Will GPS Replace RFID as the Privacy Bogeyman?
GPS devices, which are more effective than RFID for tracking individuals, are becoming much cheaper—but so far, privacy advocates have not raised an alarm.
Behind the Scenes at RFID Journal LIVE!
Set up is in full swing as everyone prepares for the big event, which opens on Monday. Here are some shots I took around 1 pm today.
RFID Crosses the Chasm
News from RFID Journal LIVE! 2009 will include a plethora of practical solutions to solve business problems—and you’ll be able to receive live updates on Twitter.
Has RFID Proven Successful in the Food Sector?
Is there any evidence that radio frequency identification (passive, battery-assisted passive or active) has been used successfully in the agricultural and food industries? —Name withheld ——— Yes—in fact, there is a great deal of evidence. • The state of Hawaii has...When Will the Press Wake Up?
Mainstream business magazines and newspapers continue to largely ignore radio frequency identification. The question on my mind is, why?
Fashion Group Expects Positive ROI Within 3 Years
The study, carried out by the University of Parma’s RFID Lab and backed by major European garment manufacturers, sees payback coming mainly from a reduction in labor and increased sales.
Alliance, Seeonic, UPM Raflatac Collaborate on Item-Level Retail Display
The RFID-enabled system uses EPC Gen 2 tags to allow retailers and product suppliers to track not only new promotional displays, but also the individual items they contain.
Can RFID Passive Tags Worn by Vehicle Occupants Be Read?
Is there a way to read RFID passive tags worn by individuals sitting in a vehicle? In other words, is an interrogator able to read a tag within a metal vehicle? —Name withheld ——— The answer depends on a number of factors, including the type of tag used, the...
How Can I Use MLA Formatting to Cite RFID Journal’s Articles?
Can you please explain how I would cite the articles posted on this Web site, utilizing proper MLA formatting? ——— For an individual page on this Web site, list the author’s name (if provided—otherwise, proceed without it), followed by the headline, the name of...RFID News Roundup
New metal-mount tags hit the market; Industrial Portals launches Gnome RFID pedestals; Smartrac intros RFID inlays with shielding; online site helps companies find skilled RFID employees; Wavetrend secures $5 million in funding; VeriChip continues sales of VeriTrace disaster relief system.