A lockable diary, a portable pill dispenser and deposit boxes, all which could only be accessed via a fingerprint sensor, were some of the ideas submitted to fingerprint solutions provider AuthenTec as part of the company’s Big Ideas contest. Hundreds of entrants were sent in with 25 winners selected. MELBOURNE, Fla.–AuthenTec, the world’s leading provider […]

IDS Microchip, a semiconductor company focusing on RFID and sensor market, has announced two new products, which will be added to its RFID portfolio. The company, specializing in integrated circuits for RFID system solutions, are expanding their existing portfolio with the addition of a new UHF RFID reader and an integrated Smart Active Label chip. […]

NXP Semiconductors and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) are jointly presenting seven technological papers at the 2007 International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM), a forum for the presentation of microelectronic advances. Among the new technology presented by NXP-TSMC Research Center is a new embedded memory technology with superior performance, up to 1000 times faster than traditional […]

NXP Semiconductors and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) are jointly presenting seven technological papers at the 2007 International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM), a forum for the presentation of microelectronic advances. Among the new technology presented by NXP-TSMC Research Center is a new embedded memory technology with superior performance, up to 1000 times faster than traditional […]

Telecom giant AT&T Inc. today announced the availability of interoperable RFID and GPS-based mobile resource management (MRM) solutions for the K-12 education segment. The company says these “solutions” will increase staff productivity, reducing costs and improving student safety. And tracking school bus locations might come sooner than we think. “Our RFID and MRM services help […]

Nokia is developing a phone that will utilize NFC technology, but not in the way normally thought of. The company is looking for “new ways to help us all reduce our environmental footprint.” To meet this goal, the Nokia Research Center supported by Nokia designers conceived the Nokia Eco Sensor Concept. The visionary design concept […]

EM Microelectronic, a semiconductor company of the Swatch Group, recently became an associate member of the Near Field Communication (NFC) Forum. EM Microelectronic is involved in developing RFID circuitry that is capable of being used in several areas within NFC. With its roots in the watchmaking industry, EM already has a track record in the […]

Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility branch (formerly Symbol Technologies) today announced a strategic relationship with Intelleflex, an intelligent RFID platform company, to deliver best-in-class Extended Capability RFID solutions. And Motorola Ventures will be giving Intelleflex a bit of Series C financial help along the way. “Many of the most important emerging applications of RFID technology depend upon […]

EM Microelectronic, a semiconductor company of the Swatch Group, recently became an associate member of the Near Field Communication (NFC) Forum. EM Microelectronic is involved in developing RFID circuitry that is capable of being used in several areas within NFC. With its roots in the watchmaking industry, EM already has a track record in the […]

Face Technologies, with the assistance of QiSQi, has successfully tested the Innovatrics ExpressID AFIS matcher software based on its hybrid minutiae and pattern fingerprint algorithm. The integration of the AFIS fingerprint algorithm is for the Republic of Malawi for the specific use in the Transport Information System (Driver’s License Application and Card Production). Face Technologies, […]