U.S. Marines’ Blount Island Command Attaches Passive Tags to Containers
The facility responsible for maintaining equipment and supplies aboard “maritime prepositioning ships” is deploying long-range Omni-ID EPC Gen 2 tags to expedite the loading and unloading of cargo.
Can RFID Tags Withstand High Temperatures and Pressures?
I am looking for tags that can operate in areas of high temperature (650 degrees Celsius, or 1,202 degrees Fahrenheit) and high pressure (200 PSI). Do such tags exist? —Name withheld ——— William Frick & Co. sells tags designed for high-impact and high-temperature...RFID News Roundup
Nokia pledges all new smart-phone models will come with NFC; Broadcom announces plans to buy Innovision Research & Technology; 1st Choice Security Solutions and AATSI introduce transportation temperature-monitoring system; NFC Forum announces Global Competition 2010 winners; Hi-G-Tek, Navisat Telematics implement electronic tracking for cargo security; Bibliotheca to provide RFID system to 54-library consortium in N.Y.
How Can I Read RFID Tags With a Mobile Phone?
Is such an application of the technology possible? —Name withheld ——— Some mobile phones come with built-in RFID readers based on the Near Field Communication (NFC) standard, a type of RFID for consumer devices. Nokia’s 6131 and 6212 Classic models both...
To Reduce Waste, Smug Customers Use RFID Coffee Mugs
The reusable plastic mugs contain a passive high-frequency tag enabling consumers to pay for beverages and earn discounts, as well as avoid the consumption of disposable paper cups and plastic lids.
Are There Any NFC-Based Solutions for Manned Guarding Applications?
Has RFID Journal published any case studies, or are you aware of any projects, involving the use of Near Field Communication technology for manned guarding? —Jaideep, India ——— Dear Jaideep, We have not published any case studies related to that particular topic, but...Staff Spread Too Thin? RFID Can Help
Hospitals, factories, retail stores and other businesses are reducing labor forces in order to lower costs, leaving employees overstretched. RFID systems can automate routine tasks, so that workers can be more efficient.
RFID-Powered Handhelds Guide Visitors at Shanghai Expo
Inside the Information and Communications Pavilion, as many as 8,000 visitors at any given time are provided with “information communications terminals” that determine their locations within the building, and provide a personalized experience.