Introduction UHF RFID applications requiring a short read range have several options for hardware and system configurations. In short range RFID systems,  RFID tags in proximity can create a
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Introduction While everything from dating to shopping has moved online these days, there are still individuals in the world who believe society needs to come together in-person. In
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Introduction Perfection on the first try is -- well -- a long shot. As the all too familiar quote goes “practice makes perfect,” and becoming an expert RFID race timer requires testing, patience,
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RFID is helping sports management make informed decisions Back when this reporter was young, she used to watch family members play soccer in Pleasanton, California. In those halcyon days of t
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With an RFID reader onboard, NASA astronauts maximize use of space in space. NASA has deployed its “Project RFID” for use on the International Space Station (ISS), which includes using an RFID rea
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New race directors and race timers often ask for our guidance with putting together an RFID race timing system, also known as a chip timing system. They often have a do-it-yourself mentality and
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RFID Moves Into The Big Leagues With sports personalities’ signatures drawing a considerable penny, it’s obvious that signed baseball and football trading cards, as well as the balls themse
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Testing is key to launching a successful RFID implementation. While RFID works well in a wide variety of environments, testing is necessary to find the optimum RFID tags, readers, and antennas for
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RFID is controlling traffic and easing the burden at the toll booth and at the turnstile. That RFID would be used for paying tolls at a toll booth or the subway turnstile shouldn’t be news. Letting
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RFID in your Fridge Although RFID has yet to track your tuna salad or leftovers, it won’t be long before that happens. Get ready: your fridge is set to become smarter than you. Not only that, ap
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What is the Internet of Things? Companies and organizations explain the Internet of Things in various ways, but the Internet of Things, or IoT, is most commonly described as an ecosystem of techno
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How RFID is transforming not only how races are timed, but how we race. Back in the dark ages—the eighties—this reporter enjoyed running a little race called the Bay to Breakers in San F
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