RFID and The Big Bang Theory
The TV series popularizes a potential consumer application of radio frequency identification technology.
RFID News Roundup
Fujitsu upgrades its ultra-rugged UHF RFID tags for commercial laundry systems; OmniAir Certification Services accredits MET Labs as first test lab for tolling interoperability certification; Coast 2 Coast’s facilities-management services and solutions to leverage Centrak’s RTLS; Chicago bus operator Pace selects Cubic for payment system; Adidas partied with RFID during the Olympics.
Industrial Companies Use RFID-enabled Washers to Track Heavy Equipment
Holland 1916’s solution allows a user to simply install a washer onto a bolt on each item, eliminating the need to drill screw holes or weld RFID tags onto an object’s exterior.
How Effective Are Products That Monitor Employees’ Use of ESD Control?
For example, how useful is CYCLOPS, which can “see” if a worker is wearing his or her wristband appropriately? —Lisa ——— Lisa, I am unaware of any products that employ radio frequency identification to monitor the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD)...Are There Any Standards Specifying Reader-Tag Communications Without Making Assumptions About the Air Interface?
I have a Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) interface that I’d like to re-use for the air interface, but I would like to have standards-based tag-reader communication on top of this. Is there a standard that would make this possible? —Name withheld ——— My...
European EPC Competence Center Report Finds New UHF Tags to Be More Sensitive
After testing 191 models of EPC Gen 2 passive tags, the EECC found that they require less power to become activated—but may transmit a backscatter signal too weak to be read.
RFID Global Solution Makes the Inc. 5000
The solutions provider was ranked as the 92nd fastest-growing software company on the magazine’s annual list.
How Would I Deploy an RFID System for a Library Containing Approximately 6,000 Books?
What types of tags, readers and antennas would I require for such an implementation? —Reginaldo (Canoas, Brazil) ——— Reginaldo, There are companies that offer complete RFID solutions for libraries. One is called Bibliotheca). Another is 3M Library Solutions). These...How Can I Submit a Press Release to RFID Journal?
What is the procedure for sending you product or company information? —Name withheld ——— You can simply send an e-mail to [email protected]. —Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID JournalRFID Global Solution Makes the Inc. 5000
The solutions provider was ranked as the 92nd fastest-growing software company on the magazine’s annual list.