U.S. Health Reform Plan Does Not Call for RFID Tracking
Internet-based rumors that proposed health-care reform bills in Washington, D.C., call for everyone to be tracked with radio frequency identification are absurd.
U.S. Health Reform Plan Does Not Call for RFID Tracking
Internet-based rumors that proposed health-care reform bills in Washington, D.C., call for everyone to be tracked with radio frequency identification are absurd.
Motorola Announces Handheld Reader for Non-Industrial Uses
The MC3090-Z is lighter than the company’s other handheld interrogators, has an omnidirectional antenna and supports the ability to determine the locations of specific RFID tags.
Bon Secours Richmond Finds RFID Saves $2 Million Annually
The company is using a real-time location system from GE Healthcare to track assets, as well as certain surgery patients, and expects to expand the system to additional operating rooms.
Can Passive UHF Tags Operate Via the Bluetooth Protocol?
Are there any passive UHF radio frequency identification tags that can work with Bluetooth technology, or is it impossible? —Name withheld ——— Ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) tags operate on proprietary and standardized air interface protocols. There are no tags that...
Helping RFID Vendors Connect With RFID Buyers
RFID Journal’s goal is to do even more to help vendors engage companies interested in deploying RFID solutions.
German Researchers Make Metal Objects With RFID Inside
Fraunhofer’s engineers demonstrate how to use selective laser sintering to integrate a standard passive tag within metal items as they are manufactured.
How Can I Track Racers With RFID?
What would I need to build a radio frequency identification system that would calculate the race times, standings and status of runners in a cross-country track meet? —Name withheld ——— There’s no need to build your own system, as there are companies that...RFID News Roundup
Airetrak upgrades real-time locating system for more fine-tuned tracking; HID Global provides Multi-ISO reader board for Psion Teklogix handheld; BASF launches metal-based inks for producing flexible antennas for RFID tags; Visonic Technologies launches new active RFID/RTLS reusable tag; ViVOtech adds RFID to chip-and-PIN devices, joins Middle East NFC trial; Digital Angel sells McMurdo unit to Orolia.
BASF Tracks Chemical-Carrying Railcars in Real Time
A wireless sensor system enables the company to monitor the location and condition of cars used to transport its six most hazardous products.