RFID and the Retail Experience
At the National Retail Federation trade show, several companies showed off RFID solutions that focus on supply-chain efficiencies, but those that focused on the customer experience created real buzz.
Apple Patent Uses RFID for Home Networking
Apple Computer has filed a patent which uses RFID to greatly simplify the process of setting up and configuring a wireless home network.
Apple Applies for Patent on RFID-based Network, Security Tool
The computer and electronics company describes a system using RFID tags and readers to simplify the configuration of wireless network devices and access points.
Middleware Makes RFID a SOX Compliance Tool
A financial consulting firm is marketing RFID middleware designed to send tag data into Sarbanes-Oxley software, eliminating data errors and lowering compliance costs.
RFID Protects Classic Cars
At its German showroom, vintage auto specialist Stevens applies active RFID tags to vehicle parts to defeat pilferers.
RFID News Roundup
DHS releases minimum standards for Real ID Act; Printronix unveils new Gen 2 printer-encoder; MBTA orders 3.5 million RFID transit cards; ShopRite accepting RFID-enabled payments; CAEN builds reader module with Intel reader chip; three firms announce funding.
Industrial Portals Introduces Next Generation of RFID Portals (MOD2 Series)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Tim Buckley Industrial Portals/Jamison Door Co. [email protected] 800-532-3667 x3277 MARCH 5th, 2007 (Hagerstown, Maryland) – Industrial Portals, the leading manufacturer of patent pending plug ‘n play RFID portal...Impinj Secures $19m to Pursue Item-Level RFID
Semiconductor and RFID hardware manufacturer Impinj announced yesterday that it had raised $19 million in a private funding round, bringing total venture and strategic investment in the seven-year-old company to $98 million. The company will use the funds to pursue opportunities in item-level tagging.
Ultra-Wideband RFID Tracks Nuclear Power Plant Workers
Radiation measurements, combined with real-time location information, enable managers to track workers and assess safety based on radiation exposure.