Nokia Unveils RFID Phone Reader
The world’s largest provider of cell phones is offering a kit that will enable workers to scan tags remotely and transmit data via their cell phones.
Official fears RFID chip’s effect in cockfights
This article was originally published by RFID Update.March 17, 2004—A plan to embed microchips in fighting cocks as part of an effort to prevent diseases like bird flu should be scrapped because the tiny devices could hamper the birds’ martial skills,...IBM to help Defense manage RFID program
This article was originally published by RFID Update.March 17, 2004—IBM Corp.’s Business Consulting Services has won an $8.4 million, three-year contract from the Defense Department to help develop a Radio Frequency Identification Device policy for 43,000 defense...RFID chips watch Grandma brush teeth
This article was originally published by RFID Update.March 17, 2004—Tiny computer chips that emit unique radio-frequency IDs could be slapped on to toothbrushes, chairs and even toilet seats to monitor elderly people in their own homes.Read the article at...Nokia brings RFID to mobile phones
This article was originally published by RFID Update.March 17, 2004—Nokia is attempting to push radio frequency identification (RFID) into the mainstream with its launch of a kit that adds the technology to its mobile phones.Read the article at vnunet.comNokia 5140 RFID Reader
This article was originally published by RFID Update.March 17, 2004—At the CeBIT 2004 trade show in Hannover Germany, Nokia will launch the mobile RFID Kit for the Nokia 5140 handset. This is the first integrated RFID solution for a mobile GSM phone.Read the article...
States Seek RFID Laws
State legislators in Utah and Missouri have sponsored bills that would require retailers to alert customers when goods contain RFID tags.
States Seek RFID Laws
This article was originally published by RFID Update.March 16, 2004—State legislators in Utah and Missouri have sponsored bills that would require retailers to alert customers when goods contain RFID tags.Read the article at RFID JournalLibrarians Focus on RFID
RFID was one of the hot topics at the Public Library Association’s recent convention in Seattle.