Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

SkyRFID introduces leather RFID-enabled key holder

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

For corporate bigwigs whose executive washrooms have gone high tech, SkyRFID now offers the perfect accessory. Their new Executive Key Holder is made of chrome steel and brown leather, and addresses all levels of physcial access control solutions, with both a spring-loaded swivel for keys and a Gen 2 RFID inlay.

The key holder measures 5 inches by 1 inch by .25 inches, and the hidden RFID tag offers a read distance of 6 feet. [end] 

AOptix Technologies announced that SITA, a specialist in air transport communications and information technology, has joined the AOptix Value Added Reseller program.

Under the partnership, SITA, who has customers in more than 200 countries which includes 300 airport locations, would be able to offer its customers AOptix solutions. These offerings include the InSight iris and face recognition product as an automated solution for airports to quickly and securely identify passengers at security checkpoints with documents such as biometric-enabled passports.

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NCR Corporation is working together with the Tampa Bay Lightning to help drive ticket sales and loyalty at games.

NCR integrated its radio frequency (RF) technology with the Quest Venue Management software solution and Lightning fan’s jerseys. The installation consisted of 10,000 RFID tags, embedded into exclusive season ticket holder jerseys and approximately 250 readers into the Quest terminals throughout the arena.

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Verizon Wireless is working with two ASSA ABLOY companies – HID Global and Yale Locks & Hardware – to demonstrate the benefits of smart phones carrying mobile keys.

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The General Services Administration (GSA) has implemented its first cloud-based physical access system at the Neal Smith Federal Building in Des Moines, Iowa.

The GSA contracted with BridgePoint Systems to utilize its TrustAlert Physical Access Control Systems. BridgePoint partnered with EmbarkIT to install the system, which replaced the GSA’s 10-year-old legacy system. The system leverages the GSA’s Kansas City, Missouri-based WAN and remote IT infrastructure, which allows the building to shrink its carbon footprint.

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HID Global unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio of RFID tags, with the announcement of the IronTag 176 ultra-high frequency (UHF) transponder.

This durable tag is suited for tracking a variety of metal parts and equipment. Originally designed for tracking aircraft parts during assembly and maintenance, the IronTag endures the harsh conditions of manufacturing and processing as well as vehicle and equipment operation.

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VingCard Elsafe, provider of hospitality security and part of ASSA ABLOY Group, has been selected by Grand Hyatt San Francisco to provide a complete package of VingCard Elsafe solutions for installation as part of the renovation of its 659 guestrooms.

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