Olympics RFID

Beijing Olympics showcased innovative uses of information technology, such as printed RFID tickets which was focused on improving security and the customer experience. ...

... "ASK-TongFang RFID tickets are based on ASK's technology that uses silver ink-printed antennas, which were manufactured at the company's plant in Miyun, near Beijing. " ...

Via InformationWeek: RFID At The Olympics

ASK-TongFang: "In accordance with customer demand for non-contact paper inlay products can be made to different specifications, HF chips or UHF chips may be used. ... "

China RFID Olympic Tickets

China plans RFID-enabled ticketing for the 2008 Summer Olympics. ...

... "All tickets to the opening and closing ceremonies will include RFID tags containing personal information about the ticket holder, including passport information and home and e-mail addresses. " ...

Via Danwei: RFID enabled ticketing

RFID Green Applications for Monitoring Beijing Olympics

AIM Global sees application of radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies in enabling green capabilities as a growth market segment. ...

... "Vehicle emissions monitoring using RFID is being implemented at this summer's Olympics in Beijing to help supervise air quality. Emissions testing is required for all vehicles travelling in and out of Beijing. An RFID tag is embedded in a decal which is placed on the windshield if the vehicle passes the emissions test. A handheld reader is used to check vehicles on the road. This application will continue even after the 2008 Summer Olympics to help reduce pollution in the city. " ...

Via AIM Global: Increased Acceptance, Utilization Of RFID Technologies in Green Applications