Canadian startup CustomerIn Systems has developed a solution enabling patrons to interact with a restaurant using an NFC-enabled phone, and also plans to launch a Web site in July to help developers create similar solutions.
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Using Wireless Technologies to Fight Camera Theft
If every digital camera contained a SIM or RFID module, it could log into its manufacturer’s product-authentication database when switched on and, if stolen, report its whereabouts and disable itself until returned to its rightful owner.
Air Force Hospital Eliminates Equipment Loss, Reduces Labor Hours
A research team with Keesler Air Force Base’s 81st Medical Group received approval last week for additional studies, to include the implementation of asset tracking at Columbus AFB, temperature monitoring and infant tracking, as well as bar-code and GPS technology pilots.
Using Wireless Technologies to Fight Camera Theft
If every digital camera contained a SIM or RFID module, it could log into its manufacturer’s product-authentication database when switched on and, if stolen, report its whereabouts and disable itself until returned to its rightful owner.
Innovation Has Just Begun
As RFID reaches maturity and adoption begins to spread, companies are finding innovative ways to use the technology.
Home-Shopping Theme Park to Employ RFID
At MainStreet America, visitors will be able to peruse completely furnished homes, and use RFID-enabled tablet PCs to learn more about thousands of items within and around those buildings.
RFID Tracks Clean-Room Laundry for High-Tech Companies
MSR-FSR is using an RFID system to record data regarding when, where and how clean-room garments are washed, dried and repaired.
RFID News Roundup
Boeing, Alaska Airlines partner on RFID initiative; Checkpoint Systems completes acquisition of Shore to Shore; TagMaster acquires Free2move’s RFID operation, TagMaster NA intros RFID handheld; Sky-Trax partners with AiDC Solutions in VAR agreement; TransCore unveils next-gen RFID rail products.
Tool-Bearing Truck Brings RFID-tagged Tools to Wind Farms
WindBed, developed by Choctaw Renewable Services, is a truck loaded with equipment and outfitted with EPC RFID technology to track tool usage and maintenance.
Korean Warehouses Deploy RFID-Enhanced Pick-to-Light System
CJ GLS says its order-fulfillment system is reducing errors, boosting efficiency and cutting costs at the facilities of four Korean companies.
RFID Enables M2M and M2O
While the technology offers great potential for machine-to-machine communication, its real value lies in machine-to-object communication.
Kayser-Roth Takes First Steps Toward RFID Usage
The hosiery company is applying EPC tags to socks sent to one specific retailer, and has also added tag-testing to its product-quality auditing processes, with plans to use RFID in other ways as well.