N.H. Reps Pass RFID Privacy Bill
For the third time in the past four years, the state’s house of representatives wants to require businesses to notify consumers if items have RFID tags, and to provide restrictions regarding how those tags are used.
RFID News Roundup
SAG announces HF transponder for on-metal tracking applications; GS1 Hong Kong expands test of EPCIS-based RFID platform; Albertan government adjusts RFID requirements for cattle; Mexico installs RFID-enabled electronic vehicle registration system; Wellcore intros ZigBee-based monitoring and alerting system for seniors; Inside Contactless and TazTag partner on NFC apps.
USDA Approves First UHF Tag for Animal Identification System
The agricultural department says an EPC Gen 2 RFID tag from Eriginate can serve as an alternative to low-frequency RFID tags for use with its National Animal Identification System.
How Can RFID Tags Be Pinpointed in 3D?
What technologies exist for locating individual passive RFID labels in three dimensions, and how precise are they? —Name withheld ——— The only systems currently available that can locate tags in three dimensions are RFID systems that use phased array antennas. These...RFID Journal LIVE! to Feature Groundbreaking RFID Business Intelligence System
At its eighth annual conference, RFID Journal is partnering with Lygase to offer exhibitors an unprecedented level of information about attendees visiting their booths, thus maximizing their ROI.
Can RFID Track Pedophiles?
Is radio frequency identification being used to track pedophiles or released convicts in real time—and, if not, how could I get started on such a project? I am currently attending college. —Name withheld ——— To my knowledge, RFID is not being used to track paroled...
Carnegie Mellon Students Devise RFID-enabled Mirror
Pittsburgh men’s clothing boutique Charles Spiegel is trialing the group’s Smart.Mirror system, which includes EPC Gen 2 RFID tags and readers and a touch-screen LCD monitor.
How Can Companies Avoid Collision?
RFID has been used for taking attendance, but there is the possibility that two cards will have the same frequency, which could cause a problem. How can one avoid this? —Name withheld ——— The issue you are concerned about, I believe, is called collision. There can be...
Labs Use EPC Gen 2 Tags to Manage Biological Samples
The FreezerPro system enables researchers to pinpoint the locations of frozen human tissue, viruses and other materials stored within vials or plates packed in boxes.
The Top 10 Stories of 2009
It was a tough year for every industry, so it’s no surprise there was both good and bad news for the RFID sector.