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How Will Near Field Communications Take Off?

ashcroft — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:47:12 +0000

Visit the MIT Enterprise Forum to learn more and see all the related events coming up!

RFID NFC for shopping and sports events

ashcroft — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 22:39:54 +0000

The following video outlines a number of the applications of RFID Near Field Communications (NFC) in cellphones and posters to make line-ups move quickly and make shopping easier.

Virtually eliminating checkout lines with RFID

ashcroft — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:00:52 +0000

Probably one of the most beneficial and noticeable consumer improvements RFID can make in shopping is by virtually eliminating the need to line up for the checkout process. Using contactless checkout with RFID on each item will allow for instant reading of all items to be purchased and then the consumer would just have to make payment.

Beneficial RFID Uses in Healthcare Video

ashcroft — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:06:39 +0000

Watch this video to learn more about some of the unique and beneficial uses for RFID that exist and are being investigated in the healthcare sector.

Discover RFID Site Highlights Consumer Benefits

ashcroft — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:53:58 +0000

From GS1.org: “Just like the internet did years ago, RFID-Technology is set to revolutionise people’s life and work these days. Consumers will benefit from better and safer products and services. GS1 EPCglobal has designed this website for you - to find out more about a fascinating technology.” The Discover RFID site has also been established to help consumers learn more about the positive uses of EPC and other RFID technologies. Discover RFID Site Highlights Consumer Benefits

Finding your golf ball easier with RFID

ashcroft — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:25:53 +0000

From Discovery Channel: “If you’re tired of hunting through the underbrush in search of your ball, then a new system from RadarGolf might be the answer. Using balls with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tracking chips built in, the technology allows golfers to home in on that lost ball. Besides saving some money by finding those errant shots, the company says it can improve your game by minimizing penalty strokes and speeding up play. The handheld receiver unit will track down the special balls as long as you’re within about 10 to 30 metres. The receiver sports an LCD screen and a pulsing audio tone that will guide you to your missing ball.” Finding your golfball easier with RFID

New RFID Tag Speeds Checkout with Privacy

ashcroft — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:08:17 +0000

The below video shows a demonstration by IBM of the clipped RFID hang tag for clothing manufactured by Marnlen RFID of Toronto.

RFID acts as guide to Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district

ashcroft — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 20:55:33 +0000

From Engadget: “Most interesting is a new project in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district, which is getting blanketed with 10,000 RFID tags, along with other “beacons” to help out tourists and shoppers make their way around the area. The system includes a handheld device, featuring a 3.5-inch OLED touchscreen, RFID, infrared, 429MHz wireless (for hooking up with the beacons), WiFi and Bluetooth.” 10,000 RFID tags to blanket Tokyo’s Ginza neighborhood.

Little Tikes Kitchen uses RFID to teach foods

ashcroft — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:42:18 +0000

From Goliath Knowledge on Demand: “Little Tikes has applied its Intelli-Tikes technology to its new MagiCook Kitchen. Low-wave radio frequency technology (RFID) permits MagiCook Kitchen to recognize the items placed on the stove and respond to kids with food-specific voice comments and other realistic sounds. Even if kids mix unusual food combinations, the kitchen will respond with comments such as, “That’s an interesting choice.” To keep things cookin’, pizza, pasta, breakfast, and birthday cake accessory food packs also will be available.” Little Tikes Interactive Kitchen

Interactive RFID doll teaches children caring mentality

ashcroft — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:05:42 +0000

” The toy speaks 150 different phrases and responds when it’s shaken hands, hugged, petted, etc. But it can also get sick. While playing, Naoru-kun starts coughing and sneezing. According to symptoms, kids must use one of the items including “syringe,” “candy” and “medicine.” The doll reads RFID tags embedded in these items and responds accordingly.” Treat your sick doll with rfid