ULR RFID Technology Partnership Supports Supply Chain Condition Monitoring ...

RedPrairie and Wavetrend Partner to Provide Advanced Active RFID Solutions: RedPrairie Integrates Active RFID Systems from Wavetrend for Asset Visibility, Security and Supply Chain Condition Monitoring ...

... "RedPrairie, a global leader in supply chain technology solutions that enable business process transformation, and Wavetrend, a UK-based supplier of active ultra long range (ULR) RFID technology systems, announced a partnership agreement. According to the Agreement, RedPrairie will become a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) for Wavetrend's active RFID and data collection middleware technology. " ...

Wavetrend Technologies Ltd. is a global group conducting research and development of active Ultra Long Range (ULR) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, as well as manufacturing, selling, marketing and distributing these products and solutions. Wavetrend is a world leader in the field of ULR wireless identification and its vision of expanding its range of products and bespoke solutions based on this emerging technology continues to drive both R&D and marketing efforts. Since its inception in 1997, management and private equity investors have invested substantial amounts in the research and development, patent filing & protection, and marketing of the products. Subsidiary offices in the USA and South Africa are primarily focused on channel sales and support, with the UK London office acting as the global Headquarters.

For over 30 years RedPrairie has enabled leading global companies to create competitive advantage through supply chain excellence. RedPrairie’s comprehensive technology solutions provide rapid and sustainable return on investment by optimizing the performance of people, places and processes. RedPrairie provides industry-tailored solutions for diverse markets, including consumer goods, direct to consumer and traditional retail, food and beverage, high tech / electronics, third party logistics, industrial / wholesale, automotive and service parts, and pharmaceuticals.

Microsoft RFID Automotive Initiative ...

Microsoft Drives Insight and Innovation for the Automotive Community With Peak Performance Initiative ...

... "Removing obstacles that hinder the direct flow of information gives manufacturers visibility across the supply chain and enables them to realize near-instant reconciliation of raw material and finished goods inventories, further optimizing operational efficiency. Microsoft industry partners are helping automotive manufacturers see deeper into their supply chain, leveraging the latest technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID) to provide manufacturers with real-time information that can impact product delivery schedules. To support these innovations, automotive manufacturers are leveraging Microsoft technologies such as SQL Server 2000, to capture data, and SharePoint Portal Server 2003, to distribute data to the appropriate business line managers. " ...

Microsoft has been working with the automotive industry for more than a decade. In manufacturing, Microsoft works with industry-leading partners to develop solutions based on Microsoft technologies that enable OEMs, suppliers and customers to improve efficiency, effectiveness and knowledge across the business. Through business applications, .NET technologies and enterprise platform support, manufacturers are able to accelerate time to market, collaborate globally with engineers, reduce costs by leveraging the power of the Internet, and increase visibility into their production and supply chain processes. From an in-vehicle technology perspective, Microsoft's Automotive Business Unit works collaboratively with the auto industry to deliver technology designed for advanced in-car information, navigation and entertainment systems. Microsoft technology is on the road today in 25 preinstalled and aftermarket devices from 13 world-class automakers and suppliers, including Acura, BMW, Citroën, Clarion, Fiat, Subaru, Honda, Hyundai, DaimlerChrysler, Mitsubishi, NexTech, Toyota and Volvo.

DOD RFID Technology Webinar

RFID Technology Standards, with Ed Coyle, Chief, DoD Logistics Automatic ID Tech. Office, April ...

Upcoming RFID webinar focused on DOD RFID applications ...

... "Webinar: RFID for Defense Suppliers, May 4, 2005, 11:00 a.m. EST
Featuring: Ed Coyle, Chief of the DoD Logistics Automatic Identification Technology Office, DoD and LTC. Charles Burke, USA Chief, US Army Logistics Network Task Force" ...

Success in RFID Chip Market ...

ST | STMicroelectronics Confirmed as 2004 Market Leader for Serial Non-Volatile Memory Products | T1624M

... "ST achieved impressive revenue growth of 32.5% to sales of $224 million, taking the lead with over 32% of the market. Serial EEPROMs are used in a wide range of products, in automotive, consumer, computing and PC peripheral markets. The company's production volume increased more than 40% in 2004 to reach a total of more than 1 billion devices. This number also includes chips produced in volume for the emerging Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) market." ...

STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2004, the Company's net revenues were $8.76 billion and net earnings were $601 million.

RFID Powers Intelligent Hospital: IBM and UPMC ...

IBM/UPMC $402 MILLION AGREEMENT MEANS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR REGION, News Bureau - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

... "Intelligent Hospital Project: This joint project would focus on using new technologies and leveraging the electronic health record for more effective patient care, easier communication for hospital staff and better efficiency. Technologies to be employed will include wireless handheld devices for connection to electronic health records; radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags for tracking personnel, equipment and patients; and monitoring devices in patient rooms to alert nurses of patient status." ...

RFID Technology: Where Headed ...

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology – Where Is It Headed? ...

... "Experts predict Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologywill replace the bar code in the next decade, because of the efficiencies it creates. Unlike bar codes, RFID tags can be made in tiny formats, some no larger than a grain of salt, and the tags don't have to be manually scanned. Instead, RFID tags send out a radio signal that can be captured at a distance and at indirect angles by RFID readers, eliminating the need for an employee with a hand-held scanner to read a label. Retailers and manufacturers hope to save millions by automating the shipping and inventory process and reducing theft using RFID. In late August 2003, Wal-Mart announced it would require its top 100 suppliers to put RFID tags on all pallets and cases of shipped products by January 2005 and require the rest of its suppliers to begin using RFID tags by 2006. Privacy advocates fear RFID will become as omnipresent as video surveillance and give marketers another method of tracking people's movements and shopping behaviors. " ...

Passive RFID System Explained ...

DHS | Department of Homeland Security | Fact Sheet: Radio Frequency Identification Technology

... "In its simplest form in common use today, a passive RFID system works as follows: an RFID reader transmits via its antenna an electromagnetic radio frequency signal to a passive RFID tag. The reader receives information back from the tag and sends it to a computer that controls the reader and processes the information that has been retrieved from the tag. " ...

RFID Consumer Protection Concepts ...

PETITION -- HOUSE

An Act RELATIVE TO CONSUMER PROTECTION AND RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS, Massachusetts ...

... "A commercial entity that uses an RFID system in their normal course of commerce that includes readers placed in the customer shopping area, shall display a sign placed in a conspicuous location printed in a conspicuous type size, in contrast with the background against which it appears. The sign shall be readable by a consumer before the consumer comes in contact with the RFID system. The sign shall state that: (1) the store uses radio frequency identification technology; (2) the radio frequency identification tag contains information about the product that can be accessed by a reader both before and after the purchase; and (3) a description of the purpose of the readers. (b) Any product that utilizes an RFID tag shall contain a logo or identifier on the product or packaging, and a label placed in a conspicuous location and printed in a conspicuous type size, in contrast with the background against which it appears. The label shall state that: (1) the product contains a radio frequency identification tag; and (2) the radio frequency identification tag contains information about the product that can be accessed by a reader both before and after the purchase." ...

RFID Reader Read Range ...

The Committee on Energy and Commerce

... "When an RFID reader emits a radio signal, nearby tags respond by transmitting their stored data to the reader. With passive RFID tags, which do not contain batteries, read-range can vary from less than an inch to 20-30 feet, while active (self-powered) tags can have a much longer read range. " ...

RFID Reader Infrastructure ...

FHWA Freight Management and Operations - Technology to Enhance Freight Transportation Security and Productivity - A-2. Event-Driven Tools - RFID

... "The seal combines random codes with a unique tag ID giving high protection against counterfeits, swaps, and hacks. Data storage is variable, 32 to 128 KB. The battery is rated for five years. Range is tunable up to 300 feet. The tags have multi-frequency options, making them more amenable to use across major trading areas. They are also compatible with DoD's 433 MHz RFID reader infrastructure, including those in commercial sea and airports. " ...

Surgichip RFID Reader Security ...

Testimony by Bruce Waxman for the January 11, 2005 NCVHS Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality Hearings

... "SURGICHIP is HIPAA compliant. The chip is programmed by a designated professional in a private environment; entry into the computer program is password protected. The data encoded on the chip are retrievable by using a custom designed RFID reader only; it is intended for the exclusive use of the surgical team. The information on the chip is encrypted. Only an RFID reader equipped with SURGICHIP software can read the encoded information. Entry into the handheld terminal SURGICHIP software is password protected; entry into the handheld terminal itself can also be password protected at the discretion of the medical center. " ...

RFID Background ...

United States Patent Application: 0030028787

... "One solution involves the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. RF ID technology is more commonly associated with aircraft identification systems, in which each aircraft has a transponder that emits a code in response to receiving radio waves of the correct frequency. The emitted code helps aircraft identify one another and thereby avoid collision or, in the case of military aircraft, avoid firing on each other. This technology has also been used in door entry systems, in which employees of a company are issued security cards, each card having a transponder that transmits an ID code in the presence of an electromagnetic field. To enter a secured door, an employee places his or her security card in close proximity to a card reader. The card reader emits radio waves that cause the security card to respond with an ID code. The security system then determines whether or not to open the door based on the ID code. " ...

SemiPassive RFID Tags

Types of Radio Frequency Tags ...

... "Semi-passive RFID tags are powered by a battery, allowing them greater range (tested at distances greater than 100 meters). This one was developed for the Army to detect and locate night-vision goggles on a cluttered battlefield. " ...

RFID Smart Fare Payment System ...

TECH BRIEF: SMART FARE PAYMENT SYSTEMS FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT ...

F. Ross Holmstrom, USDOT, writes ...

... "RF-coupled cards had their beginnings as identification (ID) devices for tagging, labeling, and security applications. RFID tags designed for read-only use have applications that include controlled-access security ID cards, and anti-theft tags used on merchandise in many stores. Very small subcutaneously implanted RF ID tags are used for tagging household pets in Marin County, California. RFID tag technology has been in existence long enough for it to become well developed and widespread. There continues to be a migration of technology between transit and non-transit applications. " ...

RFID Management Expansion ...

Texas Instruments Expands Its RFID Management Team ...

TI strengthens its RFID management by expanding its leadership positions ...

... "Texas Instruments Incorporated, a worldwide leader in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, announced the expansion of its RFID management team with the addition of three new director positions. The company has named Shawn A. Rogers, director of Wireless Commerce and Tag-it products; Mikael Ahlund, director of RFID Healthcare, and William A. Santini, director of technology development. TI's RFID division is expanding its upper management team as it prepares to launch its Electronic Product Code (EPC) Generation 2 UHF product line for retail and supply chain applications, and grow its RFID business in these emerging markets. " ...

Texas Instruments is the world’s largest integrated manufacturer of radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders and reader systems. Capitalizing on its competencies in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing and microelectronics packaging, TI is a visionary leader and at the forefront of establishing new markets and international standards for RFID applications.

RFID Automated Data Collection ...

Checkpoint Systems Expands Automated Data Collection Capabilities to Help Retailers Control Shrink; Provides Actionable Information for In-store Loss Prevention Processes ...

Checkpoint acquires security solutions to complement their RFID and EAS capabilities ...

... "Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP), the leading provider of radio frequency-based product identification and shrink management solutions for retailers and consumer package goods manufacturers worldwide, has expanded its automated data collection capabilities with the acquisition of three asset protection solutions from Security Source, Inc., a provider of loss prevention solutions to the retail industry." ...

Checkpoint Systems, Inc., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of technology-driven solutions for retail security, labeling, and merchandising. Checkpoint is the leading provider of radio frequency (RF)-based shrink management solutions to the global retail industry, including over half of the worlds top 200 largest global retailers. In addition to its shrink management capabilities, Checkpoints end-to-end supply chain technology helps apparel and consumer product manufacturers and retailers brand, track and secure goods worldwide. Checkpoint has a presence in more than 80 countries and a global network of more than 25 service bureaus located in the worlds apparel manufacturing capitals. Checkpoints technology solutions include digital RF/EAS and RFID systems, RF source tagging, bar code labeling systems, EAS, handheld labeling systems, and retail merchandising systems.

Real-Time RFID Applications ...

Persistent Systems and iSpheres Announce A Solution for Real-Time RFID Applications ...

... "Persistent Systems and iSpheres have announced today a highly scalable distributed data management framework and edge application environment for RFID and generic sensor network deployments. These will leverage Persistent Systems’ proven distributed data management skills with industry leading event server technology from iSpheres. Enterprises will now have an unprecedented ability to future proof their technology investments as RFID deployments scale up through the years. " ...

Founded in 1990, Persistent Systems has provided full-service outsourced product development services to over 130 satisfied clients as well as customizable, quick-to install, end-to-end business integration suites for enterprises. Persistent specializes in offering solutions in the technology areas of Identity Management, RFID and Data Warehousing. Persistent Systems’ solutions are widely deployed in global corporations such as Credit Suisse First Boston, AFG, Merck, Bridgestone, General Electric, and Johnson & Johnson.

Founded in 1998, iSpheres provides a high-performance event server for applications that detect and respond to real-time business opportunities and risks. iSpheres EPL Server enables real-time intelligence — the ability to analyze real-time data to detect critical scenarios, from inside and outside the organization, so decisions can be made quickly and proactively. Established industries such as Financial Services and Government as well as emerging markets like RFID, Compliance and NetCentric Warfare are embracing the strategic value of event processing.

RFID Sensor Networks: Research Development Relationship ...

University of Maryland's Business School and Avaya Expand Research and Development Relationship and Activities

... "The Smith School and Avaya will also build on previous collaborative research to extend communications capabilities in radio frequency identification (RFID) sensor networks into supply chain management and healthcare scenarios, and into event-triggered conferencing for crisis situations. Past Avaya-Smith research in this area has resulted in significant advances in enterprise supply chains beginning with a project for the United States Air Force in 2000 as well as for the State of Maryland." ...

The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research for the digital economy. One of 13 colleges and schools at the University of Maryland, College Park, the Smith School offers undergraduate, full-time and part-time MBA, Executive MBA, PhD, and executive education programs, as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school offers its degree, custom and certification programs in learning locations in three continents including North America, Europe and Asia.

Avaya Inc. designs, builds and manages communications networks for more than one million businesses worldwide, including over 90 percent of the FORTUNE 500®. Focused on businesses large to small, Avaya is a world leader in secure and reliable Internet Protocol telephony systems and communications software applications and services. Driving the convergence of voice and data communications with business applications - and distinguished by comprehensive worldwide services - Avaya helps customers leverage existing and new networks to achieve superior business results.

ACLU RFID Passport Computer Chips ...

American Civil Liberties Union : ACLU Seeks Information On Government Tests of Controversial Passport Computer Chips

... "At issue are Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, which the government is planning on embedding in all U.S. passports in the coming year. These RFID tags (sometimes called contactless integrated circuits) will allow anyone with a RFID reader to access and duplicate the contents of passports that come within range of a reader." ...

The FOIA requests to the State Department and NIST, as well as a report on documents obtained through a previous request, are available at www.aclu.org/passports.

RFID: Partnership Drives CPG Performance and Growth ...

Capgemini, HP and Intel Join to Help Consumer Products Companies Boost Business Performance and Revenues

... "Capgemini Group, HP and Intel today announced CP-Connect, a joint initiative designed to help consumer products companies respond to customer demands more quickly, drive down costs in their supply chain, and improve profitability through their distribution and retail network. ... The joint initiative addresses critical performance challenges in the consumer products industry through: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) - to reduce shrink and improve product/stock availability; " ...

HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, business and home computing, and imaging and printing. For the four fiscal quarters ended Jan. 31, 2005, HP revenue totaled $81.8 billion.

Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing services, has a unique way of working with its clients, called the Collaborative Business Experience. Backed by over three decades of industry and service experience, the Collaborative Business Experience is designed to help our clients achieve better, faster, more sustainable results through seamless access to our network of world-leading technology partners and collaboration-focused methods and tools. Through commitment to mutual success and the achievement of tangible value, we help businesses implement growth strategies, leverage technology, and thrive through the power of collaboration. Capgemini employs approximately 60,000 people worldwide and reported 2004 global revenues of 6,291 million euros.

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products.

DOD RFID DFARS Changes ...

Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy - DFARS Changes

... "DoD published a proposed DFARS change on April 21, 2005:

Radio Frequency Identification (DFARS Case 2004-D011), Proposed DFARS change ...

Requires contractors to:

Affix passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to the exterior packaging of shipments to identify the contents; and
Electronically submit advance shipment notices to DoD to permit receiving personnel to associate the RFID tag data with the corresponding shipment.

Applies to shipments that:

Contain packaged operational rations, clothing, individual equipment, tents, tools, housekeeping supplies and equipment, personal demand items, or repair parts and components; and
Will be delivered to the Defense Distribution Depot in Susquehanna, PA, or the Defense Distribution Depot in San Joaquin , CA.

The change targets improvement of supply chain visibility of DoD assets and permits efficient movement of supplies ... " ...

RFID Federal Register Notice.

RFID SmartCard For eTicketing ...

RFID SmartCard For eTicketing: T-Systems presents smartcard for e-ticket valid throughout Germany ...

T-Systems leverage RFID smartcard technology to deliver electronic ticketing solutions to the German mass transit market ...

... T-Systems has developed an electronic chip card for mass transit companies in Germany. The card will replace various ticket systems currently in use. Thus, for the first time ever, bus and commuter train passengers across Germany can travel without cash. Riders will receive an overall monthly invoice for all the trips they take on public transportation. Besides the great flexibility the solution enables, Germany’s mass transit operators also benefit from the fact that the card is counterfeit-proof. Up to now, the manipulation of paper tickets has resulted in revenue losses. Instead of using the familiar ticket-canceling machine, soon mass transit passengers will simply wave a smartcard equipped with a wireless antenna in front of a card reader when they board the bus or train. ...

T-Systems is one of a group of German technology firms involved in a government-sponsored research project to develop a core application for Germany’s associated mass transit companies, known collectively by its German acronym VDV. The common goal behind the "VDV Core Application" project is the creation of a national standard for electronic tickets and related technical components.

RFID Opportunity Drives Shareholder Value ...

RFID Opportunity Drive Shareholder Value: Paxar Corporation Reports First Quarter 2005 Results ...

Paxar sees the RFID market as a growth opportunity for the company to increase shareholder value ...

... "Paxar Corporation (NYSE: PXR) today reported sales of $187 million, net income of $5.4 million and earnings per share of $0.13 for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. ... Our achievements in the rapidly emerging field of RFID represent an enormous opportunity for our Company over the coming years. We remain committed to increase shareholder value." ...

Paxar is a global leader in providing innovative merchandising systems to retailers and apparel customers. Paxar's leadership in products and technology, global manufacturing operations, worldwide distribution network and brand recognition are enabling the Company to expand its competitive advantage and market share.

China RFID Market Solution ...

China RFID Market Solution: SAMSys and Tagistics To Offer Turn-Key RFID Solution For Companies With A Chinese Supply Chain ...

SamSys and Tagistics partner to serve the China RFID market through turnkey RFID solutions ...

... "SAMSys Technologies Inc. (SMY: TSX), an international provider of Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) hardware solutions and consulting services and Tagistics Corporation (Tagistics) today announced a teaming arrangement whereby SAMSys will provide its MP9320 UHF reader as a part of the Tagistics RFID Central solution. SAMSys will be a marketing partner for the Tagistics’ solution. Tagistics’ RFID Central solution includes hardware, software, retailer integration, and system management. This complete RFID package allows companies to meet international retailer mandates and realize new efficiencies from their supply chain. " ...

Tagistics Corporation is the wholly owned US subsidiary of Hong Kong based MeiDa Information Technology Ltd. which since 2001 has delivered technology solutions that meet the needs of international companies in China. By developing RFID Edge Solutions for the Global Supply Chain, the company allows their customers to realize Total Asset Visibility (TAV) with true ROI by leveraging RFID within their Far East operations.

SAMSys Technologies Inc. (SAMSys), founded in 1995, is a world-leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware solutions and RFID integration consulting services designed to evaluate and recommend optimal RFID solutions to enhance existing business process. SAMSys offers a family of products to simplify the installation and ensure the ongoing performance of the overall RFID hardware infrastructure. SAMSys is a public company whose shares are listed for trading on the TSX Exchange under the symbol: “SMY”.

Innovative RFID Improves Border Security ...

SCHUMER: ALEXANDRIA BAY PORT CHOSEN TO TEST NEW INNOVATIVE RADIO ID SYSTEM TO IMPROVE BORDER SECURITY

... "Alexandria Bay chosen among handful of ports across the country for this pilot program. New radio frequency device will allow border security officials to process people traveling in vehicles more efficiently and accurately especially in times of traffic and weather related congestion. US Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that Alexandria Bay will serve as one of the five ports across the country to test a new security device that could reduce traffic congestion and improve border security. The Department of Homeland Security will work with Alexandria Bay to plan tests of and possibly implement their Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology as a part of their US-VISIT program to enhance border security. " ...

RFID Tracking and Inventory ...

Radio Frequency Identification Tags for Tracking and Inventory ...

... "Radio frequency tags (RFID) are small, inexpensive tags that can be used to identify, inventory and track assets. The tags range in size from a grain of rice to a credit card, and can be encoded with detailed information." ...