Contact Tracing Archives

BLE Proximity System Screens for Monkeypox Exposures

by Claire Swedberg | Sep 5, 2022 | News

SaferMe's solution, initially designed for worker safety, then for pandemic contact tracing, is now available in a new version aimed at serving multiple transmissible diseases.

Mine-based Ultra-wideband to Cut Contacts, Collisions and Track Assets

by Claire Swedberg | Nov 15, 2021 | News

Redpoint Positioning's system is being tested at large-scale mines in North America and Asia to track the locations of people and vehicles for safety purposes, as well as to trace contacts for disease prevention and find tools and equipment.

BLE, NFC Provide Safety and Passenger Experience for Cruise Line

by Claire Swedberg | Nov 14, 2021 | Case Studies

Princess Cruises began sailing again this summer, leveraging its OceanMedallion technology to help guests gain personalized experiences, while providing a sense of safety by reducing contacts and offering tracing.

RFID News Roundup

by Rich Handley | Jul 1, 2021 | News

SML RFID software deployed at 5,000+ stores; Confidex offers on-metal RFID label for specialty retail; Nordic Semiconductor, Memfault partner on connected devices SDK; IoT company Triax Technologies raises $12.5 in funding; Albanian music festival deploys Event Genius cashless tech; Digi intros IoT module platform based on NXP processor; Senet, Adtran team up for LoRaWAN network services.

Hogs for the Cause Adds RFID for Social Distancing, Contact Tracing

by Claire Swedberg | May 3, 2021 | News

The New Orleans music and barbeque event will resume this summer with an RFID-enabled bracelet solution from Wrstbnd that will provide touchless entry and payment, as well as collect data regarding traffic movement and crowd behavior.

Social Distancing and Contact Tracing Made Easy Through Wearable Devices

by Bill Steinike | Mar 28, 2021 | Expert Views

Wearable technology can provide an innovative way for factories to keep workers safe.

Plastics Manufacturer Reconfigures Safe Workplace with BLE

by Claire Swedberg | Mar 28, 2021 | Case Studies

ILR Industries is using an RTLS solution from i-Virtualize to improve its workspace layout and enable social distancing, and it plans to track productivity based on employee and equipment movements and sensor data.

Fertilizer Company Tracks Worker Safety During Manned Maintenance

by Claire Swedberg | Mar 15, 2021 | News

Nutrien's turnarounds at nitrogen and potash sites are now managed via an active RF solution from Triax that monitors social distancing and provides contact tracing for 1,500 or more contract workers temporarily on site.

A Healthy Market in an Unhealthy World

by Rich Handley | Feb 5, 2021 | Editor's Notes

During the COVID-19 pandemic's first year, the real-time location systems sector has seen strong growth at hospitals.

Wearable Wristband Leverages NFC, BLE for Worker Security and Health

by Claire Swedberg | Feb 3, 2021 | News

Companies are deploying a Nymi solution with Elatec readers to enable workers to access clean rooms and offices, use secure computers and printers, and monitor social distancing.