Podcasts about radio frequency identification rfid

In this episode, hosts Will Richardson and Charlie Luxton dive into a pressing issue within the construction industry – pallet waste. Each year, the industry uses around 20 million pallets, yet only 10% are recovered or reused. The rest end up in landfills, contributing to significant waste and environmental damage. Joining the discussion is Paul Lewis, Founder of Pallet Loop, who is on a mission to transform how pallets are used, tracked, and reused in construction. Paul shares how his innovative approach is set to tackle this issue. Key Highlights: The Pallet Loop Initiative: Discover how Pallet Loop is pioneering the first reusable, trackable, and returnable pallet specifically for construction, potentially cutting pallet-related emissions by 40%. Paul compares the construction industry to the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, where reuse rates reach 98%. Learn about the deposit-based model inspired by Germany and Norway's bottle recycling schemes, designed to maintain the value of pallets. Explore the innovative logistics system Pallet Loop has developed, featuring Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to efficiently recover pallets. Economic and Environmental Impact: Paul reveals shocking statistics: 6000 acres of forestry are felled annually to produce single-use pallets for construction. Hear how poor design contributes to waste and how Pallet Loop promotes standardisation from the outset to combat this issue. Understand how Pallet Loop not only reduces waste and carbon emissions but also offers a cost-effective solution for the supply chain. Paul discusses how Pallet Loop has helped suppliers like British Gypsum meet their Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) goals, addressing Scope 3 emissions without increasing cost for clients. Overcoming Industry Resistance: The discussion highlights the challenges of persuading a traditionally change-resistant industry to adopt sustainable practices, often hindered by economic pressures and procurement processes. Paul outlines his vision to overcome these barriers by extending reuse principles throughout the entire construction supply chain, with plans to expand the loop system to include other materials like cement bags and bulk packaging. Resources: Pallet Loop British...

On #TheBIGShowTV today, Lee Nian Tjoe, Senior Transport Correspondet of The Straits Times joins us to share tips on how Singaporeans can apply for the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), whcih will be needed when crossing the borders to Malaysia starting October 1st!

On #TheBIGShowTV today, Lee Nian Tjoe, Senior Transport Correspondet of The Straits Times joins us to share tips on how Singaporeans can apply for the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), whcih will be needed when crossing the borders to Malaysia starting October 1st!

As we know, Paytm* is in deep trouble but you know what they say about one man's loss? It is another man's gain.When the RBI  killed  Paytm Payments Bank's services, it also meant it could not to accept deposits or top-ups in its customer accounts, including wallets and Fastag. Fastag is India's electronic toll-collection system. Its basically a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology-enabled card that is fixed on a car's windscreen. It helps in making toll payments directly from the customer's bank account or wallet…like Paytm walletNow Paytm happened to account for over a quarter of 82 million Fastags in India and with this RBI directive, nearly 20 million of these Fastags will be leaving the Paytm ecosystem. And of course, there is someone who wants to cash in on it.It is a 4 year old car services platform called Park+. And here's the twist in the tale. Park+ was founded by Amit Lakhotia who was formerly at Paytm and he helped the company set up its payments business.Tune inAlso listen to: What will Paytm do now?*Paytm's founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma is an investor in The Ken

Picture a world where healthcare is not just a service but a promise of transparency and safety. In this ever-evolving landscape, a groundbreaking transformation is taking place, driven by the demands of both consumers and patients. They are clamoring for information that is clear, traceable, and trustworthy. And at the heart of this shift lies the adoption of two-dimensional (2D) barcodes and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies. But how do you prepare for this monumental transition? To answer that question, we spoke to @GwenVolpe, a visionary leader from @Fresenius Kabi, a trailblazing force in healthcare.  Gwen shares insights into the benefits of these technologies, the importance of customer involvement, and the exciting potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare. If you are wondering how to make sure you're ready for the transition, this episode is for you.  Key takeaways:  Fresenius Kabi is leading the way in integrating RFID and 2D barcodes into their pharmaceutical products, enhancing patient safety and streamlining clinician workflows. There is a significant impact of RFID and 2D barcodes on automating inventory management and reducing manual data input, ultimately improving patient safety in healthcare. GS1 standards are revolutionizing medication technology, optimizing supply chain processes, and elevating the standard of patient care in the healthcare industry.   Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1US on LinkedIn   Connect with guests: Follow Gwen Volpe on LinkedIn  

Over the years, there has been increasing focus on players' health and safety in the NFL. Today, we are diving into that; specifically talking about the evolution of technology to reduce the risk of injury and optimize performance.We are joined today by two outstanding guests! Dr. Robin West is the Chair of the Sports Medicine service at Inova Health and team physician for the Washington Nationals. She serves on the board of director of the NFL Physician's Society and NFL Scouting Committee. Dr. West was also Program Chair this year at the AOSSM Annual Meeting and did a phenomenal job ensuring that and educational and engaging program was delivered.We are also joined by Dr. James Voos, Chair of Orthopedic Surgery at University Hospital in Cleveland. He is also the head team physician for the Cleveland Browns and President of the NFL Physician's Society. Dr. Voos has published extensively on the use of wearable technology to track player's work loads and medical stats, in an effort to keep our athletes safe. So, we are very excited to have him join Dr. West for our discussion today on the newest technology available to reduce the risk of injury and optimize performance. In this episode, we discuss:The use of wearable trackers, including Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags to collect player data including position, speed and acceleration in real time.Rule changes that have been made based on this data collected to eliminate potentially dangerous plays and reduce the risk of injury (i.e. the kick-off rule).The process of helmet testing in the NFL. How is the NFL supporting the development of better-performing protective gear, including helmets?The use of the “BEAST” system to biomechanically evaluate the interaction between players' cleats and the playing field to ensure safe shoe wear. How does this data and advancing technology translate to improved safety for our high school and college athletes?

In this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Jeff and Madeleine check in about recent adventures and share Madeleine's interview with Pawel Pokutycki. Pawel works at the intersection of the arts, technology, and community dialogues about the future. They all discuss new possibilities for the future, and new projects that are leading the way.  In this episode you'll learn: How transcending spaces, places, and communities can foster new perspectives on our work; The intersection of technologies to reimagine possible futures; and  The potential for youth and artists creating solutions to current social challenges. About Pawel Pokutycki Pawel Pokutycki (PL/NL) is an interaction designer, researcher and lecturer at the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in The Hague and Design Academy Eindhoven, The Netherlands. In 2005 he initiated early activities of the RFID Lab, later called the AR+RFID Lab, an experimental interdisciplinary platform for research in the application of Augmented Reality (AR) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies in the field of art and design. His recent projects focus on exploring relationships between new media theory, political, social and cultural studies by concept development and prototyping for interactive media. This episode was produced by Madeleine McGirk. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode, episode transcripts, and Creative Generation please visit the episode's web page and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

Zebra Technologies is one of the largest suppliers of barcode printing and scanning devices globally. In 1991, Zebra introduced 2D barcode scanners followed by Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tracking tags, rugged mobile computers, tablets, and wearable devices for increased inventory and asset visibility. Lately, it's been acquiring companies in software, robotics, AI, data capture, and real-time location systems, all to help it transform from a traditional hardware-centric company to a software solutions organization to realize a vision it calls enterprise asset intelligence (EAI) at the edge. Today, Zebra has customers in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, transportation, logistics, and the public sector, with over 10,000 partners across 100 countries. In today's episode, Chris Hood sits down with Janet Kennedy, Vice President, North America Regions at Google Cloud, and Tom Bianculli, SVP and CTO at Zebra Technologies, to go behind the scenes of this Transformation Debrief conversation to learn how Zebra Technologies has navigated these changes.

Zebra Technologies is one of the largest suppliers of barcode printing and scanning devices globally. In 1991, Zebra introduced 2D barcode scanners followed by Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tracking tags, rugged mobile computers, tablets, and wearable devices for increased inventory and asset visibility. Lately, it's been acquiring companies in software, robotics, AI, data capture, and real-time location systems, all to help it transform from a traditional hardware-centric company to a software solutions organization to realize a vision it calls enterprise asset intelligence (EAI) at the edge. Today, Zebra has customers in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, transportation, logistics, and the public sector, with over 10,000 partners across 100 countries. In today's episode, Chris Hood sits down with Janet Kennedy, Vice President, North America Regions at Google Cloud, and Tom Bianculli, SVP and CTO at Zebra Technologies, to go behind the scenes of this Transformation Debrief conversation to learn how Zebra Technologies has navigated these changes.

If you're like 80% of the population, debit or credit cards are your preferred method of payment when you're out and about at restaurants, the movies, or sporting events. But did you know that paying with a card in public can put you at a greater risk of being the target of cyber scams like electronic pickpocketing? In this episode, Claudette and her guests explore how bad actors use the electronic pickpocketing technique in public areas like airports, bus terminals and stadiums to steal people's credit card information. She sits down with Wayne Ronhaar, CEO of Cylentium, and Zane, Senior Manager of TD's Cyber Assurance Program, also known as the red team, to explore how the technology that made tap payments possible, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), has also put us at an increased risk of being electronically pickpocketed. This episode will help you learn more about how electronic pickpocketing works, its impacts, and strategies for staying protected while making purchases in high-traffic public zones.

During her Union Budget speech on February 1st, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the government's plan on the issuance of e-passports embedded with an electronic chip in order to enhance convenience for citizens in their overseas travel.   VO2> According to the proposal, the e-passport will be a combination of paper and electronic passport, with a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip. An antenna will be embedded as an inlay in the back cover. The passport's critical information will be stored in the chip and printed on the data page.  The characteristics of the e-passport are specified by the International Civil Aviation Organization, an agency of the United Nations.   The government clarified that data of the citizens obtained for e-passport will be used only for the purposes of issuance of the passport and related services. There will not be any secondary use of the data, thereby safeguarding privacy concerns.   Further transaction processes are authenticated by digital certificates and are cryptographically signed. Once captured, the data is stored in a secured industry-standard database. The Security Operations Centre will perform relevant database security-related controls round the clock. The government is currently testing sample e-passports with the full-scale manufacture and issuance set to commence following completion of the technical ecosystem and infrastructure. The facility to issue e-passports will be made available in phases at all 36 passport offices across the country. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reportedly bagged the contract for delivering e-passports. This deal is in addition to the second phase of implementing the Passport Seva Program, which the company got from the External Affairs Ministry. While the government will source the hardware chips, TCS will be responsible for their encoding. The government has entrusted National Informatics Centre (NIC) with the technical responsibilities. The e-passports will be produced by the India Security Press in Maharashtra's Nashik, which has issued letters of intent for the procurement of 4.5 crore ICAO-compliant electronic chips. Interestingly, the government issued India's first e-passport with biometric details to former President Pratibha Patil in 2008. At the request of the Ministry of External Affairs, the National Informatics Centre had conducted a pilot project for the issuance of e-passports then. About 20,000 e-passports for diplomats and officials have been issued.   E-passports enhance the security of passports, eliminate duplication, eliminate data tampering and will be used by border control authorities for monitoring the entry and exit of passengers.   Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan recently said that any tampering of the ship will be identified by the system, resulting in the failure of the passport authentication. He said that in addition to providing protection against fraudulent practices, the e-Passport with its advanced security features will substantially upgrade existing passports and services to the citizens.              

Patrick Paumen is a biohacker, cyborg & transhumanist from the Netherlands, he currently has 31 implants in his body including magnet implants and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) implants. With the help of these implants he can attract small metal objects, unlock doors and make cashless payments. In this episode, we talk about transhumanism, immortality, consciousness, microchip implants, privacy & health concerns, benefits of RFID microchip & magnet implants, metaverse, neuralink and life as a cyborg. These are the implants he has in his body at the moment: 11 magnets (1 DIY neodymium magnet implant with Sugru coating, 2 m31, 4 xG3 v1, 2 xG3 v2, 2 Titan) 13 RFID chip (2 xNT, flexNT, 2 xEM, 2 xM1, flexM1, xBT, VivoKey Flex One beta prototype, VivoKey Spark 1 + 2, 1 expired contactless payment implant) 2 RFID chip + LED (xSIID Green and flexSIID Blue) 5 RFID coil + LED (3 xLED HF, 2 xLED LF.. the xLED doesn't have a chip) Recorded March 21th, 2022 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelabyrinth.podcast/ Podcaster: Pratham Padav | Twitter: @whoispadav | Telegram: Projectionist Guest: Patrick Paumen | Twitter: https://twitter.com/Vicarious1984 | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ACKspacenl/videos Support the podcast, buy my T-shirt: (Handle with care. Do not machine wash, hand wash gently. Do not iron on print) https://meesho.com/trendy-sensational-men-tshirts/p/11bpew?_ms=2&source=Meri+Shop

Thanks to FASTag, we now do not have to carry cash or cards to pay for tolls on highways. It is the first and the most successful example of in-car payment service in India. The next step now is to enable in-car payments for many other services such as fuel, parking, maintenance, insurance, etc. Before we get to its advantages and disadvantages, let's understand how the in-car payment system works. The easiest and most common way to enable an in-car payment system is through Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags. For the uninitiated, RFID tag is a short-range wireless system that uses radio waves to communicate. These tags store a range of information, read by a specific device called reader. The beauty of RFID tag is it does not require power or internet connectivity to work, and can send data over-the-air. The other method to implement an in-car payment system is through an embedded Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module. These modules are expensive and require an operating unit to work. But they can transmit data at a higher range, which, in turn, lowers the chances of payment failure. Unlike the integrated systems such as RFID tags, this embedded system requires power to work. Another way to implement an in-car payment system is through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). It is an advanced and most secure way among the available methods to enable in-car payments, but is expensive and complicated because of hardware and software compatibility issues. It requires both power and internet connectivity to work. Coming on to the challenges with in-car payment systems, security is one and foremost because your personal and financial information may be compromised due to cyber attack irrespective of systems used -- integrated such as RFID tags or embedded such as BLE module/APIs -- to enable the payments.  Connectivity is another challenge, especially in embedded systems, because there still is a wide geographical area in the country where the internet has not reached as yet.  Watch video

Some geo-fences are set up to monitor activity in secure areas, allowing administrators to get alerts when anyone enters or leaves a specific area. Geo-fencing service is also used by enterprises to automate attendance, time cards, monitor employees in the field, and keep track of company property. To set-up a geo-fencing service, an administrator needs to use a GPS or RFID-enabled software to establish a virtual boundary around a specified location. The administrator then needs to specify the “response to action” as a trigger when an authorised device enters, exits or comes in close proximity to that area. Geo-fence virtual barriers are of two types -- active and passive. Active geo-fences require users to opt-in for location services through GPS or Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). While passive geo-fences are always on. Instead of GPS or RFID, they rely on WiFi and cellular data and work in the background. Geo-fencing has several applications. Among the most common are in automation, marketing, management and security. In automation, geo-fencing prompts smart devices to activate/deactivate some services based on user movements. In the marketing sector, it allows businesses to deliver in-store promotions, alert prospective customers as they step in range of the store. Another use for geo-fencing is in resources management -- asset management, human resource management, fleet management, etc. However, technology has its flip side too. Some see geo-fencing as an invasion into their privacy. They don't want to be tracked all the time. In several European countries, a user has to opt-in and agree to the use of geo-fencing service. But the benefits of geo-fencing clearly outweigh the concerns. It is transforming the way marketing companies used to work. Its application in several other fields has also helped workers and employers alike. Watch video

What are the implications of one of societies most important, yet underfunded and undervalued systems. Waste management and recycling centers and how they're trying to innovate on behalf of the rest of the world. To save it.What’s new in waste conversion technology?Waste to BiofuelsTechnologies to convert MSW to renewable transportation fuels, primarily cellulosic ethanol and diesel, have long captured the eye of visionary entrepreneurs. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) can provide indirect subsidies approaching $200 per ton of MSW for cellulosic ethanol. Some federal loan guarantees can significantly lower a facility’s cost of capital, which is important as waste-to-biofuels facilities are very capital intensive. A 1,000-ton-per-day waste-to-biofuel facility can cost over $500 million to construct, so these technologies are generally economically feasible only at sizes of 1,000 tons per day or more.Chemical recycling of plastic wasteA relatively new strategy for waste conversion is the chemical recycling of plastic waste. Chemical recycling of plastics involves the conversion of plastic waste into a liquid hydrocarbon that can then be used to produce new products. The conversion process typically involves a pyrolysis technology, which is akin to gasification. With the heightened visibility of the impact of single-use plastics on the environment, this is a sorely needed technology in the current market.Conversion to electricityNoticeably absent from any list of projects coming online are those deploying high-temperature processes, such as gasification or pyrolysis, to generate electricity. This is a reflection of electricity being a relatively low-value product that does not support the capital intensity of these complex technologies at the moment. As long as fracking continues to provide an abundant supply of inexpensive natural gas for electricity production in the U.S., this fact is unlikely to change.Now South Korea is taking a lead, recycling 95% of its food waste.It wasn’t always this way in the country. The mouth-watering array of side dishes that accompany a traditional South Korean meal - called banchan - are often left unfinished, contributing to one of the world’s highest rates of food wastage. South Koreans each generate more than 130 kg of food waste each year.By comparison, per capita food waste in Europe and North America is 95 to 115 kg a year, according to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. But the South Korean government has taken radical action to ensure that the mountain of wasted food is recycled.Smart BinsTechnology has played a leading part in the success of the scheme. In the country’s capital, Seoul, 6,000 automated bins equipped with scales and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) weigh food waste as it is deposited and charge residents using an ID card. The pay-as-you-recycle machines have reduced food waste in the city by 47,000 tonnes in six years, according to city officials.Urban farmsThe number of urban farms or community gardens in Seoul has increased sixfold in the past seven years. They now total 170 hectares - roughly the size of 240 football fields. Most are sandwiched between apartment blocks or on top of schools and municipal buildings. One is even located in the basement of an apartment block. It is used to grow mushrooms. 

When it comes to total optimization of instrument trays and inventory management, it's nearly impossible to have this conversation without talking about the potential of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). What is it and how is it changing a healthcare facility's ability to manage instrument and equipment inventory? On this week's re-released throwback episode from Season 2, we speak with Moses Chang who discusses this technology as it pertains specifically to sterile processing and the OR. Tune in to this interview and learn how sterile processing can utilize RFID to cut down on data entry and manual counting, increase safety and more. Complete The Exam For CE Credit! #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty #MedicalDevice #RFID #Inventory #Season2ThrowBack #SterileProcessing #Podcast #MDR #CSSD #SPD #Surgery

The advantages of prefabricated timber systems in construction are being given a boost by researchers trialing Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tracking technology to improve on-site processes. In this episode of WoodChat we speak to Perry Forsythe, Professor of Construction Management at the University of Technology Sydney, which has been testing the value proposition associated with attaching small, computerised tags to timber construction elements manufactured off-site.

Jerry talks Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology with Shariq Hussain, President and CEO and Jay Williams, VP of Business Development at MEPS Real-Time, Inc. MEPS Real-Time, Inc. is a market leader in RFID technologies in pharmacy. Jerry, Shariq, and Jay discuss RFID technologies, patient safety, and the companies two main products: Intelliguard Kit and Tray Management System for managing and tracking medication trays, code trays, intubation kits, etc., and the Intelliguard Vendor Management Inventory System, which consists of RFID technologies coupled with temperature controlled storage cabinets like refrigerators. MEPS Real-Time, Inc. 6451 El Camino Real, Suite C Carlsbad, CA 92009 Phone: 760.448.9500 Email: sales@mepsrealtime.com

In this podcast, Robbie Wilson discusses a recent paper showing that long term exposure to a neonicotinoid pesticide ca damage bees’ ability to forage for pollen – and may be changing their choices of which flowers to visit – with co-author Nigel Raine. This study, conducted at Royal Holloway University of London by Nigel Raine and Richard Gill, monitored bee activity using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags (similar to those used by courier firms to track parcels), and demonstrated how long-term pesticide exposure can affect individual bees’ day-to-day behaviour. Nigel Raine also discusses the implications for this, including whether risk assessment guidelines for pesticide use should be reformed to give bees more protection and include more tests that are done over extended periods to detect the effects of long-term, chronic exposure. Gill, R. J., Raine, N. E. (2014), Chronic impairment of bumblebee natural foraging behaviour induced by sublethal pesticide exposure. Functional Ecology. doi: 10.1111/1365-2435.12292 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1365-2435.12292/abstract

Another DAM podcast interview with Rob Le Quesne Here are the questions asked: -How are you involved with Digital Asset Management? -Can you tell us about the Seamless End-to-End Experience you designed using Digital Asset Management (DAM) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to connect the physical and digital world together? -What advise would you like to share with DAM Professionals and people aspiring to become DAM Professionals? #AnotherDamBlog #AnotherDamPodcast #audio #Audioboo #clothing #collection #DAM #DAMPodcast #design #DigitalAssetManagement #DigitalMedia #HenrikDeGyor #interview #Linkedin #podcast #RFID #Technology #100thPodcast #bigspace #DigitalArchive #DigitalAsset #PhysicalArchive #RadioFrequencyIdentification #RobLeQuesne #RobertLeQuesne #seamless #redam For a transcript, visit http://anotherdampodcast.com Questions? Email them to anotherdamblog@gmail.com

James Cameron's new blockbuster 3-D film Avatar is on pace to become the most profitable movie of all time.  (Actually, that doesn't count for inflation. Gone With The Wind is still the number one grossing movie in history.)But anyone who has seen Avatar is blown away by the 3-D imagery.On this week's show, we talk about if films like these constantly in the movie theater will eventually lead to 3-D films becoming less popular in the theme parks.We'll also reveal your ideas on how Disney and other park operators should use the new Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies that are sweeping the industry. The listeners came up with some very interesting and entertaining ways to make our park experience interactive.Plus, we'll go Off Topic to hear about EB's plans to introduce his son to the legend of the "Tooth Fairy." Mike also admits to his strange reaction after watching the teenage vampire flick Twilight.In addition, Mike announces his on-air training marathon for the American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios and we'll unveil a brand new contest!

Earlier this week, The Orlando Sentinel's Daily Disney Blog posted an article about how Disney is working on a major technology initiative that boosters hope could radically transform the theme-park experience.The $1 Billion Dollar project supposedly focuses on the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). This technology would allow for a small microchip to be placed in a wristband or even a theme park ticket. Then, as you navigate the parks, the wireless-communication technology could be used in concepts ranging from keyless hotel-room doors to rides and shows in which the experience varies based on an individual guest’s preferences.On this week's show, EB and Mike discuss the possible applications for this type of technology and what we hope to eventually see in the parks. Will this forever change the way we experience the parks? Or will it just be another way to easily buy a churro without reaching for our wallets?We also pick up on last week's discussion about turning popular television shows into theme park attractions. We'll hear your best ideas on what classic shows should be immortalized at the parks. Some of you had great ideas! (Some of you didn't.)We'll go Off Topic to discuss an controversial documentary that EB saw. We'll also talk about Mike's trip to an ocean resort in the dead of winter where he got to see a few parks in hibernation.Plus, we'll hear about how one of EB's dream predictions from last week's show can eerily true!

Tom Hapgood is at the University of Arkansas Art Department, where he teaches Web Design, Animation and Typography (see Courses) and is involved in research involving SecondLife, semacode and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) with the Walton College of Business and the College of Engineering. Tom’s interests are typography, motion graphics, information design, ubiquitous computing (qr codes), father depiction in mass media, Radio Frequency Identification, and installation art. Lately, he’s also been involved in production, design consulting and strategizing with Monster.com and U.S. News & World Report with HarperCollins publisher and authors Jeremy Hyman and Lynn Jacobs. He is a consultant for Applied Minds out of Glendale, CA and launched the site and packaging for The Buffalo Flows and Bridge to War Eagle documentary films. He is also writes for the design blog at Design.org

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) malware, first introduced in my paper 'Is Your Cat Infected with a Computer Virus?', has raised a great deal of controversy since it was first presented at the IEEE PerCom conference on March 15, 2006. The subject received an avalanche of (often overzealous) press coverage, which triggered a flurry of both positive and negative reactions from the RFID industry and consumers. Happily, once people started seriously thinking about RFID security issues, the ensuing discussion raised a heap of new research questions. This presentation will serve as a forum to address some of these recent comments and questions first-hand; I will start by explaining the fundamental concepts behind RFID malware, and then offer some qualifications and clarifications, separating out "the facts vs. the myth" regarding the real-world implications. Melanie Rieback is a Ph.D. student in Computer Systems at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, where she is supervised by Prof. Andrew Tanenbaum. Melanie's research concerns the security and privacy of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, and she leads multidisciplinary research teams on RFID privacy management (RFID Guardian) and RFID security (RFID Malware) projects. Melanie's recent work on RFID Malware has attracted worldwide attention, appearing in the New York Times, Washington Post, Reuters, UPI, de Volkskrant, Computable, Computerworld, Computer Weekly, CNN, BBC, Fox News, MSNBC, and many other print, broadcast, and online news outlets. Melanie has also served as an invited expert for RFID discussions involving both the American and Dutch governments. In a past life, Melanie also worked on the Human Genome Project at the MIT Center for Genome Research/Whitehead Institute. She was part of the public genome sequencing consortium, and is listed as a coauthor on the seminal paper 'Initial sequencing and analysis of the human genome', which appeared in the journal Nature."

"Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) malware, first introduced in my paper 'Is Your Cat Infected with a Computer Virus?', has raised a great deal of controversy since it was first presented at the IEEE PerCom conference on March 15, 2006. The subject received an avalanche of (often overzealous) press coverage, which triggered a flurry of both positive and negative reactions from the RFID industry and consumers. Happily, once people started seriously thinking about RFID security issues, the ensuing discussion raised a heap of new research questions. This presentation will serve as a forum to address some of these recent comments and questions first-hand; I will start by explaining the fundamental concepts behind RFID malware, and then offer some qualifications and clarifications, separating out "the facts vs. the myth" regarding the real-world implications. Melanie Rieback is a Ph.D. student in Computer Systems at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, where she is supervised by Prof. Andrew Tanenbaum. Melanie's research concerns the security and privacy of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, and she leads multidisciplinary research teams on RFID privacy management (RFID Guardian) and RFID security (RFID Malware) projects. Melanie's recent work on RFID Malware has attracted worldwide attention, appearing in the New York Times, Washington Post, Reuters, UPI, de Volkskrant, Computable, Computerworld, Computer Weekly, CNN, BBC, Fox News, MSNBC, and many other print, broadcast, and online news outlets. Melanie has also served as an invited expert for RFID discussions involving both the American and Dutch governments. In a past life, Melanie also worked on the Human Genome Project at the MIT Center for Genome Research/Whitehead Institute. She was part of the public genome sequencing consortium, and is listed as a coauthor on the seminal paper 'Initial sequencing and analysis of the human genome', which appeared in the journal Nature."

A new consumer goods tracking system called Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is poised to enter all of our lives, with profound implications for consumer privacy. RFID couples radio frequency (RF) identification technology with highly miniaturized computers that enable products to be identified and tracked at any point along the supply chain. The system can be applied to virtually any physical item, from pets and people to ballpoint pens and toothpaste, each potentially carrying a unique identifier embedded in a chip. Uniqueness of RFID tags enables individual tracking of a product from location to location, even to the consumer, aids in combating theft and other forms of product loss, and facilitates quality control and product recalls. There may soon come a day when RFID will be used to identify and track every item produced on the planet, contributing to concerns over post-sale tracking and profiling of consumers. If you’re skeptical, consider the following quote: “I think the industry has sold itself on a program that offers so little return that it simply won’t be worth the trouble and expense.? Not from a critic of RFID, but from a Midwestern Grocery Chain Executive discussing (in 1975) the potential of the barcode.