Automotive
EM Microelectronic’s Passive Sensor Chip Detects Moisture
The em|aura-sense, with capacitance for moisture or touch detection, can respond to a UHF RFID reader by storing sensor data or transmitting it back to the interrogator, enabling those with existing RFID inventory-counting systems to add the tags and gain additional data.
UWB Standard Opens Opportunity for Consumer-Based Products
The IEEE's 802.15.4z, the latest amendment to the organization's UWB standard, is aimed at providing improved security and precise location data, while enabling both low- and high-rate pulse-repetition frequency for access to vehicles with phones or key fobs, as well as home access and payments.
NFC Poised for Growth With Apple Acquisitions and Partnerships
The technology firm has acquired NFC payment company Mobeewave, teamed up with BMW for keyless car access, and released a feature for developers to provide easy NFC transactions without requiring an app.
Vehicle Logistics Company Tracks Cars to Individual Spaces via RFID
Saturno knows the space in which each new car it services and transports is parked, as well as every time vehicles are moved, thanks to an RFID- and barcode-based system that links each car's VIN with a specific parking space and the driver who moved it there.
Car Connectivity Consortium Announces Digital Key 2.0 Specification
Digital keys allow the use of a smartphone to open vehicle doors and perform varied remote operations in a way that promises to be simple, practical and safe.
Kathrein Targets Logistics for Smart Shelf Solution
The company is working with warehouses and suppliers to provide a kanban-based solution employing its ARU 2400 reader with FAKRA connectors that enable the quick connection of up to 24 additional antennas to capture automated tag reads on shelves.
RFID News Roundup
Tyrata unveils RFID-integrated tire tread monitoring system; CircuitWorx, Thingstream partner on IoT connectivity products; Kudelski Group integrates IoT platform with GSMA security tech; Zigbee Alliance adds Bureau Veritas to its testing house roster; K2 Software, Celonis team up to accelerate digital business transformation; Senet, T-Systems partner on IoT solution bundles; Transparency Market Research issues report on RFID tags and labels.
Geotab Partnerships Integrate Fleet-Management Systems
The IoT-based app can be used with a GM vehicle's OnStar solution using cellular connectivity, while the Geotab system can also incorporate Drivewyze's weigh-station bypass application.
Confidex Drives Tire Tracking With Small RFID Tag
The company's TireTag is 67 percent smaller than standard RFID tags and offers a read range of up to 3 meters, enabling businesses to more easily build RFID into each tire in order to track its operation.
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