RFIDNews | Ohio State uses RFID to combat bike theft

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

As part of the university’s Student Affairs Risk Assessment efforts, Ohio State University is using RFID technology to combat bike theft.

Coined “Bug Your Bike,” the program gives students the option to obtain a free RFID tag which can be placed on their bikes to prevent theft. Police can then use this technology to positively identify stolen bicycles and to return the property to their rightful owners.

EarthSearch inks deal to curb oil theft, Nigeria

EarthSearch Communications has entered into a partnership agreement with Cynox, the Nigerian technology solutions provider, to monitor fuel levels in oil tankers.

In Nigeria, the cancellation of government oil subsidies has lead to increasing concerns over oil theft. EarthSearch’s integrated RFID and GPS product, together with level sensor technology will be used to monitor sudden drops in fuel level to detect the unauthorized siphoning of oil from the top of tanker.

Glastonbury music and arts festival considers RFID wristbands

Event planners at the Glastonbury contemporary performing arts festival are considering the use of electronic RFID wristbands at next year’s hosted event, according to Spacelab.

Gophers get rewarded for riding their bike

The University of Minnesota has launched a pilot reward program, leveraging RFID technology to encourage more students to ride their bike, according to the Minnesota Daily.

Tennessee bike check-out uses student ID

Example of quick add-on to card program

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville launched a pilot bike sharing system where users swipe their university ID card to check out and return bikes around campus.

University of Maryland student information stored on publicly accessible computer

A state audit found that personal and financial information for students considering attending the University of Maryland were stored on publicly accessible servers that could make students easy prey to ID thieves.

Corinth Library gears up to improve efficiency

The Johnson County Library, Kan. will soon move forward on the installation of RFID equipment and adding tags to all of the books and audiovisual materials at the Corinth Library.

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Ohio State uses RFID to combat bike theft