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RFID enables chair to follow

Monday, June 16, 2008

Going to the library is a common occurrence, but it can sometimes be difficult to find a comfortable place to sit. Dutch designer Jelte van Geest has solved the problem and designed an RFID-enabled chair that follows a user around while in the facility.

A user swiped the RFID ID card in front of the chair’s sensor and then it follows you around the library. One the user crosses a line near the checkout counter the chair returns to its docking station.

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