Ex-NYC Police Commissioner Takes Credit for RFID’s Success
William Bratton says CompStat led to the dramatic decline in auto theft in the 1990s, but it was actually radio frequency identification that accomplished this.
Ex-NYC Police Commissioner Takes Credit for RFID’s Success
William Bratton says CompStat led to the dramatic decline in auto theft in the 1990s, but it was actually radio frequency identification that accomplished this.
RFID Keeps Sweet Stuff Rolling at Spanish Refinery
Azucarera Ebro is using active 868 MHz tags to track incoming and outgoing truck shipments, as well as automate certain processes.
RFID News Roundup
Sagem Wireless’ new Cosyphone incorporates Inside Contactless NFC technologies; Visa, DeviceFidelity partner on mobile payment solution; ASK, Ideco team up on contactless fare system for South African rail project; NFC mobile phone trial gets underway in Slovenia; Salto Systems unveils new RFID-enabled hotel locking system; PCTS opens U.K. subsidiary to serve European market.
Where Can I Find RFID Padlocks?
I am looking for an RFID-enabled padlock that a customer can purchase and use on a regular lock. Is there such a thing available? —Name withheld ——— The only solution I am aware of is from German lock manufacturer Buga Technologies. Buga’s BINoXX DK 4100 Smart...
RFID System Tracks Trips, Fringe Benefits, for Bike Commuters
Dero hopes health-insurance firms may subsidize the costs of its Zap system, as a means of encouraging a company’s employees to maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Can RFID Monitor Museum Patrons?
I am interested in knowing the precise location (within two feet) of visitors at a museum exhibition, for the purpose of automatically triggering multimedia events on a handheld device (an iPod Touch) carried by the patrons. The iPod offers both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth...
Wi-Fi Tags Reduce Risk of Falling at Elder-Care Facility
Samarinda Lodge says the system enables employees to respond to residents’ needs and requests more quickly, resulting in increased productivity and staff retention.
Bairstow Tags Rigging Products
The company has begun tagging rigging and other fall-protection equipment requiring inspections, thereby allowing its customers to use RFID to track items electronically.
New Mexico Scientists Use RFID to Explore Caves
University researchers are developing a wireless sensor system to track conditions within caverns and in other subterranean environments, following a test conducted at El Malpais National Monument Park.