Apple Could Polish RFID’s Image
Rumors are rife that the company will add RFID capability to its next phone, which could be a big deal.
U.K. Researchers Study Distributed Antenna System for Airports
The group is developing a network infrastructure that will provide ubiquitous wireless coverage for RFID, as well as for a broad range of other equipment.
Motorola Embeds RFID Tags in Handhelds
If more RFID product manufacturers leverage the technology’s benefits, it will provide potential end users with greater confidence in radio frequency identification.
How Can We Use RFID in Our Library?
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Savi’s New Licensing Program Slashes Costs for ISO 18000-7
The UnwiredPlanet program, which aims to spur adoption of active 433 MHz RFID tags and readers, will reduce the fees that hardware providers pay Savi by as much as 90 percent.
TalkingPlug Uses RFID-Enabled Power Outlets for Energy Management
The system, developed by a company named Zerofootprint, places passive high-frequency RFID tags into the electric plugs of appliances and other devices.
The Chasm Between RFID Standards and Implementation
The Automotive Industry Action Group’s B-11 Revision 8 Item-Level RFID standard, just released, provides a means for achieving RFID’s full capability.
Put RFID in Your Product, Not on It
Embedding a transponder in products—particularly consumer electronics—delivers more value with no business process change, and the incremental cost is almost insignificant.
Industry Leaders to Explain Benefits of RFID-Provided Visibility
At RFID Journal LIVE! 2010, senior executives from Airbus, Conair, the Southeast Alabama Medical Center, the U.S. Department of Defense and other early RFID adopters will highlight the technology’s ability to deliver total business visibility.