Saudi School Tracks Assets Across Multiple Sites
Najran University is deploying active and passive RFID tags to track the locations of 23,000 assets at its many campuses, with a goal of reducing theft and increasing asset-management accuracy.
Can RFID Tags Trigger a MOSFET?
Are there any passive tags currently on the market that can trigger a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (or MOSFET—a device used for amplifying or switching electronic signals) utilizing power from the transmission? —Name withheld ——— I am unaware of...How Expensive Is a Student-Tracking System?
What would be the approximate cost of implementing an attendance-monitoring solution for a school with passive tags for approximately 500 students? —Name withheld ——— The answer would depend on the number of rooms and areas in which you want to identify students. If...
RFID Tracks Oil Co. Containers and Ships in Newfoundland
A. Harvey is tagging its containers, as well as some vessels and trucks, to increase the visibility of its operations providing equipment, tools and food to offshore oil rigs.
RFID News Roundup
William Frick & Co. announces three new rugged tags for oil and gas; French government funds five RFID projects; Czech tag maker intros UHF label for metal; MTI Wireless Edge announces new small UHF circular outdoor antenna; Cupertino, Calif., schools to try RFID to encourage walking, biking; TowerJazz licenses Kilopass’ one-time programmable nonvolatile memory IP.
When Is RFID Journal’s Next Report Due to Be Released?
You mentioned at an event I attended that RFID Journal was working on a report that will explain the many different types of RFID systems, the strengths and weaknesses of each, and the applications for which they are typically employed. Have you completed this report?...Which Publicly Held Companies Are Closely Associated With the Production and Advancement of RFID?
Where can I find a list of such businesses? —Name withheld ——— There are a number of large firms, such as Motorola, Texas Instruments and NXP Semiconductors, that are publicly listed and heavily involved in the production and advancement of radio frequency...
Finnish Furniture Maker Adds Value Through RFID
Martela attaches EPC Gen 2 tags to the desks, chairs and other office furnishings it manufactures, to streamline its ability to take inventory for customers that request it, as well as to provide other services.
Where Can I Learn About RFID’s Use in the Mining Industry?
I am very interested in underground mining applications for radio frequency identification. How are mines and mills using this technology? —Theresa, Brazil ——— Hi, Theresa, We have posted many articles about mines that employ RFID. Below is a list of some of them: •...
Las Vegas-area Nursing Facility Adopts RFID for Memory-Impaired Residents
At TLC Care Center, dementia patients wear wristbands with active tags that trigger alerts and lock doors if they approach an exit.