Zebra Technologies reveals the following Gen 2 “do’s” and “don’ts” to help companies avoid potential implementation pitfalls. Do go straight to Gen 2 if you are starting RFID pilots now. Gen 2 protocols offer significant performance enhancements over the first generation of EPCglobal UHF protocols, including superior tag throughput, improved accuracy and compliance with global […]

“The RFID-Zapper is a gadget to deactivate (i.e. destroy) passive RFID-Tags permanently. The development-team presently consists of two people (MiniMe and Mahajivana), who had some help from a friend (thank’s for that). Goals are a proof-of-concept and the construction of at least one functioning and appealing prototype, as well as a documentation of the project, […]

“Pfizer Inc has begun to ship its first product containing radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to its customers in the United States to promote patient safety by combating pharmaceutical counterfeiting. RFID technology is being added to all Viagra (sildenafil citrate) sold in the US to enable pharmacies and wholesalers to verify the unique electronic product […]

“McCaffrey is currently performing a user-acceptance test on placebo products in cartons and blister packs as part of a pilot program ADT developed for Cephalon Inc. (Frazer, PA), an international biopharmaceuticals company. The pilot program was designed to provide end-to-end visibility for tracking branded pharmaceuticals throughout the supply chain. Cephalon is currently using bar code […]

[Ed – Whoops, a little late on this one.] VeriChip Corporation, intends to file a registration statement to sell shares of common stock in an initial public offering on a firm commitment basis through a syndicate of underwriters. The Company’s target for closing the offering is in the second quarter of 2006. The primary purpose […]

Photos of item-level tagging at Katherine Albrecht’s CASPIAN “Spychip” website. It seems unlikely that anyone will be spying on my printer box.   

“It seemed to be pretty well known online that aluminum foil prevented the transmission of RFID signals. A quick test at my work place using my badge confirmed this. The next step was to design a wallet with aluminum foil embedded inside. Using the plans to make Duct Tape Wallets I created previously, it was […]

“Before catching a plane from Oakland, Calif., to Las Vegas, Lance Frey made sure he had everything he needed: keys, cellphone, wallet. Then he let his 3-year-old get a tattoo. Going through busy airports where a child can get lost or separated, Frey said he feels safer knowing that his daughter, Elizabeth, has one – […]

AeroScout announced that it has joined Nissan and TRENDY Corporation to provide a Wi-Fi-based location tracking solution for child safety. The system, which utilizes AeroScout’s T2 Tag with Call Button, has been developed to reduce accidents and crime involving Japanese schoolchildren. The new service uses standard Cisco Wi-Fi access points to accurately locate children wearing […]

“Overall the interaction between phone and RFID tags has been good. The reader/writer is on the base of the phone, at the bottom. This seems a little awkward to use at first, but slowly becomes natural. When I have given it to others, their immediate reaction is to point the top of the phone to […]