Helsinki Commuters Use RFID to Get Transit Updates, Post Messages
By tapping an NFC-enabled phone against the tags installed at 211 tram stops, riders can buy tickets or upload and view comments on Helsinki Region Transport’s online message wall.
RFID Journal Seeks Nominees for Its Seventh Annual Industry Awards
The deadline for submissions is Jan. 31, with winners to be announced at RFID Journal LIVE! 2013, scheduled for Apr. 30 to May 2, in Orlando, Fla.
U.S. Retailers Expect $9 Billion in Theft During Holidays
A new report claims RFID could reduce losses by several billion dollars.
U.S. Retailers Expect $9 Billion in Theft During Holidays
A new report claims RFID could reduce losses by several billion dollars.
Tagit-EAS, Truecount Work on Circumvention Resistant RFID Tag
The two companies plan to release the multifunction tag—which combines EPC RFID with EM-based electronic article surveillance—by mid-January, as well as software to manage data collected by both technologies.
Emergency Medical Services Providers Try New Equipment-Managing RFID Solution
The system, offered by a nationwide equipment servicer, will enable ambulance crews to verify that the correct equipment is loaded into their vehicles, and to view an alert if anything is being left behind in the field.
What Types of NFC Chips Are Suitable for EMV Implementation?
And where might we procure them? —Name withheld ——— I contacted several companies and organizations, but regrettably, I was unable to obtain a good answer for you. As far as I can tell, no Near Field Communication (NFC) products, at this stage, are EMV [Europay,...What Is the Jitter Performance of Pulse Interval Encoding (PIE)?
And how is it used with ultrahigh-frequency RFID systems? —Name withheld ——— To answer your question, I reached out to the experts at Magellan Technology, an Australian firm that has been developing innovative RFID products for 15 years. Here is the response from one...
Milanese Art Museum Uses RFID to Attract a Younger Audience
The Ambrosiana Art Gallery is a showcase for Near Field Communication technology, with RFID tags mounted near artwork, as well as NFC-enabled mobile phones for accessing related information and services.
Ann Arbor VA Hospital Tracks Lab Supplies Via RFID
WaveMark’s smart cabinets and read stations enable the Michigan medical center to monitor where its lab products are located, when they are used on a patient and when they may be due to expire.