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May 2006

From the editor's desk!

Welcome to the latest issue of the High Tech AIDCourier.

This issue brings us back on schedule, though that has not diminished the amount of news this month. Big news items include the formation of an HF group in EPCglobal to create a standard for Item level Tagging, the sale of Savi to Lockheed and RFID in China. Don’t forget to send the newsletter to your friends and encourage them to sign up. Just forward this issue to a couple of your colleagues and suggest they sign up on the web site.

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Technology News Briefs

RFID Standards

A slow month for standards though we did see the Amendment to ISO/IEC 18000-6 (UHF passive tags) get final approval for publication. This amendment brings the EPCglobal ™ Gen 2 specification into ISO.

Next month I will give a report on the SC31 Plenary that takes place in May in Moscow, Russia.

If you are interested in any of the above or want more information, contact me at standards@hightechaid.com.

Radio Frequency Identification

RFID in your gaming chips

Wynn Macau Chooses 13.56 RFID Chips From Gaming Partners International Corporation http://www.itbusinessnet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?
id=42758

Opinion: RFID Security Worries Need A Reality Check

Mark Willoughby says that those who are worried about RFID security are losing sight of how the technology is really used. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/483986/
1396066/17682/2/

RFID takes the highway

RFID technology could someday tell you where to get off - off of the highway, that is. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/497475/1396066/
18266/2/

What's that tag doing on your new jeans?

You heard it would be years before anyone started attaching RFID tags to individual items. So what's that tag doing on your new jeans? http://www.dcvelocity.com/articles/20060501/
technologyreview.cfm
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1958170,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03119TX1K0000594
http://news.yahoo.com/s/cmp/20060429/tc_cmp/
187001899

Dutch Bookseller Creates Item-Level RFID System

Dutch book seller Boekhandels Groep Nederland last month began using RFID technology to trace every book it sells from the warehouses of distributors to retail store shelves. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/509046/1396066/
18612/0/

NCR to resell Symbol RFID wares

NCR Corp will now resell some RFID reader and tags from Symbol Technologies Inc. http://www.cbronline.com/article_news.asp?guid
=317221EA-1D50-432E-9020-E307DD698079
http://www.rfidgazette.org/2006/05/ncr_to_resell_s.html
http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?
SESSIONID=&aId=13829

Tiny tags trace dragonfly paths

The migratory behavior of dragonflies is studied with the use of miniaturized radio transmitters. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4759615.stm

Gone in 60 seconds--the high-tech version

Or is it gone? The Mercedes S550 boasts a keyless antitheft ignition.
http://news.com.com/Gone+in+60+seconds--the+high-tech+version/2100-7349_3-6069287.html

RFID-False Sense of Security

People in the “RFID Underground” show how to clone security tags
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.05/rfid.html

Consumer Reports on RFID

June issue, Consumer Reports includes 7 page report on RFID that is not all positive.
http://www.rfidnews.org/weblog/2006/05/09/
consumer-reports-on-rfid/
http://www.virtualchase.com/tvcalert/transfer.asp?xmlFile=may06/9may06.xml#rfid

RFID Tracking Catching On Despite Controversy

RFID is not the bad guy.
http://www.crmbuyer.com/rsstory/50418.html

RFID Tracking

Invasion of privacy? http://www.b-eye-network.com/blogs/linstedt/archives/2006/04/rfid_
tracking_a.php

Lockheed Martin to acquire Savi technology

Lockheed Martin will acquire Savi Technology after it had made an agreement with the RFID solution provider. http://www.rfidgazette.org/2006/05/lockheed_martin.html
http://www.fcw.com/article94291-05-04-06-Web&RSS=yes

2006 RFID World Cup Football

The world's most popular sporting event is RFID enabled. http://www.rfid-weblog.com/50226711/2006_rfid_world_cup_football.php

SAP, Oracle take back seat in RFID race

One industry analyst thinks that both Oracle and rival SAP need to do more to innovate on RFID technologies http://searchsap.blog-city.com/sap_oracle_take_back_seat_in_rfid_race.htm

A Rugged Reusable RFID Tag

Tag can withstand extreme temperatures and chemical environments.
http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?
ArticleID=11936
http://www.ctl.ca/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=55492&issue=05032006&btac=no
http://www.rfidgazette.org/2006/05/intermec_develo.html

Ocean Spray implements RFID labeling system

Supply and Demand Chain Executive reported that Juice maker Ocean Spray has completed a three-day implementation of an automated RFID labeling system from RedPrairie.
http://www.supplychainer.com/50226711/
ocean_spray_implements_rfid_labeling_system.php

Chip to end lost luggage

Technology used to monitor cars in cities is being adapted to track airline luggage. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/05/08/nlugg08.xml&sSheet=/news/2006/
05/08/ixnewstop.html

Savi Technology Introduces Sensor Tags for Global Shipments

Sensor tags meant to reduce spoilage and damage by monitoring the temperature and humidity of shipments. http://rfidtimes.blogspot.com/2006/05/savi-technology
-introduces-sensor-tags.html

Guidelines Aim To Rein in RFID Tags

Opponents of RFID tags publish list too.
http://www.bpm-today.com/story.xhtml?story_id=43139

Defence RFID deployment hits snag

Project software problems cause six month delay http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/hardware/soa/
Defence_RFID_deployment_hits_snag/
0,2000061702,39255432,00.htm?feed=rss

US DoD Beginning to See RFID Payback

ROI is tangible for DoD http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/2006/05/us-dod
-beginning-to-see-rfid-payback/index.php

Item-Level RFID Tagging: The Cluttered Landscape

Article from AIM Global. http://www.aimglobal.org/members/news/templates/
rfidinsights.asp?articleid=1146&zoneid=24

EPCglobal™

New RFID Standard Groups at EPCglobal

Two new standards development working groups: the High Frequency (HF) Air Interface Working Group and the Ultrahigh Frequency (UHF) Air Interface Working Group. http://epcglobalus.gs1us.org/portal/server.pt/gateway/
PTARGS_0_15790_1066_310_0_43/http%3B/ptpublished
content.uc-council.org3B8080/gs1usportal/UserControls/
EPCglobalUS/News/private/
news_release_files/05_08_06_HF_Workgroup.pdf
http://www.rfidgazette.org/2006/05/new_standards_w.html
http://www.rfidupdate.com/articles/index.php?id=1113&
from=rss

China’s market potential dropping tag prices

Unit price of an RFID tag down to 8 cents because of EPC’s new standard. http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2006/05/11/1646598.htm
http://www.rfidnews.org/weblog/2006/05/10/epcglobal-
gestures-wildly-in-china/
http://www.chinatechnews.com/index.php?action=show&type=news&id=3903

Weber acquires Gen 2 RFID

Avery Dennison and Alien Technology are the suppliers. http://www.rfidgazette.org/2006/05/weber_acquires_.html

RFID solutions alliance

Unisys and Alien form an alliance. http://www.washingtontechnology.com/news/1_1/
emergingtech/28462-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

P&G gets RFID benefits

Use of RFID in Fusion razor has increased its marketability.
http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/2312/1/1/

RFID Inlays For 5 cents Apiece

SmartCode Offers 5-Cent EPC tag. http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/2296/1/1/

ADT will sell the Speedway Gen 2 RFID reader

Joint agreement between ADT and Impinj http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/2311/1/1/

RFID's Impact at Wal-Mart Greater Than Expected

Estimates of cutting out-of-stocks at Wal-Mart by 16 percent were too low http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/2314/1/1/

Symbol launches 2nd generation RFID tag inlays

Enables reading at up to 30ft http://www.logisticsit.com/absolutenm/templates/article-datacapture.aspx?articleid=2070&zoneid=6

ThinkMagic Introduces Mercury5 Interrogator For United States

A fixed position reader that filters RFID interference from non RFID sources. http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/2297/1/1/

MIT and IESE Study Shows RFID's Value

In a study involving Wal-Mart, Gillette and Kimberly-Clark, researchers find real financial benefits to deploying RFID EPC technology.
 http://www1.rfidjournal.com/article/view/2299/

Will Alien's IPO Set an Example for the RFID Industry?

A columnist weighs in. http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/2272/1/128/
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Biometrics

ISO and IEC Release Biometrics Standards

Two highly anticipated standards to promote interoperability among biometrics technologies are published. http://www.ansi.org/news_publications/news
_story.aspx?menuid=7&articleid=1213

Identix wins contract

for live scan biometric systems in California http://www.securitypark.co.uk/article.asp?articleid=25298&CategoryID=1

Biometric Technology Not Popular In US ATMs

PINs remain the standard. http://www.paymentsnews.com/2006/05/biometric_
techn.html

Public will "pay twice" for UK ID cards

You'll have to shell out again if you break the biometric chip. http://www.silicon.com/research/specialreports/
idcards/0,3800010140,39158690,00.htm

Minority Report for real?

Customized information based on your passenger ticket information. http://www.watchtheskies.co.uk/gadgets/
minority-report-for-real/

ID Cards

Official: national card due by 2010

AUSTRALIANS national ID card details and timetable. http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/official-national-
card-due-by-2010/2006/04/26/1145861419456.html

Healthcare and Life Sciences

RFID Based Health Tag

Securicode has an inexpensive, 100% recyclable tag that will ensure 'right patient - right treatment' http://www.wirelesshealthcare.co.uk/wh/news/wk18-0004.htm

Gemplus wins contract

for 3.7 million secure healthcare cards in Mexico http://www.secureidnews.com/news/2006/05/09/gemplus
-wins-contract-for-37-million-secure-healthcare-cards-
in-mexico/

Real-time medicine tracking

AmeriSource Bergen using RFID with high-value medicines http://www.sdcexec.com/article_arch.asp?article_id=8591

Real-time medicine tracking

Columnist explains the rapid adoption of RFID in healthcare http://www.sdcexec.com/article_arch.asp?article_id=8583

RFID Huge in Healthcare

Report: Healthcare RFID Worth $2.1B in 2016 http://www.govtech.net/magazine/channel_story.php/99353
http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2154972/rfid-
hospitals-rise-study

Barcodes used to protect drugs

University of Michigan Hospital barcodes medication cabinets http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060424/nym075.
html?.v=34

Locating systems

RTLS Market to Grow 30 Percent Annually

according to research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/2325/1/1/

RFID tracking system speeds shipping business

Using a 2.4 GHz-based real-time location systems (RTLS). http://www.networkworld.com/news/2006/050806-wireless-tracking.html

PanGo Integrates Active and Passive RFID

makes a better location-management platform http://www.rfidnews.org/weblog/2006/05/03/pango-
integrates-active-and-passive-rfid-for-a-better-
locationmanagement-platform/

RTLS at Hill Air Force Base

relies on Ekahau's asset tracking technology http://www.morerfid.com/details.php?subdetail=
Report&action=details&report_id=1677&display=RFID

RTLS and enabling wireless technologies

Few viable solutions http://www.pencomputing.com/news/news_rtls.html

Boeing WLAN to help improve production

Let’s locate those missing airplane parts! http://www.computerworld.com/mobiletopics/mobile/story/
0,10801,110980,00.html?source=x68

Wireless Computing

Faster wi-fi standard draft gets stuck

802.11n task force at war http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=6095

Wi-Fi usage booming in the home

says analyst http://www.eet.com/news/latest/
showArticle.jhtml?articleID=187201847
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/05/11/wireless_wifi/

IEEE Task Group N rejects first 802.11n draft proposal

It couldn’t even muster a regular majority http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/07/ieee-task-group-
n-rejects-first-802-11n-draft-proposal/

Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology

Introduction to UWB by Intel http://www.intel.com/technology/comms/uwb/

ExtremeUWB chosen

Freescale Semiconductor withdraws from UWB Forum. http://www.extremeuwb.com/article/
Freescale+Pulls+Out+Of+UWB+Forum+To+Focus+On+
Cable+Free/175179_1.aspx

Wi-Fi vendors slammed for 802.11n hype

Recently-launched products don’t comply. http://www.techworld.com/mobility/news/index.cfm?
RSS&NewsID=5911

Homeland Security

Registered Traveler Program Goes National

Pilot programs complete
http://www.secureidnews.com/library/2006/05/08/
registered-traveler-program-goes-nationwide/

TSA Greenlights Private Registered Traveler Rollout

20 airports this year http://business-travel.your-blogs.net/?p=8

DHS Call for Biometric ID Proposals

ID cards on the fast track again http://www.marinelink.com/Story/ShowStory.aspx?
StoryID=202892

DHS plans privacy safeguards for PASS card

May use a reference number rather than personal information. http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/
40552-1.html

Privacy

Consumer Reports on RFID

June issue, Consumer Reports includes 7 page report on RFID that is not all positive. http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/2321/1/1/
http://www.govtech.net/magazine/story.php?id=99453

IBM Demos RFID Tag With Privacy-protecting Features

Clipped Tag offers consumers option of disabling RFID tag by removing part of its antenna. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/485937/406208/
17716/2/
http://www.itechtips.com/2006/05/ibm_rfid_tags_can_be_
disabled.html
http://www.bigblogmedia.com/rfidfactfile/rfidfactfile.php/
2006/05/03/ibm_clipped_tag_technology_speaks_to_rfi

DHS plans privacy safeguards for PASS card

May use a reference number rather than personal information.
http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/40552-1.html

Who Will Regulate RFID?

Center for Democracy and Technology publish list of “best practices”. http://rfidtimes.blogspot.com/2006
/05/savi-technology-introduces-sensor-tags.html
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/486954/1489013/
17811/2/
http://www.computerweekly.com/Feeds/RSS/Articles/
2006/05/09/
215868/RFID+privacy+guidelines+established.htm
http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,
39158731,00.htm
http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=139983&ref=g_rss
http://www.informationweek.com/industries/showArticle.
jhtml?articleID=187200733&articleID=187200733&sa_type=
&section=industries&subSection=News+By+Vertical+Industry
http://www.out-law.com/page-689

RFID: How Big is the Security Risk

Critics and industry executives have their say. http://www.baselinemag.com/article2/0,1397,
1959049,00.asp?kc=BARSS03129TX1K0000628

Micro-Surveillance Technology Spreads

Privacy Activists Dig In http://newstandardnews.net/content/?action=show_item&itemid=3129

RFID tag implant for humans DIY kit

You too can open your car door by waving your hand. http://www.gizmag.com/go/5591/

General

IBM makes agreement with Zebra Technologies

Zebra Technologies products in IBM Global Technology Services solution portfolio. http://www.ameinfo.com/85195.html

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Press Releases

A regular feature of HighTechAIDCourier will be a review of interesting press releases from around the world. Please send your press releases to news@hightechaid.com, but do not forget to include a URL to the full release on your web site. Here are this month’s selections:

TAGSYS demonstrates dual frequency UHF/HF item-level RFID point of sale reader at RFID Journal LIVE 2006

New Reader Provides Retailers with Flexibility to Benefit From Dual Frequency RFID Infrastructure

Cambridge, Mass. — May 1, 2006 – TAGSYS, the global leader in item-level RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) infrastructure, today announced that it will be demonstrating a new dual frequency, ‘universal’ (UHF and HF) item-level RFID reader designed for point-of-sale (POS) retail applications. The demonstration will take place during RFID Journal’s 4th annual conference and exhibition, at TAGSYS’ booth #822, May 1–3, 2006 at the MGM Grand Conference Center, Las Vegas. The new reader represents a major leap forward in the build out of RFID infrastructure in the retail supply chain and delivers a practical approach for retailers to easily reap the benefits of item-level RFID without being restrained by frequency and technology issues.
http://www.tagsysrfid.com/html/rfid-news-
248-2-1.html

TAGSYS Develops Item-Level RFID Smart Shelf And Smart Dispenser For Pharma, Libraries And Retail

New Tool for Real-Time Inventory Management Designed Using Reliable, Accurate and Secure (R.A.S.) Principles

Cambridge, Mass. — May 2, 2006 – TAGSYS, the global leader in item-level RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) infrastructure, today announced that it has developed two new item-level RFID reader based devices that are targeted at improving inventory management for the pharmaceutical, retail, library and industry laundry sectors. The Smart Shelf and Smart Dispenser provides users with an accurate reading of all tagged items and enables real-time insight into inventory at any given time. New advancements in the shelf and dispenser were developed in TAGSYS’ labs and feature a high degree of reliability, accuracy, security and usability.
http://www.tagsysrfid.com/html/rfid-news-
250-2-1.html

VeriSign signs on for RFID pilot in China

VeriSign Inc has announced that China's largest retailer, Bailian Group Ltd, has developed plans to use VeriSign's RFID technology for the second phase of its RFID pilot program.
http://www.cbronline.com/article_news.asp?
guid=31DA8EB7-AC34-47C7-AFD8-
6BD9EA22B6F4

CompTIA RFID+ Certification practice test now available

MeasureUp Inc., an Atlanta-based practice test provider wholly-owned subsidiary of Dice Inc., has announced it has become the first major practice test provider to offer a practice test for the new CompTIA RFID+ (Radio Frequency Identification) certification.
http://www.connectitnews.com/story.cfm?
item=3135

RCD Technology Introduces RCDSecure - Revolutionizes RFID Tag

RCD Technology Corporation announced the availability of RCDSecure, a solution designed to address authenticity and security challenges for organizations utilizing RFID labels.
http://www.morerfid.com/details.php?
subdetail=Report&action=
details&report_id=1656&display=RFID

WJ Communications Announces First Quarter Results

SAN JOSE, CA -- (Market Wire - May 09, 2006) -- WJ Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: WJCI), a leading designer and supplier of RF solutions for the wireless infrastructure and RFID reader markets, today announced results for its first quarter ended April 2, 2006. http://press.arrivenet.com/technology/
article.php/793217.html

Metrologic Acquires RFID Technology Company, Visible-RF, LLC - PR Newswire (press release)

BLACKWOOD, N.J., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Metrologic Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTLG) today announced the acquisition of all of the assets of Visible-RF, LLC, a privately held start-up company located in Needham, MA, whose advanced technology combines Radio Frequency communications with bi- stable display materials. http://sev.prnewswire.com/computer-
electronics/20060508/PHM06008052006-1.html

As Manufacturers Confront RFID Compliance, One Solution Provider Offers Certified Know-How

Wayzata, MN – May 8, 2006 - Wireless Network Solutions, Inc., a provider of value-added auto ID (automatic identification) and data collection solutions, announced Friday that it has completed certification as a ScanSource RFID Edge™ Solution Provider.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/
20061570/5/prweb382814.htm

SMARTCODE™ CORP. Announces the world's first 5 cent RFID tag

The race for the 5 Cent RFID tag is over. SmartCode Corp. has won the race for the 5 cent RFID tag - the Holy Grail of the RFID Industry. The Company which is the world leader in low cost, high performance RFID hardware solutions has outperformed any other company in the field.

New York, NY. May 01, 2006. SmartCode Corp., the world’s leading manufacturer of low cost, high performance RFID hardware solutions announced today, at the 2006 RFID Journal Live conference that it will offer the world's first 5 cent RFID tags.
http://www.smartcodecorp.com/newsroom
/01-05-06.asp

Sirit Introduces, INfinity 510, Industry's First Worldwide Gen 2 RFID Reader

High-performance UHF unit complies with global standards and all major country regulations

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 1 /CNW/ - Sirit Inc. ("Sirit") (TSX: SI), a leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, today at RFID Journal Live 2006 introduced its next-generation, INfinity 510, UHF RFID reader for use in a variety of applications including global supply chain deployments. The INfinity 510 has been developed from the ground-up as a Gen 2 compliant multi-protocol reader and is expected to provide the best price performance in its class.
http://www.sirit.com/index.php?option=com
_content&task=view&id=157&Itemid=144

Sirit Partners with VendingTechnology and Scopra to Deliver UHF Item Level Tracking Solution

AmeriSource Bergen using RFID to track real-time use of high value medicines

Las Vegas, Nevada – May 2, 2006 – Sirit Inc. (“Sirit”) (TSX: SI) a leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, in partnership with VendingTechnology Inc., a developer of advanced item level transaction and dispensing solutions, and Scopra Inc., a developer of enterprise scale commercial software, has delivered an initial order of a customized UHF RFID item level tracking solution for the pharmaceutical industry.
http://www.sirit.com/index.php?option=com
_content&task=view&id=158&Itemid=144

Sirit Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2006

Toronto, ON – May 11, 2006 – Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI), a leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. All amounts are stated in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise noted.
http://www.sirit.com/index.php?option=com
_content&task=view&id=159&Itemid=144

IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Introduces New Executive Vice President

Lustenau, AUSTRIA, and Kelowna BC, CANADA, April 24, 2006 — IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, a leading global supplier of long-range RFID-based solutions, announces the appointment of Peter Linke as Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales at RFID Journal Live in Las Vegas,
http://www.identecsolutions.com/pdf/
IDENTECSOLUTIONS_NewEVP_PRApril
2006.pdf

New Rugged, Reusable Intermec RFID Tag Withstands Temperature Extremes and Hazardous Exposures for True Global Industrial and Logistics Tracking

EVERETT, Wash., May 2, 2006 - Intermec Inc. today introduced a reusable, ruggedized RFID (radio frequency identification) tag capable of withstanding temperature extremes and hazardous exposures common in manufacturing and material handling operations. The new Intermec RFID Large Rigid Tag, available immediately in EPCglobal Gen 2 and ISO 18000-6B versions for use worldwide, allows enterprises to take advantage of the capabilities of RFID to track materials through demanding industrial processes and global logistics operations. Its innovative broadband antenna design provides superior performance on a wide range of materials, including metal, plastic and wood.
http://www.intermec.com/eprise/main/
Intermec/Content/About/NewsPages/
pressRelease?&pressID=690

ODIN technologies publishes Gen 2 RFID Reader Benchmark

Unisys sponsors the first objective, scientific analysis of Gen 2 Readers

May 3, 2006 Dulles, VA – ODIN technologies, the leader in the physics of RFID testing and deployment, today released the Gen 2 RFID Reader Benchmark, sponsored by Unisys. The report presents analysis of eight of the leading EPC (electronic product code) compliant Gen 2 RFID readers.
http://www.odintechnologies.com/news.
php?t=1&a=0&aid=67

ASK selected to deliver several millions of e-passports to the Greek Authorities

San Francisco, CTST, May 03, 2006 ASK announced today that its ePassport technology has been selected by Toppan, the current provider of the personalization solution to the Greek Authorities. Toppan is a worldwide leader in printing and personalization of secured documents. This agreement involves several millions of passports to be delivered starting June 2006. “In addition to the GPO selection for the first phase of the US electronic passport, Toppan decision to select ASK technology, demonstrates the outstanding performance and innovation of our Smart Paper ID technology” states Amand Cochet, Corporate VP Sales.
http://www.ask-rfid.com/uk/news/news_
article.php4?id=0

LOCKHEED MARTIN AGREES TO ACQUIRE SAVI TECHNOLOGY

Purchase of Active RFID supplier enhances capabilities in global focused logistics

Bethesda, Md., May 4, 2006 -- Lockheed Martin Corporation [NYSE:LMT] today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Savi Technology, Inc.(Savi), a provider of active radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
http://www.savi.com/news/2006/2006.05
.04.shtml

Colombian logistics and security firm deploys RFID-based information solution from Savi technology to continuously monitor cargo shipments

Emprevi Ltda. Purchases Savi Transportation Security Solution (TSS) To Establish a Regional Cargo Visibility and Security Network in Colombia

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – May 10, 2006 – To enhance visibility, management and security of Colombian container shipments, Emprevi Ltda. is deploying Savi Technology's SmartChain? Transportation Security Solution (TSS), which leverages real-time information from active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies. By providing Emprevi with value-added services for its customers, Savi TSS will help Emprevi to generate new business opportunities and enable its customers to cut costs, improve inventory management, decrease safety stock, and reduce the potential for drug trafficking and smuggling, theft, loss, or terrorist intrusions.
http://www.savi.com/news/2006/2006.05.
10.shtml

Cardinal Health Announces Next Phase Of RFID Pilot

DUBLIN, Ohio, May 9, 2006 — Cardinal Health, Inc., the leading provider of products and services supporting the health-care industry, today announced the next phase of the first end-to-end pilot program to test technology that could improve the safety and efficiency of the nation’s drug supply. The pilot program will begin to tag medication with labels carrying unique data that can be captured and read to verify its authenticity at each step of the supply chain.
http://www.cardinal.com/content/news/
592006_13829.asp

IntelliDOT scores $13 million in Series C financing

Monday, May 01, 2006 1:17:45 PM San Diego-based IntelliDOT Corp. (News), a patient safety and workflow management solutions provider for healthcare, announced Monday the closing of $13 million in Series C financing led by Integral Capital Partners of Menlo Park, California.
http://www.intellidot.net/PDF/Series_C_
Funding_050106.pdf

AXCESS International and Media Recovery Provide Hybrid RFID Solution to Secure Financial and Customer Data Security

New Technology Responds to Increasing Demand for Securing Privacy Data
DALLAS – May 11, 2006 – AXCESS International Inc. (OTCBB: AXSI), a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Real Time Location Systems (RTLS), and Media Recovery, a leader in providing Datacenter products and services today announced they will provide an RFID solution that manages and secures banking records stored on magnetic computer tape/cartridges.
http://www.axcessinc.com/press/060510-mediarecovery.php

LXE And RF Code Announce Hybrid RTLS Solution

LXE Inc., a leading developer of rugged mobile computing solutions, and RF Code Inc., a leading developer of RFID asset tracking solutions and enabling technologies, announce the availability of a hybrid RTLS (Real-Time Locating System) based on LXE's RX1 rugged lift truck-mounted RFID reader.
http://www.ems-t.com/emspressroom/press
/press_elmg/Press2006/05-02-06_
RFCode.pdf

Wi-Fi RFID SoC suits real-time location system market.

Campbell, Calif. – March 27, 2006 – G2 Microsystems Inc., a developer of integrated circuits for the Mobile Resource Management (MRM) market, today announced an ultra low-power, active radio frequency identification (RFID) System-on-a-Chip (SoC) that leverages the widely-deployed Wi-Fi™ (IEEE 802.11) network infrastructure.
http://www.g2microsystems.com/press
WiFi.htm

The Final Comment

We always try to find something to keep away those boring evenings while you wait to get back to work. This month is no exception, try these:

Apollo to Mission Control: The World-Wide Web's most extensive collection of high-quality Apollo images
http://www.apolloarchive.com/apollo_
gallery.html

The Future of Transatlantic Travel (the Atlantic Tunnel)
http://www.atlantictunnel.com/index.html

Find lost treasures (or maybe your lost baggage)
http://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/
index.html

Is your dog a K9 genius?
http://abc.net.au/animals/dog_test/
default.htm

Brain games
http://www.thinks.com/

Want a room with a view?
http://www.hoagy.org/virtualwindow/

The Visible Human Project
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/visible/
visible_human.html

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