RFIDNews | Mercedes, RFID tees off at the PGA Championship

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Mercedes has set up RFID-equipped kiosks at 2011 PGA Championship in Atlanta. The German automaker will issue some 25,000 RFID passes that guests can use to register and link to post status updates on their Facebook accounts, according to Mashable.

Using ODIN Technologies’ EasyConnect platform, guests at the annual golf tournament will have the opportunity to “Like” Mercedes cars at the event, check in and change their status, and even upload photos and videos.

The video below shows how the technology works.

GAO RFID Asset Tracking announced an ultra-high frequency Gen 2 RFID reader with 4-port read and 4-port listen.

This RFID reader, operating at the frequency range of 902 to 928 MHz, reads Gen 2 compatible transponders at a maximum distance of up to 7 meters or more. It also offers communication interfaces including Ethernet TCP/ IP, DHCP and HTTPS for data exchange.

Mercedes Benz launches RFID tap to like at Canada autoshow

Mercedes Benz Canada and Bash Interactive together launched an RFID “Tap to Like” on Facebook and automated e-brochure program for the Mercedes Benz Canadian Autoshow.

WaveMark, UMass Lowell bring new RFID product to market

WaveMark, provider of RFID-based supply chain solutions for hospitals and medical device manufacturers, and University of Massachusetts Lowell announced a collaborative effort to bring a new RFID product to market.

KABA tees off at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge

Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge has partnered up with electronic lock provider KABA to install its RFID door lock system throughout the respected corporate golf destination.

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Mercedes, RFID tees off at the PGA Championship