Airline RFID: Fiji now flies with RFID Technology

Fiji Airways is implementing Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) to improve in-cabin inspections for emergency equipment onboard the aircraft such as life vests, life rafts, oxygen bottles, fire extinguishers, extension seat belts, earmuffs, flashlights, survival kits, and oxygen generators across the A330, B737, ATR, and Twin Otter fleet. Fiji has completed the large installation of over 4,000 ultrahigh-frequency RFID tags throughout…

RETAILERS TEST RFID-ENABLED AUTOMATED CHECKOUT SOLUTIONS

There’s no doubt that retailers realize the inventory accuracy benefits that RFID technology delivers. However, this seems to be the year that retailers take RFID to the next level with consumer engagement and a drive to automated checkouts. Although many retailers won’t talk about automated checkout pilots publicly, they are ongoing early in the year…

RFID: The cure for patients electronic identification

How do we improve the everyday work of doctors and raise the comfort of patients? Use RFID wristbands, which always guarantee correct identification of convalescents, as well as eliminate mistakes with drugs administration. The doctor’s nightmare? Giving the wrong dosage of drugs to the wrong patient. The patient’s dream? To be effectively treated and be provided…

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What is RFID tagging?

RFID tagging is an ID system that uses small radio frequency identification devices for identification and tracking purposes. An RFID tagging system includes the tag itself, a read/write device, and a host system application for data collection, processing, and transmission. An RFID tag (sometimes called an RFID transponder ) consists of a chip , some…