In Nice, the French retail chain is piloting a system that includes stickers with built-in Near Field Communication RFID readers that customers can use to select and redeem discounts at the store.
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Alaska’s Dept. of Transportation Mixes Asphalt and RFID
With help from the University of Alaska, the DOT is evaluating how radio frequency identification can be used to track the amount of time that passes between the moment a truck is first loaded with asphalt and the instant the hot mixture is dumped.
RFID Journal Offers Guide to Choosing the Right RFID System
The new 40-page report explains the differences between passive, active, battery-assisted, ultra-wideband, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, hybrid, chipless and other systems—as well as which is best for common applications.
RFID News Roundup
Invengo releases high-performance EPC Gen 2 RFID inlays for retail apps; Container Centralen deploys Confidex tags in 3.5 million plant trolleys; Telefónica, Visa Europe, la Caixa complete NFC-enabled Spanish mobile shopping project; Savi’s RFID hardware passes global field tests for standards compliance; Motorola Solutions’ MC9190-G handheld computer comes with built-in RFID tag; FIATECH publishes guide on RFID for construction industry.
To Keep Drugs from Expiring, Hospital Tests Intelliguard System
The San Diego facility hopes to save costs by deploying MEPS Real-Time’s drug-management system, which uses RFID-enabled drug-dispensing cabinets in conjunction with standard EPC Gen 2 tags.
With RFID, Malaysian Logistics Company Gets Fewer Blowouts
Lee Ting San Group has begun attaching rubber-encased EPC Gen 2 tags to tires on some of its trucks, to help it track inspection and maintenance.
Confidex Supplies the EPC Gen2 Compliant RFID E-seals for RTIs
Special UHF Gen2 RFID tags are being used in Container Centralen’s full scale RFID roll-out called “Operation Chip It!”.
The Multitech Approach
Vendors are integrating technologies at the hardware level, making it easier for end users to deploy location systems.
Arkansas Radio Compliance Center Aims to Avert Clashing Requirements
The University of Arkansas’ new facility is testing EPC Gen 2 passive RFID inlays submitted by tag makers, and hopes to harmonize item-level usage by providing results to retailers and goods suppliers free of charge.
Submit for the 2011 RFID Journal Awards
This is your opportunity to be recognized for outstanding work—but the deadline is fast approaching.
RFID Gives Pokertronic Its Strong Suit
The company says its RFID-enabled poker table and cards make it easier for casinos, clubs and TV-production businesses to offer spectators a glance into players’ hands.
RFID News Roundup
GS1, UPU sign up for new era of cooperation; Xiangyun Tobacco Co. puts RFID to work on quality; ThingMagic Mercury6e RFID reader module hits the market; iGPS announces customer wins of Kettle, Ken’s Foods; Cubic acquires XIO Strategies.