Seton Medical Center Deploying Ultrasound and RFID Systems
The project will use an ultrasound-based, indoor-positioning technology to track assets and patients, and radio frequency identification to manage the administration of drugs.
Symbol Releases New Gen 2 Interrogator
The mobile unit, designed for use on forklifts, has several potential applications for users of RFID technology.
Summary of Baird RFID Monthly for September
Baird has released its September report. The 14-page document is a worthwhile read for anyone requiring an overview of the industry’s last 30 days. For those without time to do so, we have reprinted here the report’s summary.
RFID Improves ETA Info for Bus Passengers
U.S. and Hong Kong transit companies are using active tags to provide passengers with accurate information regarding bus locations and expected arrival times.
IBM-Led Group to Run Major Military Research Project
The International Technology Alliance, made up of 25 commercial and academic organizations, is chartered with helping the U.S. and U.K. militaries develop sensor-based technologies.
Airport Monitoring System Combines RFID With Video
A European consortium is designing a system involving video cameras and battery-powered RFID tags to improve airport efficiency, security and passenger flow.
RFID System Opens Up Debate at Sweden’s Parliament
The Riksdag has installed an RFID-based system that will let its members leave their seats and move about the chamber for debate. Eventually, the system could be used to allow parliamentarians to vote from anywhere in the chamber.
RFID and Guilt By Association
The media portrays anyone in favor of the use of RFID as being evil.
Transatlantic Consortium to Research RFID
The US and UK today announced the launch of a far-reaching defense technology research program that will span military, industry, and academic institutions. It will be composed of 25 organizations and led by IBM. Called the International Technology Alliance, it could last up to ten years and reach a value of $135.8 million.
It’s Time to Address Privacy
The industry needs to come together to educate consumers, journalists and privacy advocates—and end users—about RFID technologies.