South Korean Consortium Launches EPC Gen 2 Reader for Mobile Phones
Developed by a group that includes SK Telecom, an inexpensive RFID interrogator in the form of a USIM card is already being used to verify the authenticity of whiskey.
Which Frequency Band Is Most Suitable if Passive Inductive Coupling Within 3 Meters Is Required?
To reduce the amount of RF interference within a medical environment, an RFID system should have as low a power density as possible. High-frequency and above are feasible—but which requires the least power to communicate between tags and readers? —Name withheld ——— I...
Butler Hospital Uses RFID Linked to Voice-Over-IP
The Pennsylvania facility is utilizing a Wi-Fi-based real-time location system integrated with a nurse call solution, allowing it to share patient location data with visitors and staff members.
How Can an RFID Chip Be Implanted in the Human Body?
What is the process by which implantation is accomplished? —Name withheld ——— First, let me clarify that it is not an RFID chip that is implanted, but rather a transponder. The chip is the brains of an RFID device, but it alone does nothing. It must be connected to a...RFID News Roundup
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Are There Any RFID Suppliers in Egypt?
Please provide a list of companies operating in that country. —Name withheld ——— There are several Egyptian suppliers of RFID technology. Among them: • OG Tech, an affiliate of the Osman Group, specializes in IT and RFID systems. • IBEX Solutions, based in Cairo,...What Is the Best RFID Stock to Buy?
Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks. —Name withheld ——— That’s easy: the one that will go up the most in value over the period in which you want to invest. Sorry, I couldn’t resist a glib answer. On our Web site, we have a list of publicly traded...
Checkpoint Systems Launches EPC Numbering Service
The firm’s Open EPC Number Management Solution, a standalone option for apparel manufacturers and retailers, is designed to simplify the process of deploying item-level EPC Gen 2 UHF tags.
Norsk Lastbaerer Pool Inserts RFID Into the Norwegian Food Chain
The organization is transitioning to plastic pallets and totes with embedded EPC Gen 2 tags, for use by manufacturers of consumer products sold in Norway.
Promoting Mentoring Through RFID-Enabled Postcards
The Over My Shoulder Foundation, Grammy winner Patti Austin, ADPublishing.org and XtremeSignPost have teamed up on a special project to promote mentoring.