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July 2007

From the editor's desk!

Welcome to the latest issue of the High Tech AIDCourier.

A short month in newsletter time this month because we were so late last month. The Baird RFID Monthly report for June stated that news of RFID was starting to become prevalent again in the mainstream press. We did not see a large drop off in the amount of news recently, but even for this short month, you will see that there is plenty happening.

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Technology News Briefs

RFID Standards

After last month's Plenary in South Africa, the meeting schedule for SC31 has slowed a little. The WG5 group responsible for Real Time Locating Systems had a meeting in Berlin Germany. The group worked on the Ballot Resolution for the new part of ISO/IEC 24730 – Part 5 2.4 GHz Chirp Spread Spectrum systems. All of the comments for the NP and the CD ballot were resolved and the document was sent back for a second CD ballot after the project editor revises the document.

If you want more information on ISO standardization or on any issue of RFID standardization, then email steve@hightechaid.com.

Radio Frequency Identification

Reva to supply tech "backbone" for Metro RFID rollout

Its largest commercial contract win ever.

http://www.dcvelocity.com/rfidww/?article_id=178

Fluensee touts RFID yard management solution

Revamped web-based yard software

http://www.dcvelocity.com/rfidww/?article_id=173

TAGSYS and IDENT announce:

Breakthrough RFID system for managing legal documents

http://www.dcvelocity.com/rfidww/?article_id=174

Summary of Baird RFID Monthly

For June

http://www.rwbaird.com/docs/RFID_Monthly_-_June_2007.p
df

Recharging RFID:

An Interview with Bill Hardgrave

http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6428534.html?nid=2702&rid=802863875

A Worldwide Look at RFID

Important differences in approaches are starting to appear

http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6432098.html?nid=2702&rid=802863875

Heathrow to trial RFID tags

In September

http://www.electricnews.net/news.html?code=65344
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/07/06/heathrow_rfid/

NASA TO PUT RFID IN SPACE

Tests will help in development of tracking systems

http://www.assetmgmtnews.com/content/view/224/6/

Intel invests $10 million in British start-up

Chip design company Mirics Semiconductor

http://news.zdnet.com/2110-9584_22-6194711.html?tag=nl.rSINGLE

Jewelry of the future

Complete with RFID tags

http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/ptech/06/13/rfid.jewelry/ind
ex.html

Army weighs using RFID network

Partially owned by Chinese firm

http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=37173&dcn=e_tcmg

Thailand's new airport rolls out RFID

To track incoming and outgoing cargo.

http://www.cbronline.com/article_news.asp?guid=CE30B2F6-9
0BC-412D-9518-AD653B7C80BE

Metro rolls out Europe's largest RFID retail project

Network infrastructure from Reva

http://www.cbronline.com/article_news.asp?guid=2F0116A7-
1487-46C4-BDC4-5EDFA087D232
http://www.computerwire.com/industries/research/?pid=08D
5459A%2DEA8E%2D43A0%2DB1C4%2D8E5A99FE5D3F
http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=200000742&cid=RSSfeed_IWK_News

Metro Finds RFID Accuracy

Not a Problem

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,2152562,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03119TX1K0000594

Minnesota turns to RFID

To monitor inmates

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9024960&source=NLT_
AM&nlid=1

Resellers are ready for RFID but customers aren't

A new CompTIA study

http://www.connectitnews.com/canada/story.cfm?item=4580

Report finds labor, cost savings

They are enabled by RFID

http://www.reliableplant.com/article.asp?pagetitle=Report%
20finds%20labor,%20cost%20savings%20are%20enabled%
20by%20RFID%20&articleid=7303

BT launches pilot version of RFID platform

The hope is that companies will try out the technology and then upgrade.

http://www.cbronline.com/article_news.asp?guid=1F190658-
406C-46C8-B5B6-F9EA48DC579B

Spread of RFID in Defense slower than expected

From the PM J-AIT project

http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0707/071107bb1.htm

Playing Tag:

An RFID Primer. Makes case against RFID

http://liberty.pacificresearch.org/docLib/20070706_RFID.pdf
http://www.rfidupdate.com/articles/index.php?id=1399&from
=rss

3M expands on RFID

More sophisticated RFID tags designed for underground use.

http://www.cbronline.com/article_news.asp?guid=CEF6D715-
CAF5-4C6D-BB8B-B52B8B082826

Bermuda uses RFID

To track vehicle registration

http://www.cbronline.com/article_news.asp?guid=54E82C90-
F670-4754-BB36-6B5437AF5D6E

European task force

Lists RFID privacy threats

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9027139&source=NLT_
PM&nlid=8

The benefits of RFID

Will soon be realised

http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/07/13/225546
/the-benefits-of-rfid-will-soon-be-realised.htm

European EPC Competence Center

Releases UHF Tag Study

http://www.idspackaging.com/packaging/us/rfid/2462/newsr
elease_content.html

Airbus & Boeing, to Present

RFID Global Aviation Updates at Events

http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.
aspx?Feed=PR&Date=20070711&ID=7149468

BAA to RFID-tag taxis

To boost Terminal 5 security

http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/07/06/22540
2/baa-to-rfid-tag-taxis-to-boost-terminal-5-security.htm

Savi Technology Partners

With IFS Defense

http://www.tmcnet.com/comsol/articles/8170-savi-technolog
y-partners-with-ifs-defense.htm

RFID reaches rainforests of Amazon

For tracking wildlife

http://www.rfid-weblog.com/50226711/rfid_reaches_rainforests_of_amazon_
for_tracking_wildlife.php

ODIN technologies Releases the First Benchmark

Of European RFID Readers

http://www.morerfid.com/details.php?subdetail=Report&action=details&report_id=3214

Milestone Australian RFID Pilot

Heralded a Success

http://www.rfidupdate.com/articles/index.php?id=1388&from
=rss
http://www.mobilelogistics.net/?p=430

The New World Order Tracking Device:

RFID

http://infowars.net/articles/june2007/230607RFID.htm

Wal-Mart wins with RFID

Could generate an additional $250 million in annual sales,

http://www.itworldcanada.com/a/Enterprise-Business-Applications/9fe3b2c2-f38a-4b88-9b39-3ebd733ffc21.html

RFID trial dubbed a supply chain utopia

Has achieved a 100 percent RFID tag identification rate

http://supplychainnetwork.com/?p=125

Savi Expands Reach

With NATO RFID Deal

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,2148801,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03129TX1K0000605

Tech Companies Still Committed To RFID

But Customers Are Uncertain

http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=199905637&cid=RSSfeed_IWK_News

Unisys Wins Bid to Continue

With RFID Networks for Department of Defense.

http://philadelphia.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?newsid=122750&type_news=latest

Grocery sector

Wraps up RFID test-drive

http://philadelphia.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?newsid=122750&type_news=latest

RFID

Reaches Into Steel Industry

http://au.news.yahoo.com/070618/20/13rt8.html

RFID Umbrella Sharing

Launches in Philadelphia

http://www.rfidupdate.com/articles/index.php?id=1380&from
=rss

Q&A:

Cisco VP talks RFID

http://www.computerbusinessreview.com/article_news.asp?
guid=52746B28-C989-459C-82E3-7C00C2CDB391

Savvy Savi

Thrives Within Lockheed

http://www.forbes.com/2007/06/13/lockheed-savi-rfid-biz-b
eltway-cx_ag_0613beltway.html?partner=rss

US officials

Recommend better RFID security

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyName=mobile_and_wir
eless&articleId=9018300&taxonomyId=15

Biometrics

Byrne explains:

The UK's wondrous, biometric, ID card future

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/06/20/byrne_chatham_ho
use_speech/

ID

Gemalto delivers

First smart card driving license program in Mexico

http://www.secureidnews.com/news/2007/06/13/gemalto-
delivers-first-smart-card-driving-license-program-in-mexico/

Healthcare and Sciences

Cardinal turns to RFID

To meet California's e-pedigree requirement

http://www.dcvelocity.com/viewpoints/?article_id=905&source=fromVelocityViewpoints

AMA lists risks, rewards

Of human RFID implants

http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1719968/406208/6967
1/2/

RFID is not safe - AMA Report

Highlights the risks of human implantable RFID microchips.

http://rinf.com/alt-news/contributions/mick-meaney/rfid-is-not-safe-ama-report/657/

Encouraging results

From 2D barcoded scripts in Wales

http://www.ehiprimarycare.com/news/item.cfm?ID=2864

In the NHS

How RFID will improve patient safety

http://www.pcw.co.uk/computing/analysis/2193979/technolo
gy-improve-patient

Healthcare RFID market

Forecast at $1.2B

http://www.healthcareitnews.com/story.cms?id=7436

Hospital to use RFID technology

In Taiwan

http://www.taiwanheadlines.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=80041&CtNode=39

Columbus Children's Installs RFID system

From Mobile Aspects

http://columbus.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?newsid=124547&type_news=latest

The electronic tags

That can save lives on wards

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/story/0,,2110217,00.ht
ml?gusrc=rss&feed=18

Wireless System

Tracks Esophageal Reflux

http://www.healthscout.com/news/1/605534/main.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/20/AR2007062001697.html

FDA Looks to Technology to Secure Drug Supply

Federal and state governments have not mandated RFID.

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,2146950,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03119TX1K0000594

A Healthy Dose of RFID

Can the networks sustain the tags

http://www.cioinsight.com/article2/0,1540,2147018,00.asp

RTLS

Wireless Tracking System

Uses RFID/GPS to locate containers.

http://andhen5.100webspace.net/wireless-tracking-system-uses-rfidgps-to-locate-containers-thomasnet/

Privacy

States Move

On RFID Privacy Issue

http://redwolf.newsvine.com/_news/2007/06/25/802094-states-move-on-rfid-privacy-issue

Raising privacy alarm

Over RFID chips

http://www.siliconvalley.com/thevalley/ci_6175301?nclick_check=1

Barcode

2D Barcodes

To Take Giant Leap Forward

http://theponderingprimate.blogspot.com/2007/06/2d-barcodes-to-take-giant-leap-forward.html

Homeland Security

US-VISIT

Biometric Exit Process To Improve National Security

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb537005.htm

US and allies lay global foundation

For biometric border checks

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/06/18/global_immigration/

General

Fargo gets four new patents

That enhance its extensive patent portfolio.

http://www.secureidnews.com/news/2007/06/12/fargo-gets-four-new-patents/

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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:

The BRIDGE project enters key second year for testing and piloting RFID applications

Brussels, Belgium, 17 July 2007 – The BRIDGE project (Building Radio frequency IDentification for the Global Environment) is entering a key phase in the future deployment of EPCglobal applications. The initiative, which is supported by the European Commission and coordinated by GS1 (the global standards body), will begin its penultimate year with the execution of real-life pilots, developing business cases and demonstrating results.

http://www.bridge-project.eu/data/Fi
le/BRIDGE%20%20press%20releas
e%2017%20July%202007.pdf

INSIDE Contactless to equip KTF Mobile Payment Project mobile phones

Korean’s manufacturer confirms INSIDE’s NFC maturity by embedding MicroRead® into LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics mobile phones for its mobile payment project

Aix en Provence, France, July 16th 2007 : INSIDE Contactless, a world leader for NFC technologies and other Contactless electronics solutions, today announced that its MicroRead®, NFC chip, has been selected to equip all mobile phones and devices involved in KTF’s NFC mobile payment project.

http://www.insidecontactless.com/n
ews/whatsNew_view.php?sq=52

ODIN technologies Releases the First Benchmark of European RFID Readers

Seven ETSI compliant RFID readers pitted head-to-head in the lab and the real world

Dulles, VA, June 27, 2007 – ODIN technologies, the leader in RFID research, design and deployment services, today released the industry's first benchmark of European RFID Readers. The European RFID Reader BenchmarkTM compares performance of the seven leading ETSI-compliant ultra high frequency (UHF) RFID readers in both a controlled laboratory setting, and then in real world settings. The report is the first handbook to guide European end users in the optimal technology choice for their RFID programme. ODIN technologies does not manufacture RFID readers, tags or printers, and the company maintains strict independence in testing all RFID gear, therefore the report provides critical insight unavailable to end users any place else.

http://www.odintechnologies.com/1
93/newsarticle.html

ASSA ABLOY ITG acquires Irish inlay manufacturer

03.07.07 Acquisition enables further expansion and helps to meet growing demands of the global market for electronic identification documents

Walluf, July 3rd, 2007 – ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies (ITG), one of the leading providers of products and services in the RFID market, has announced the acquisition of Aontec, a manufacturer of inlays for secured electronic documents including passports, national ID and driver's licenses. Based in Ireland, Aontec is a leading supplier of HF13.56 MHz pre-laminates from a range of thermoplastic materials including PET and polycarbonate. Through this acquisition, ITG has a presence in over 15 countries and two certified European production sites for e-document components and is best positioned to respond to the sophisticated needs of governments worldwide.

http://www.aaitg.com/index.php?id=
157&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=266&tx_ttn
ews[backPid]=43&cHash=17102f600a

America's top 100 3PL company adopts RFID System

Top 100 3PL company Megatrux extended its logistics offering with a cutting-edge asset management and tracking system using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.

MONTREAL, QC, CANADA, June 28, 2007 - Ship2Save announced today that California-based Megatrux, Inc. has extended its logistics offering with a cutting-edge asset management and tracking system using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and Ship2Save's Operation Management System. The multi-dock deployment has enabled Megatrux to automate operations and provide added value services to its clientele.

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/v
iew_press_release.php?rssID=30178

Milton Hospital Uses Technology to Enhance Patient Safety

Bedside Medication Verification ensures the “Five Rights” of safe medication administration -- Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dosage, Right Route, and Right Time

MILTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milton Hospital, a clinical affiliate of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center providing community-based health care, is proud to announce the implementation of its Bedside Medication Verification (BMV) technology.

http://home.businesswire.com/port
al/site/google/index.jsp?ndmV
iewId=news_view&newsId=2007070
9005705&newsLang=en

Nanotron Secures Additional Capital

Market Leader in Energy-Efficient Wireless Communication Solutions Attracts Investment for Its Global Expansion Strategy from International Investor Syndicate

BERLIN & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nanotron Technologies, the leading provider of energy-efficient location-aware wireless solutions, today announced it has secured a €10 million funding round led by London based Cleantech investor zouk ventures. zouk joins the Nanotron investor syndicate, consisting of Polytechnos, Danfoss, and IBB Beteiligungsgesellschaft - VC Fonds Berlin. The executive management team also participated in the funding round.

http://home.businesswire.com/po
rtal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmVi
ewId=news_view&newsId=200707
08005015&newsLang=en

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:

Ever wondered why you can't find that desktop icon on your PC when you need it?

http://www.xs4all.nl/~jvdkuyp/flash/
see.htm

Don't bring a flare gun when parachuting!! (WMV)

http://www.sunbelt-software.com/stu/video/burningpar
a.wmv

Cool comet pictures

http://www.newcreations.net/comet/

Office basketball:

http://www.widro.com/throwpaper.html

Make paper toys (including a model of Bill Gates' house)

http://papertoys.com/

The Worm Game

http://www.liquidcode.org/worm.html

American Trivia Quiz

http://www.icebox.com/index.php?id=show&showid=s19

Congressional Reports now available online

http://www.opencrs.com/

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