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The Underground train system in the U.K. has upgraded their ticketing system to electronic smart cards, called Oyster cards, which are based on radio frequency identification technology, RFID. The cards are easy and quick to use. The new brand name, Oyster, has been created which will apply to the smart card. The Oyster card is a completely new ticketing system, which is built on RFID technology. Oyster cards do not need to be removed from purses or wallets to pass through the train gates or to board the bus. The RFID tags communicate with the readers to identify the use of the public transportation mode. Additionally, Oyster cards cannot be de-magnetized and they last much longer than card or paper tickets. Oyster cards are the same size and form factor as credit cards. They contain an antenna and an RFID chip. The RFID chip stores information about the validity of the ticket. |
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Radio frequency identification (RFID) is an enabler of tracking processes in the extended value chain. London Tube and Oyster Cards Do you get frustrated when the person in front of you stops in front of a ticket gate to fumble around in their wallet, trying to find their ticket, which they then proceed to put in the slot upside down? This will soon become a thing of the past. London's ticketing system is being upgraded to electronic smart cards... Oyster Card Website Oyster means no more queuing and it’s quick and easy to use and recharge. In fact, it's the smartest way for customers to travel around London. You can get your Oyster card online... Cat: "The Oyster Card (for transport in London)" (08/01/2004) ... The Oyster Card (for transport in London). The Oyster Card is really good. I got mine over Christmas, and so have just been able to start using it. ... Public roll out for electronic ticketing system on London’s ... File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat ... Later in the summer all annual and monthly Travelcard and Bus Pass holders will also be able to get an Oyster card from ticket offices and retail outlets. ... First customers for London's Oyster smartcard ... Within a year of its launch, all 350,000 annual and monthly London Travelcard and Bus Pass holders will have been issued with an Oyster card. ... Cubic Ticketing Technology in Place in London ... For some, the Oyster card will carry their period ticket while others will use the card for the new PrePay (‘pay-as-you-go’) facility. ... London Underground Oyster Smart Card central database ... ... If the Oyster Card system (which is also installed on Buses as well as at Tube stations) had been in place then, it is safe to assume that the central database ... RFID: Beware the business pitfalls Fools rush in... Silicon.com, Feb 13, 2004 The two faces of RFID ElectricNews.net News The two faces of RFID Radio frequency ID has been hailed as an innovative way to track goods but civil liberties groups are worried that RFID tags could facilitate the covert monitoring of citizens. Let us know how to make ENN better Take our . FRIDAY IN FOCUS The two faces of RFID Friday February 13 2004 by Radio frequency ID has been hailed as an innovative way to track goods but civil liberties groups are worried that RFID tags could facilitate the covert monitoring of citizens. Electric News - Friday In Focus, Feb 13, 2004 Radio tags go mainstream Radio frequency identification RFID technology is already common in systems such as the Oyster cards used by commuters in London. It will soon become even more widely used because several major retailers including Tesco Marks Spencer and Wal-Mart have asked their leading suppliers to adopt RFID tags by 2005. Computer Reseller News from Vnunet - Analysis, Feb 13, 2004 i2 Launches RFID Partner Program Technologies an end-to-end supply chain management solution provider unveiled a new radio frequency identification RFID partnership program designed to enable companies to use RFID technology to enable real time closed loop supply chain management. i2 is initiating the partner program to include target solutions industries and partners such as IBM Informatica Sun Microsystems and webMethods. Logistics Online, Feb 13, 2004 RFID may give "Tag you're it!" a whole new meaning - Infoworld Staff Picture this: You're sitting in the food court at your favorite mall with the family munching on greasy kung pao chicken from Panda Express followed by a warm sweet Cinnabon when a cordon of mall police surround your table guns drawn screaming at you to 'Drop the bun and put your hands up!' InfoWorld Wireless News, Feb 13, 2004 NA 2004 Free Executive Forums On OpX RFID And Logistics Security MHIA Has Partnered With ARC Advisory Group To Create The NA 2004 Executive Forums In addition to industry- and issue-specific Workshops and free show floor Seminars three FREE Executive Forums will address today's market dynamics and associated emerging technologies that affect the material handling and logistics industry. Logistics Online, Feb 13, 2004 O2 opens text services to the US ElectricNews.net News O2 opens text services to the US Radio frequency ID has been hailed as an innovative way to track goods but civil liberties groups are worried that RFID tags could facilitate the covert monitoring of citizens. Let us know how to make ENN better Take our . WIRELESS O2 opens text services to the US Friday February 13 2004 by in association with Mobile operator O2 is to extend its international text messaging offering from the of this month. Electric News - Wireless, Feb 13, 2004 Leading regional networking distributor sees strong adoption of Zebra desktop label printers in healthcare and warehousing Zebra Technologies is one of the leading global providers of thermal bar code label and receipt printers card printers RFID smart label printer encoders supplies label design integration software and the widest range of thermal printer connectivity and networking solutions. Zebra Technologies Corporation Invites You to Join Its 2003 Fourth Quarter And FY 2003 Analyst Conference Call on the Web More than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra R printers. A broad range of applications benefit from Zebra-brand thermal bar code smart label card and receipt printers resulting in enhanced security increased productivity improved quality lower costs and better customer service. The company has sold more than 3 million printers including RFID printer encoders and wireless mobile solutions and also offers software connectivity solutions and printing supplies.
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