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Mir:ror reader harnesses RFID tech to create interactive object reality

mirror204.jpg Now that biometric and RFID chips are set to be embedded in all of our Orwellian state ID cards, you might as well put the technology to good personal use with the Mir:ror device and Ztamps from France-based Violet. Simply attach the preprogrammed RFID enabled Ztamps to any number of objects [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 03:41:42

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MW08 - Question #4: What is the future of proximity marketing?

With retailer’s becoming more technologically advanced (RFID, Bluetooth, wifi) what is the future of “proximity marketing” through a mobile device? ... bluetooth, SMS, mobile web, or qr codes represents real and near future opportunities ... through Bluetooth before starting their shopping. They download a widget or application [more...]

Date: 2008-11-08 22:15:09

CONSUMER WATCH (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

How much info's on your RFID cards? It can happen undetected in an instant ... with a compatible reader device can skim information about you that's stored on the chip-embedded credit cards [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 05:20:51

Here comes EVERYTHING!

Violet is the company behind the nabaztag, the funny abstract rabbit that reacts to electronic impulses by blinking, talking and moving ... . A simple device you can hook up to your computer via USB with a built-in RFID reader. It will be able to read everything you already own which contains an RFID chip but also comes with a bunch of ‘ [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 12:06:47

Blood Simple

Earlier this year we covered the emerging field of crowdsensing - the ability to aggregate sensor readings from networks of mobile devices ... sensors that may have some ‘crowd’ applications but are very much about individual users… RFID [more...]

Date: 2008-06-23 23:30:47

News 2008.07.21 Late Edition

iSuppli Webinar Reveals Truth About MEMS Just how fast is the MEMS industry really growing? ... Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) introduced a 13-W Power over Ethernet (PoE) powered device controller ... , including IP phones, IP security cameras, wireless access points, security card readers and RFID scanners [more...]

Date: 2008-07-21 23:24:53

Panasonic Debuts Toughbook H1 Clinical Computer

Today Panasonic is set to unveil its new Toughbook H1 medically oriented computer and clinical assistance device ... that has all the "standard" mobile clinical assistant features, such as a camera, RFID and barcode [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 17:50:46

2009 Predictions - Consumer Devices

2008 has been a pretty amazing year for consumer electronics, ranging from smarter communicating devices (better sensors, better screens, better connectivity) to amazing sales successes such as the xbox ... standards. RFID too, which was expected to launch e-wallets and many consumer applications failed [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 15:40:41

HIV/AIDS Sufferers to be Tagged With Tracking Devices

Lawmaker John Manangsang, seeking to curb his province’s high-rate of HIV infections, ... with RFID chips simply because they suffer from the common cold. In other words, once the Indonesian ... , Indonesia, Jean Luc Picard, John Manangsang, Papua, patients, RFID chips, sufferers, tracking Share This [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 14:30:11

RFID-Powered Mir:ror Ties Physical Objects to Digital World

Violet, a company devoted to building products based on “calm and emotional technologies,” recently unveiled their new Mir:ror device. The cleanly designed product resembles a USB-powered cup holder, but it’s essentially a simple RFID tag reader paired with some innovative software. The idea behind Mir:ror is to streamline [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 02:24:07

Now, a device to find you best bargains

Now, a device to find you best bargains 28 Dec 2008, 0000 hrs IST, ... radio frequency identification (RFID) to identify their location, and gives them information [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 16:02:40

Transponder/ Range finder

Hey everyone, I'm doing a project for school and I want to make a device to measure how far a car is away from a location at any given point ... at things like RFID but the range is nowhere near what i'd need). I'm on a fairly limited budget, so i'm ... as to where i should look for this kind of thing or what parts i should buy to make one? Thanks [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 01:43:10

Key2SafeDriving: The newest drive-safety gadget

Now, drivers who love the habit of using cell phones, ... Bluetooth or RFID (radio-frequency identification) technologies. To turn on the engine, the driver ... or making text messages. This device relies on Bluetooth technology and it works by wirelessly connecting [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 02:26:31

Headlines For The Week Worth Pondering

Headlines this week that were deserving of the title "Daily Disruptions" ... Attendees With RFID Latency Plays Big Factor With Cloud Computing Intel Unveils Wireless Power System Energy From Human Motion Powers Small Devices Roads And Parking Lots Could Be Inexpensive Sources [more...]

Date: 2008-08-29 09:03:49

The Mir:ror Is A Consumer Level RFID Reader For Your Home

The makers of the Nabaztag Rabbit are at it again. This time around they’re offering a device called the Mir:ror. It plugs into your computer via USB and displays information associated with objects ... :ror package includes RFID stickers that you place on the object and once you’ve associated an item [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 20:39:00

Check Me Out

The Motorola Sparrow was conceived to provide retail stores with a mobile point of sale device to solve increased service demands from consumers ... as you can. It combines a scanner, point of sale (POS) system, RFID, communication and credit card reading capabilities ... products are often rugged and obtrusive. If you’ve ever been to an Apple store, you [more...]

Date: 2008-08-07 22:37:14

Violet Mir:ror connects all your items by RFID

Just last week we talked about a patent Apple got for a RFID technology that would connect all of your personal items. But now look at this! ... world. So, you’d put RFID tags on all of your belongings and then use the Mir:ror to interface them with your computer. This device is a small round gadget that plugs in via USB port. Let’s say you put [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 20:40:45

Key2SafeDriving: Cellphone Jamming Key To Save Lives, Cash.

Cellphone jammers seem to be becoming more common these days. From Brando's personal device that makes you a walking dead spot to Japan's use of them at ATM's ... either Bluetooth or RFID to communicate with the paired phone, shows a stop sign on the phone's [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 14:33:00

[FDE] OT: Administration seeks dismissal of RFID 'Mark of the Beast' Lawsuit

The Amish farmers claim (.pdf) Michigan regulations requiring them touse radio frequency identification devices on their cattle"constitutes some form of a 'mark of the beast' and/or represents [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 22:39:00

When Technology is Transparent

If you’ve ever had a “Toll Tag” - a device which lets you drive on toll roads without stopping to pay with cumbersome coins - you know the ... a grocery store that use RFID for auto-scanning items for checkout and bills your credit card on file ... t offer bar code scanning Motion backgrounds that stutter and skip behind song lyrics Microsoft [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 19:17:04

New Key Stops Texting and Cell Phone Calls While Driving

University of Utah engineers have invented a wireless car key device that stops teenage motorists from talking on ... wirelessly with each key user's cell phone via either Bluetooth or RFID (radio-frequency identification [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 21:57:26

Microsoft wants to turn your phone off

I’m really hoping that this is one of those patents where the inventor thought “Wow ... No Photos” RFID in the exhibit. Don’t want any bleeps and bloops going off in your movie theater? Set the “ ... have to convince every device manufacturer to implement it, or face users seeing DMP-enabled devices [more...]

Date: 2008-06-06 15:47:46

DT Research Unveils Handheld POS Devices Specialized For Quick Customer Service

DT Research Unveils Handheld POS Devices Specialized For Quick... DT Research™ Inc ... ... UPM Raflatac Launches New Shipment Within 48 Hours Service For A ... GAO Offers Portable RFID Reader/Writer And Barcode Scanner ThingMagic RFID Engine Drives Ford & DEWALT Tool Link Demo [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:51:45

COMPACTplus-b Safety Light Curtains

Date: 2008-10-21 18:15:26

Texas A&M researchers advance self powered (piezeoelectric) devices

What if you could charge your portable device simply by having it move around in your pocket while you walk? ... are in high demand for portable gadgets and sensors like RFID tags used on products in 'smart supply chain [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 17:54:20

Re: [FDE] OT: Administration seeks dismissal of RFID 'Mark of the Beast' Lawsuit

"Ali, Saqib" writes:-+------------------ | The Amish farmers claim (.pdf) Michigan regulations requiring them to | use radio frequency identification devices on their cattle | "constitutes some form of a 'mark of the beast' and/or represents an | infringement [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 02:59:00

Someday you WILL want your phone swiped. To make a purchase.

No, I don't mean swiped as in stolen, although that might be a good way for me to get Barb's iPhone replaced since it has a cracked screen ... here but I don't leave home without my American Express card. It has RFID functionality built ... or Near Field Communications technology so it can act as an RFID tag. Interestingly, it also [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 12:59:21

The Cell Phone: One Remote to Rule Them All

Punchcut’s Interaction Designer Ifran Chou and Interaction Design Director Gabriel White present an interesting idea to combat the ever-increasing ... this process more automatic by utilizing RFID or bar code system technology? At the same time ... solutions. Be Aware of Context: Context is king when designing for mobile products. People want [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 16:08:28

Get an exclusive identity at Geek Terminal Singapore - Singapore’s Premier Business Lounge in the Heart of the CBDwith FREE Hi - SPEED wifi and FREE ... Terminal gave themselves 3 criteria to meet;a. The members must not carry another card. Everyone knows ... to carry another card or anything extra to what they already have for that matter.b. Without a car [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 13:38:54

Key2SafeDriving is aimed to keep kids from talking/texting while driving

Researchers at the University of Utah have created a device that they see as hopefully saving the lives of some teenage drivers who like to chat or ... within the immediate vicinity. It uses either Bluetooth or RFID to communicate with the paired ... this December Nokia Beta Labs launched early beta version Nokia Music PC application Pink LG Venus [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 09:03:02

Military challenge: Make spy data more accessible

Here’s an idea: Predator drones have no business being in Washington state. What they are talking about here is a total surveillance society ... analysts to detect and access sensors from different sources.” “Let’s say you’re an analyst, and you want (to find) out what’s going on in Bellingham, Wash., and you don’t know what sensors are available [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 17:34:06

First Links for 2009

I ignored my reading backlog last week and glommed down Tom Piazza’s Katrina novel, City of Refuge. It was nothing short of amazing ... a fabulous “year in publishing” post series. Hey you Southern localvore writer types: Michael ... director harassed for planning to implement RFID) but I’m thawing out. This post on Twitter types [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 00:31:26

'Xmas futures, crystal balls?' - Festive Chinwag Live

I had a hectic day on Tuesday, as after speaking at the FreePint stand at Online Information I then headed into central London for the last Chinwag ... . He suggested that people worry about ID cards, but that nobody loses sleep over the data Tesco holds ... with an anecdote about attending a conference with 'active' delegate badges. Using RFID technology [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 08:55:12

10 Apple Patents to Keep Your Eyes On

Apple is on the cutting edge of technology innovation, and in order to properly protect themselves from copycats, they patent things like crazy ... of the concepts in these designs are patented. And while many of the products will forever remain a concept ... up or not. iPhone nano Considering Apple’s never-ending quest to make its products smaller, [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 14:12:55

Roland’s Sunday Smart Trends #246

RFID’s Security Problem Are U.S. passport cards and new state driver’s licenses with RFID truly secure? ... goes mobile Going online from a personal computer to access government services has been commonplace ... of those same services are available through your cellphone. In Singapore, text messages are used [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 12:00:58

Plastic Logic Flexible Electronic-Reading Device

September 8, 2008 The electronic reader industry has promised a lot for a long time and despite bullish forecasts, has yet to make mainstream status ... at the DEMOfall 08 technology conference. With a large 8.5 x 11-inch form factor, the Plastic Logic reader ... Display Philips demonstrates world-first technical feasibility of 13.56-MHz RFID tags based [more...]

Date: 2008-09-06 10:25:15

Better Java Web Frameworks

I have been doing web application framework development for a long time. In my first experience, we developed a “Web Application Framework“, to ease development so that even business user could make development. As the years passed, I never see any business user entered self development because of the fact that this job belongs to programmers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 09:54:45

Drug Vial Program Considerations

Fact: Vial Safety Programs are Essentially Target Marketing of Persons Who Take Prescription Medications ... the symbol being used to denote the purpose of the device?If Same or Larger - It is Advertising ... out. You get billboards, some radio and people to visit the store.Having most of the device consist of advertising [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 17:35:00

State of the AmLaw 200 Blogosphere, November 2008

Law firm marketing and business development professionals have been politely getting after Kevin McKeown, our VP of Client Development, for an updated report on large law's use of blogs. Innovators, such as Gloria Fox at Blank Rome, are looking for hard data for their law firm's management that their competition has effectively addressed any [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 16:14:23

Amish Law and Order

In the criminal justice system, the people are entertained by two separate yet equally important groups: the Amish, who presume their own guilt, ... farmers in Michigan claiming RFID chips required on cattle "are a mark of the beast." The Amish farmers claim Michigan regulations requiring them to use radio frequency identification devices [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 03:59:00

Still Walking Around With Labels?

MOBILITY: Less walking around - more productivity at POA If you find users are walking around your warehouse, manufacturing facility, from department to department, hospital or blood lab with labels in their hands, you may ... to this station, must walk back and forth if label are for items located elsewhere in the operation, labels [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 20:16:39

Two Historic RFID Regulation Bills—Important to Our Privacy and Safety--Await Governor Schwarzenegger’s Decision

Zack-Kaldveer.gif By Zack Kaldveer Consumer Federation of California Tiny computer chips called Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ... and other government issued cards without our knowledge. These “human identification systems” pose clear information security risks that can threaten individual privacy and public safety. RFID chips allow [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 12:06:05

Building A Bridge From Legacy To Mobility

Building A Bridge From Legacy To Mobility The ideal method for adding mobility to an existing system would be to leave the system (and its database) ... Domestic Logistics Provider SingPost Streamlines Express ... Do You Know Where Your Assets Are? Maximizing ROI With RFID... HDNL Adopts Intermec CN3 Technology To Improve Productivity And... Payment [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 08:38:40

GE develops battery-free RFID tags

GE Global Research has announced a new type of radio-frequency identification (RFID) ... smaller sensors at low cost, opening up a new range of potential applications from measuring ... Related Articles: Cell Phones to monitor the air and alert users to harmful chemicals and gases RFID [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 06:01:29

Scoring my 2008 Tech Predictions

I’m about the least unopinionated guy I know. 362 days ago, I made a whole bunch of predictions. Let’s see how I scored… TV Technology Every major cable company will increase it’s rates by more than 3%. Nobody will complain, and our government will (again) fail to protect us from them [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 22:57:45

NFC - The new mobile mantra?

Near Field Communication or NFC, is a short-range high frequency wireless communication technology which enables the exchange of data between devices over about a 10 centimetre (around 4 inches) distance. The technology is a simple extension of the ISO 14443 proximity-card standard (contact less card, RFID) that combines the interface [more...]

Date: 2008-07-05 15:10:24

NanoNews

David RejeskiDirectorProject on Emerging Nanotechnologies Abstract:The National Research Council (NRC), which carries out studies for the U.S. National Academies, released a report in December that highlights the significant shortfalls of the Bush administration in identifying and addressing the environment, health and safety (EHS) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 11:33:00

Greenhouse gas emissions to problem gambling: Carleton professors tasked with solving real-world problems

Today, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) announced funding for five Carleton University researchers. They received a total of $623,959 that will, among other things, allow them to pursue research to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the quality of life for problem gamblers. Ian Beausoleil-Morrison Dr [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 15:51:12

Microsoft Tags

It would seem that Microsoft wants to find a cheap replacement for RFID tags and create a way for consumers to get information on a product with just ... me to what they are calling Microsoft Tag. The tag which will be appearing on Microsoft products this quarter ... for it to work. While these tags will not replace RFID technology in general, it will in [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 23:32:29

"Enhanced" Licence May Enhance Privacy and Security Risks

This week the Ontario legislature will resume debate on Bill 85, proposed legislation that could lead to the creation of an "enhanced drivers licence" ... (RFID) within the card, is the outcome of that work. While the enhanced card will be optional ... as a photo card for non-drivers - has received little public attention despite the urgent concerns [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 09:25:14

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