How Is Tag Memory Tested?

Can you please tell me how testing is conducted on tag memory? I don’t understand the concept of testing memory and the states of tags, such as ready state, arbitrate state and reply state, as well as commands like query and query rep command. Please help me out...

RFID News Roundup

Market-research firms predict strong RFID growth for data centers, apparel sector; RF Code advances its temperature-monitoring technology for the data center; Tempsys adds Wi-Fi capability to its RFID-enabled temperature sensors; Oil and gas booming with help from wireless sensors; TagMaster receives new order from Bombardier for Sao Paulo metro line; Barco intros new ultra-slim UHF RFID antenna; HID Global achieves ATEX certification for tags.

Can RF Technology Be Applied to Babysitting Services?

Furthermore, can the technology be used to replace keys? —Name withheld ——— I am at a bit of a loss as to how to answer your question. Radio frequency identification could replace keys. Hotels are switching to RFID-enabled locks (see NFC-enabled Phones to Unlock Hotel...

Are Rankings Available Regarding Countries That Use RFID?

If so, does RFID Journal provide such information? —Name withheld ——— I have not seen any such rankings, sorry—and even if there were one, it would be suspect. There are no reporting requirements, so no one would know if a small company in Germany deployed a...

Can an RFID-Based Security System Deter Automobile Theft?

Do any companies offer a radio frequency identification solution that could monitor the arrivals and departures of vehicles being test-driven by customers at a car lot? —Josh ——— Josh, In 2008, we wrote about a car dealership in Toronto, Canadan, that employed a...

Can I Stitch RFID Tags to Jute Bags?

If so, what types of tags would be required for this application? And if the bags were stacked one above the other, what would be the best reader for inventory control? —Name withheld ——— The answer is yes, you can stitch or affix RFID tags to jute bags. As for which...