RFID Gazette: AIM predicts RFID future

December 20, 2005

AIM predicts RFID future

According to AIM Global, the next year will see companies becoming more aware of RFID as an important part of a technology that also includes other identification methods such as bar codes, biometrics, card technologies, etc. The Experts Group of AIM Global is preparing a technical report that will elaborate on the possible uses of bar codes for backing up RFID data. contactless.com reports:

At present, the FDA's Bar Code Rule goes into effect in 2006. This rule mandates a bar code on the "lowest unit of packaging" for pharmaceuticals to help prevent medication errors.