Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

RFID coasters make music collection interactive

Thursday, January 7, 2010

RFID technology is well known for its use in logistics and security applications. But who says RFID has to be all work and no play?

The developers over at Roteno Labs have taken a more creative approach in the use of RFID technology by developing an interactive home theater system with RFID embedded coasters.


The RFiDJ music system uses a simple USB reader in conjunction with 50 mm round tags and let’s not forget the photo coasters which hold the album art, so we know what we’re listen to.

Using a series of music servers and software, users are able to listen music collections, playlists, and even radio broadcasts. Using the special Random Play coaster you can leave your listening decision dilemma up to chance.

The USB reader is stored under a modern, glass coffee table and users need only to drop their designated coasters onto the tabletop surface and voila, your listening to playlist of your choice, and its all interactive.

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The Washington County, Oregon library system is set to roll out an automated RFID system across its 15-library network, according to The Oregonian.

3M Library Systems was selected as the vendor of choice to monitor the countywide library collection of more than 1.6 million items including books, movies and music discs. The 3M installation comprises entry and exit security gates, staff workstations and customer self-service kiosks.

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AVISIAN Publishing is pleased to announce the release of the interactive version of the winter 2011 issue of Regarding ID.

The interactive feature enables a miniature mode that you can thumb through as well as a full screen mode that allows you to read the magazine as if it were on the desk in front of you.

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Global apparel brand GUESS Inc. has implemented the VeriFone GlobalBay retailing solution inside a dozen or more of its U.S. outlets, engaging in-store shoppers with interactive kiosks to enhance the overall shopping experience and generate additional sales.

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AVISIAN Publishing is pleased to announce the release of the interactive version of the fall 2011 issue of CR80News.

The interactive feature allows for a miniature mode that you can thumb through as well as a full screen mode that allows you to read the magazine as if it were sitting in front of you. Even flipping the pages looks great with this new feature.

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Boston-based Revosys has announced that it will implement NFC payment processing in its upcoming “Interactive V5 In-Taxi” advertising system.

According to Revosys, the upgraded Interactive V5 will allow passengers to pay for fares with NFC-enabled mobile phones, contactless credit and debit cards, and traditional magnetic stripe cards.

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AVISIAN Publishing is pleased to announce the release of the interactive version of the fall 2011 issue of Regarding ID.

The interactive feature enables a miniature mode that you can thumb through as well as a full screen mode that allows you to read the magazine as if it were on the desk in front of you.

read more »