Fitness and RFID Go Hand in Glove
A sportswear manufacturer has been selling a gym glove with a passive tag that health club-goers can use to access lockers and pay for food, beverages and services.
Identec Solutions Intros ISO 18000-7 Tags, Readers
The line of 433 MHz RFID hardware, initially developed for the U.S. Department of Defense, is now being marketed to logistics providers, international shippers, construction companies and product manufacturers.
Which RFID Vendors Provide IT Asset-Management Solutions?
My company is seeking RFID solution providers that can help us improve our IT asset management. Specifically, we need to track IT assets, including desktops, laptops, monitors and servers. Can you provide a list of vendors and solution providers with whom you think I...RFID News Roundup
DOD awards new contracts for auto-ID technology; TagStone, OATSystems partner to serve companies in Middle East; Invengo intros fixed RFID reader with Wi-Fi, GPRS and Bluetooth; FileTrail unveils kit to help companies add RFID to file-tracking apps; Sunnyvale Public Library books RFID for better service; PSA Security Network to distribute Axcess International’s Dot system.
Judge Rejects Farmers’ RFID Lawsuit
The U.S. District Court has dismissed claims by the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund that Michigan’s mandatory cattle-tagging program violates federal laws.
RFID Weekly News Roundup — July 30, 2009
A major military contract award highlights this week’s news, which also includes financial results from several industry leaders, expanded activity at METRO Group and CHEP, plus new product and partnership announcements.
Can Tags Be Programmed Not to Respond?
I would like to know if there are tags that can be configured to not be seen by an RFID reader if the tags’ user does not want them to be read, even if they are within a read zone. Thank you. —Preda Radu ——— Dear Preda, Tags and interrogators currently on the...How Can RFID Help Track Purchased Products?
Suppose I want to sell an item that has an RFID tag in it. How can it help me keep track of the item if necessary? —Arunmathi ——— Arunmathi, First off, if you are embedding a tag in a product or its packaging, you should let your customers know that it is there. You...North American NFC Payment Deployments March On
Home Depot, Sports Authority and other major retailers begin deployments this summer, though the slow steady growth of contactless payment applications is hampered by discussions over interchange fees.
AIM Launches Campaign to Grow Membership, Participation
Hoping to spur more small companies to join, the auto-ID trade association and its North America branch are lowering dues and providing greater access to global activities.