Is it legal in the United States to implant an RFID chip into a person's body without that individual's knowledge or permission? —Name withheld ——— I am not a lawyer, but I spoke to a friend who is. He says that in most countries, implanting any kind of device in...
We face a challenge here in South Africa—and in Africa, in general. Most GSM cellular network providers operate in the ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) band of 800 MHz, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz. Since most UHF RFID systems operate in this band as well, we can not use UHF...
A private school in Mumbai is seeking a solution for its students. The school will stick an ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) tag on the back of every student ID card. As each student enters the school gate, the UHF reader should read his or her tag and send that child's...
What is the cost of an active RFID system, as opposed to that of a passive tag system? —Name withheld ——— Passive tags can cost as little as 15 cents apiece, compared to $20 or more for active tags. However, it is difficult to offer a straight comparison between the...
I am seeking a consultant who is skilled in a variety of applications, to take a look at some solutions I may not know about. Could you recommend someone? —Name withheld ——— Yes, I would be happy to, but I would prefer to do it privately, so as not to anger any...
Where can I find a single RFID tag that combines an ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) RFID tag with an electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag? —Name withheld ——— Combination EAS-RFID tags are a good way to track items and prevent theft. Checkpoint Systems, a leading...
I am looking for tags that can operate in areas of high temperature (650 degrees Celsius, or 1,202 degrees Fahrenheit) and high pressure (200 PSI). Do such tags exist? —Name withheld ——— William Frick & Co. sells tags designed for high-impact and high-temperature...
Is such an application of the technology possible? —Name withheld ——— Some mobile phones come with built-in RFID readers based on the Near Field Communication (NFC) standard, a type of RFID for consumer devices. Nokia's 6131 and 6212 Classic models both incorporate...
Has RFID Journal published any case studies, or are you aware of any projects, involving the use of Near Field Communication technology for manned guarding? —Jaideep, India ——— Dear Jaideep, We have not published any case studies related to that particular topic, but...
Hospitals, factories, retail stores and other businesses are reducing labor forces in order to lower costs, leaving employees overstretched. RFID systems can automate routine tasks, so that workers can be more efficient.
I need a tag that can be used to track metal pipes as they go through the sandblasting and galvanization processes. The temperature would be 600 degrees Celsius (1,112 degrees Fahrenheit) for a duration of one hour. Is there a solution for my needs? —Name withheld ———...
Can radio frequency identification technologies be utilized for this application? —Name withheld ——— It's not only possible, it is being done. Rewards for Recycling, a Michigan-based startup launched by Richfield Management (a waste-disposal and -collection company...