RFIDNews | GAO launches silicon wristband tag for ID applications

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

GAO RFID has announced the launch of its new contactless UHF Gen 2 silicon wristband tag.

Designed for personnel verification in hospitals, nursing homes, schools and other institutions, the tag (model 116401) operates at 860-960MHz, providing a read range of 5-12 cm. The Gen 2 IMPINJ-complaint tag also features 96 bits of memory and comes encased in silicon, making it comfortable to wear.

Smartrac launches Midas NFC tag

Dutch RFID inlay maker Smartrac has announced the availability of its new Midas NFC tag.

Designed to link small objects with cloud services, Midas tags can be attached to electronics and various other accessories allowing for a unique identification of the object while at the same time granting access to a range of services and options residing in the cloud.

Poken gets $2 million in funding, readies move to Silicon Valley

Poken, a provider of NFC tag-based marketing solutions, has received $2 million in an investment round led by Swisscom Ventures and Credit Suisse to expand its U.S. sales operations.

RFID improves quality of life in assisted living facilities

Silent Partners Technologies announced that it has developed a wander management system using RFID technology to improve the quality of life for seniors and disabled individuals residing in assisted living facilities.

MissionTix debuts reusable ticketing wristband

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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