tag Family
Three new tags join two existing models—all made with Impinj’s Monza 5 chip—resulting in a lineup intended to provide greater versatility with a variety of sizes and, in some cases, longer read ranges.
Bergische Security Co. Gains Visibility Via NFC
The firm uses NFC-enabled mobile phones and RFID tags to monitor security guards at its client sites.
Knapp Conveyor Uses RFID to Help Sort and Pack Items in Proper Sequence
The hanging conveyor system, outfitted with passive tags and readers, is being installed at a warehouse run by Olymp, a German manufacturer of men’s shirts.
RFID News Roundup
Transcends upgrades Rifidi open-source RFID software, introduces new appliances, reader; Napa Valley’s AuburnJames Winery to test RFID-enabled pallets; ADR’s Automated Workforce Monitor service initiated at Texas construction sites; Minneapolis Institute of Arts’ parking lot uses TagMaster RFID tags; Toshiba certifies Omni-ID UltraThin IQ 400 and IQ 600 RFID labels; Intellitix intros RFID MiniPortal.
RFID Scores High at Mind Sports’ Scrabble Tournament
Last weekend, the world’s greatest Scrabble players went head-to-head using an RFID-enabled board, tiles and tile holder, enabling online spectators to follow the action in real time.
Helsinki Commuters Use RFID to Get Transit Updates, Post Messages
By tapping an NFC-enabled phone against the tags installed at 211 tram stops, riders can buy tickets or upload and view comments on Helsinki Region Transport’s online message wall.
RFID Journal Seeks Nominees for Its Seventh Annual Industry Awards
The deadline for submissions is Jan. 31, with winners to be announced at RFID Journal LIVE! 2013, scheduled for Apr. 30 to May 2, in Orlando, Fla.
Tagit-EAS, Truecount Work on Circumvention Resistant RFID Tag
The two companies plan to release the multifunction tag—which combines EPC RFID with EM-based electronic article surveillance—by mid-January, as well as software to manage data collected by both technologies.
Emergency Medical Services Providers Try New Equipment-Managing RFID Solution
The system, offered by a nationwide equipment servicer, will enable ambulance crews to verify that the correct equipment is loaded into their vehicles, and to view an alert if anything is being left behind in the field.
Milanese Art Museum Uses RFID to Attract a Younger Audience
The Ambrosiana Art Gallery is a showcase for Near Field Communication technology, with RFID tags mounted near artwork, as well as NFC-enabled mobile phones for accessing related information and services.