Twinsprite Uses NFC RFID to Link Toys to Game Apps
The Spanish company, in partnership with tagmaker Smartrac, intends to provide free software development kits to game companies seeking to use RFID to link a physical toy to a mobile game app.
Next Up: A Passive UHF Reader in Your Phone
Apple’s embrace of NFC means all new phones will have an RFID reader—but they also need to be able to read Electronic Product Codes.
Wall Street Journal Article on Zara’s Use of RFID
The prestigious newspaper wrote a positive article about how radio frequency identification is helping the retailer improve inventory accuracy.
Daher Aerospace Expands RFID Usage Throughout Supply Chain
The U.K.-based aerospace manufacturing and logistical services company and its customers are using passive UHF tags and readers to track its containers’ location and status.
RFID News Roundup
Freaquent froschelectronics unveils HF reader complying with ISO 18000-3 Mode 3 and EPC HF RFID standards ••• HID Global intros rugged ultra-thin epoxy UHF RFID tag ••• TSL Mobile RFID readers validated for Xterprise’s Clarity Inventory software ••• Nordic Semiconductor provides Bluetooth beacon chips to Kontakt.io, Estimote ••• Apple puts restrictions on NFC in iPhone 6, Watch ••• D.C.’s Metro Transit plans NFC-enabled payment pilot with help from Accenture.
International RFID Institute to Deliver Certification Exam at RFID Journal LIVE! Europe 2014
Individuals who pass the test will become RFID Institute Certified Associates.
RFID Journal Announces Exhibitors for Its LIVE! Europe 2014 Event
Sponsors of the conference, to be held on Oct. 23, in London, England, include Checkpoint Systems, Harting Technology Group, Smartrac and Tyco Retail Solutions.
Bluetooth Beacons Bring Elvis Back to Graceland
Visitors to the King of Rock and Roll’s home are issued iPads that display beacon-triggered photos, videos and other content application to each location within the mansion.
Macy’s Expands RFID and Beacon Deployments
The retailer has begun tagging fashion garments at its Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores, to help make sure the merchandise is on the sales floor and to reduce the need for markdowns.
Osheaga 2014 Rocks With RFID
NFC wristbands act as tickets and let visitors use photo kiosks to snap pictures at the event.