For the European EPC Competence Center’s latest annual report, researchers tested dozens of EPC Gen 2 RFID tag models, and discovered that, while performance overall is better than ever, some models suffer a dramatic drop in read rate when packed closely together.
The system would enable physicians or therapists to capture sophisticated data about an individual’s expended energy, based on the movement, angle and relative position of three EPC Gen 2 RFID tags worn on that person’s body.
The conference, focusing on how companies in the defense industry can benefit from utilizing active and passive RFID systems, is to be held near Washington, D.C., on Nov. 30, 2010.
The company is using EPC Gen 2 tags to track kegs of its Silvertap wines—which are sold by the glass at restaurants and bars—as they leave its cellars, as well as empty containers as they arrive and are then cleaned and refilled.
Or maybe it’s just getting warmer—but I’m seeing a lot of anecdotal evidence that interest in the technology is growing.
The system’s developer says the RFID software designed for blind users is not only effective, it’s an improvement on its original RFID software.
The company has established a Merchandise Visibility Solutions division that will focus on swiftly providing comprehensive item-level RFID systems to retailers around the world, along with installation and maintenance services.
Primera announces color RFID label printer-encoder; IBM, Mojix team to deliver advanced RFID system to the Japanese market; Holland 1916 intros RFID-enabled steel cable locking zip tie for tagging assets; NATO’S NAMSA launches Savi Technology routing hub; Pitney Bowes to provide support services for Bibliotheca RFID customers; ContainerPort Group gets RFID-enabled system to manage container chassis.
The event’s cornerstone sponsor will explain how companies in the Middle East are benefiting today from using RFID, at the second annual conference and exhibition, to be held on Oct. 5 in Abu Dhabi.
The organization’s new guidelines specify the performance and usage of EPC Gen 2 RFID tags designed for tracking cargo, and are intended for tag vendors as well as logistics companies.
A study from the RAND Corp. cites insufficient planning and training as major challenges for prison installations of RFID—but when installed and used properly, the technology can reduce violence and provide other benefits.
Russian Olympic city picks NXP’s Mifare Plus for transportation systems; Ohio RFID business incubator extends services to companies around the world; Equipment BC offers RFID-based meters for monitoring forklifts, machinery; Ryzex, Zebra Technologies launch educational microsite on warehouse management that features RFID; Ekahau Site Survey offers ZyXEL customers advanced Wi-Fi planning, auditing; Nordic ID launches new mobile RFID readers.