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June 2007

From the editor's desk!

Welcome to the latest issue of the High Tech AIDCourier.

Welcome to another month of AIDC news. My travel has been extensive this month, hence we are a little late getting this edition of the newsletter out to you, but I think you will find that there have been plenty of news items to interest you.

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This month also includes an update on the standards world as JTC1 SC31 held its annual plenary in early June. See below for the details.

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Technology News Briefs

RFID Standards

June saw the Plenary of JTC1 SC31, the standards committee responsible for much of the standards that effect the AIDC industry. More than 50 of us from all over the world gathered in Centurion, South Africa for a week of ISO standards meetings. If you need more information on how ISO works then visit http://www.hightechaid.com/standards/how_does_iso_work.
htm.

There are five groups working on standards in SC31 and I do not have enough space to cover each of them. I have included the highlights from three of them. For detailed information on each of these standards you can visit http://www.hightechaid.com/standards/Current_SC31_Standar
ds.htm.

WG1 – Data Carriers:

Three of its projects have completed reaffirmation and have published as second edition standards (PDF417, DataMatrix, QR Code). Three others are in FDIS ballot (Code 128, Code 39, I 2 of 5), two had BRMs in May (EAN/UPC and Symbology Identifiers) and one has entered a stabilized status (MaxiCode). Three standards have published in their first edition (EAN.UCC Composite, RSS, and MicroPDF417) and the New Work Item for 2006 is in FCD ballot (Aztec Code).

WG4 – RFID:

One project is being revised and the original one part standard is being made into four parts (15691- Data protocol). One project (15692 - Data protocol) is being revised. Two new documents are under way (24753 - Application protocol and 24791 (6 parts) - System Management Protocol). One air interface protocol standard (18000-6 UHF) has had an amendment published, and all the other parts of 18000 are being revised.

WG5 – RTLS:

One project has had two parts of the standard published (24730 - Real-time locating systems – application program interface and 2.4 GHz air interface protocol), and two parts of the standard have been cancelled (433 MHz and Global Locating). A new work item for Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS) at 2.4 GHz has been approved and has passed a CD ballot.

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

Radio Frequency Identification

The Future of RFID

Watch TR's Webcast now!

http://www.technologyreview.com/events/rfid/

Differences between RFID and contactless smart cards

Lack of understanding causing concerns

http://www.contactlessnews.com/news/2007/05/30/lack-of-u
nderstanding-the-differences-between-rfid-and-contactless-
smart-cards-causing-concerns/

Using RFID

For real-time visibility across the supply chain

http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6447947.html?nid=2865&rid=1733663168

Bringing down the cost of RFID infrastructure

The problem isn't the cost of tags. It's the cost of the hardware.

http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6445606.html?nid=2865&rid=1733663168

Procter and Gamble

Interview on RFID

http://www.scdigest.com/assets/newsViews/07-06-07-1.php?cid=1076&ctype=content

NFC patents now available

Through licensing program

http://www.contactlessnews.com/news/2007/06/05/nfc-pate
nts-now-available-through-licensing-program/

Airline wants RFID to offer personal touch

Silverjet wants to use RFID to offer a tailored service.

http://www.itweek.co.uk/computing/news/2191539/airline-wa
nts-rfid-offer

RFID and the Military:

Short Tour of Duty?

http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/57663.html

The growing pains of RFID

Manufacturers issue call for help

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/06/05/rfid_growing_pains/

Best Buy must prove RFID benefits to consumers,

says CIO

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9023478&

Army weighs using RFID network

Partially owned by Chinese firm

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

Radio silence

What ever happened to RFID?

http://www.economist.com/search/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9249278&CFID=6767509&CFTOKEN=32772767

Q&A:

Cisco VP talks RFID

http://www.cbronline.com/article_news.asp?guid=52746B28-C
989-459C-82E3-7C00C2CDB391

TAGSYS Targets Library and Textile Adoption of RFID

TAGSYS made two product announcements.

http://www.rfidupdate.com/articles/index.php?id=1379&from
=rss

RFID Strategy

A Capital Investment Perspective

http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=14396&SectionID=2

IDENTEC SOLUTIONS

Develops Satellite Assisted RFID Tag Technology

http://www.unsealedprophecy.com/prophetic_news/2007/06/
11/identec-solutions-develops-satellite-assisted-rfid-tag-tec
hnology/

European Door Maker

Rolls Out Alien RFID Project

http://au.news.yahoo.com/070611/20/13prz.html

Staples Tries Reusable RFID Tags

Throwing out all the old rules.

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2143394,00.asp

Fujitsu to Install

AbsoluteSKY's RFID Inventory Tracking Systems at Staples

http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.
aspx?Feed=BW&Date=20070524&ID=6951710

Savi Technology has new CEO

Names Ron Nakamoto

http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.
aspx?Feed=ACBJ&Date=20070607&ID=7008862

EPCglobal Director Says

No Need to Wait for China to Officially Condone EPC

http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/view/3358/

DHL Express Steps Back from Internal Use of RFID

The technology doesn't currently meet its requirements.

http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/view/3355/

Report: RFID Still Struggling

Low tag read rates

http://www.channelinsider.com/article/Report+RFID+Still+Str
uggling/208468_1.aspx

Savi Technology And Unipart Logistics To Form Partnership

Providing Real-Time Supply Chain Solutions To Europe

http://www.logisticsonline.com/content/news/article.asp?docid=b4b26158-dc4d-477f-b540-5280bd0cde
10&atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a&VNETCOOKIE=NO

M&S forges ahead

With RFID take-up

http://www.activehome.co.uk/computing/news/2190979/forg
es-ahead-rfid

European Union expecting RFID bonanza

Says Frost and Sullivan

http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2190879/rfid-poised-
eu

Singapore’s Underwater World

Becomes world’s first RFID oceanarium

http://www.rfid-weblog.com/50226711/singaporeas_u
nderwater_world_becomes_worldas_first_rfid_oceanarium.php

Crown Macau Opens

Has GPI State-of-the-Art RFID Plaques

http://www.pr-inside.com/crown-macau-opens-with-gpi-state
-of-the-art-r132404.htm

Metro Group Launches New RFID Initiative

The retail chain's "Tag It Easy" pilot

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,2135359,00.asp?kc=
EWRSS03119TX1K0000594

Summary of Baird RFID Monthly

For May

http://www.rfidupdate.com/articles/index.php?id=1365

Biometrics

Biometrics Fly at Heathrow

Scores an 81% traveler approval rating

http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/jun2007/gb
20070620_894913.htm?campaign_id=rss_daily

EU nations give final go-ahead for new visa database

It will store biometric information like fingerprints and photo on some 70 million visa-holders

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/EU_nations_give_final_
go-ahead_for_new_visa_database/RssArticleShow/articlesh
ow/2118239.cms

Germany adds digital fingerprints to passports

As one of several biometric security measures.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/09/AR2007060900069.html
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command
=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9024078&intsrc=news_ts_head

Face recognition set for takeoff in Australia

Six months behind schedule

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-6189595.html

Schools fingerprint pupils without guidance

Results of LEA survey

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/06/04/nschools04.xml

FBI to upgrade biometric system

To furnish faster and more high-quality links to other such repositories

http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/44289-1.html?topic=&
CMP=OTC-RSS

RSA Joins Lockheed Martin-Led TWIC Team

Involves the rapid, nationwide deployment of biometric identification credentials to maritime workers

http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/519684/rss

Lockheed opens biometrics center

In West Virginia

http://www.washingtontechnology.com/online/1_1/30691-1.h
tml?topic=WT_Top100&CMP=OTC-RSS

Face recognition technology used at Gatwick Airport

Registered passengers will be able to enter the UK quickly and securely.

http://www.fhr-net.co.uk/travel_news/535/face-recognition-te
chnology-used-at-gatwick-airport/

ID

UK access control market hits £290 million

7 percent growth through 2011 for biometrics, smart cards, and vehicle control

http://analyticawire.com:8080/cocoon/hsdw/viewArticle/05/15
/2007/3943.html

Healthcare and Sciences

FDA Clearance

For World's First RFID Surgical Sponge Counting System

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,
121796.shtml

Viagra RFID:

One Year Later

http://www.rfidupdate.com/news/05232007.html#article_1366

Work Begins On Implantable Glucose-Sensing Microchip

Digital Angel Corporation and VeriChip are working together.

http://www.wirelesshealthcare.co.uk/wh/news/wk21-07-0001.
htm

RFID Skin Patches For Medical Applications

Gentag and The Core Institute take part in a joint program

http://www.wirelesshealthcare.co.uk/wh/news/wk20-07-0006.
htm

Schiff puts its money on RFID

Thinks full blown RFID is the way to go.

http://www.dcvelocity.com/articles/?article_id=904

Cardinal turns to RFID

To meet California's e-pedigree requirement

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

RFID as an Answer

To Pharmaceutical Drug Counterfeiting

http://www.cio.com/article/108903/RFID_as_an_Answer_to_P
harmaceutical_Drug_Counterfeiting/1

Drug Counterfeiting

Creates Significant Scope for RFID in Europe

http://www.ndtvprofit.com/homepage/monitor.asp?id=3855

RTLS

WhereNet Introduction

Multimode Active RFID RTLS

http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/05/23/page1423-5
97262.asp

RF-WiFi-ID

Tracking With Combined Technologies

http://symblogogy.blogspot.com/2007/05/rf-wifi-id-tracking-
with-combined.html

Cisco squeezes 'industry first' out of asset-tracking

RFID-telemetry combo

http://networks.silicon.com/lans/0,39024663,39167249,00.
htm

Wireless

Wi-Fi: a warning signal

Wi Fi systems are now in 70 per cent of secondary schools in Britain

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/panorama/6674675
.stm

CSR Settles Bluetooth Lawsuit

By getting a $15 million license fee from the chip maker.

http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/news/article.php/3680801

Wi-fi and RFID used for tracking

Could be used to protect people and assets.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6691139.stm

Privacy

RFID security act passed by California senate again

The act's predecessor was vetoed, but the fate of the new version remains unknown.

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070525-rfid-security
-act-passed-by-california-senate-again.html

RFID prompts privacy concern

Technology expected to impact every level of public service

http://www.sptnews.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=648&Itemid=9

Backlash against RFID is growing

States lead the way

http://money.cnn.com/2007/05/21/technology/rfid/index.ht
m?section=money_latest

Homeland Security

Alliance:

NIST smart card evaluations insufficient

http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/44338-1.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:

Magellan Technology signs Turn Key Manufacturing Agreement with CES

Magellan Technology Pty Ltd (Magellan) and Creative Electronics and Software Inc (CES) of Illinois, have signed an agreement, effective today, for CES to be the first Turn Key Manufacturer for Magellan reader products in the USA.

Sydney, Australia – Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Magellan Technology announces the appointment of CES, a dedicated US based electronics turn key manufacturer and distribution facility, to manufacture Magellan’s full line of Phase Jitter Modulation (PJM) RFID reader products. The demand for Magellan’s unique range of RFID products from US customers has now reached a level where it is appropriate for Magellan to expand its manufacturing base and set up turn key manufacturing in the USA.

http://www.magellan-rfid.com/pdfs/
news/PR%20Magellan%20CES%20
13%20June%2007%20v2.pdf

Scanology Announces launch of PJM RFID label encoding service

NEWS RELEASE Boxmeer (NL), June 11th, 2007

Boxmeer, The Netherlands, June 11thth 2007 -- Scanology announced today that it has launched a RFID label encoding service for users of the ISO 18000-3 mode 2 standard, which implements Magellan Technology's Phase Jitter Modulation (PJM) RFID technology.

http://www.magellan-rfid.com/pdfs/n
ews/Scanology%20-%20PJM%20RFI
D%20label%20Encoding%20Service
%20Press%20Release%20-%2011-
06-2007.pdf

ODIN technologies Completes 125th Paid RFID Project

Dulles, VA, June 14, 2007 – ODIN technologies today announced the completion of its 125th RFID project for an end user. The project completed was the previously announced 40 site deployment of Shaw Industries distribution centers.

http://www.odintechnologies.com/19
1/newsarticle.html

RFID Skills Shortage Receding But Still Impacting Technology Deployment, CompTIA Survey Finds

More than two-thirds of companies see shortage of RFID talent

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., May 30, 2007 – The shortage of technology workers skilled in radio frequency identification (RFID) is lessening, but the lack of talent continues to impact deployment of the technology, a new survey by the Computing Technology Industry Association reveals.

http://www.comptia.org/pressroom
/get_pr.aspx?prid=1249

Datalogic/EMS Goes Mobile with the Element RFID Bluetooth Reader

Bologna, 31st May, 2007 — Element RFID Reader developer’s kit is now available from Escort Memory Systems, one of Datalogic Automation’s business units, which is part of the Datalogic Group. The Element RFID Handheld Reader/Writer provides industrial Bluetooth connectivity to laptop, desk top,or PDA devices.

http://www.datacollection.eu/ed_tem
i/dcEn/news.jsp?idNews=416

INSIDE CONTACTLESS ESSENTIAL NFC PATENTS NOW AVAILABLE FROM VIA LICENSING CORPORATION PROGRAM

Leading patented NFC technologies from INSIDE have been recognized as essential and are now available from Via Licensing demonstrating strong technology leadership and industry foresight

Aix-En-Provence, France, June 5th, 2007 -- INSIDE Contactless, a world leader for contactless semiconductor chips and hardware platforms, today announced that it has made its patents deemed essential to Near Field Communication (NFC) as practiced by devices which are compliant with ISO 18092 (equal to ECMA-340) and ISO 21481 (equal to ECMA-352 referencing ISO 14443 A and B as used in NFC applications) available for licensing through Via Licensing Corporation, which develops and administers patent licensing programs on behalf of innovative technology companies and for the convenience of licensees.

http://www.smartcardalliance.org/a
rticles/2007/06/05/inside-contactle
ss-essential-nfc-patents-now-avail
able-from-via-licensing-corporatio
n-program

Sirit Signs NFC Contract with BenQ Corporation

Sirit to be multi-year supplier of embedded NFC software and services for mobile handsets

TORONTO, June 5 /CNW/ - Sirit Inc. ("Sirit") (TSX: SI), a leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, announced today that it has secured a Near Field Communications (NFC) contract with BenQ Corporation ("BenQ"), one of the world's largest consumer electronics original equipment manufacturers (OEM).

http://www.sirit.com/index.php?optio
n=com_content&task=view&id=188&
Itemid=92

Shanghai International Port Group, Georgia Ports Authority And Savi Networks Plan Real-Time Information Pilot On Cargo Shipped From Shanghai To Savannah

SaviTrak™ to provide RFID-Based Information on the Location and Security of Shipments Between China and the United States

SAVANNAH, Georgia. – June 5, 2007 – Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and Savi Networks today announced their plans to launch an RFID-based network that automatically tracks the location and security of containerized cargo transported between the Port of Shanghai in China and the Port of Savannah in Georgia.

http://www.savi.com/news/2007/200
7.06.05.shtml

Intermec Launches Printer Trade-In Program

End users can earn rebates of up to $525 per printer on Intermec and competitors' printer trade-ins through December 1st

EVERETT, Wash., June 5, 2007 - Intermec, Inc. (NYSE: IN) has launched a printer trade-in program where end users can earn rebates of up-to-$525 per printer (Intermec and/or competitor) when they buy a new, qualified Intermec printer. The trade-in program runs through December 1, 2007.

http://www.intermec.com/about_us/
newsroom/press_releases.aspx

Istanbul Municipality Selects Alien RFID Solution for Vehicle Tracking in Turkey

STS Integrates Turkey’s First EPC-Compliant Vehicle Tracking Solution with Alien Readers and Tags at the Municipality of Pendik, Istanbul

June 6, 2007, Morgan Hill, Calif. – Alien Technology Corporation, an industry leader for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products and services, in partnership with STS Technology, recently secured a vehicle tracking contract for the Municipality of Pendik in Istanbul, Turkey.

http://www.alientechnology.com/new
sevents/2007/press060607.php

Vicaima of Portugal Implements RFID Solution from Alien Technology®

Creative Systems, an RFID Integrator, Secures RFID Contract With one of the Largest Door Manufacturers in Europe

June 5, 2007, Morgan Hill, Calif. – Alien Technology Corporation, an industry leader for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products and services, in partnership with Creative Systems, today announced the recent roll-out of a multi-million tag RFID application with Vicaima in Portugal.

http://www.alientechnology.com/new
sevents/2007/press060507.php

Sirit Selected for US$10.6M Renewal Toll Contract

TORONTO, June 7 /CNW/ - Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI), a leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, announced today that it has been notified of the intent to award a contract worth approximately US$10.6 million over three years from the Transportation Corridor Agencies ("TCA") in Southern California. Upon Board approval, Sirit will enter into an agreement to supply its Title 21-based RFID transponders following the completion of the existing contract.

http://www.sirit.com/index.php?opti
on=com_content&task=view&id=1
89&Itemid=92

Sirit Confirms US$10.6M Renewal Toll Contract

TORONTO, June 15 /CNW/ - Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI), a leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, confirmed today that pursuant to the announcement of June 7, 2007, the Company has been awarded a contract worth approximately US$10.6 million over three years from the Transportation Corridor Agencies ("TCA") in Southern California.

http://www.sirit.com/index.php?opti
on=com_content&task=view&id=19
0&Itemid=92

New Bangkok International Airport Selects Intermec RFID System to Boost National Transport and Logistics Capacity

EVERETT, Wash., June 18, 2007 - Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport, the newest and largest airport in Southeast Asia, has selected Intermec (NYSE: IN), the leading RFID and supply chain technology vendor, to supply an RFID and barcode system for the airport's Cargo Free Zone.

http://home.businesswire.com/port
al/site/google/index.jsp?ndmVie
wId=news_view&newsId=200706
18005060&newsLang=en

Intermec, Inc. Names Barry Issberner as Vice President, Global Marketing

EVERETT, Wash., June 18, 2007 - Intermec, Inc. (NYSE:IN) today announces the appointment of Barry Issberner as vice president, global marketing.

http://www.intermec.com/about_us/
newsroom/press_releases.aspx

Airbus Selects ODIN technologies as Exclusive Worldwide RFID Partner

Multi-year strategic partnership will include RFID deployment at over 40 sites worldwide

Paris, France, June 19, 2007 – Airbus has selected ODIN technologies for a multi-year engagement as its exclusive worldwide RFID hardware integration partner. ODIN will provide solution design, deployment, testing and support services for the first of three ambitious phases to provide real-time automated visibility across the Airbus value chain.

http://www.odintechnologies.com/19
2/newsarticle.html

CompTIA Survey Reveals IT Channel Ready for RFID, But Customers Not

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., June 20, 2007 – Technology resellers and solution providers are poised to add radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions to their portfolios, but their customers have been slow to embrace the technology, a survey by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) reveals.

http://certification.comptia.org/get_
news.aspx?prid=1253

Intermec, Inc. Names Phil Danner as Vice President of Engineering

EVERETT, Wash., June 20, 2007 - Intermec Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:IN) today announces the appointment of Phil Danner as vice president of engineering.

http://www.intermec.com/about_us/
newsroom/press_releases.aspx

Intermec Introduces the First Rugged Handheld Computer with Integrated EX25 Near/Far Imaging Technology

With the CK31ex mobile computer, warehouse workers need only one device for all data collection applications, including scanning 1D, 2D, composite and postal codes, and image capture

EVERETT, Wash., June 27, 2007 -Intermec (NYSE: IN) introduces the CK31ex, the first handheld computer with integrated near-far area imaging technology that can read virtually any symbology from six inches to 50 feet. The CK31ex enables warehouse workers to consolidate their computing, data capture and documentation needs in a single device, improving productivity and reducing costs.

http://www.intermec.com/about_us/
newsroom/press_releases.aspx

Sirit's INfinity 510 RFID Readers Selected by METRO Group

Ninety-nine stores slated to be outfitted with Sirit's global UHF RFID reader

TORONTO, June 28 /CNW/ - Sirit Inc. ("Sirit") (TSX: SI), a leading provider of radio frequency identification ("RFID") solutions, announced today that METRO Group has selected Sirit's INfinity 510 UHF RFID reader for its 2007 rollout program at 99 Real hypermarket locations throughout Germany.

http://www.sirit.com/index.php?optio
n=com_content&task=view&id=194&
Itemid=144

METRO Group Teams with Intermec for RFID Rollout

Intermec starter packs help Metro's consumer goods suppliers easily implement RFID systems

DÜSSELDORF, Germany, June 28, 2007 -- Together with its suppliers, the METRO Group is set to considerably expand its use of radio frequency identification (RFID) in 2007. Metro has approved two Intermec (NYSE: IN) RFID starter packs, specially tailored to the needs of the consumer goods industry, which will be offered to its suppliers.

http://www.intermec.com/about_us/
newsroom/press_releases.aspx

AbsoluteSKY Powers Ahead With Installations of RFID Item-Level Tagging At Customer

June 7, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- AbsoluteSKY, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ABSY) today provided additional details on launch installations as it introduces the powerful intelliTRACKER(tm) Product Suite to key clients.

http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/
provider/providerarticle.aspx?Feed=
PZ&Date=20070607&ID=7009491

The Market for RFID Tags and Systems in Healthcare will Rise Rapidly to $2.1 Billion in 2016

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.
com/reports/c58170) has announced the addition of RFID for Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals 2007-2017 to their offering.

The RFID business is growing so fast that few applicational sectors can beat that scorching rate of growth. Healthcare is one of them thanks to the new tagging of drugs, real time location of staff and patients and other developments including automated error prevention.

http://home.businesswire.com/porta
l/site/google/index.jsp?ndmView
Id=news_view&newsId=200705290
05312&newsLang=en

Doctors, engineers develop new wireless system to detect esophageal reflux

DALLAS — May 29, 2007 — UT Southwestern Medical Center doctors and UT Arlington engineers have developed a wireless monitoring system that uses electrical impulses to track esophageal reflux.

http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/
cda/dept353744/files/387302.html

VeroScan Selects Tyco Electronics for Medical RFID Subsystems

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - June 6, 2007) - VeroScan Inc., a developer of medical tracking and detection technology, announced today a collaboration with Tyco Electronics for the development and supply of RFID components. The two companies are working together to bring to market RFID systems for operating rooms.

http://www.marketwire.com/2.0/relea
se.do?id=739316&sourceType=3

Siemens Tracks Down Partnership with Ekahau for Precise, Highly Scalable RFID Tracking and Integrated Planning Solutions

Integration with HiPath Wireless Portfolio Validates Siemens' FMC and Open Communications Strategy

Boca Raton, Fla., May 23, 2007

Tracking assets and people with Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) over an enterprise WiFi network optimizes business processes and reduces operating costs. That is why Siemens Communications, Inc. today announced a worldwide reseller and integration agreement with Ekahau Inc., the world-leading provider of WiFi-based RTLS solutions and WiFi planning tools.

http://www.usa.siemens.com/index.j
sp?sdc_p=fmlsuo1449152ni606pc19
4z&sdc_bcpath=0.s_0%2C&sdc_sid=
14554126441&

WhereNet Introduces Multimode Active RFID Real-Time Locating System Tag; Combined ISO and Wi-Fi Capability Provides Optimum Wireless Visibility Solution for Any Enterprise

Wireless Tracking Leader Expands Cisco Compatibility to Offer Enterprise. Customers the Most Cost-Effective, High-Performance Location Solution for Offices or Industrial Environments

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WhereNet Corp., a Zebra Technologies company (Nasdaq: ZBRA) and the leader in wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today general availability of the multimode WhereTag(TM) IV active RFID asset tag. http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/st
ories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/sto
ry/05-22-2007/0004593258&EDATE=

The Final Comment

Technologies that flopped

Things that didn't quite pan out as intended.

http://www.wxpnews.com/A1973I/07
0522-Technologies

Some clever handwork for Guinness

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The 20 Funniest Computer Geek Humor Bits of All Time

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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:

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