Airbus Ubisense RFID Manufacturing Initiative

Ubisense is selected as strategic real-time location partner for Airbus. The company's location solutions will enable Airbus with a real-time visibility of business operations by tracking components and assemblies. http://bit.ly/dc5c2q

RFID in Concrete Casting

Germany RFID Identification Cards

German approach to identification meets with privacy challenges. ...

... "As of November 1, 2010, German citizens will be introduced to new identification cards that contain RFID chips, which will digitally store personal information. " ...

Via : Germany 2010

RFID Goods Receipt Process at Warehouse

iPhone NFC RFID Accessory

Wireless Dynamics bring NFC RFID capability to the iPhone via the accessory attachment connection. ...

... "iCarte 110, the first NFC (Near Field Communications) and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Reader/Writer to provide NFC two way communications, RFID read/write and contactless payment capability for iPhones. As a MFi (Made for iPod/iPhone) accessory attaching to the bottom connector of the iPhone, the iCarte turns the iPhone into an NFC phone as well as an RFID Reader/Writer. " ...

Via Wireless Dynamics: iCarte NFC RFID Reader for iPhones

Forklift RFID Picklist Efficiency

RFID Use on Metal Cylinders

RFID Monitors Handwashing Protocols

Are your food service and healthcare providers following their facility's best practices for hand washing and hygiene? The RFID-enabled HandGiene system will ensure that they are. ...

... "The HandGiene Hand Wash Monitoring and Accountability System uses Patented, Proprietary RFID-enabled Cleanser Dispensers and Proprietary miniaturized, Patent-Pending RFID readers to actively and non-invasively assure compliance by all covered personnel and visitors with a facility’s hand wash protocols. The HandGiene System works with equal, unparalleled efficiency in Hospitals and Healthcare facilities and also, Restaurants and Food Preparation Facilities alike. " ...

Via HandGiene: System Provides Full Accountability (PDF)

RFID Warehouse Management Integrates Process Enablers

... This warehouse management process integrates multiple enablers: RFID door, voice picking, automated package sorting, and RFID dock portal. Both the shipping and receiving processes are supported.

Coke RFID Machine

Coke transitions their RFID-enabled Freestyle drink dispenser into beta test mode after years of technology development. ...

... "The new drink dispenser, four years in development, utilises RFID technology to identify 30 or more cartridges, determine the quantity of flavouring inside each, and transmit data back to Coca-Cola indicating which drinks are being consumed, and when. " ...

Via Manufacturers Monthly: RFID dispensers

DOD RFID Compliance Automation

Kovio RFID Printed Silicon Electronics

Kovio secures twenty million dollar in venture capital investment from its current investor pool. The company is ready to commercialize its eco-friendly printed electronics. ...

... "Kovio plans to bring together the online and physical worlds through RF Barcodes that are printed utilizing Kovio's proprietary silicon inks and high-performance graphics printing technologies. Kovio's RF Barcodes are designed to affordably and securely enable a wide range of digital information for everyday consumer products, including product details, direct access to Web sites, nutritional information or even promotional programs. " ...

Via Kovio: Venture Capital Investment

SAP RFID at Bosch

Coke RFID Tracks Consumer Trends to Enable Business Decisions

Coca-Cola North America is piloting its advanced fountain dispenser, the Freestyle, to engage consumers in an experience that offers many custom choices and fresh beverages made to order. The Freestyle fountain uses RFID technology to track the inventory of beverage cartridges and ERP integration to understand consumer trends and preferences. ...

... "The cartridges are tagged with radio frequency ID chips, and each dispenser contains an RFID reader. " ...

Via Information Week: Coke Business Intelligence through RFID

iPhone RFID

iPhone RFID: object-based media from timo on Vimeo.

RFID Smart Shelf

RFID Tool Tracking for Ford Commercial Vehicles

DeWalt RFID-enabled Tool Link will support asset management on Ford vehicles for commercial use. This RFID asset tracking capability is integrated into an in-dash mobile computer that is internet-connected. ...

... "You fasten standard second-generation RFID tags to tools and other items and then scan the tags. With the vehicle running, a pair of RFID antennas inside the pickup bed or van cargo box scans for tagged items. The result is displayed on the In-Dash Computer screen. And you’re alerted if any inventoried items have not been loaded on the truck. " ...

Via Ford Work Solutions: Keep Track of Tools

RFID Future Factory

RFID and automated data collection will enable the future factory to operate efficiently and more fully embrace lean manufacturing principles. Shop floor transactions and supply chain material movements will be visible through RFID technology. ...

... "Pushing new manufacturing processes through the above mentioned bottlenecks are Radio Frequency based hardware and software solutions. These do not require line of site and manual intervention anymore to read information on fast moving objects or groups of items in large quantity. " ...

Via PCQuest: Future State for Factory Efficiency

RFID ROI Payback Period Is Extended

ABI Research confirms what we already know about technology investments --- when you build a holistic business case that nets benefits with one-time and realistic on-going operating costs, the payback period is usually longer. Not many technology investments will deliver greater than 50% rate of return. ...

... "According to ABI, nearly 37 percent of the respondents said they did not expect a positive ROI within 12 months, compared to 25 percent who expected one within 12 to 18 months ... " ...

Via IT Jungle: RFID Payback

RFID Activation Fields in Seatlle

Beyond Walmart, RFID technology is being integrated into new processes for efficiency and to drive growth. Personal marketing strategies use RFID to trigger a user experience. Seattle debut of target marketing. ...

... "One example is Seattle's cafes and retail stores that use RFID technology for marketing products and services At the core of this new marketing advertisement system are the so-called activation fields ... " ...

Via CIO India: New RFID Ideas ...

RFID Drug Traceability Pilot

A pharma track and trace RFID system is successfully piloted in a live operating, global supply chain. ...

... "Data carriers, including GS1 bar codes (data matrix) and EPC/RFID tags, were used in the pilot to enable the full traceability of every single drug product in the supply chain on all levels of packaging and to monitor the progress of its transportation lorries. The implementation of a 4 string data set which included the product code, serial number, expiry date and batch number enabling mass serialisation of packaging items, together with the EPCIS system, delivered the necessary traceability information which was recorded in and out of each supply chain participants’ custody. All data stored in the EPCIS system provided real time visibility of the tracked products such as where the product is, which company has it now and how long have they got it for, as well as historical data. " ...

Via GS1 UK: First drug traceability pilot

IBM RFID Shopping

Commercial by IBM illustrates RFID shopping ...

RFID Enabled by Dynamic Infrastructure

Networking leaders embrace a vision of dynamic networking to enable the requirements of the edge devices and information flows. As network complexity increases, the support requirements are expected to stay low, improving productivity. ...

... "RFID / wireless to virtualization and even cloud computing will require more network innovation as network infrastructure supports more fluid systems and endpoints, more complexity and yet increasingly larger portions of business operations. " ...

Via Seeking Alpha: Networking Industry Dynamic Infrastructure

RFID ISO Revision

The enabling ISO standard for item level RFID, International Standard 18000-1, has been revised and updated. ...

... "ISO/IEC 18000-1:2008, Information technology – Radio frequency identification for item management – Reference architecture and definition of parameters to be standardized, defines the generic architecture concepts in which item identification may be commonly required within the logistics and supply chain and defines the parameters that need to be determined in any standardized air interface definition in the subsequent parts of ISO/IEC 18000. All parts of ISO/IEC 18000 provide the specific values for definition of the air interface parameters for a particular frequency/type of air interface from which compliance (or non-compliance) with Part 1 of ISO/IEC 18000 can be established. " ...

Via ISO: Standard provides common international framework for RFID frequencies

Confidex RFID Casey Label

Confidex introduces Confidex Casey, an EPC Class 1 Generation 2-compliant special RFID label for use in tracking applications where challenging retail content is in transit. ...

... "Confidex Casey was specially developed as a general use RFID label particularly for items where RFID labels typically cannot perform adequately including retail items such as plastic or corrugated boxes, or where the content varies from fruits, vegetables, and other groceries to liquid bottles or utilities. " ...

Via Confidex: Special RFID label for challenging applications

RFID Enables Purchase Decision

Retail service provider and media technology firm collaborate to improve the customer experience while cross-selling related products at the point of the purchase decision using RFID technology. ...

... "Using the latest RFID technology, shoppers can now interact at the Point of Decision, in amongst product, where they are provided with media content specific to their needs at the point at which they are making the decision to purchase. " ...

Via Cambridge UK: customer experience

RFID Verification

RFID Healthcare Error Reduction

Mayo Clinic discusses their RFID success story, which resulted in a significant error rate reduction. ...

... "The endoscopy unit sent 8,231 specimen bottles to the laboratory during the first three months of 2007, and 8,539 bottles during the first three months of 2008. Compared with 765 errors in 2007, only 47 errors were noted in 2008. " ...

Via UPI: Mayo Clinic RFID

RFID Implementation for Managers

Supply Chain RFID

TikiTag RFID Explained

RFID Transponder, Inlay Perform in Industrial Environment

Texas Instruments introduces the 12 mm Multi-Usage Wedge Transponder and 24 mm LF Circular Inlay to deliver improved performance in highly metallic and harsh industrial environments. ...

... "The 12 mm Multi-Usage Wedge Transponder offers improvements in chip circuitry that enable direct-on-metal mounting. The 24 mm LF Circular Inlay, manufactured using TI's patented tuning process, provides improved consistency in read and write performance in applications such as waste management and industrial production. The tags incorporate a number of TI's patented RFID technology and quality innovations including half-duplex (HDX) radio communication. HDX boosts read range by 50 percent compared with full-duplex (FDX) LF and offers a stronger RF signal because the HDX reader shuts down during the HDX tag's response. This allows the HDX reader to concentrate on receiving the signal thereby obtaining an accurate read as compared to FDX. In FDX systems, the reader signal remains on and may create RF interference as it attempts to read the FDX tag. HDX also features frequency shift keying technology which makes TI's tags more immune to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and other ambient environmental noise, allowing the reader to effectively read and differentiate tags that are close together. " ...

Via TI: RFID Asset Visibility in Harsh and Metallic Environments

Nabaztag RFID Demo

SkyTrain RFID

Vancouver Skytrain RFID controversy - uses same technology as in London, UK ...

RFID Credit Card Threats

RFID Next at DHL Innovation Center

Deutsche Post World Net uses technology to enable efficiency and sustainability. ...

... "Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is the next technology for products needed special monitoring of temperature changes during the delivery cycle, especially pharmaceutical and high-quality electronics goods, as well as flowers and fruits, Mr Ulrich said. " ...

Via Bangkok Post: Business news

Glass-Encapsulated RFID Tags For Imbedding

Sokymat Automotive expands its transponder range by introducing low-frequency glass-encapsulated RFID tags. ...

... "Already established as a leading manufacturer of transponders for the automotive industry, Sokymat Automotive has now launched an increased range of low frequency glass-encapsulated tags operating between 125kHz and 140kHz, including an all-new 4mm diameter tag. The new tags are available with a range of IC chips, including the innovative one time programmable (OTP) EM4305 chip from EM Marin which offers a significantly improved read distance and is suited for a number of applications – from industry logistics to access control. In addition the EM4305 supports waste management (BDE) and animal identification (ISO FDX-B) standards. As the RFID transponder is encapsulated in glass, it can be attached to, or embedded into, the object or animal to be identified, without risk. " ...

Via Sokymat Automotive: Newly expanded RFID transponder range

iRobot RFID Flexstack

Boston Engineering demo ...

RFID Skimming Demo

RFID Print and Apply in Packaging Process

Biometrics RFID

RFID in Food Industry

RFID Conference is planned for Wednesday, May 14th. ...

... "Penn State Behrend's RFID Center of Excellence: This year's conference features five sessions presented by companies experiencing the benefits of RFID, as well as organizations that are providing RFID solutions throughout the food industry. " ...

Via Behrend RFID Center: RFID Conference 2008

Was ist RFID

MiFare RFID Crack

Scientists show that MiFare RFID security can be hacked. ...

... "According to a newly published report by Nicolas Courtois, Karsten Nohl and Sean O'Neil, the encryption can be cracked in a few seconds on PC hardware, without the laborious precalculation of rainbow tables. " ...

Via heise: MiFare Classic RFID

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

Biometric RFID Future Scenarios

UHF Item-Level RFID for Pharma Supply Chain

RFID in the pharmaceutical supply chain ...

RFID Print Label Applicator for Packaging Lines

Automated packaging line served by RFID printer / label applicator ...

SOA RFID set for CIO Investment

Survey shows interest in RFID investments for 2008. ...

... "Radio frequency identification (RFID) took second place in the survey, with usage of the tags predicted to rise by 122 percent. The track-and-trace chips were used in eight percent of companies last year, while 18 percent of them expect to use it in 2009. " ...

Via ZDNet UK: SOA and RFID

RFID Market Revenue Forecast

Gartner sees growth in RFID revenue as market adoptions increases through compliance programs and value-driven implementations across multiple industries. ...

... "Worldwide radio frequency identification (RFID) revenue is forecast to total $1.2 billion in 2008, a 30.9 percent increase from 2007 revenue of $917.3 million, according to Gartner, Inc. By 2012, worldwide RFID revenue is forecast to total $3.5 billion. " ...

Via Gartner: Worldwide RFID Revenue to Surpass $1.2 Billion in 2008

RFID Innovation Success and Leadership

ODIN is recognized as an innovation factory by RFID Switchboard and its leadership in the industry will be showcased in the Top 20 Innovators Magazine. ...

... "Innovation has been the key to client success with RFID. In 2008 after living through this new wave of RFID we have learned that there are indeed some companies that stand out from the pack. There is no doubt that ODIN technologies is a leader of the pack when it comes to RFID, innovation and client success, commented Andy Kowl the publisher of the Top 20 Innovators Award. They have also shown their commitment to increasing knowledge for future RFID adopters. " ...

Via ODIN technologies: Top RFID innovator

Pharma RFID Item Tracking

Construction RFID Builds NYC Freedom Tower

Indentec Solutions enables the construction of the Freedom Tower through the use of Temperature Tracking Tags, which are used in the newly poured concrete to wirelessly transmit temperature information to a Concrete Maturity Monitoring System. ...

... "As the world's tallest building when completed, the Freedom Tower utilizes core footings which have a concrete strength of 14,000 psi, three times the norm and a record in the NYC construction industry. The Concrete Maturity Monitoring System (CMMS) provides a major change in the process of collecting temperature data at several locations within a concrete project. The CMMS eliminates the need for probes and wires attached to external devices. This will help the contractor determine ultimate concrete maturity and strength more effectively, thus cutting down on construction time and costs. " ...

Via IDENTEC SOLUTIONS: New York Construction Application

Global RFID Interoperability Standards

GS1, ETSI and CEN have joined forces to create the Global RFID Interoperability Forum for Standards (GRIFS) project. The project is supported by funding from the European Union to collaborate on the standards that drive global interoperability of RFID technology. ...

... "The project is funded by the European Commission's Framework Programme 7 for Information and Communication Technologies, in which the European Union has recognised the importance of inter-enterprise interoperability as we move towards ambient intelligence environments where most devices are connected to seamless, ubiquitous networks. GRIFS will work to characterise the variety of standards activities taking place globally: (1) To create a number of liaison activities to disseminate information about the importance of global standards; (2) To align RFID standards development globally; (3) To put in place the Global RFID Interoperability forum for Standards (GRIFS) comprising global stakeholders; (3) To ensure continuing close collaboration between standards activities. " ...

Via GRIFS: Launch of a Global RFID Interoperability Forum for Standards

RFID Privacy Amex Style

Amex RFID technology is not without privacy concerns for its cardmembers. Read on. ...

... "Amex has given up on smart card tech and has instead led us down the primrose path with their ExpressPay RFID based technology. " ...

Via Geeks in Paradise: RFID Payment

RFID Dot Wireless Card

Axcess ships new type of corporate ID card with long range wireless, called the Dot-Credential. It is integrated with RFID and can enable hands-free building access control. ...

... "The active RFID and RTLS portions of Dot's capabilities are built on and are backwardly compatible with the existing Axcess 433 MHz platform, which automatically activates tags on-demand to transmit micro-wireless messages as needed from 1 to 300 feet to hidden palm-size receivers. The receivers are connected via standard network (either 802.11X wireless or wired) simultaneously to the enterprise system software and the existing security alarm equipment. The system supports standalone middleware and end-user software provided by Axcess under the e-Supervisor label or via an easy connection to third party middleware and software solutions. " ...

Via Axcess International: Dual Active RFID and RTLS Dot Wireless ID Card

RFID How It Works

RFID Drug ePedigree Standards Achieved by IBM

The ePedigree feature in IBM's WebSphere RFID Information Center is certified and fully compliant with GS1 EPCglobal's Drug Pedigree Messaging Standard, or DPMS. ...

... "To be certified as DPMS compliant, the IBM WebSphere RFID Information Center's ePedigree feature passed a battery of tests to ensure that it can be used to create, receive, and append drug pedigree documents. Testing was conducted on EPCglobal's behalf by an independent company, MetLabs.

WebSphere RFID Information Center is a proven solution for companies seeking to share product movement information with trading partners using EPCIS or DPMS-compliant solutions. The software includes an optional ePedigree feature that provides all participants in the pharmaceutical supply chain with secure access to historical data on individual bottles of medicine to enable compliance with current and emerging regulations. In the pharmaceutical business, the product will be used successfully by drug distributor AmerisourceBergen in its Sacramento pilot, and by a large global pharmaceutical manufacturer. " ...

Via IBM: EPCIS and Drug Pedigree Messaging Standards

RFID Nametags Support Contact Information Exchange

Nationwide uses RFID technology at seminar to streamline the process of sharing contact information. ...

... "This new system will feature the use of RFID (radio frequency identification) chips on nametags worn by members and vendors during the conference. The objective of this new program is to offer Nationwide members a more convenient, accurate way of sharing their contact information with vendors on the showfloor. " ...

Via Nationwide Marketing: New Lead Retrieval System:

Ebert OReilly RFID Implants

Roger Ebert and Bill O'Reilly discussion on RFID human implantation. ...

RFID Backpacks for Kids

RFID in children's backpacks provides tracking while travelling on schoolbus, showing whether child is on or off. The merits are debated in this vid. ...

RFID Smart Parking Demo

Wisense RFID parking ...

RFID Microchips for Military Personnel

RFID for military application as shown on CNN feature. ...

RFID Venture Capital Investment

Intelleflex has differentiated itself in the RFID marketplace and has landed venture capital investment to fund its growth plans. ...

... "Arcapita Ventures, a $200 million growth and expansion stage venture capital fund, announced it has closed an investment in Intelleflex Corporation, the leader in Extended Capability RFID. The investment was co-led by Motorola Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Motorola, and included pro-rata participation from existing investors Morgenthaler Ventures, Woodside Fund, Alloy Ventures, and Selby Venture Partners." ...

$15.5M SERIES C INVESTMENT IN INTELLEFLEX CORPORATION

RFID Baggage Handling Capacity Increase

Amsterdam Airport Schipol will increase baggage capacity through RFID solutions by IBM and Vanderlande Industries.

... "IBM will provide the baggage management system to control and track each bag throughout the baggage transportation system using state-of-the-art high availability techniques and robot handling software. IBM will also deliver consulting services, hardware, software and application development for the project.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) will be used to track checked-in baggage. The two companies will design and build, in close partnership with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the extension of the baggage handling facilities at the airport in order to keep pace with expected future growth in passenger numbers. Work begins immediately. IBM has extensive expertise in baggage handling solutions and is involved in several other projects with Schiphol Airport and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines through its Baggage Center of Excellence in Amsterdam. The Center provides baggage management systems globally. " ...

Via IBM: Schiphol Group ramps up baggage handling

Samsung RFID Mobile Capabilities

Samsung supports research that will enable low-cost mobile RFID capabilities to become ubiquitous. This research looks to enable low-cost mobile readers through circuit design. ...

... "Figure 1 shows the whole RFID system made up of two components: the reader and tag. In order to realize a ubiquitous environment, portable mobile RFID readers are being developed, thus creating a new demand for low cost, low power frequency synthesizers to be embedded inside the RFID reader. Frequency synthesizer is the most significant block inside the RFID reader in that it decides the performance of the reader, and the overall RFID system as well. " ...

Via Samsung: Frequency Synthesizer for Mobile RFID

Farms Benefit from RFID Technology

Farms are able to justify technology investments such as RFID. ...

... "Rezare was involved in the 2005 Walton IT farm trial, which tested various technologies such as RFID (radio frequency identification) tags to identify cows. " ...

Via Stuff.co.nz: Hi-Tech Farms

RFID Discussed By Albrecht

Kathryn Albrecht, Director of CASPIAN, speaks about RFID technology and its privacy implications. ...

RFID Library Adoption Grows

ITG is implementing RFID technology at a number of library clients. RFID is quickly becoming a norm for librarians. ...

... "ITG expanded its presence in the library RFID and self-checkout markets with seven installations of its Apex RFID and Apex XpressCheck solutions. New clients signed in the third quarter include: Coralville Public Library, Iowa (RFID); City of Longmont, Colo. (RFID); City of Salem, Va. (Self-checkout); Piscataway JFK Library, N.J. (Self-checkout); Villa Park, Ill. (Self-checkout); Metropolitan Library System, Okla. (RFID); City of Fontana, Calif. (RFID); " ...

Via ITG: Integrated Technology Group Third Quarter Accomplishments




Here's use of RFID in the Seattle public library ...

RFID Spectrum Visualized by Analyzer

Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) uses Tektronix RSA6114A Real-time Spectrum Analyzer to test UHF-band RFID tags. Live RF spectrum displays on the RSA6114A enables researchers to visualize success or failure in obtaining RFID channels. ...

... "The objectives for this testing have been to resolve real world technical issues and to construct a sophisticated operating model, as well as the formulation of necessary guidelines and rules in relation to usage in preparation for the full-scale dissemination of UHF-band RFID tags. Live RF spectrum displays on the RSA6114A enables researchers to observe success or failure in obtaining RFID channels. There are a variety of different frequencies and modulation methods used in digital RF applications such as RFID, and each of these requires a specific type of measurement technology. For situations where signals can change instantaneously such as pulsed RF signals or carrier frequency in a frequency hopping systems, accurate meaningful measurements using conventional swept spectrum analyzer are difficult. " ...

Via Tektronix: RFID Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer

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JAISA: "JAISA has been busy in engaging in activities related with research, standardization, popularization, education, fostering and securing of the automatic identification engineers ... "

Japan METI

RFID Spectrum

Small RFID Chips are Smart Dust

The miniturization of RFID chips are making the concept of smart dust become real. Hitachi continues to reduce the size of the RFID chip. And, other companies are researching the creation of machines and sensors on the nano scale. ...

... "Smartdust is concept for a wireless MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) sensors that can detect anything from light and temperature to vibrations. " ...

Via TFOT: Hitachi RFID

Related:

Sandia MEMS: "Microsystems that sense, think, act, communicate and self-power will make our nation more secure, revolutionize our industries, and will make the revolution in biology a reality. "

RF Nanoscale and Molecular Probing Metrology: "The goal of the project is to develop metrology for quantitative imaging and measurement of electromagnetic field components and material characterization of nanoscale electrical and magnetic devices by establishing accurate spatially resolved waveform and frequency-domain metrology."

AGENDA FOR THE FUTURE: "Smart dust features the smallest computerized sensors designed to communicate. These tiny sensors seem like particles of dust and can be scattered - typically, from planes - to send back information as they float to earth. "

RFID e-Passport

RFID-enabled electronic passport can be read by a nearby inquiring RFID reader. In this video, improved shield design is suggested. ...









RFID Shield: "RFID Shield protects your data from from being read. "

RFID Role in Commerce - Event in October

RFID Solutions event will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. ...

... "Join senior government officials and business leaders for RFID Solutions: Securing the Commerce of Tomorrow co-hosted by the National Chamber Foundation and SAP. This important event will discuss the most promising security-related RFID applications, the balance between regulation and innovation, and responsible approaches to key issues. " ...

Via RegOnline: RFID Securing the Commerce of Tomorrow

Onsite RFID Assessment Offer

University of Maryland Technology Extension Service (MTES) offers new, radio-frequency identification (RFID) assessment program to companies in the state at no cost. ...

... "MTES offers Maryland companies on-site RFID assessments at no cost. Assessments start with a review of a company's productivity or security-related issues. Possible RFID solutions are then studied, after which a report is provided including potential costs and return on investment. " ...

Via Maryland Technology Extension Service: University of Maryland Offers Free Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Assessments

RFID Considered to Manage Responsible Logging

Malaysia considering the use of RFID technology to manage logging in its forests. ...

... "He would propose that RFID tags be fitted to tree trunks in selected zones of forest reserves, especially in areas prone to illegal logging. " ...

Changes to curb illegal logging

RFID Business Intelligence Implementation by US Army

US Army's Product Manager, Joint - Automatic Identification Technology (PM J-AIT) implements MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Platform to provide analytics for logistics data from radio frequency identification (RFID) solution created by Unisys Corp. ...

... "The Radio Frequency In-Transit Visibility (RF-ITV) program provides government and contractor personnel across four continents with instant access to critical information on military cargo, equipment, and supplies. MicroStrategy software was selected to improve the ability to access and analyze data, and provide better decisions to enhance the Department of Defense's worldwide logistics tracking system. Timely access to mission-critical information will enable decision makers throughout the logistics pipeline to plan, prioritize, and redirect logistics operations to improve warfighter readiness. " ...

Via MicroStrategy: US Army's PM J-AIT Implements MicroStrategy Software

RFID Healthcare Report Sees Growth

Business intelligence firm issues report on the growth of RFID (Radio Frequency Identifications) technology in the healthcare industry. ...

... "RFID Opportunities in Healthcare in the U.S. forecasts an explosive growth over the next five years, reaching more than $3 billion in five years. The report shows that the U.S. healthcare industry are realizing the benefits of RFID, including the better data capacity, better efficiency in terms of offering read-write ability and greater flexibility of design. RFID technologies in general will see growth as awareness of its benefits increases and as common standards and regulations for the adoption of RFID arise. The report concludes that the need for enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness is the main factor fueling the adoption of RFID by the healthcare industry. " ...

Via Report Buyer: Healthcare RFID Technologies

RFID Market Size 5B and Growing

IDTechEx provides insights into the size of the current and future RFID market. ...

... "RFID Facts and Figures: In 2007, the total RFID market size is $4.96 billion. By 2017, the total RFID market size is estimated to grow to $26.88 billion. " ...

Via IDTechEx: 2007 RFID Market Stats

RFID Flexible Organic Device

European project PolyApply demonstrates 13.56 MHz RFID (radio frequency identification) transponder fully made of flexible organic devices. ...

... "This is a significant result towards the realization of low cost high volume organic RFID tags, because all components are made with inline compatible processes. It also demonstrates that various material classes and processes developed by the consortium, from evaporated molecules to printed polymers, are suitable for the use in the new organic electronics technology. Having a high volume production in mind, the development of materials and processes is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment, focusing among others on energy consumption and balance of materials. " ...

Via PolyApply: 13.56 MHz RFID Demonstrator Made of Flexible Organic Devices

TagSYS RFID Library Tag Family

TAGSYS Folio 370L Tag Family based on NXP’s new ICODE SLI-L IC is introduced to meet the requirements of the library RFID market. The Folio 370L Tag Family provides high performance, password protected Electronic Article Surveillance and meets the emerging NISO (US National Information Standards Organization) data model standard for libraries. ...

... "The TAGSYS Folio 370L Tag Family and NXP ICODE SLI-L feature advanced communication signaling resulting in up to 20% better read range as well as a password protected EAS feature protecting against illicit manipulation of the theft protection, thus maximizing performance, reliability and security in the application. In addition, to comply with the emerging global NISO and Danish data model standard, designed to standardize tag data across the library industry, the Folio 370L Tag Family and ICODE SLI-L are ISO 15693 compliant, and feature a 256bit user memory block and standard AFI security code. With the unique privacy feature the book label can be transformed into a quiet mode, when it is borrowed, protecting the privacy of the borrower. Back in the library it will be reverted into public mode again. Standardization under the NISO and Danish data model will accelerate RFID adoption within the library segment by ensuring interoperability from book manufacturer to library. " ...

Via TagSYS: RFID Library Tagging Solution

Staples Active RFID Pilot

Reusable tags are being piloted by Staples to validate effectiveness for item-level tracking. A sampling of its products will be tagged in the pilot with active RFID tags. Early data shows 100% accuracy for the active technology, cutting down on the cycle-counting process for retail inventory. The active tags are reclaimed at the point-of-sale and reused. ...

... "Staples in late May started its trial at one of its Montreal stores, selectively tagging about 2,000 items, representing some 300 SKUs out of the 7,500 SKUs in a typical location ... " ...

Via eWeek: Staples RFID

RFID Trade Lane Project Enables Shanghai Route

Shanghai-Savannah Express Trade Lane Project will use RFID technology to manage this supply chain route. ...

... "SIPG and Savi Networks have jointly developed a localized China RFID solution which includes electronic seal and GPS integrated handheld for this project. This solution builds on a project previously conducted by SIPG from Shanghai to Yantai and will facilitate SIPG's objective of being a global information and logistics hub. The solution will be built upon an open, international standards-based network platform, including compatibility with ISO standard 18000-7 for active RFID devices and ISO standard 18185 for electronic container security devices, both operating at the 433.92 MHz radio frequency. " ...

Via Savi Technology: Shanghai International Port Group, Georgia Ports Authority and Savi Networks Plan Real-Time Information Pilot on Cargo Shipped From Shanghai to Savannah

RFID Shield Protects Private Information

New stock will protect info privacy on RFID cards when not in active use. ...

... "Paper Tyger, a product line of Chase Corporation, announces the addition of a unique easily printable new product for protecting personal information on contact-less credit cards or Smart Cards. This new patent-pending RFID Shield contains a new security barrier to assure that sensitive information contained on the card's RFID chip remains protected when not in use. " ...

Paper Tyger Launches New RFID Shield

RFID Skills Trend

Computing Technology Industry Association survey shows that the shortage of technology workers skilled in radio frequency identification (RFID) is trending lower. ...

... "More than two-thirds of the organizations surveyed by CompTIA (68.8 percent) believe there is an insufficient pool of RFID talent to hire from. That figure is down slightly from the previous two years (75 percent in 2006 and 80 percent in 2005). Among companies that believe there is a shortage of RFID talent, 68 percent said that the lack of workers skilled in RFID will impact the adoption of the technology. That's down from 2006, when 80 percent of responding organizations said the skill shortage was impacting RFID adoption. In 2005, the figure was 53 percent. " ...

Via CompTIA: RFID Skills Shortage Receding

RFID Supports Aquarium Experience

Singapore tests RFID in aquarium experience. ...

... "Singapore's aquarium has tagged some of its fishes using microchips to help visitors identify the different species on display. " ...

Via Reuters: Aquarium Viewing

RFID Document Control for Regulated Business Processes

RFID LTD. implements 3M file tracking solution, based on RFID technology, at Idaho National Laboratories to improve its document control process and storage needs for regulated business processes. ...

... "The 3M RFID File Tracking solution is designed to keep track of fast-moving personnel files as they change hands within the organization. This is a better alternative to the manually signing of files in and out of the file room which is often complicated by ineligible signatures and lost files. 3M File Tracking expedites inventory management, scanning and storing file locations, and quickly identifies lost and misplaced files. " ...

Via RFID LTD: 3M File Tracking to Idaho National Laboratories

Patient RFID Alzheimers Privacy Debate

Should Alzheimer patient be chipped with RFID or just rely on bracelets? ...

... "Alzheimer's Community Care Facility, in West Palm Beach Florida, intends to begin implanting radio frequency identification chips, RFID, in Alzheimer patients ... " ...

Via Associated Content: Patient RFID

Bermuda RFID Electronic Vehicle Registration

Bermuda will use RFID technology on vehicles to manage the registration process. ...

... "Small radio frequency tags are attached to windshield stickers and placed on vehicles at the time of registration. Electronic readers are then used to remotely verify the registration status of the vehicle. EVR makes verifying motor vehicle registration easier and faster for law enforcement and, because it is less random, more equitable for Bermudians. The Government of Bermuda will be able to more efficiently collect revenue owed by vehicle owners who avoid paying registration fees. " ...

Via Bermuda Transport Control Department: Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR)

California RFID Drug Pedigree

Cardinal Health will integrate radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by Fall 2007 in its Sacramento, Calif. pharmaceutical distribution center. ...

... "Cardinal Health operates dozens of pharmaceutical distribution centers nationwide. The company will start implementing RFID technology in its Sacramento, Calif. distribution center, as a means to receive and produce the electronic drug pedigrees needed to meet the requirements of the California legislation. " ...

Via Cardinal Health: Cardinal Health Announces Plan to Deploy RFID Technology in California

RFID Skin-Patch Diagnostic Sensors Support Patient Monitoring

Gentag and Core Institute will collaborate to develop remote patient monitoring system, enabled by RFID technology, to support the healthcare recovery process. ...

... "The aim of the joint program is to facilitate post surgery monitoring applications by physicians and patients using RFID enabled cell phones under Gentag, Altivera and CORE patents. Specifically, physicians will be able to monitor the status of damaged tissues using temperature, pressure, and other sensors. Additionally, patients will be able to self-monitor their recovery from the comfort of their own homes. The technology platform uses RFID enabled cell phones, PDAs or wireless laptops that allow remote monitoring by physicians and hospitals, particularly during the critical first 24 hours post injury or surgery. " ...

Gentag, Inc. and The CORE Institute(R) Sign Agreement to Develop RFID Diagnostic Sensors

DHL RFID Pharma Temperature Controlled Logistics Innovation Recognized

DHL is recognized for innovative application of RFID technology in the pharma supply chain. ...

... "Today's pharmaceutical products generally consist of temperature-sensitive ingredients that can lose their effectiveness when they are placed in an environment that is too cold or too hot. The DHL Innovation Initiative developed an inventive solution to monitor temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products during transport. RFID sensor tags made by the development partner Infratab monitor the temperature of pharmaceutical shipments. The stored measurement data can be read by a RFID reader without physical contact using radio waves. In the process, the shipment does not have to be opened. The link to the database is handled by solutions created by IBM, one of the global innovation partners of the DHL Innovation Initiative. Thanks to the new service, pharmaceutical companies can react to temperatures that exceed or fall below limits even while the shipment is still being transported.

The battery-powered memory chip is equipped with an integrated alarm function that records each time that the temperature rises above or falls below predetermined limits. In the future, unusable medications can be removed more quickly from the supply chain. Based on the temperatures to which the shipment was subjected, the sensor chip also determines the individual expiration date for medications. As a result, physicians and pharmacists can distribute the medication whose expiration date comes first, preventing medications from going bad after they have left the transport chain. " ...

Via DHL: TEMPERATURE-MONITORED PHARMACEUTICAL LOGISTICS WITH RFID

Sirit RFID Transponder BATA Contract

Sirit has been awarded US$4.8 million RFID order from the Bay Area Toll Authority, BATA, in California. ...

... "Commencing in July 2007, the contract calls for Sirit to continue to deliver its Title 21-based toll transponders. The year-long contract extends Sirit's supplier relationship with BATA which originally began in 2004. Additionally, terms of the contract grant BATA the option to add on transponder orders to a maximum of US$1.6 million once the initial contract has been satisfied. " ...

Via Sirit: Sirit Secures US$4.8M Annual RFID Transponder Supplier Contract

RFID Exam Security

RFID will secure examination packages from breach of security, such as being opened inadvertently prior to the designated test date. ...

... "Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an evolving technology enabler for tracking goods and services (i.e. tags on CDs and clothes in shops). A significant number of exam packages (bags) will contain an RFID tag. Exam packages would be scanned out on despatch and can be scanned by Edexcel's Compliance team at any time after delivery to identify the contents and ensure no papers are missing. Edexcel is also able to detect anomalies in exam results for an individual student or group of students. 90% of Edexcel's scripts are scanned, digitised and marked online by examiners using the ePen system. " ...

Via Edexcel: RFID Secures Exam Papers

RFA RFID Technology Provides DVD Theft Protection in Supply Chain

NXP Semiconductors and Kestrel Wireless collaborate to develop an RFA (Radio Frequency Activation) RFID solution to provide DVD theft protection throughout the supply chain. The solution enables the ability to disable DVDs at manufacture and enable at the point of sale, rendering the in-transit goods useless while in the supply chain, which eliminates the motive for theft. ...

... "The first application of NXP and Kestrel's RFA / RFID solution will be integrated into optical media. The solution, however, is applicable to all consumer electronics products, such as MP3 players, electric shavers, toothbrushes, flat screen TVs, ink jet cartridges and flash memory. NXP and Kestrel's network-based RFID solution opens up new opportunities for the distribution of optical media and consumer electronics. It eliminates expensive security devices, restrictive packaging and display cages, enabling a more comfortable shopping experience for consumers. Minimized product packaging creates more environmentally friendly solutions, such as paper instead of plastics. Additionally, the costs and problems of returns for DVDs and other disc-based media are reduced. " ...

Via NXP: NXP and Kestrel Wireless partner to eliminate theft of DVDs in retail

RFID Discovery Services

Afilias will offer its Discovery Services for free to RFID supply chain pilot programs through 2007. ...

... "Afilias Discovery Services provide a unique standards-based solution that companies can implement to link their supply chain partners to historical information concerning the life cycle of RFID tags, while still keeping competitive data secure. " ...

Via Afilias: Free Discovery Services for RFID Pilots

Mobile RFID Platform Demonstrated On Segway

epcSolutions, demonstrates the first RFID-enabled Segway for mobile, asset management activities. ...

... "The Motorola RD5000 is an all-in-one RFID reader designed for true mobility and mobile applications, the device provides real-time wireless LAN connectivity so assets are easily tracked as they move throughout your operations. The new Segway Personal Transporter (PT) represents the next generation in personal mobility technology. Combining the two technologies creates a unique asset management mobility platform. " ...

Via epcSolutions: epcSolutions Demonstrates The Most Innovative and Fun Mobile RFID Platform – A Motorola RD5000 Attached to a Segway

NIST RFID Security Guidelines and Recommendations

NIST provides guidelines for security of RFID technology. ... A sample of their recommendations are organized by phase of RFID implementation - initiation (prior to design), acquisition and development, implementation, operations and maintenance, and, finally, disposition. In the initiation phase, NIST recommends performing risk assessment to understand threats posed by RFID to the organizations assets. A usage policy should be created that defines assets that should be tagged with RFID and who has the authority to determine what assets get tagged. A transparent privacy policy for RFID should be establised. The organization's information security policy should be updated with regard to the introduction of RFID technology. A training program should be established for the users of the RFID solution that emphasizes security and privacy. Document the RFID standards that you comply with. Disable or destroy RFID tags upon disosal. Other recommendations are in the reference report (PDF). ...

... "RFID devices send and/or receive radio signals to transmit identifying information such as product model or serial numbers. They come in a wide variety of types and sizes, from the size of a grain of rice or printed on paper to much larger devices with built in batteries. Unlike bar coding systems, RFID devices can communicate without requiring a line of sight and over longer distances for faster batch processing of inventory and can be outfitted with sensors to collect data on temperature changes, sudden shocks, humidity or other factors affecting products. As RFID devices are deployed in more sophisticated applications from matching hospital patients with laboratory test results to tracking systems for dangerous materials, concerns have been raised about protecting such systems against eavesdropping and unauthorized uses. " ...

NIST Issues Guidelines for Ensuring RFID Security

Zebra RFID Program Training Events

RFID4U will provide technical RFID education and hands-on training in the set-up and deployment of Zebra RFID printer and encoders. ...

... "Dua also notes that the one-day training can be valuable to end users of Zebra's on-demand RFID printing solutions, and is available in an e-learning format for those who cannot attend the classroom training. CERTIFICATION FOR ZEBRA CERTIFIED RFID PARTNER PROGRAM: 2007 Course Schedules: In June and August of 2007, RFID4U is offering its comprehensive one-day RFID Technical Training for Zebra Products and Programs in the Chicago area. The training is designed for VARs, distributors, systems integrators, RFID solution providers, as well as pre-sales, sales and operations engineers. " ...

Via Zebra: RFID4U Provides Training and Certification for Zebra Certified RFID Partner Program

Pharma RFID System: BlueVector

BlueVector's RFID solution provides pharmaceutical industry with item-level track and trace, supply chain information accuracy, and integration with drug pedigree and authentication systems. ...

... "The system orchestrates two-way integration with software applications from SAP, Supplyscape, IBM, and others to provide real-time track and trace, authentication, and drug pedigree tracking system integration. In addition to populating these systems with properly filtered events from RFID readers and sensors, the Blue Vector system also retrieves data from these systems to automate the behavior of equipment and worker alerts. The Blue Vector system automatically distributes this downloaded data (which can include expected orders and the content of shipments) out to each individual point of automation - no matter where it is geographically located - where it is used to provide a degree of business awareness that isn't possible with other RFID systems. By knowing what is supposed to happen at a given operational step, the system can instantly alert workers or send signals to product handling equipment to prevent the movement of non-conforming product. " ...

Via Blue Vector: RFID Platform for Pharmaceutical Industry

RFID Company: Customer Satisfaction Is Differentiator

SkyeTek and Impinj differentiate themselves in the RFID marketplace by ranking as the highest rated RFID reader vendors in terms of customer satisfaction. ...

... "SkyeTek and Impinj offer products in different market segments with the former offering reader modules for embedded applications, such as product authentication, smart displays, and patron management, and the latter offering finished readers for applications such as portals, forklifts, and shelves. In comparing SkyeTek to vendors also offering modules, the study shows that SkyeTek's customer satisfaction rating exceeds that of the competition by two to four times. SkyeTek commissioned Amplify Communications to conduct the blind, independent survey by acquiring contact lists from industry standard sources. Over 10,000 professionals were contacted resulting in approximately 400 respondents, each of whom is involved in one or more projects using RFID reader technology.
" ...

Via SkyeTech: Lead RFID Reader Providers in Customer Satisfaction ...