IEEE Radio Frequency Identification Conference

IEEE conference on RFID is coming up later this month. The IEEE International Conference on RFID 2007 is first in a series of annual conferences, that will address technical and policy challenges in the areas of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. ...

... "The first IEEE International Conference on RFID (IEEE RFID 2007) will feature technical papers and panel discussions by leading RFID academic and industrial researchers from around the world. The conference, 27-28 March at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, is being held in conjunction with RFID World, the premier RFID exhibition event. " ...

IEEE Radio Frequency Identification Conference

RFID Tags: Rubee Network Protocol For Visibility

An IEEE working group will develop standard for RuBee visibility networks. The first meeting is planned for February 20th ahead of the two-day RFID Smart Labels Conference. The IEEE Standards Association is a globally recognized standards-setting body and develops consensus standards through an open process that brings diverse parts of an industry together. It has more than 375,000 members in approximately 150 countries. ...

... "RuBee networks operate at long-wavelengths and accommodate low-cost radio tags at ranges to 100 feet. The standard, IEEE P1902.1, RuBee Standard for Long Wavelength Network Protocol, will allow for networks encompassing thousands of radio tags operating below 450 KHz. RuBee networks provide for real-time inventory under harsh environments, e.g., near metal and water and in the presence of electromagnetic noise. RuBee radio tags, which can be either active or passive, have proven battery lives of ten years or more using inexpensive lithium batteries. " ...

Via IEEE: First Meeting of Working Group For IEEE RuBee(TM) Network Standard to Occur in Boston on 20 Feb.

RFID Alternative: Rubee Network Tags ...

IEEE works on the IEEE P1902.1 standard, an improvement on the RuBee visibility network protocol. RuBee is a bidirectional, on-demand, peer-to-peer, radiating, transceiver protocol operating at wavelengths below 450 Khz. The RuBee protocol works in harsh environments with networks of many thousands of tags and has an area range of 10 to 50 feet. ...

... "One of the advantages of long-wavelength technology is that the radio tags can be low in cost, near credit card thin (1.5 mm), and fully programmable using 4 bit processors. Despite their high functionality, RuBee radio tags have a proven battery life of ten years or more using low-cost, coin-size lithium batteries. The RuBee protocol works with both active radio tags and passive tags that have no battery. IEEE P1902.1, IEEE Standard for Long Wavelength Wireless Network Protocol, will provide for asset visibility networking that fills the gap between the non-networked, non-programmable, backscattered, RFID tags widely used for asset tracking and the high-bandwidth radiating protocols for IEEE 802.11 local area networks and IEEE 802.15™ personnel area and data networks. " ...

RFID Alternative: Rubee Network Tags: Via IEEE: IEEE BEGINS WIRELESS, LONG-WAVELENGTH STANDARD FOR HEALTHCARE, RETAIL AND LIVESTOCK VISIBILITY NETWORKS

WIFI RFID System on Chip ...

G2 Microsystems introduces RFID system on a chip that supports WIFI networking standards. ...

... "G2 Microsystems Inc., a developer of integrated circuits for the Mobile Resource Management (MRM) market, announced an ultra low-power, active radio frequency identification (RFID) System-on-a-Chip (SoC) that leverages the widely-deployed Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) network infrastructure. By using this existing infrastructure, G2 Microsystems SoC enables businesses to install asset tracking systems at a fraction of the cost of today's solutions resulting in at least a 75% reduction in total cost of ownership. Additionally, the chip's integrated support for multiple location technologies and environmental sensing coupled with ultra low-power consumption enables a new class of tags that will open the door for global MRM services in many enterprise applications.

Mobile resource management is a fast-growing market that uses RTLS to track and monitor assets both inside and outside of facilities. The Yankee Group forecasts the global RTLS market will grow to $1.6B by 2010, fueled by deployments in healthcare, manufacturing and logistics. Targeted at the RTLS market, G2 Microsystems' G2C501 Wi-Fi Active RFID SoC is a very flexible solution that enables a broad range of customer types to tailor systems to their specific application at a very low total cost of ownership. The chip is currently being incorporated into leading RTLS solutions including those from Ekahau and PanGo Networks. " ...

WIFI RFID System on Chip: Via G2 Microsystems: G2 Microsystems Significantly Reduces Cost of Asset Tracking Systems with Industry's First Wi-Fi RFID System-on-a-Chip: Leading Real-Time Location System (RTLS) Providers, Ekahau and PanGo Networks, Plan to use G2 Microsystems' Chip ...

UWB RFID Aplications ...

IEEE working group has been cancelled and UWB standards may need to be finalized by industry. ...

... "This makes the technology suitable for a huge range of battery-powered devices and mobile applications such as RFID tagging, warehouse sensor networks, and unwiring the enterprise desktop. The catch is that at high data rates, UWB is limited to a relatively short range. " ...

UWB RFID Aplications: Via Unstrung: Marketplace Left to Define UWB ...

Zigbee RFID Sensor Network Passes Regulatory Tests ...

Bulldog's Zigbee RFID sensor network has met regulatory requirements of agencies. ...

Bulldog Technologies RFID (ZigBee) Data Collection Tag and Reader System: Passes FCC and Industry Canada Regulatory Testing ...

... "The Bulldog-developed and deployed sensor network solution measures and monitors the temperature of produce containers, refrigerated trucks, milk tankers and grocery store coolers while delivering real time data to a PC based monitoring application. This wireless sensor network consists of 2.45GHz IEEE 802.15.4 (ZigBee; similar to Blue Tooth) based RFID tags and readers. The tags are designed to collect temperature data and transmit the data in real-time to a network of readers. The application monitors predetermined thresholds and, if exceeded, an alarm is issued via an email or a SMS text message. This alarm alerts personnel and enables corrective action to be taken before spoiling can occur, preventing complete or partial losses, insurance claims and delayed delivery. ZigBee is a global standard that addresses the unique needs of remote monitoring & control, and sensory network applications; enables broad-based deployment of wireless networks with low cost, low power solutions; and provides the ability to run for years on inexpensive primary batteries for typical monitoring applications. Bulldog had selected ZigBee as the preferred platform to develop wireless security and sensor network applications. " ...

Active RFID: Location Aware Services ...

Active RFID: Location Aware Services: Via PanGo Networks, Inc.: PanGo Unveils the Next Generation of its Location Management Platform,Asset Tracking Application and Active RFID Tags: PanOS Platform® 3.0, PanGo Locator® 3.0 and PanGo Active RFID Tags® Represent a Major Leap Forward for Enterprise Wireless Systems ...

Next-gen active RFID is 50% smaller, support interoperable location-aware services ...

... "PanGo's Active RFID Tag is a next-generation Wi-Fi-based tag offering a compact size that is 50% smaller than its predecessor and offers extended battery life, wireless security and motion and status reporting capabilities. Unlike other active RFID tags that only chirp simple identification data, PanGo offers the only active RFID tag with two location and reporting modes. The tag's Wi-Fi mode is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.11 b/g standards and enables advanced features like over-the-air configuration management and tag status updates e.g., motion reporting via an integrated motion sensor and low battery alerts. In a second mode, the tag reports its identification information in a short radio-frequency beacon, which further extends battery life and is interoperable with third-party location technologies like Cisco's Series 2700 Series Location Appliance. " ...

PanGo Networks® is the leading provider of platforms and applications for the location-aware enterprise. PanGo’s integrated location solutions allow organizations to leverage location-based information from the network and transform off-the-shelf WLAN infrastructure into a platform for intelligent applications that improve important business processes. With its flagship PanOS Platform® and asset tracking applications, PanGo offers the industry’s first complete framework for real-time asset visibility and context-aware information delivery. Specializing in a range of markets including healthcare, manufacturing, retail and government, PanGo delivers reliable and accurate information about the location of connected devices, people and assets.

RFID Scanner Controller Technology ...

RFID Scanner Controller Technology: TI INTRODUCES 100-V POWER-OVER-ETHERNET SINGLE-CHIP CONTROLLER FOR IP PHONES AND WLAN SYSTEMS: Highly Integrated Power IC Combines Power Device Control with DC/DC Controller to Simplify Design of Ethernet-Powered Applications ...

TI launches controller that supports implementation of RFID scanners ...

... "Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) announced its third generation Power-over-Ethernet controller technology that eases implementation of Ethernet-powered devices such as WLAN access points, IP phones, security and RFID scanners. " ...

TI provides IEEE 802.3af-compliant powered device controllers and power sourcing equipment manager ICs, which manage power in multiple Ethernet ports. Leveraging its volume production capabilities, TI to date has shipped Power-over-Ethernet ICs to a broad base of customers around the world. TI's highly integrated TNETV1050 IP phone system-on-a-chip incorporates TI's Power-over-Ethernet technology, providing increased capability and reliability when implementing Ethernet-powered IP phones. TI is the leading supplier of VoIP semiconductor products.

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RFID Presentation Sunnyvale California ...

Upcoming RFID Presentation at IEEE Seminar ...

... eSmart Source, RFID solutions and training provider, announced that Mr. Sam Patadia, Vice President of Engineering at eSmart Source will be giving an RFID presentation at the IEEE Communications Society in Sunnyvale. California on April 13.2005 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the National Semiconductor Building. Mr. Patadia’s presentation will be available on the eSmart Source website at www.esmartsource.com as well as eSmart’s training division RFID4U’s website www.rfid4u.com once it has been presented. ...

For over six years, eSmart Source has been an IT partner committed to helping companies capitalize on the strengths of IT to achieve value-driven business results. eSmart offers a multi-tier suite of solutions and services designed to address end-to-end RFID system needs of companies including assessment, evaluation, integration and training. eSmart focuses on providing leading edge technology and is partnered with best of breed RFID tags, readers, middleware and printer suppliers in addition to providing a suite of software applications for RFID-enabled infrastructure.

Zigbee Project Information

BFRL: 2005 Project Information

... "Wireless technology has grabbed a foothold with the public in telecommunications and Internet applications. One area in which wireless communications hold promise for building applications is through the rapid deployment of wireless sensors. These sensors can be incorporated into control systems to save energy, improve occupant comfort, mitigate unhealthy conditions, and provide notice of catastrophic events to occupants. While standards have sped the adoption of wireless Internet usage, standards for interoperability between wireless sensors are still in the developmental stages. This lack of standards is one reason that the sensors have not been adopted in a more widespread manner. This project will identify the self-identification needs of sensors that are deployed for building monitoring. Existing standards such as IEEE 1451, IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee, SensorML, and BACNet will be examined and utilized when appropriate to develop protocols for identifying sensors and the information that is produced at the sensor nodes for the rest of the sensor network." ...

RFID and Network Performance Certification ...

RFID and Network Performance Certification: WiMAX Forum(TM) Selects Cetecom Spain to Begin Certification ...

From Market Wire (press release) ... SA (CETECOM Spain) is a global supplier of Testing Solutions for wired and wireless technologies (GSM/GPRS, EDGE; W-CDMA, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RFID, DECT and PSTN ...

... The WiMAX Forum™ has selected its standardization test lab and announces a certification roadmap that marks July 2005 for the launch of the WiMAX Forum Certified™ program. The WiMAX Forum selected Cetecom Spain as its official certification laboratory, achieving a critical milestone toward enabling the commercial availability of WiMAX Forum Certified™ products. Acting as an independent body, Cetecom will test and certify WiMAX Forum member companies' products to ensure they meet WiMAX Forum conformance and interoperability standards. ...

The WiMAX Forum is an industry-led, non-profit corporation formed to help promote and certify the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products using the IEEE 802.16 and ETSI HiperMAN wireless MAN specifications. The forum's goal is to accelerate the introduction of these devices into the marketplace. WiMAX Forum Certified™ products will be fully interoperable and support Metropolitan Broadband Fixed, Portable and Mobile Applications. Centro de Tecnología de las Comunicaciones, S.A. (CETECOM Spain) is a global supplier of Testing Solutions for wired and wireless technologies (GSM/GPRS, EDGE; W-CDMA, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RFID, DECT and PSTN). It services portfolio ranges from conformance, regulatory and interoperability testing services to test systems development, international type approval handling, training and consulting.

RFID Security: Open Security Exchange Announces New Members

From Yahoo News (press release) ... Deister Electronics joined the Open Security Exchange as a General Member. "As a leading developer and manufacturer of RFID technology and equipment, Deister ...

... The Open Security Exchange (OSE), a cross-industry consortium dedicated to delivering best practices guidelines in the area of security management and vendor-neutral interoperability specifications for the integration of physical and cyber security systems, today announced two new members. GE Infrastructure, Security joined the Open Security Exchange as a Board Member. ...

The Open Security Exchange, a program of IEEE-ISTO, was created to address today's most significant security challenge -- the lack of integration between various components of the security infrastructure. The Open Security Exchange is a cross-industry forum dedicated to delivering vendor-neutral interoperability specifications and best practices guidelines in the area of security management. This enables organizations to more efficiently mitigate risk, optimize their security postures and enforce privacy policies. The Open Security Exchange combines the disparate technologies that form today's security infrastructures, allowing for optimal security and operational efficiencies while respecting organization-specific operational requirements. Effective security management will result in: accurate detection of threats and attacks; consistent definition and enforcement of security policies; and enhanced organizational collaboration. Current Board members of OSE are Computer Associates, CoreStreet, Fargo, Gemplus, HID Corp., Software House, Siemens Building Technologies, Siemens ICN, Sony Electronics, Inc., and VistaScape. Deister Electronics is a General member.

RFID at IEEE Conference: WJ Communications Senior Field Applications Engineer to Present At ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... on the design and manufacture of high-quality devices, chipsets and multi-chip modules (MCMs) for telecommunications, RF identification (RFID) and homeland ...

... WJ Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:WJCI), a leading designer and supplier of high-performance RF semiconductors and multi-chip modules (MCMs) for current and next-generation telecommunications equipment manufacturers, today announced that Mr. Tuan Nguyen, senior field applications engineer at WJ Communications, will be giving a presentation at the IEEE Cedar Rapids Fall Conference, to be held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, October 25 - 26, 2004. His presentation will be given on Tuesday, October 26th from 9:00-9:50 a.m. at the Kirkwood Training and Outreach Services Center in Marion, Iowa. The topic of his presentation will be, "Choosing the Proper RF Amplifier Based on System Requirements." ...

WJ Communications Inc. is a leading RF semiconductor company focusing on the design and manufacture of high-quality devices, chipsets and multi-chip modules (MCMs) for telecommunications, RF identification (RFID) and homeland security systems worldwide. WJ's highly reliable amplifiers, mixers, RF integrated circuits (RFICs), RFID reader modules, chipsets and MCM products are used to transmit, receive and process signals that enable current and next generation wireless and wireline services.

Smart Card Standards: WLAN Smart Card Consortium Announces Unified Smart Card ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... The WLAN Smart Card Consortium has endorsed a new EAP-SC authentication type to serve as a unified secure point of entry for all IP wireless networks ...

... The WLAN Smart Card Consortium has endorsed a new EAP-SC authentication type to serve as a unified secure point of entry for all IP wireless networks including Wi-Fi, WiMAX and Wi-Mobile, and their interconnect (IEEE 802.11, 802.16, 802.20 and 802.21). The new authentication type provides wireless clients as diverse as handsets, PDAs, PCs and other embedded systems with a unique way to access standard TLS authentication in a tamper proof form factor. Additionally, the new EAP-SC type also offers access to GSM and 3G universal mobile standards with SIM and USIM authentication schemes. Taken together, the components of EAP-SC define the entrance into valued information networks, uniformly and in concert with the bearer. ...

The mission of the WLAN Smart Card Consortium is to define and promote smart card related specifications for wireless network access across the broad spectrum of technologies and markets related to valued information networks. Members include: ActivCard, Alcatel, Aspects Software Ltd, Athena SCS, Atmel, Axalto, Dai Nippon Printing, ENST, Gemplus, Giesecke & Devrient, Identity Alliance, Infineon Technologies AG, Oberthur Card Systems, Raak Technologies, Sagem, SCM Microsystems, Texas Instruments, Trusted Logic, Ucopia, University of Cantabria, and Visa International.

RFID Sensor Networks: Next Frontier for Wireless Sensor Networks

From TechNewsWorld ... These networks can use several different wireless technologies, including IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs, Bluetooth and radio frequency identification (RFID). ...

Helicomm ZigBee RFID Solutions...

Helicomm's IPWiNS™ (Intelligent, Pervasive Wireless Networking Solutions) platform is the industry's first complete wireless networking solution based on the rapidly emerging IEEE 802.15.4 industry standard for reliable, low data rate wireless networks. Helicomm's modular IPWiNS™ solution portfolio includes the hardware, software, support and tools necessary to quickly and easily integrate this important wireless data standard into your product and service strategies.

The core of the IPWiNS™ platform is Helicomm's advanced networking software, which provides unprecedented levels of security and networking functionality in a remarkably small software footprint. Built upon this powerful software core is Helicomm's highly integrated, intelligent pervasive communications module (IPLink™), the versatile wireless intelligent network gateway (WINGate™) and a suite of development and deployment support tools.

Helicomm's ZigBee Ready Starter Bundles, based on the IPWiNS™ platform, provides customers with the fastest and easiest way to implement new products and applications based on the IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee™ wireless standards, which have been developed specifically to address the needs for reliability, security and low power consumption in wireless sensor networks for monitoring and control applications. The ZigBee Ready Starter Bundle provides everything you need to begin the development of your application or product now on an IEEE 802.15.4 like network platform. That platform will evolve into the full 802.15.4 standard implementation as commercial components are released. Thus the development work you performed on your ZigBee Ready Starter Bundle will put you months ahead of your competition in bringing 802.15.4 and ZigBee wireless network compatible products to market. That means faster project ROI and a competitive advantage that could change your business forever.

Zigbee RFID: Atmel Announces Industry's First ZigBee-Ready Chipset with ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Z-Link Solution Is the World's First, Architectured to Support ZigBee Applications SAN JOSE, Calif., May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atmel(R) Corporation ...

The ZigBee Alliance is an association of companies working together to enable reliable, cost-effective, low-power, wirelessly networked monitoring and control products based on an open global standard. ZigBee’s powerful but simple protocol promises to simplify wireless product integration, speed time to market, and reduce costs and risks for manufacturers looking to embed wireless connectivity. Your company can gain the inside track on this rapidly emerging standard — plus you can also help shape the specification as it evolves to meet your application-specific and industry-specific needs. Manufacturers focused on the home-control and building-automation markets, including lighting, HVAC, AMR and appliance OEMs, are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to shape the future of wireless networking, and to redefine the competitive landscape of their industries. The ZigBee Alliance offers two levels of membership: Promoter and Participant.

ZigBee™-compliant RF Transceivers and Controllers: Atmel is committed to providing cost effective, easy-to-use, highly reliable, and secure system solutions for the wireless market. Supporting that goal, Atmel’s ZigBee-compliant product line will include a complete ZigBee and 802.15.4 solution of RF transceivers, tailored microcontrollers, and software and reference designs. Atmel's AT86RF210 Z-Link™ Transceiver, capable of transmitting and receiving modulated digital data over the 868/915 MHz bands with data rates up to 20 kbps and 40 kbps respectively, is currently in development. Another product in development, the AT86ZL3201 Z-Link Controller, is a ZigBee-compliant controller, based on Atmel’s high performance AVR® RISC microcontroller core. It includes SRAM and Flash memory and is optimized for 802.15.4 as well as ZigBee applications, and supports all bands (868/915 MHz and 2.4 GHz).

As an active member of the ZigBee Alliance, Atmel strongly supports this wireless communications solution that will be embedded in consumer electronics, home and building automation, industrial controls, PC peripherals, medical applications, and electronic toys and games. ZigBee is targeted for low data rate (20 - 250 kbps) applications that need low cost and in many cases are battery operated and therefore need low power consumption. It utilizes the IEEE 802.15.4 WPAN standard for the Media Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY). ZigBee adds the application and network protocols to 802.15.4 to ensure interoperability between vendors.