Long-Range RFID for Access Control
Xtag of the UK has introduced a battery-powered RFID tag that can provide hands-free access to parking garages, buildings, even operating rooms.
Tagsys Demos Smallest EPC Tag
The French company has produced a 13.56 MHz, Class 1 tag that is no bigger than a contact lens.
Retailer Tests RFID on Garments
Kaufhof of Germany will track garments from Gerry Weber to two of its stores to see how RFID can boost supply chain efficiency and reduce theft.
RFID Lock for Electronic Devices
A startup has patented a way to use an RFID tag to render an electronic device inoperable without a password, which could deter supply chain theft.
RFID for Your Shopping Cart
Multichannel Retail has developed an RFID-enabled version of its Personal Shopping Assistant to take advantage of item-level data.
The Last Pieces of the Puzzle
Japan’s decision to allocate a portion of the UHF spectrum for use by RFID systems paves the way for global adoption.
Japan Opens Up UHF for RFID Use
Exclusive: The Japanese government has allocated 950 to 956 MHz for RFID, paving the way for the global adoption of UHF tags for supply chain tracking.
RFID Aids the Customer Experience
IMX, a cosmetics company, is using RFID wands to give customers a high-tech buying experience.
Second Source of Class 1 EPC Chips
A partnership between Alien Technology and STMicro will create a new source of Class 1 EPC tags, including a version designed for use outside of the US.
Tesco Tests Low-Cost RFID System
Technology from MeadWestvaco lets one reader power hundreds of antennas built into DVD smart shelves.