iSUM RFID Asset Tracking Built By Alien and Xterprise

iSUM demonstrates convergence of RFID asset tracking and integrated edge devices. ...

... "iSUM provides a scalable, high performance platform for tracking assets across the supply chain, and for enabling organizations to orchestrate supply chain visibility solutions at the edge of the enterprise in a simplified and cost effective manner. Developed collaboratively by Alien Technology and Xterprise and deployed at Orlando-based logistics-leader iGPS (Intelligent Global Pooling Systems), iSUM takes advantage of the extensive plug-and-play capabilities of the BizTalk RFID platform for building and managing rich solutions that connect real-time business processes with intelligent edge devices, combined with the high performance, flexibility and robustness of Alien Enterprise RFID Readers. " ...

Alien Technology Demonstrates Support For Microsoft BizTalk RFID

Pretec RFID USB

Pretec integrates RFID with USB for application in healthcare and other industries where information and identification convergence is critical. ...

... "Pretec i-Disk RFID leads the new trend of Store with Innovation, combines the smallest USB flash in the world and RFID technology to a tiny form factor in a sturdy and waterproof construction, which can be conveniently incorporated with any systems in need of both digital mass storage and easy identification. The feature of being automatically identified and data remotely retrieved when i-Disk RFID passes within the proximity of a RFID reader and the added feature of ubiquitous USB flash drive, Pretec i-Disk RFID can be widely applied to variety of markets and applications such as hospitals, airports, warehouses, POS systems for access control, asset or inventory management, etc. " ...

Via Pretec: Pretec i-Disk RFID

RFID Switch Infrastructure Convergence ...

Symbol integrates radio frequency switch to enable convergence of multiple technologies under centralized management solution, including RFID. This supports the consistent management of the radio frequency infrastructure for an enterprise, as most companies strive to implement RF devices for supply chain, wireless zones for mobility and flexible office work. ...

... "The RFS7000 RF Switch leverages Symbol's Wireless Next Generation (Wi-NG) architecture, and is designed to support and consolidate Wi-Fi and emerging RF technologies such as RFID, 802.11n, mesh, Voice over Wireless LAN (VoWLAN) and WiMAX. Businesses will now be able to efficiently and cost-effectively deploy and centrally manage wireless voice, data and infrastructure devices throughout the RF spectrum.

The RFS7000 RF Switch provides robust, highly scalable support for enterprise mobility, and is ideal for manufacturing facilities, hospitals, warehouse and supply chain industries, educational and government institutions, and service providers with high-bandwidth requirements and mission-critical applications.

The RFS7000 RF Switch is 802.11n-ready, capable of supporting up to 256 802.11a/b/g access ports, and enables a new switch clustering concept, providing redundancy and high-performance scalability for more than 2,000 access points. Symbol's new RF Switch is designed to support value-add, optional add-on modules such as fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) to provide seamless persistent connectivity for dual-mode cellular/Wi-Fi handheld devices. The RFS7000 Switch also enables Layer 3 roaming, without additional external applications and third-party servers, to handle multi-floor or large-scale campus-wide deployments, allowing mobile users to maintain a persistent connection to high-bandwidth applications as they roam throughout the enterprise. " ...

Via Symbol Technologies: Symbol Technologies Unveils the Industry's First RF Switch to Drive the Next Generation of Enterprise Mobility

RFID Seamless Mobility: Moto Acquires Mobile Technology Leader, Symbol ...

Motorola makes strategic acquisition of wounded-prey Symbol Technologies with an eye towards the convergence of digital and mobility as an engine for future growth. ...

... "Symbol is a leader in designing, developing, manufacturing and servicing products and systems used in end-to-end enterprise mobility solutions featuring rugged mobile computing, advanced data capture, radio frequency identification (RFID), wireless infrastructure and mobility management. The company's products and services help customers increase workforce productivity, improve customer service and enhance operational efficiencies by delivering information in real-time, as people, information and assets are on-the-move. " ...

Via Moto: Motorola to Expand Enterprise Capabilities Through Acquisition of Symbol Technologies ...

RFID Technology Converges with NanoTechnology ...

There is a convergence of nanotechnology and RFID technology by firms, such as Nanosys, who are working to create integrated antenna and identification chips. ...

RFID Technology Converges with NanoTechnology: Via Computing: Nanotech noses into RFID ...

... "RFID tags have been hailed as the harbinger of more efficient manufacturing and shipping processes, which would eventually lower product costs and increase customer service levels. " ...

RFID BioSensors Applications ...

Research center is investigating the convergence of RFID and sensors to enable increased food safety. Biosensors are defined as a type of biomolecular probe that measures the presence or concentration of biological molecules, biological structures, etc., by translating a biochemical interaction at the probe surface into a quantifiable physical signal such as light or electric pulse.

RFID BioSensors Applications: Via AUDFS: Radio Frequency Identification Sensors ...

... "Auburn University Detection and Food Safety (AUDFS) project to use RFID technology combined with sensors for detection of pathogens in food. AUDFS aims to integrate the breakthroughs in the detection of food borne illnesses with advances in wireless and biosensor technologies. " ...

References on RFID and Biosensors applications:

... "Via Wired: RFID Gussied Up With Biosensors: But many companies are now combining the tags with sensors that can detect the presence of biological and chemical agents, or signal that a perishable item has expired. " ...

... "Via Washington Technology: Growin’ on empty: RFID’s many uses outpace available funds: EDS is focusing on bundling together RFID and biosensor technologies for supply-chain management and homeland security purposes, Schick said. We’re looking at how to mesh the two technologies together, he said. " ...

... "RFID no use against CBRN terrorism and criminal contamination: Before anybody lets Biosensor RFID tags loose in the food supply chain, it should be established what is the acceptable level of false alert for such systems. If the system only falsly reported the presence of a pathogen once in a million times, then we would have a Bioterror alert every single day of the year, rendering the emergency services useless. " ...

New EPC Gen2 RFID Chips ...

New EPC Gen2 RFID Chips: Via ST: New EPC Gen2 RFID Chips from STMicroelectronics Ready to Facilitate Supply Chain Management ...

STMicro introduces new UHF (Ultra-High Frequency) RFID chip, compliant with Gen2 Electronic Product Code™ (EPC) specifications ...

... "ST's new UHF chip is a full-featured, low-cost integrated circuit designed for use in RFID tags, or electronic labels, operating at a range of UHF frequencies from 860 to 960MHz. This frequency agility ensures the same tag can be applied and read at any place in the world, regardless of the geographically varying wireless regulations. The universal appeal of EPC Generation 2 products is set to stimulate unprecedented economies of scale for RFID product manufacturers. Widespread adoption of RFID systems depends on their robustness and reliability. The XRAG2 features a fast and flexible anti-collision mechanism that allows the reader to detect and correctly identify all tags in its operating range. Designed for the noisy and unpredictable radio conditions typical of RFID applications, ST devices use a reliable tag-unique selection based on a 16-bit random handle. " ...

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.

RFID Leaders Recognized: Breakaway Conference ...

RFID Leaders Recognized: Breakaway Conference: IT Industry Leaders, Companies Honored at CompTIA Breakaway Conference ...

RFID leaders were recognized at the recent Breakaway Conference ...

... "The CompTIA 2005 Industry Contribution awards were presented this month at the association’s annual Breakaway conference ... In the Leadership category, awards were presented to ... Patrick Sweeney, president, ODIN Technologies, who has been instrumental in advancing CompTIA’s radio frequency identification (RFID) initiatives and the RFID industry as a whole. ... Two awards were presented in the category of Valued Channel Communities. ScanSource, Inc., a leading international distributor of specialty technology products, was recognized for its efforts to more efficiently deliver technology solutions to the market; to educate the IT reseller community; and for its contributions to the development of vendor neutral certifications in RFID and convergence technologies. " ...

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology (IT) industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000-plus members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

Tag: RFID

RFID Chipped Tickets FIFA ...

RFID Chipped Tickets FIFA: Avaya Scores Winner with Best Ever Network Performance for FIFA Confederations Cup Germany 2005

... "In addition, approximately 28,000 RFID (radio frequency identification) chipped tickets were used by spectators on 29th June, the day of the final game. The RFID message from the stadium's turnstiles to the ticket management system passed over the Avaya network. This is the first time that FIFA has used RFID chipped tickets and following the system's success, RFID will also be used for ticketing at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. " ...

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.

RFID Technology Digital Paperclip: Seamless Mobility

RFID Technology Digital Paperclip: Seamless Mobility: Motorola Brings Seamless Mobility to Life at WIRED Magazine's Second Annual WIRED NextFest 2005: Three-day event showcases what’s now and what’s next from Motorola ...

... "Digital Paperclip: Everyone hates to lose keys, spending hours searching for something that practically vanished out of thin air. Look no more. Motorola has the answer. Using RFID technology, the Motorola Digital Paperclip reduces the chance of leaving something behind. " ...

Motorola is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. In your home, auto, workplace and all spaces in between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and information you need on the go. Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication. Motorola had sales of US $31.3 billion in 2004.

RFID GPS Convergence: DHL Chiefs2

Future Networks, Future Power: DHL has always been at the forefront of technology - One of the latest technologies promising to provide our customers with a competitive advantage is Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ...

DHL is in-trial with their Chiefs2 project which is a convergence of RFID and GPS technology ...

... "Nokia and DHL delivered a successful pilot in May 2002, proving the potential of an RFID tag system coupled with GPS. It moved DHL closer to providing a complete view of the end-to-end piece process in the supply chain and proof of ownership. However, cost and form factors limited wider deployment. Meanwhile, DHL has been sponsoring its own successful RFID development, including an aircraft container RFID system linked to GPS. " ...

RFID Sensor Networks Research and Development ...

University of Maryland's Business School and Avaya Expand Research and Development Relationship and Activities ... Development of virtual community prototype to enhance collaboration between alumni, students, faculty and staff at Robert H. Smith School of Business; Advancements to RFID research at school's Netcentricity Lab and Supply Chain Management Center

... "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.

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 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.

RFID Radio Frequency Cellphone Integration ...

RFID Radio Frequency Cellphone Integration: The Cellphone of the Future - A World of Radios, According to ABI ...

ABI Research discusses the convergence of radio, such as RFID, into the cellphone form factor ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... It may also include Near Field Communications (NFC), Ultrawideband (UWB), radio frequency identification (RFID), and maybe even Zigbee. ...

... Today's mobile phone includes the components and software for multiple cellular standards such as GPRS, EDGE and UMTS. In addition, there is usually a personal area technology such as Bluetooth. But according to ABI Research, the number of radios in the cellphone is set to rise exponentially, in the quest to make the handset a multifunction, multimode communications, information and entertainment device. It will incorporate GPS for location based services, FM radio and broadcast/satellite based television for entertainment, various flavors of Wi-Fi and eventually WiMAX for data and VoIP communications. It may also include Near Field Communications (NFC), Ultrawideband (UWB), radio frequency identification (RFID), and maybe even Zigbee. ...

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in New York, ABI Research maintains global operations that support annual research programs, quarterly intelligence services and market reports in wireless, automotive, semiconductors, broadband, and energy. Their market research products can be found on the Web at www.abiresearch.com, or by calling 516.624.2500.

RFID Process Transformation Initiative Yields Benefits ...

RFID Process Transformation Initiative: Xtreme Retail23 Illustrates the Significant Impact of RFID ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Radio-frequency Identification technology, or RFID, leveraged as part of a broad process transformation initiative, can yield significant benefits ...

... Radio-frequency Identification technology, or RFID, leveraged as part of a broad process transformation initiative, can yield significant benefits for businesses in today's global economy. The latest edition of Xtreme Retail23, a groundbreaking monthly e-newsletter that examines the convergence of retail, technology and consumer issues, with emphasis on how retailers use technology to better serve their customers, examines RFID technology and how retailers are using the technology to enhance the shopping experience for consumers. ...

Additional resources on RFID-enabled process transformations ...

Exploring the Impact of RFID on Supply Chain Dynamics: File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat However, dynamic effects of RFID on supply chain performance and benefits brought by process transformations enabled by RFID may not be captured by a ...

Forrester Research - FirstLook Archive: But it was the IT-enabled business process transformations that were most fascinating. The Defense Logistics Agency used RFID to revolutionize Army logistics ...

The next big thing for government: because it is what drives and fuels the process transformations of the ... convergence of disparate technologies, such as radio frequency identification, or RFID. ...

Accu-Sort announces creation of RFID Design Center

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (December 15, 2004) -- Accu-Sort Systems (ASI) today announced the creation of an RFID Design Center at its manufacturing facility in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. The center, which will focus resources on innovative product development, is part of Accu-Sort's commitment to the convergence of RFID and bar code systems.

"The RFID Design Center is a center of excellence within Accu-Sort," said Bob Joyce, president of Accu-Sort Systems Inc. "What the industry will see is a leader in operational excellence. What our customers will see is a new line of products that are simpler and easier to install and use."

In creating a separate business unit dedicated to RFID and auto ID, Accu-Sort is gathering experts from across the company to focus on research and development. The team is also deploying specialized equipment to help customers meet compliance mandates, including a high-speed loop for advanced research. The high-speed conveyor, outfitted with the latest Accu-Sort cameras, lasers and antennae, will enable Accu-Sort to replicate for customers real-world conditions in the center.

The RFID Design Center will enable us to produce new products faster," said Steve Kowalke, RFID business unit manager. "All of our new products are focused on meeting customer needs, and all of them are focused on auto ID. We live and breathe this stuff." The center will be staffed with employees from R&D, Application Engineering
and Marketing. It will leverage the expertise of researchers from Camera and Laser divisions, among others. It will also build a critical mass of expertise
within R&D.

"The center will give us the focus and energy of a startup, while leveraging the field force and our manufacturing expertise," Joyce said, noting that parent company Danaher Corporation has increased its RFID funding at Accu-Sort by 500 percent in 2004. "We expect it will accelerate our growth through faster new product development."

About Accu-Sort: Accu-Sort Systems is a pioneer in reliable AutoID and high-speed compliance solutions with more than three decades of experience deploying and supporting scanning and tracking solutions in distribution, warehousing, manufacturing and retailer environments. The company is also an established provider of convergent RFID and bar code systems with more than 40 RFID installations.

RFID Interface for VOIP: IPcelerate Propels VoIP Environment With the Release of IPsession ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... and visual device." IPsession release 4.0 extends the interactive capabilities of the IP phone into the wireless environment, with 802.11 and RFID interfaces. ...

... IPcelerate, Inc., a provider of advanced communications-based software applications, announced today the general availability of IPsession Release 4.0, the latest software release of the company's award-winning VoIP appliance. IPsession is an applications server that converge familiar telephony features with new IP-enabled capabilities to help accelerate the return-on-investment for companies embracing IP Telephony solutions from Cisco Systems. ...

IPcelerate, Inc. is an emerging convergence-based software provider that develops applications to accelerate the Return-on-Investment (ROI) and business impact for companies embracing next-generation VoIP technologies.
Additionally, IPcelerate provides advanced applications to reduce costs and minimize risk for companies who are migrating toward VoIP infrastructures, to deliver enhanced scalability. IPcelerate's suite of customized solutions cross all mainstream and advanced platforms to provide ease of system use, streamlined performance, and increased revenues and profitability. The Company is based in Dallas.

RFID Symposium: INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ADVANCED RADIO TECHNOLOGIES

... "7thANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ADVANCED RADIO TECHNOLOGIES, ISART Forecasting the Future of Radio, 1 - 3 March 2005

The ISART technical program committee is soliciting papers for the 7th annual International Symposium on Advanced Radio Technologies (ISART) to be held in Boulder, Colorado March 1-3, 2005. These papers will discuss new technologies, research and development, innovative ideas, enabling technologies, standards, protocols, business practices and policies, and government regulation for the purpose of forecasting the future development and application of radio frequency technologies into the next decade.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Future of 802.16
Wireless/Hybrid LANs
New Wireless Convergence and Protocols
Software Defined/Cognitive Radios
Digital Video Broadcasting: Handhelds (DVB-H)
New Wireless Protocols
Voice over IP (VoIP)
IPv6
Global Mobile Communication Systems (2/2.5/3/4G)
Mobile VSATs
Broadband over Power Lines
GPS, Galileo, Glonass Interoperability and standards
2004 Olympics Communications Lessons Learned
Effective Spectrum Management
First Responder Communications
Human Computer Interface
Propagation Modeling in Urban Environment
VPN/Wireless Security
Mesh Networking
High Speed Digital Packet Access
Battery/Power Sources
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
UWB Communications
Signal Compression
Conformal Antenna Design
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Automatic Voice Recognition
Automatic Language Translation
Automatic Direction Finding Network
Network Services (Artificial Intelligence)
Quantum Computing" ...

Mobile RFID Convergence: InfoLogix Introduces Transparent, Speech-Enabled On-Screen(TM) ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... solutions through its expansive channel of hardware and software resources, resulting in optimal, end-to-end mobile computing and RFID technology solutions for ...

Mobile, RFID, and other technologies are converging into new form factors ...

... InfoLogix introduces On-Screen(TM), a virtual keyboard that is touch- or voice-activated, improving accuracy and data entry efficiency for mobile applications. InfoLogix's On-Screen(TM) keyboard gives users the ability to choose between various levels of translucency including opaque. ...

InfoLogix is a provider of mobile wireless computing hardware and consulting solutions to the Healthcare, Industrial, Transportation, and Supply Chain Management markets. Based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, InfoLogix is committed to delivering the best of convergent technologies and solutions through its expansive channel of hardware and software resources, resulting in optimal, end-to-end mobile computing networks for its clients. InfoLogix is also implementing its own proprietary products, which only further strengthen the company’s ability to offer premium solutions to its clients.

InfoLogix has wearable computing solutions. Mobile solutions and RFID technology are converging into form factors that have high degree of mobility and are wearable. ViA IICT is the most powerful man-wearable, battery-operated, full Windows® computing system for mobile workers on the market today. ViA computers support Microsoft® Windows 2000® and Windows XP® operating systems for compatibility with thousands of existing applications and peripherals.