What Is RFID?
Some people have questioned why RFID Journal considers certain technologies to be radio frequency identification.
Can Low-Frequency (20 to 50 Hz) RFID Tags Be Used to Track Objects Over a Distance of a Kilometer or So?
If so, how can this be accomplished? —Name withheld ——— I am unaware of any RFID system that uses low-frequency (LF) signals to achieve that kind of read range. RuBee is a form of active RFID that employs LF, but it operates at 131 kHz, and the read range is...
Homeland Security Seeks to Commercialize Technology for Tracking Firefighters
The technology, developed by a U.S. Department of Homeland Security research group, consists of ZigBee-based sensors and “breadcrumb” routers that communicate with a base station operated by a firefighter’s commanding unit.
Love’s Tries RFID for Automating Fuel Payments
The retailer is testing a passive UHF solution from QuikQ enabling truck drivers to fuel up more efficiently, while also ensuring against fuel fraud.
How Can I Conduct RFID-based Tracking and Localization of Passive Tags Within a 3D Volume?
I know that it’s relatively straightforward to detect a passive-RFID-tagged-object within a container the size of a refrigerator or freezer—and, indeed, such devices are commercially available for tracking inventory. However, the objects being tagged in our...RFID News Roundup
RFID helps analyze psychiatric conference; U.K. companies launch national record-sharing service for underground assets; Metalcraft delivers upgraded RFID windshield tag; STMicroelectronics announces NFC wireless memory app for Android smartphones.
GS1 Smart Centre Expands RFID Education
The facility, run by GS1 Norway, has hosted more than 1,200 visitors during its first year.
How Might I Track Radio Equipment With RFID?
Has anyone deployed radio frequency identification technology to manage a fleet of a few thousand two-way radios? —Allan (Auckland, New Zealand) ——— Allan, Action Ambulance Service is tagging radios and other equipment (see RFID Rescues Emergency Transportation...Vail Resorts Takes Pioneering Trail
The company’s EpicMix service is using RFID technology to enhance the skiing experience in new and exciting ways.
Vail Resorts Takes Pioneering Trail
The company’s EpicMix service is using RFID technology to enhance the skiing experience in new and exciting ways.