(RFIDWorld.ca) A multi-protocol rail RFID reader was introduced by TransCore to support the rail market’s transition to automatic equipment identification. In addition to the RFID reader, a field processor unit was also unveiled by the company. The multi-protocol rail reader is an integrated, self-contained 902MHz to 928MHz wireless RFID reader. The reader is specifically designed [...]

(RFID World Canada) City assets are now being monitored by HisTREE.net RFID tags, in Fort Saskatchewan, which is located just North of Edmonton. The tags are being attached to park furniture equipment, on trees and other city assets. Hundreds of the RFID tags were attached to trees in the city earlier this year to maintain [...]

(RFIDWorld.ca) To avoid accidentally cutting water mains and to aid in routine maintenance on water pipes, a French company is using RFID technology. To develop the technology solution, RYB said it worked alongside the French Technology Laboratory of Research CEA-Leti. In a press release the company stated that it is naturally difficult to detect inert [...]

(RFIDWorld.ca) European citizens privacy is being put as a priority with the adoption of a radio-frequency identification (RFID) privacy framework which will come into effect in six months. The framework will be voluntary and thus is not mandatory for everyone to join. After six months of production, the “Privacy and Data Protection Impact Assessment Framework [...]

(RFIDWorld.ca) Linen Tracking Technology, a company based in Miami has recently patented a washable RFID (radio frequency identification) chip that can be sewn into hotel robes, towels and linens to keep track of them. The company is assuring that such technology will not only keep towel and linen thefts down but it will also help [...]

(RFIDWorld.ca) Jordi Parra, a degree student has created a Spotify player named the Spotify Box which can use magnetic RFID tags to play songlists from music streaming services. Using a Wi-Fi connection, the circular tags can be linked to Spotify user account making relevant music on Spotify available. Although Parra is convinced that the Spotify [...]