RFID Targets Gray Market in Europe
Italian clothing designer G&P Net uses RFID to track its garment inventory, helping it identify and eliminate the source of gray market sales.
NXP, Siemens Demo Bulk Reading of EPC Gen 2 HF Tags
The two companies have collaborated to highlight key capabilities of the candidate EPC Gen 2 standard for high-frequency passive RFID tags, through a demonstration that simulates methods for tracking pharmaceutical products.
How Are Transponder Circuits Laid Out?
What is the basic circuit layout of a microchip used in an RFID transponder? ——— There are several good block diagrams that can be found online. The RFID Technology White Paper from Prototype Express is a good resource. And for a block diagram of an...Which RFID Inventory-Control System Is Best?
Which RFID system is the most robust for inventory control, including passive tags, portable readers and software? ——— There is no easy answer to this question. It depends on many factors. If your inventory is made up of small, individual items that need to be tracked...Item-Level RFID Pilot Sees Major Benefits, Proves ROI
Australian telecommunications provider Telstra has completed a successful item-level RFID pilot in which the company tracked 15,000 cellular phones across the supply chain to its retail outlets. The benefits were considerable, and the company may expand the rollout next year.
Hong Kong Tests RFID for Product Authentication
A GS1 Hong Kong-led project uses UHF EPC tags to allow consumers to verify that goods purchased at Hong Kong International Airport are not counterfeit.
RFID-Enabled Phone Skins for Mobile Payments
Mobile Payment Skins is embedding RFID inlays into the cell phone skins it offers, providing a new, cashless way to pay for goods.
EU Group Seeks Collaboration Among RFID Standards Bodies
The Global RFID Interoperability Forum for Standards met in Washington, D.C., to establish a permanent body to foster communication and collaboration among RFID standards bodies.
Study Finds Disposable Tags Can Be Reused
A Reusuable Packaging Association study indicates Gen 2 UHF RFID tags can be expected to continue performing on containers making multiple trips through a supply chain—even in harsh conditions.