Low-Cost Optical Locating System
An Israeli company has combined optical and RF technology in a way that it says reduces the cost of RTLS deployments.
Full Disclosure
The privacy issue just won’t go away. One group is proposing legislation requiring products with tags to be clearly labeled.
Benetton Explains RFID Privacy Flap
Mauro Benetton clears up the confusion behind the Benetton Group’s RFID announcement.
Delta Takes RFID under Its Wing
The carrier plans to use 40,000 disposable tags in a one-month test designed to see how RFID can transform its “under-wing” operations.
RFID Journal Launches RFID U.
RFID Journal will hold a series of one-day, intensive, hands-on seminars for executives who want to learn how to deploy RFID technology.
Group Proposes RFID Privacy Law
CASPIAN, the group that spearheaded the boycott of Benetton, has proposed legislation aimed at protecting consumer privacy in the US.
Gemplus Plans RFID Reentry
Three years ago, the world’s biggest smart card provider sold its RFID division. Now it’s looking to develop new RFID products.
Flint Sets Up Conductive Ink Unit
The new division will develop printed RFID antennas, smart packaging and printed electronics.
Integration Impeding Use of RFID
A new survey says many companies are interested in deploying RFID technology but are concerned about integrating RFID data with back-end systems.
RFID’s Momentous Week
Last week marked a turning point for RFID, but it’s worth taking stock of where the technology stands today and where it needs to go.