RFID Power Monitoring using Integrated Smart Plugs

Treehugger folks identify RFID-enabled plugs from Zerofootprint that can integrate power information and receive commands to intelligently manage energy consumption. ...

... "TalkingPlugs, a system that includes devices that attach over existing electrical outlets, giving them special powers: namely the ability to wirelessly transmit their energy output and, inversely, to be remotely controlled and programmed. " ...

Via TreeHugger: Zerofootprint Monitoring

Powermat RFID Adapter

Powermat uses RFID technology to identify charging needs of devices. ...

... "For starters, each Powermat charging adapter contains an RFID chip to communicate with the Powermat how to deliver the exact power requirements of the device it is connected to. " ...

Via Gadling: Powermat wireless charger review

The Powermat RFID handshake.

RFID Networking Enables Asset Tracking

The mobile networking future includes advanced asset tracking capabilities, enabled by RFID technology. ...

... "With mobile devices becoming more pervasive and finding application across verticals, mobile technologies that enable high user volumes, high bandwidth voice services, seamless roaming and adaptive mesh creation, as well as industry-specific services like RFID asset tracking, will become important for businesses and consumers. " ...

Via CIOL: Networking predictions

RFID Notebook for Healthcare

Panasonic Toughbook comes will built-in RFID reader. ...

... "Panasonic's H1 Toughbook for clinical use is out, and its specs list is impressive. " ...

Via Gizmodo: Panasonic Toughbook

Nordic RFID Data Collection

RFID-Enabled Mobile Clinical Assistant, MCA

Motion Computing introduces new C5 mobile clinical assistant (MCA) at UCSF Medical Center. The MCA is a new computing category that enables the healthcare processes of nurses, physicians and other clinicians with mobility. The Motion C5 integrates reliable, automated patient data management at the point of care. UCSF piloted the the mobile clinical assistant to assess clinician productivity improvements through enabling mobile point of care. Its analysis demonstrates a substantial improvement in nurse productivity, satisfaction and documentation accuracy. ...

... "This collaborative effort resulted in development of the Motion C5 - designed with and for clinicians - that is now being implemented in clinician usability studies worldwide. The C5 is the first highly sealed, fully disinfectable computer to integrate into one durable device the relevant technologies important to clinician workflow and productivity. The C5 combines multiple devices into one - including a built-in barcode and RFID reader for patient identification and supply, specimen and medication administration verification; a built-in camera; and a fingerprint reader to improve security and simplify clinician authentication. " ...

Via Motion Computing: Motion Launches Industry's First Mobile Clinical Assistant Designed Specifically for Clinicians ...