December 26, 2006
RFID Roundup - Tues Dec 26, 2006
Hybrid RFID: GPS Receivers
Fujitsu Software Technologies has
a hybrid tech device that combines an RFID tag with a GPS receiver. The
receiver is accurate within 3-5 meters (10-16.5 ft) and the unit sends
out a unique ID and geo info to an RFID reader up to 200 meters
distant. The device is about US$170. [Nikkei via RFID in Japan]
Contactless Vending Machines
If
you live in Dallas, New York or Chicago, that can of Dr. Pepper or
Snapple that you're thirsting for can be paid for with your MasterCard contactless credit card. Cadbury Schweppes vending machines are going contactless and will also accept all major credit cards. [via Storefront Backtalk]
Worst RFID Uses?
Just catching up on my RFID reading and came across Gemma Simpson and Jo Best's Top 10: the best, worst... and craziest uses of RFID.
I gotta say, pretty much all of these would have made it to my own
similar list, with the exception being Dutch bookstore chain BGN, who have already proven the value of their conversion to radio frequency technology.
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