
Smart Packaging - Using RFID to Connect Products to the Digital World
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on 13th Oct 2022
The term Smart Packaging describes the use of technology, indicators, or even chemicals to enable a specific functionality on or within a product’s packaging.
Smart Packaging is used on a var
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NFC vs. QR Codes: Everything You Need to Know
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on 29th Jun 2022
QR codes
QR codes, or Quick Response Codes, have been around since 1994, but were not widely used until around 2010 - 2011 when smartphones with cameras were increasing in availability and popular
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Low Frequency RFID vs. High Frequency RFID: The Top 8 Differences
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on 15th Jun 2022
Low Frequency RFID and High Frequency RFID are two types of Passive RFID that have a shorter read range compared to UHF RFID, but are both still very popular for specific applications. Because
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What is Passive RFID?
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on 13th May 2022
Passive RFID is a term used to describe RFID tags that do not have a battery or other internal power source. Instead of a battery, Passive RFID tags rely on the energy received from the RFID r
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How to Write a URL to an NFC Tag and Use it in the Office
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on 15th Jun 2021
Take a look at our NFC Tutorial below that walks you through downloading an NFC tag writing app, writing to a tag, and then using it on a marketing flyer. For more information about NFC tags or thi
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NFC RFID Product Authentication Applications
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on 23rd Dec 2020
Healthcare Industry
With one of the largest global pandemics in history still ongoing, it is critical now more than ever for every individual to take safety precautions - especially healthcare wor
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29 NFC Q&As
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on 7th Jan 2020
Introduction
NFC, or Near-Field Communication, is a form of close proximity communication that uses RF energy to send and receive information. It is a form of RFID in the High Frequency (HF) range
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NFC for iOS 11
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on 18th Sep 2017
Introduction
Available on the iPhone since the iPhone 7, NFC capabilities are now being unlocked for iPhone users with the
iOS 11 update. With Apple’s new framework, Core NFC, users will now be
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How to Write an NFC Tag
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on 12th Jul 2017
For the purpose of this article, we will be using the NXP TagWriter App available on the Google Play App Store.
Introduction
NXP TagWriter is a general NFC reader/writer application t
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Low Frequency RFID and Animal Identification
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on 15th Dec 2015
Introduction
Whether you're looking to track countless livestock or keep tabs on a pet, RFID can help you to accomplish your animal identification goals. By tagging animals and using Low Frequ
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NFC Facts & Applications That Will Broaden Your Mind
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on 9th Dec 2015
Introduction
NFC or Near-Field Communications is a rapidly growing wireless, short-range technology. Approved as an ISO standard in 2003, NFC is a form of RFID technology that has a read range of
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Apple Adds NFC To iPhone 6
Posted by Will Pugh on 9th Sep 2014
Introduction
Apple just put an end to speculation regarding its relationship with NFC technology by announcing that the iPhone 6 will indeed include the technology. At this point, it is safe to tu
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