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Ekahau Supports 802.11n in RTLS, Awaits Market
WiFi real-time locating system (RTLS) technology provider Ekahau announced its products can work on 2.4 GHz 802.11n draft-standard networks. Some wireless market analysts predict the 802.11n protocol will surpass Ethernet in enterprise network use. Ekahau is the first RTLS vendor to announce 802.11n support.
McDonald’s Japan Brings Discounts to Phones
The company is sending coupons to consumers via their RFID-enabled mobile phones, which they can then use at its restaurants to receive discounts.
Anglo Coal Tags Miners’ Cap Lamps, Vehicles and Tools
Although the main objective of its RFID system is to improve employee safety, the company also hopes to cut costs by better tracking tools between shifts.
Moving Forward—At Last
An analysis of attendance at RFID Journal LIVE! over the past six years indicates that the adoption of RFID technologies is starting to take off.
First Aid for First-Aid Kits
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory developed a smart first-aid storage cabinet that secures the supplies placed inside with a mechanical lock linked to an RFID reader.
Smoke Signals
Japan is instituting an RFID age-verification system to prevent underage kids from buying cigarettes at vending machines.
Tricks and Tags for Hard-to-Read Products
Based on numerous studies, the University of Arkansas’ RFID Research Center says companies can overcome the challenge of tagging products that include metal or water.
Tags, Readers, Action!
Players in the DVD, music and video game industry are looking to RFID to reduce out-of-stocks, improve promotions, and cut theft and counterfeiting.
Thanks for Even More Memory
A new crop of RFID chips is designed to satisfy memory-hungry applications.
And the Winner Is…
Folio magazine nominated RFID Journal LIVE! as one of the three best conferences and expositions produced by a magazine publisher.
Copenhagen Airport Pilots RFID Tags for Passengers
The airport is testing a system combining active RFID and Bluetooth technologies to create a detailed flow map of passenger traffic through the terminal, enabling it to reduce delays and improve its layout.