Ascendent ID is addressing security concerns for users who want long range RFID without the risk of data being compromised due to unsecured reader to tag communication. The provider of RFID for automatic vehicle identification recently announced a wireless encryption option for its family of readers and tags. New features include the ability to secure […]

Omnitrol Networks is partnering with TRiDENT RFID to supply an RFID based track and trace solution at New Zealand meat processor Firstlight Foods. The integrated system will utilize ultra-high frequency RFID technology to automatically capture complete pedigree and track the company’s venison processing in real-time. The solution will enable Firstlight Foods to automatically track venison […]

Dates: January 15-19, 2012 Location: Santa Clara, CA Venue: Santa Clara Marriott URL: http://www.radiowirelessweek.org Description: RWW2012 consists of five related conferences that focus on the intersection between radio systems and wireless technology, which creates a unique forum for engineers to discuss hardware design and system performance of the state-of-the-art wireless systems. This tradition is continued […]

Kayser-Roth, a woman’s legwear and intimate apparel manufacturer based in Greensboro, N.C., has deployed a nation-wide item-level RFID program to enhance inventory control for its retail partners and customers. Based on Entigral Systems’ Traxware software platform the solution includes several thousand RFID tags printed in batch and then placed on individual selling units of product […]

Awarepoint announced the acquisition of Patient Care Technology Systems. Providing an enterprise real-time solution, the united companies bring together Awarepoint’s ZigBee based technology with PCTS’s workflow software platform and clinical applications. The merger will bring enhanced interoperable solutions that enable the exchange of RTLS-generated data with health information exchange, electronic health records, clinical decision support […]

EarthSearch announced delivery on additional purchase orders to its Tanzania partner iFleet for the LogiBoxx real-time oil tanker monitor solution. “We have significant pilferage of oil in our regional market and considering the increase in the price of oil, this technology could not have come at a better time,” said Ashraf Mukri, iFleet Services, Tanzania. […]

Apple has been awarded a patent for its method of adding RFID reading capabilities to the touchscreen of a device, according to AppleInsider. The patent, “Touch Screen RFID Tag Reader,” details how the touch sensor panel of a device can be modified to incorporate RFID circuitry within touch sensor panel circuitry, thereby allowing the screen […]