Security and Access Control Archives

Infrared Wireless Charging Offers Long-Range Power

by Claire Swedberg | Jul 19, 2023 | News

A solution from Wi-Charge includes an AirCord transmitter, along with receivers that capture targeted beams of energy for powering everything from phones to electronic shelf labels and displays.

RFID Helps Retailers Play Offense Against Theft

by Claire Swedberg | Jul 10, 2023 | News

Some stores are employing technology-based solutions using a combination of EAS, RFID and computer vision from Sensormatic to predict, prevent or respond to criminal events.

RFID News Roundup

by Rich Handley | Jun 29, 2023 | Blog, News

Browan, Actility collaborate on LoRaWAN solutions; Industry IoT Consortium updates security framework; ScaleOut Software adds Google Cloud support; Nexite expands its connected retail platform; Pasternack introduces UWB bias tees.

He’s Got the Whole World in His Hand

by Rich Handley | Jun 20, 2023 | Editor's Notes

A technology entrepreneur has had an AI-based RFID chip embedded in one hand, allowing him to store data, pay for goods and share content.

RFID News Roundup

by Rich Handley | Jun 15, 2023 | News

Pasternack debuts new RFID antenna line; SGT Capital acquires secure-access solutions firm Elatec; AsReader, Xemelgo app helps manufacturers meet Walmart mandate; Digital Twin Consortium publishes reality-capture user guide; GS1 Australia announces RFID tech expo; Powercast, Powermat partner on wireless charging solutions.

School Technology Automates Student Dismissal

by Claire Swedberg | Jun 14, 2023 | News

Raptor Technologies has acquired software company SchoolPass to expand its IoT solution for child dismissal with RFID, camera or QR code scanning.

Defending Against Next-Gen AI Devices

by Darnell Washington | May 28, 2023 | Expert Views

The ever-increasing capabilities and use of artificial intelligence for everything from convenience to militaristic tasks signifies the stakes have risen for guarding against nefarious actions.

Acquisition to Thwart Crime by Detecting RF-Blocking Tools

by Claire Swedberg | May 23, 2023 | News

Having purchased Alert Systems and its solution for detecting RFID-blocking foil shields, Checkpoint Systems intends to integrate the technology into its EAS offerings.