Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

Splash! waterpark deploys RFID wristband system for guests

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center in La Mirada, Calif. has implemented an RFID wristband system that allows guest keyless access to lockers in the water park.

The process at Splash! begins as guests receive a disposable Smart Band wristband designed by Precision Dynamics from the service desk. The Smart Band is a non-transferable wristband with a securely sealed RFID microchip, which is programmed with a unique 16-character code. Guests need only wave their wrist band in front of their assigned Smarte Locke locker for the door to pop open automatically.


In addition, money can be automatically loaded to the wristband to use as a cashless payment card, with the option of pre-allocating an amount for children. The band can also be used to activate vending machines and play arcade games, as well as identify lost children to help reunite them with their parents through its automated identification technology. [end] 

Skycore LLC has teamed up with Baltimore-based ticketing service provider MissionTix to pilot its new “codeREADr” Android app for validating NFC-enabled access credentials.

MissionTix will offer their venue clients reusable, rechargeable NFC wristbands that can be used to attend multiple ticketed events. Venue staff can read these wristbands by simply tapping them with an NFC-enabled Android 4.0 device equipped with Skycore’s codeREADr app. The app validates the data embedded in the wristband in real-time against an on-device or online database of authorized values, typically managed by a ticketing company or other service provider on behalf of the venue or merchant.

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MissionTix, a Baltimore-based ticketing service, announced a new reusable ticketing wristband, containing a unique NFC chip to offer an alternative means of entry for ticket buyers at participating venues.

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Disney World is trialing a new FastPass system that will utilize RFID technology to speed up ticketing lines at Disney’s popular rides and theme park attractions, according to ITWeb.

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Al Bilad Bank, a Shariah-based financial organization in Saudi Arabia, has deployed Gemalto’s Dexxis Instant Issuance solution for EMV payment cards in more than 120 bank branches. With this system, Al Bilad can issue up to 2,000 EMV DDA high-end security smart cards a day.

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The RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest, an annual outdoor music festival that takes place each July in downtown Ottawa, Canada, is adopting RFID technology to innovate with access control and cashless payment systems.

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The ADEVERTISING Club of New York’s 48th Annual ANDY Awards has selected dwinQ to provide a live social media experience for guests using RFID technology and the patented dwinQ platform.

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