Although it won’t be commercially available until next year, the device will be able to read and write to tags that communicate at the 13.56 MHz, 952-954 MHz and 2.45 GHz radio bands.
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Vail Resorts Sees RFID in the Forecast
SkyeTek says it is working with the ski resort operator to develop RFID-enabled mountain services and applications.
Microsoft Announces Availability of its RFID Software
Microsoft officially announced the availability of BizTalk Server 2006 R2, the software solution designed to seamlessly connect an enterprise’s processes and applications. One of the new features most touted by the software giant is its enhanced support for RFID.
Animal RFID Chip Implants Linked to Cancer
This weekend the Associated Press broke a story suggesting a link between VeriChip’s implantable chip technology in animals and the formation of cancerous tumors. The story has been picked up widely, from the mainstream media to pet publications to tech blogs. Following is what the RFID industry needs to know.
BloodCenter of Wisconsin to Study RFID’s Effect on Blood
The testing will be part of an ongoing initiative to develop RFID standards for labeling and tracking the blood supply chain, from donor to patient.
What’s Really Happening With RFID Adoption?
Wal-Mart, the U.S. Department of Defense, Boeing and Hewlett-Packard discuss their rollout plans and the state of adoption in their respective industries at EPC Connection 2007.
Air Cargo and RFID
Radio frequency identification is a smart way to keep freight moving forward.
Schuitema Tests NFC Phones in a C1000 Grocery Store
The Dutch retailer gave RFID-enabled phones to 100 customers, who use the devices to receive deposits from bottle-return machines, make charitable donations and pay for purchases.
RFID Keeps WIP Well-Oiled for Oilfield Products Maker
Tejas Tubular Products uses EPCglobal Gen2 UHF RFID labels to track work in process on the pipes and other oilfield equipment it produces. The RFID system interfaces with its MRP applications and automated CNC machines to prevent production errors and to check accuracy of customer shipments.
Finnish Parking Pilot Taps RFID Tags and NFC Phones
The system enables the city of Oulu to chronicle how long a car is parked, sends reminders to the driver and automatically deducts payment from a designated account.
Dutch Agency Employs RFID to Track Social Services
Werk aan de Wijk is using NFC-enabled cell phones and 13.56 MHz RFID cards to dispense aid and receive payment for it.
MasterCard Rolls Out Contactless Carpet in the U.K.
The credit card association claims 60 percent of Britons under 25 years old, and 49 percent of those ages 25 to 34, would use debit or credit cards more often than cash if the cards were RFID-enabled.