Magellan Unveils Tunnel Readers
New readers/programmers can identify and sort large numbers of items moving on high-speed conveyors.
Making RFID Payments Ubiquitous
Philips and Visa want people to be able to pay for goods and services anywhere by using RFID chips embedded in phones and other devices.
The Electronic Frisk
Here’s a look at the IT systems that would be required to match a person to an RFID tag in their clothes.
GSI to Produce Thin-Film Batteries
Printed batteries that can power low-cost active RFID labels will likely hit the market next year.
New “Pay As You Go” RFID System
TransCore will make it possible for people to use RFID toll collection systems to pay for parking.
Deal Brings Conductive Inks to EU
Coates Screen has signed a deal to distribute in Europe Parelec’s conductive inks, which can be used to print RFID antennas.
Xtag Unveils Infant Security System
The UK company has devised an RFID system that can be integrated with a hospital’s access-control network.
Kraft to Track Containers with RFID
The company has chosen TrenStar to tag and track intermediate bulk containers through the supply chain.
The Perception Question
It doesn’t matter how you plan to use RFID tags; what matters is how people think you may use them.
UCC Ready To Commercialize EPC
UCC and EAN have formed AutoID Inc., which will issue Electronic Product Codes later this year. They have also clarified their position on RFID standards.