DOD’s RFID Efforts Are Winning the War on Inefficiencies
Last week’s RFID in Defense conference highlighted some of the successes the U.S. Department of Defense and its suppliers are having with radio frequency identification.
At Many Trade Shows, Use of NFC-enabled Phones Is Touch ‘N Go
ITN International’s Touch ‘N Go solution utilizes NFC-enabled mobile phones, RFID tags in visitor badges and a hosted server to share data between attendees and exhibitors, as well as collect event-traffic information and pay for food.
RFID Journal Offers User-Friendly Out-of-the-Box RFID Starter Kits
Motorola and its channel partners have put together new packages that companies can use to test RFID solutions for tracking retail items, IT assets, returnable transport containers and much more.
Understanding RFID Technology Buyers
Published by RFID Journal: November 2009
Is It Practical to Use RFID in the Home?
For example, I want to find my television remote. Can radio frequency identification help? —Name withheld ——— In 2005, RFID Update (now owned by RFID Journal) wrote about a product aimed at consumers, being sold by a company called iAutomate (see Consumer Product:...Should Library Workers Worry About Being Shelved?
In public libraries, there are concerns among staff members that deploying RFID technology will result in job losses. For example, employees who check out books could be replaced by self-checkout machines that use RFID technology. How do you respond to this very real...
Chabot Space & Science Center Uses RFID to Teach Environmental Science
The California museum’s new Bill Nye’s Climate Lab exhibition incorporates EPC RFID technology, enriching the way in which visitors interact with the exhibits.
RFID News Roundup
Tagsys develops reusable RFID baggage tag for Qantas; NXP launches SmartMX2 family of secure microcontrollers; RFID TagSource announces RFID-enabled AeroTag for aerospace and defense; Soliatis intros robot for testing contactless cards and readers; Inside Contactless unveils SecuRead solution for NFC mobile devices.
U.S. State Dept.’s Security Bureau Checks Out Weapons-Tracking RFID App
At one of the agency’s armories in Virginia, firearms are being fitted with EPC RFID tags, to automatically track their usage by its agents.
RFID Serves Up Benefits for Guests and Hosts
Resorts, amusement parks, sports arenas and restaurants are among the hospitality and entertainment organizations using RFID to enhance the customer experience—and improve their bottom line.