RFID Wins Gold With U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team

RFID Wins Gold With U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team

This winter, the organization’s Gold Pass—which provides major financial donors with access to ski resorts across the nation—will contain HF and UHF passive RFID inlays, compatible with all RFID-enabled ski lifts.

What Standards Govern Passive RFID?

Please provide some details regarding the various protocols in place. —Name withheld ——— The International Organization for Standards (ISO) has developed a number of standards governing the use of passive RFID tags, depending on the specific frequency that a tag uses,...
CentrObuv Finds RFID a Good Fit for Shoes

CentrObuv Finds RFID a Good Fit for Shoes

The Russian footwear retailer is using an item-level RFID system from Avery Dennison to track inventory, sales and security at one of its Moscow stores, and at a corresponding distribution center.

Can One EPC RFID System Work Worldwide?

Or are different frequencies required? —Name withheld ——— EPC Gen 2 RFID systems operate in the range of 860 MHz to 960 MHz, which is the frequency available for passive ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) RFID systems within most countries. There are tags designed to work...
Getting Past Dr. No

Getting Past Dr. No

There is always someone within an organization who tries to kill an RFID project before it starts. Here’s how to deal with that person.