RFID Nike iPod Privacy Breach

University of Washington research demonstrates flaws in the RFID technology used in the the Nike Ipod Sport kit, that enable tracking of individuals from moderate distanced, compromising their security. Additional cryptography could be added to deal with this flaw. ...

... "As part of our research, we built a number of surveillance tools that malicious individuals could use to track Nike+iPod Sport Kit owners. Our tools can track Nike+iPod Sport Kit owners while they our working out, as well as when they are just casually walking around town, a parking lot, or a college campus. " ...

Via University of Washington: The Nike+iPod Sport Kit

RFID Starter Kit

Kanda offers RFID starter kit. The kit has a combined reader and programmer. It supports ISO15693 RFID Tags and will also read ISO14443A RFID tags. ...

... "Apart from a programmer and reader unit, the Kanda RFID kit includes an RF detector that gives an indication of the RF field strength near a reader, which helps both in development and in the siting of units. However, the most important part of the starter kit is the software package. The protocol used is very flexible to allow engineers to design their own systems to suit their needs, rather than being constrained by the limitations of the software. As well as the standard read, write and lock functions, the protocol allows for continuous read, and includes anticollision algorithms that deals with multiple tags in the reader field. " ...

Via Kanda: RFID Made Easy; New Starter Kit Simplifies Process of Creating Applications Using RFID Systems

RFID Out-of-Box Solution: SMB Market

Intermec partners to create an out-of-box RFID compliance experience for suppliers to the retail industry and the Department of Defense. This is especially critical for small and medium sized businesses (SMB market) as this RFID kit enabled them to accelerate their RFID compliance efforts. The kits include everything required to meet RFID compliance mandates, generate and apply Generation-2 RFID tags, and verify tag information. This is a time-saver as it enables an SMB customer to accelerate to the integration testing phase. ...

... "To generate a label, customer order information and the customer-stipulated label format is transmitted by the Intermec portable terminal to the PM4i printer's on-board encoder, which translates the information and prints it into an RFID-readable tag, barcode or human readable label. The printer's embedded reader then scans and verifies the tag's information before it is placed on a carton or pallet. The Intermec 751, operating with an attached IP4 portable reader, or the IF5 fixed RFID reader then re-verifies the order information and confirms shipment. The Informs kit comes with stand-alone PC-based compliance software that includes all standard retail and DOD-compliant label formats, so users have easy and immediate access to compliant label formats. The software can act as a stand-alone shipping application and interoperates with all ERP software for complete system integration. A key component of the system, EPC Solutions' Tag Manager software contains GTIN and SSCC smart labels information and allows users to immediately begin shipping cases and pallets with standards-compliant, up-to-date labeling. " ...

Via Intermec: Intermec and Informs Deliver Affordable, Streamlined RFID Compliance Kit

RFID Conveyor Portal Kit ...

BlueBean introduces RFID-enabled conveyor portal kit. ...

... "BlueBean, LLC, the RFID Solutions Company, has unveiled its latest RFID solution kit - the BlueBean Simple Conveyor Portal. The BlueBean Simple Conveyor Portal is a radio frequency identification (RFID) conveyor portal/tunnel solution that is specifically designed to be used with existing conveyors. BlueBean, LLC, the RFID Solutions Company, has unveiled its latest RFID solution kit - the BlueBean Simple Conveyor Portal. The BlueBean Simple Conveyor Portal is a radio frequency identification (RFID) conveyor portal / tunnel solution that is specifically designed to be used with existing conveyors. " ...

RFID Conveyor Portal Kit: Via RFID Solutions Online: BlueBean Offers RFID Conveyor Portal Kit ...

RFID Logistics Readiness PDK ...

Marines get trained in using the RFID-enabled portable deployment kit (PDK) to increase their logistics readiness. ...

... "The PDK assists with gear and shipment accountability by using radio frequency identification to continually keep track of electronic tags embedded with supplies. Unlike most RFID interrogators, which are static in design and cannot move, the PDK fits inside a case that can be carried by one person. ...

For the first two days of the training, the Marines attended lectures about the components that make up the PDK and how to use them properly. Marines then began practical application of their new skills by riding in a HMMWV and configuring their PDK to scan for specific RFID tags. " ...

RFID Logistics Readiness PDK: Via US Marine Corps: Marines increase logistics readiness with PDK training

Marine Corps: Logistics tracking equipment valuable to operations: "Tracking all this equipment can be an arduous task, but with the help of the portable deployment radio frequency identification tag kit made by Savi Technologies Incorporated and the Marines of Marine Air-Ground Task Force Distribution Center, the of tracking these shipments is made a little easier. "

RFID Development Lab Kits ...

Learn how to track your beans ... BlueBean offers RFID development lab kits for smaller-scale implementations. David Sims provides update on BlueBeans ...

... "BlueBean, LLC, is now offering what the company describes as complete RFID development lab kits for anyone who needs a smaller-scale RFID portal product. " ...

RFID Development Lab Kits: Via TMCnet: BlueBean's DIY RFID: Don't Try This At Home, Kids

BlueBean RFID Company Description: "RFID compliance, in its most basic form, means meeting your client's specifications which allows them to identify and track your beans throughout their entire supply chain. They must be able to know at any given moment exactly where your beans are. "

BlueBean EasyInbound: "BlueBean EasyInBound RFID receiving line only allows one case in the RFID read zone to ensure read accuracy. Your solution is set up for off-site testing and sign off. It is shipped as an assembled kit for easy on-site installation. "

Roadmap to Compliance: "BlueBean follows a strict and proven methodology in creating a Roadmap to Compliance strategy for it clients. The Roadmap provides a compliance scorecard, budgetary costs, technology selection, timetable, software and hardware requirements, high level physical layout and short vs. long term strategies. "

RFID Reader Integrated Circuit: Reference Toolkit ...

EM Micro bring RFID IC to market. ...

... "EM Microelectronic, a company of the Electronic Systems group of the Swatch Group, introduces the EM4094, an analog front-end integrated circuit for 13.56MHz RFID readers. This highly versatile IC accommodates a wide range of microcontrollers, supports multiple communication protocols and is well suited for low cost or hand held reader solutions. In addition to the IC, EM Microelectronic also introduces the EM4094 13.56MHz RFID Demonstration Reader thought as a reference design and development tool kit. " ...

RFID Reader Integrated Circuit: Reference Toolkit: Via EM Microelectronic: Introduction of new, versatile RFID Reader IC ...

Sun Jini RFID Edge Networking ...

Sun Jini supports network centric services, such as RFID edge technology. Vance McCarthy reports on Sun latest release of its Jini Technology Starter Kit which enables edge computing. ...

Sun Jini RFID Edge Networking: Via Integration Developers News: Sun’s Jini Upgrade To Ease Integration Dev ...

... "Sun is using Jini technology to satisfy edge networking requirements in its RFID solutions offering today. " ...

RFID QuickStart Kit Selected ...

Via Catalyst International: Uniden Selects CatalystCommand iRFID™ Software: The leading wireless consumer electronic products manufacturer will use Catalyst’s RFIDConfigure QuickStart Kit to integrate passive RFID technology into its supply chain ...

Uniden selects Catalyst's RFID QuickStart kit ...

... "Catalyst International, a global provider of supply chain execution (SCE) solutions, is now implementing its CatalystCommand iRFID™ software for Uniden America Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of cordless telephones, to ensure its compliance with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) requirement mandates set by Wal-Mart and Best Buy. CatalystCommand iRFID is an exclusive technology for integrating passive RFID technology into the supply chain environment. " ...

Catalyst International delivers software and solutions that enable companies to optimize the performance of their enterprise supply chains. Catalyst is the only resource that combines over 25 years of industry leadership in warehouse and logistics software development with an in-depth understanding of ERP systems. Catalyst has provided successful SCE solutions for customers around the world, including Boeing, Brown Forman, Reebok, Office Max, Panasonic, Rayovac, Subaru, and The Home Depot. It is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI and has offices or representatives in the UK, Italy, Mexico and South America.

Uniden America Corporation, the North American subsidiary of Japan-based Uniden Corporation, manufacturers and markets wireless consumer electronic products including cordless telephones, business telecommunications systems, networking and data products, scanners, FRS/GMRS radios, marine radios and other wireless personal communications products. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Uniden America sells its products through dealers and distributors throughout North, Central and South America.

RFID Reader Software Architecture: Funding Sustained ...

RFID Reader Software Architecture: Funding Sustained: SkyeTek, Inc. Closes $8 Million Series B Round: Proceeds Fund Further Development of ReaderWare™, Embedded RFID Reader Technology, and Expansion of Sales and Marketing Teams ...

SkyeTech sustains funding for continued development of RFID reader software, ReaderWare ...

... "ReaderWare is an open-architected software suite that unlocks the traditionally black-box nature of RFID reader hardware. ReaderWare is available for both HF and UHF reader designs, including the SkyeTek M8 UHF reader module and its M1 series of HF reader modules. ReaderWare enables SkyeTek to work with OEM customers across all the stages of embedding RFID reader functionality, from the developer kit, through modules, to an integrated reference design and software license. " ...

SkyeTek, Inc., maker of ReaderWare™, is the leading supplier of RFID reader software and reference designs that enable the pervasive application of RFID technology. SkyeTek’s Tagnostic ™ reader technology works with most industry standard tags and smart labels, its low power requirements and a small form factor make it the optimal choice for embedding into new or existing RFID products. SkyeTek’s RFID reader technology is available in several formats including reader modules, hardware reference designs, and the ReaderWare™ software suite. SkyeTek markets to OEM customers in targeted vertical markets with several high-volume licensing options available. SkyeTek is based in Boulder, Colo.

USMarines Mobile RFID Infrastructure ...

USMarines Mobile RFID Infrastructure: SAVI TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYS NEW MOBILE RFID INFRASTRUCTURE KIT FOR REAL-TIME VISIBILITY OF MILITARY SUPPLIES TO THE LAST MILE: NEW PORTABLE DEPLOYMENT KIT ORDERED BY U.S. MARINES HELPS GET RIGHT SUPPLIES TO THE WARFIGHTER AT THE RIGHT TIME ANYWHERE ...

USMarines will leverage Savi RFID technology to establish a mobile infrastructure in the area of military operations ...

... "Savi Technology, Inc., a leading provider of RFID supply chain solutions, today announced the release of a new compact, highly mobile RFID solution that directly supports the war fighter deployed in the Area of Operations, such as Iraq and Afghanistan . Called the Portable Deployment Kit (PDK), the full solution-in-a-case enables for the first time military logisticians to leverage RFID to track critical military supplies in near real-time into the last tactical mile of operations. The PDK is a self-contained carrying case that delivers a full mobile RFID solution that addresses the long-time military challenge of supply chain visibility directly into the Area of Operations, referred to as the last tactical mile, where there is no RFID fixed reader infrastructure. The United States Marine Corps Systems Command is the first customer and has placed an initial order for 100 units to be deployed in Southwest Asia . " ...

With over 15 years experience, Savi is a proven leader in RFID solutions for the management and security of supply chain assets, shipments and consignments. Savi's integrated RFID hardware and software solutions drive business value, such as reducing supply chain assets, inventory and operational costs. The company tailors its solutions to the defense, commercial supply chain asset management and global supply chain visibility and security markets. Savi's solutions meet the supply chain needs of defense and government organizations, global shippers, manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers as well as service providers such as terminal operators, asset owners and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 1989, Savi Technology is privately held, with headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif., and offices in Johannesburg, London, Melbourne, Singapore, and Washington D.C.

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RFID ADC Microsoft Retail Management: POS ...

RFID ADC Microsoft Retail Management: Intermec and POSitive Technology Bring BasicADC™ to Retail Management ...

... "Intermec Technologies Corp. introduced BasicADC for Microsoft's Retail Management SystemTM, a self-contained automatic data collection starter system that goes from package to service in an hour. BasicADC for Microsoft's Retail Management System introduces bar code data collection into the retail environment by providing clients with a point-of-sale (POS) scanner, a scanner for the stockroom, a label printer and printer labels. The BasicADC hardware kit hooks into the POS (Point of Sale) loaded with the Microsoft Retail Management System. Using software from POSitive Technology, the POS station then automatically configures the hardware for a seamless installation. " ...

RFID-Ready Printer ToshibaTec

RFID-Ready Printer ToshibaTec: Toshiba TEC RFID Products - Toshiba TEC's Initiatives for RFID Technology

... "Toshiba TEC's B-SX and B-SA4T range of printers can be easily updated using an RFID kit; data can be easily updated using an RFID kit; data can then be encoded to smart labels using RFID transponders of different standards and frequencies. From the industrial product line, a new integrated feature of the B-SX 4 and B-SX 5 printer series is the head-up function. This unique feature raises the printer head above the delicate microchip exactly at the moment when a message is being written on a RFID transponder label. " ...

RFID SDK Application Development

RFID SDK Application Development: Software Development Kit for Nokia RFID application developers now available ...

... "The Nokia Field Force Solution is specifically designed for a variety of industry sectors such as security, services, utilities, health care, and government branches. The companies within these areas are presently looking for new ways to mobilize and automate their field operations with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. The field operations can be automated, for example, in asset management, maintenance, repair, manufacturing, item tracking, delivery scheduling, customer billing data collection, and work order management. The information exchange starts by touching the RFID tag placed on objects, such as assets, billboards, meters or other equipment, with the Nokia RFID or Nokia NFC (Near Field Communications) enabled mobile phone. " ...

Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

RFID Reader Development Kit

RFID Reader Development Kit: RFID Class 0+/1 RFID Reader Kit

... "Embedded Planet RFID Development Kit is your dream come true. It takes the pain out of creating RFID solutions. The kit comes ready to run Linux on a Freescale PowerQUICC I processor with a PCMCIA RFID Reader Engine that is firmware upgradeable to future standards. " ...

High Frequency RFID Reader ...

High Frequency RFID Reader: Improved Data Capture Capability: Psion Teklogix Enhances WORKABOUT PRO Product Line to Provide Customers with Greater Flexibility and More Application Options: Global mobile computing customers and partners now have access to 1D and 2D image readers, PC Card Kit and Windows Mobile platform to meet the needs of field service, asset tracking and route accounting markets ...

Psion Tek integrates high-frequency RFID reading into the software enhancement cycle for its Workabout Pro software ...

... "Psion Teklogix, (LSE: PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, RFID and wireless data collection, is continuing to improve flexibility and data capture capabilities for customers with a range of features that are available on the WORKABOUT PRO. Recent enhancements include 1D and 2D image readers, a high-frequency RFID reader, a wide area wireless communications PC Card Radio Kit, and Windows Mobile as an alternative platform to Windows CE .NET. ... A high-frequency RFID reader is now available, further enhancing the multimedia data capture capabilities of the WORKABOUT PRO. Operating at 13.56 MHz, high-frequency RFID is often used in applications such as asset tracking or closed-loop supply chain logistics. " ...

Psion Teklogix is a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID. The company's fully integrated mobile computing solutions include rugged hardware; secure wireless networks, robust software, professional services and exceptional support programs. Psion Teklogix is committed to helping its customers reap the benefits of new and emerging technologies, such as RFID. The company continues to introduce new RFID technologies that show tremendous potential across a wide range of markets. With over three decades of industry experience, Psion Teklogix has customers in more than 70 countries around the world, and over 36 sales and support offices in 17 countries. Psion Teklogix is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada with additional corporate offices located in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Psion Teklogix is the operating business of Psion PLC, which is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange (PON.L).

Additional references on high-frequency RFID readers ...

One-Source™ for Radio Frequency Identification ... ... High Frequency RFID Readers are designed to read and write information to High Frequency “Smart Labels”, typically operating at 13.56 MHz. ...

E* Tag ... ... The e*Tag® series of high frequency RFID readers and reader/writers utilize 13.56 MHz, a worldwide standard for radio-frequency identification ...

Solutions - Overview ... ... All RFID readers have the same basic architecture: an antenna (a coil of wire ... High-frequency RFID systems are suitable for applications requiring a ...

RFID Management Appliance ...

RFID Management Appliance: Oracle and Xpaseo Partner to Deliver RFID Management Appliance: Mitsubishi Implements Solution to Reduce Cost of Ownership and Ease Network Management ...

Xpaseo and Oracle team up to deliver an RFID management appliance which will support efficient RFID deployment ...

... Oracle and Xpaseo, a leading provider of RFID appliances, today announced a partnership to offer an integrated software and hardware solution for managing an RFID deployment. Xpaseo will embed components of Oracle(r) Sensor-Based Services into its XGate devices to help companies implement and manage ongoing operations and reduce the total cost of ownership of RFID deployments. The new offering enables companies to implement an RFID or sensor network using their existing investments in enterprise software. ...

Based on Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Database 10g, Oracle Application Server 10g and Oracle Enterprise Manager 10g, Oracle Sensor-Based Services enable companies to quickly and easily integrate sensor-based information into their enterprise systems. Oracle's solution includes a number of flexible deployment options that allow companies to start small and grow by leveraging their investment in Oracle technology, including the EPC Compliance Enabler, an RFID/EPC pilot kit, and integrated support in the Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Application Server 10g. Oracle is a member of EPC Global, which is leading the development of industry-driven standards for the Electronic Product Code (EPC) Network to support the use of RFID.

Founded in 2003 and based in Silicon Valley, Calif., Xpaseo Inc. develops and markets comprehensive RFID solutions. The key components of Xpaseo solutions are RFID support, wireless capability, enterprise applications and an integrated hardware/software RFID platform. Xpaseo provides the critical link between RFID networks and business applications. For further information please visit

RFID Real-Time Enterprise Through Sensor SOE Solutions ...

RFID Real-Time Enterprise Through Sensor SOE Solutions: Oracle Transforms RFID and Sensor-Based Solutions to Enable the Real-Time Enterprise ...

Oracle and Intel will collaborate on the development of an integrated RFID and sensor service-oriented architecture to enable real-time enterprise capabilities ...

... Oracle today announced that Oracle and Intel development and technical teams will be working together to further optimize RFID and sensor-based solutions based on a common service-oriented enterprise (SOE) framework for ease of customer adoption and deployment. The companies will work to provide solutions that facilitate data management from the edge of the network into enterprise information systems and across trading communities. The collaboration allows better information management within the virtual enterprise, enabling companies to increase customer satisfaction, track profitability and ensure the flow of revenue. These solutions will integrate currently available products from Oracle and Intel including Oracle(r) Application Server 10g, Oracle Database 10g, Oracle E-Business Suite and Intel processor-based handheld (including use in RFID readers), PC, mobile, server and communications platforms. ...

Oracle's solution includes a number of flexible deployment options that allow companies to start small and grow by leveraging their investment in Oracle technology, including the EPC Compliance Enabler, an RFID/EPC pilot kit, and integrated support in the Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Application Server 10g. Oracle is a member of EPC Global, which is leading the development of industry-driven standards for the Electronic Product Code (EPC) Network to support the use of RFID.

Mobile RFID Kit Drives Field Applications With Real-Time RFID Integration ...

Mobile RFID Kit Drives Field Applications With Real-Time RFID Integration: Nokia Mobile RFID Kit as part of the Nokia Field Force Solution is ...

Nokia has launched a software kit for mobile RFID that will enable real-time, rich-experience applications for the field service workforce ...

From Mobile Game Developer (press release), FL ... Espoo, Finland - The Nokia Mobile RFID Kit as part of the Nokia Field Force Solution has started shipping. The solution allows for ...

... The Nokia Mobile RFID Kit as part of the Nokia Field Force Solution has started shipping. The solution allows for easy management of tasks and service team workflow in the field. The Nokia Field Force Solution is designed specifically for industry sectors such as security, services, utilities, health care, and government branches to increase the efficiency of field personnel. Application examples include repair, maintenance, asset management, time, attendance, meter reading and work completion reporting. The solution is based on RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. ...

DOD RFID Compliance Kit Ready ...

DOD RFID Compliance Kit Ready: Alien Technology Announces RFID Ready Kit to Enable Compliance ...

Alien Tech has developed training, a software development kit SDK, and a guide to aid suppliers with their DOD RFID compliance efforts ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA  ... Alien Technology(R) today announced the Alien(R) RFID Ready Kit, a comprehensive package to assist suppliers in preparing to meet Department of ...

... Alien Technology(R) today announced the Alien(R) RFID Ready Kit, a comprehensive package to assist suppliers in preparing to meet Department of Defense (DOD) mandates for RFID. The package includes Alien EPC RFID Readers, Antennas, and Tags, as well as the training, services and information needed for successful planning and deployment of RFID with DOD. ...

Alien Technology Corporation is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products for global customers in government, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, transportation, and other industries. Using its patented manufacturing process, Fluidic Self Assembly (FSA(R)), Alien manufactures EPC tags in very high volumes and at low cost. The company provides a family of RFID readers for a variety of applications including supply chain management, logistics, and anti-counterfeiting, to improve inventory management and reduce operating costs. Alien is an active member of EPCglobal.