17 Jun, 2008SkyeTek provides reader-driven RFID tag security
While other reader offerings rely on tag manufacturers to provide security for RFID tags, SkyeTek supplies RFID readers that implement security onto generic tags, providing cost savings as well as investment protection by enabling customers to switch tags without penalty. This newer approach to tag security enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and product designers to […]
16 Jun, 2008RFID protects publicly shared bikes
Swipe your RFID-enabled ID card and jet away on the three-speed bicycle. That’s the idea behind Vélib, according to a story in this week’s issue of Time magazine. Pay $40 a year and have access to the bikes at stations across the city. Vélib is based in Paris, but is coming to the U.S. Washington […]
16 Jun, 2008RFID enables chair to follow
Going to the library is a common occurrence, but it can sometimes be difficult to find a comfortable place to sit. Dutch designer Jelte van Geest has solved the problem and designed an RFID-enabled chair that follows a user around while in the facility. A user swiped the RFID ID card in front of the […]
16 Jun, 2008Episode 15: Proposed ACIS program could authenticate airport workers via standard biometric credential
Airport workers and air carrier employees require access to secure areas in sensitive airport locations. Currently there is no standard for a strong authentication credential to identify these workers as they move within and between airports. The Transportation Security Administration is investigating such a credential through its Aviation Credential Interoperability Solution (ACIS). Avisian Publishing’s Chris […]
13 Jun, 2008Datamars joins with ABS to tackle laundry market
Datamars, an RFID solutions provider, and ABS Laundry Business Solutions, a specialist in automation and logistics solutions for the textile rental business worldwide, have partnered to create RFID solutions for the textile rental and industrial laundry markets. The alliance is another reflection of the growing demand for RFID technology in the textile and laundry industries. […]
13 Jun, 2008Two new reports look at RFID growth
Two recent studies illustrate the tremendous potential growth analysts are predicting for the RFID industry in the next few years. First, IDTechEx has offered a new look at the entire industry, and the consulting company predicts that global demand for RFID will reach $5.3 billion this year and climb to $27 billion in 2018. The […]
13 Jun, 2008RFID Technology and Standards Conference
Dates: June 13, 2008 Venue: MITRE Corporation Auditorium, Bldg 1 Location: 7525 Colshire Drive McLean, VA 22102-7539 URL: https://conference.brtrc.com/RFID_Conf08/ Contact: Susan Brainerd- 301.412.9331, or [email protected] Description: The conference aims to improve participants’ understanding of RFID technology (systems and component views) and of the role of standards in the RFID marketplace. Electronic copies of the newly […]
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