Sometimes, Seeing Is Believing
This video, taken at our recent RFID in Fashion event, demonstrates how much faster you can take inventory in an apparel retail store with RFID than with bar codes.
Did TV Station Air Made-Up Story on RFID Credit Card Theft?
A report by a Louisville, Ky., TV station claimed a man had his credit card stolen with an RFID reader, but the incident appears to be a fabrication.
Clarity on a Technology Site
Making RFID technology easy to understand isn’t as easy as it might seem.
RFID Stops a Snowmobile in Its Tracks
The device turns off the vehicle’s ignition switch, preventing a serious accident should the driver fall off while riding.
RFID News Roundup
Two additional hospitals implement RFID-enabled surgical sponges; RF Code announces wire-free liquid detection sensor; ThingMagic releases new open API for its RFID readers; Italian soccer leagues to offer RFID cards to fans; Malaysian libraries implement UHF RFID system; SmarTrac announces UHF RFID transponder for laundry applications.
Bloomingdale’s Tests Item-Level RFID
A 13-week project, which involved using EPC Gen 2 passive RFID tags to monitor the inventory levels of denim jeans, improved accuracy by 27 percent, while reducing labor costs.
UCLA Hospital Hopes Smart Garage Expedites Parking
ZigBee-enabled infrared sensors installed at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center should enable administrators to better manage its parking facilities, and also help employees and visitors locate parking spots more quickly.
RFID Advances Video Game Development
Ultra-wideband technology will enable game developers to capture real-time motion from multiple actors; future applications include health care.
Sandal Maker to Deploy RFID-enabled Displays in Stores
Sole, a company that makes high-performance sandals and footbeds, hopes that the use of EPC RFID tags will help retailers maintain optimal stock levels of high-demand products.
RFID Journal Announces Lineup for ‘RFID in Construction’ Online Event
The virtual event, to be held on Sept. 1, is aimed at educating the construction industry on how and where RFID can improve the way they do business.