Obama Administration Patent Proposals Could Benefit RFID Industry
Reforms to U.S. patent practices could reduce frivolous lawsuits, which would help nascent technologies, including radio frequency identification, get off the ground.
A Pair of Business Accelerators Focus on NFC RFID Startups
AccelerateNFC and Startupbootcamp are providing mentorship and funding to Near Field Communication entrepreneurs in exchange for a percentage of equity.
Dorney Park Visitors Go Cashless, Thanks to Kiosks that Dispense RFID Wristbands
The Pennsylvania amusement and water park developed its FastPay system, with help from PDC, to make it easier for patrons to pay for goods and services.
RFID News Roundup
Confidex Ironside UHF RFID tags gain ATEX certification; European Pallet Association readies final design of RFID-enabled pallets; SkyeTek M1-Mini RFID reader module receives European CE marking; Laird Technologies unveils Bluetooth Smart application powered by thermal energy; Barco intros line of passive UHF RFID antennas for a variety of applications; Audi puts wireless payment capability in cars for parking-garage trial; Bibliotheca to provide RFID services for all Northern Ireland libraries.
GuardRFID Launches School Security System
The solution, designed to be affordable, employs real-time location technology, including active 433 MHz RFID tags that staff and students can use to summon help.
University of Derby Researchers Seek New Ways to Use RFID
The school’s RFID Advanced Research group has carried out dozens of projects, including several designed to prevent bicycle accidents, monitor door production or improve construction-worker safety.
Dutch Tire Company Bonds EPC Tags to Retreads
Roline is using a solution from Ferm RFID to better manage its retreading and inventory processes, and to enable customers to track tires installed on their vehicles.
With Thousands of Paper Records to Manage, U.K. Hospital Gets Help From RFID
After adopting 6PM’s iFIT solution, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust reduced the hours needed to retrieve and put away patient files by 80 percent.
RFID Gets Boots on the Ground for Air Force
Wellco is using a solution from Odyssey to create passive UHF RFID labels for every pair of boots, case and pallet, and confirms shipping orders are correct by reading those tags before loading goods onto trucks.
Carrier Takes Manufacturing to a Higher Level
The manufacturer of heating and ventilation equipment used RFID technology to make a highly efficient plant even more efficient.