Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is the wireless non-contact use of radio-frequency electromagnetic fields to transfer data, for the purposes of automatically identifying and tracking tags attached to objects. RFID tags contain electronically stored information, some of these tags are powered by and read at short distances by magnetic fields. Others are powered by a battery, or … Continue reading RFID (Gen 2) Explained
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The Magic of RFID Technology in the Magic Kingdom
The introduction of MyMagic+ has led to more than 3,000 additional visitors per day to the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s most popular theme park.
What Are 2d Barcodes and How Can They Be Effectively Used in Business
Two-dimensional barcodes, or Quick Response (QR) barcodes, contain alphanumeric text and can feature URLs that will direct users to sites where they can learn about an object or place, as well as text information.
QR Code Based Virtual Shopping is the Future of Shopping
An increasing number of companies are creating virtual stores, that are made up of posters displaying the products with quick response (QR) codes, rather than having physical merchandise.
Technology That Helps Vehicles Avoid Crashes
In the very near future federal officials will decide whether to require new cars to include smart technology that will alert drivers to an impending crash.
The Smart Fridge of the Future
It is predicted, that by 2020 billions of devices will be connected to the internet. This technology is known as The Internet of Things (IoT), which refers to uniquely identifiable objects that have a digital presence being connected to one another, creating a digital ecosystem, as well as being connected to the internet. To … Continue reading The Smart Fridge of the Future
3D Printing Technology Becomes Less Expensive Now That the Patent Expired
2014 is the year, that many believe, will be explosive for the advancement in 3D printing technology. The reason being the US patent for “Apparatus for producing parts by selective sintering” expired at the beginning of the year. This is one of the core patents related to 3D printing, allowing 3D printing companies to charge … Continue reading 3D Printing Technology Becomes Less Expensive Now That the Patent Expired
Internet of Things Connects with the Consumer Electronics Show
The Internet of Things (IoT), which is new technologies that connect even the most seemingly unimportant object to the internet through the use of sensors and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags drew a lot of attention at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Connectability is the future and some of the examples are … Continue reading Internet of Things Connects with the Consumer Electronics Show
What is The Internet of Things (IoT)
Information travels along familiar routes in most organizations. Proprietary information is stored in databases and analyzed in reports, then goes up the chain of management. Information also originates externally, gathered from public sources, collected from the internet or purchased from information suppliers. But the normal methods used to retrieve data are changing, the physical world … Continue reading What is The Internet of Things (IoT)
4 Tips for Choosing the Right Kiosk
When trying to decide which interactive kiosk is right for your company you will soon discover, what works for one company may not work for your’s. Every kiosk serves a different purpose. You will not only need to take into consideration what your focus audience will require from your kiosk, but you will also need … Continue reading 4 Tips for Choosing the Right Kiosk
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