What’s In a Name?
Choosing the right tag identifier now prevents headaches later.
How Accurate Are RFID Systems?
And what is the technology’s failure rate? —Name withheld ——— The answers to your questions depend on the particular type of RFID system you are using. Passive RFID solutions typically indicate only that a tag is within an interrogator’s read range....RFID Journal Announces Winners of Its Sixth Annual Awards
Cisco Systems, Intel, BP International, Omni-ID, HP Brazil, Cecilia Occhiuzzi and Bill Hardgrave were all honored at LIVE! 2012.
Would RF Energy From Cellular Broadcast Antennas Interrupt or Drown Out an RFID Chip?
Is this something I should worry about? —Stan ——— Stan, The answer would depend on the type of cellular system, as well as the type of RFID technology, being used. Time division multiple access (TDMA), code division multiple access (CDMA) and integrated digital...Can Proximity and Vicinity RFID Tags Be Used Together?
What are some problems inherent to placing both types of tags within the same document? —Mike ——— Mike, If the transponders’ antennas were to touch, they would become detuned, thereby preventing them from being read. If the transponders were attached on top of a...Is RFID Feasible for Monitoring Students?
I hear a lot about using passive or active ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) RFID for tracking students. But do such solutions really work—and if so, how would a school ensure that each student carried only one card? —Name withheld ——— Student-tracking technology can...Where Can I Find RFID Solutions Providers in Mumbai, India?
Please point me in the right direction. Thanks. —Name withheld ——— Here are three that I know of: Rasilant Technologies Pvt. Ltd. A-309, Crystal Plaza, Link Road, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India SkandSoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. CTS 322, Spanco House,...Do Any RFID Companies Require Investment Capital?
If so, how might I contact some of them? —Name withheld ——— Yes. There are many young companies in the radio frequency identification industry that could use more capital. I would not want to publish a list, however, for fear of making it seem as though those firms...RFID News Roundup
Confidex demos new sensor RFID label and NFC tags; Austriamicrosystems unveils new reader chips for embedded and consumer applications; HID Global’s long-range LF glass tags for animal identification; Vanguard ID Systems announces new on-metal RFID tag; Primera unveils color RFID printer; Alien Technology, Digital China partner for RFID sales, product offerings and solution delivery to Chinese customers; VICS Board publishes new RFID guidelines for retailers and suppliers.