RFID in Apple iKey

Apple patent points to RFID technology and automatic identification use cases in future iPhones. ...

... "Apple's patent describes a future in which iPhone users open their front doors ... " ...

Via Gizmodo: Apple iKey

RFID Smartphones improve customer experience

at hotels for travelers that belong to Starwood loyalty program: "Starwood's Aloft Hotel in Lexington, Mass., is testing a keycard using radio frequency identification, or RFID, technology. The hotel has distributed RFID keycards to some loyalty program members, who receive text messages on the day of arrival that disclose the room number. " http://bit.ly/ce8ent

RFID Doors at Fairmont Pittsburgh

The Fairmont Pittsburgh, slated to open in March 2010, will implement VingCard Elsafe's RFID technology to enable contactless electronic door locks with NFC cell phone compatibility. ...

... "Fairmont Pittsburgh selected Signature RFID by Vingcard contactless electronic door locks, which offer highly reliable security features and provide unprecedented convenience and easeof- operation for hoteliers and hotel guests alike. The Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) locks allow for contactless guest room entry and are compatible with next-generation NFC cell phones. Fairmont Pittsburgh will be fully equipped to provide user-friendly and intuitive guest interaction, including NFC cell phone compatibility, while decreasing the overall workload of the hotel’s management and staff. Signature RFID also provides unmatched control and security – with a 600 event audit trail and innovative anti-cloning software – creating a sense of ease for hoteliers according to Venas. " ...

Via Vingcard: Fairmont uses VISIONLINE and Signature RFID to Secure New Property

NFC RFID Door Locks at Grand Millennium Sukhumvit

VingCard has installed its Signature RFID contactless electronic door locks at the Grand Millennium Sukhumvit in Bangkok, Thailand. The doors can be operated using NFC compatible cell phones. ...

... "With the security provisions offered by VingCard’s Signature RFID, Grand Millennium Sukhumvit is geared to meet the sophisticated needs and requirements of business travellers. The luxurious five-star hotel property sits within a three minute walk from the Asok Skytrain and Sukhumvit subway stations, and is within easy access to Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre and major shopping areas. Its central location demands for the highest in security standards to protect its elite, international guests.

Grand Millennium Sukhumvit will be fully equipped to provide user-friendly and intuitive guest interaction, including NFC cell phone compatibility, while decreasing the overall workload of the hotel’s management and staff. Signature RFID also provides unmatched control and security – with a 600 event audit trail and innovative anti-cloning software – creating a sense of ease for hoteliers ... " ...

Via VingCard: RFID Locks at the Five-Star Grand Millennium Sukhumvit

RFID Hertz Car Rental Process

Hertz launches on-demand car rental service in NYC using RFID to streamline process. ...

... "Zipcar users will be familiar with the process: book any available car at any time, get its location via text or email, wave your RFID membership card by the door to unlock it. " ...

Via Gizmodo: Hertz Connect Car-On-Demand Service

RFID Access Control

RFID Phidget Door Demo

Phidgets USB Interfaces: "Phidgets are a set of plug and play building blocks for low cost USB sensing ... "

RFID Casino Door Locks Collect Data

Casino CIO uses RFID and other information technologies to improve the customer experience through business intelligence. ...

... "RFID: Peck said that door locks and keys are already in place and they will be enabled with RFID to collect data. What's odd about Peck's comment is that MGM Mirage has acquired RFID powered doors and keys before the walls are even up on CityCenter. " ...

Via ZDNet: MGM Mirage's IT green field

RFID Door Entry: Lock

MyKey RFID door lock offers freedon from keys through use of RFID key fob and personal PIN number. ...

... "From the outside, the lock has only a button with a glowing blue light around it, but when you walk up to it and hold your RFID card or keyfob (both included) up to the lock and slide up the front panel to enter your PIN on the keypad, the lock will open all by itself. " ...

Via Gearlog: MyKey