Gen 2—The Tough Questions, Part 1
One of the architects of EPCglobal’s Generation 2 standard addresses end users’ concerns regarding Gen 2-based tags and readers.
Security System to Balance Privacy and Supply Chain
An authentication technique called “zero knowledge proofs” can purportedly balance the commercial benefits of RFID in the supply chain with the privacy concerns of consumers.
IMEC Announces Organic Rectifier for Tags
The Belgium research center claims its design for an organic rectifier diode has the potential to power high-frequency and ultra-high frequency passive RFID tags.
RFID News Roundup
DHS testing tags for US-VISIT; PEAK releases device manager for SAP; Ofcom proposes RFID spectrum allocation; TI supplying Gen 2 inlays for Lowry Smart Trac; Infineon sells software business; new Xterprise headquarters includes solution center; WhereNet forms internal security group.
RFID and the Cold Chain, Part II
Last week RFID Update participated in a phone call discussion about the cold chain, which covered all aspects of the ways in which RFID is being used throughout the cold chain to improve old processes and expand into new ones.
RFID Industry Patent Consortium Announced
Yesterday’s announcement that an intellectual property consortium is being formed for the “consolidated licensing” of RFID-related patents marks a major development for the industry and one that could significantly impact adoption of RFID technology.
The RFID Patent Pool: Next Steps
It will take five or six months to set up the intellectual property consortium, evaluate patents and make them available to licensees.
University of Wisconsin Debuts RFID Lab
An open house will mark the completion of the lab, which is being used by Wisconsin companies interested in RFID.
RFID and the Cold Chain, Part I
Last week RFID Update participated in a phone call discussion about the cold chain, which covered all aspects of the ways in which RFID is being used throughout the cold chain to improve old processes and expand into new ones.
RFID Vendors to Launch Patent Pool
Some 20 providers of RFID technology have announced plans to create a patent pool, which could end confusion and contention over patent royalties.