Comparing Wi-Fi RFID And IR-RFID Real-Time Locating Systems For Use In Healthcare [ Source: Versus Technology ]
August 2009- Real-time locating systems (RTLS) are becoming mainstream in healthcare environments. Although currently there is only a 29% adoption rate, this number is expected to grow to nearly 70% by 2011. However, there are many different RTLS offerings as well as remarkable variation in the implementation processes, functionality, and long-term success with each system. This white paper explores the implementation costs between two popular RTLS solutions: Wi-Fi RFID (radio frequency identification) from Cisco and hardwired Infrared-RFID from Versus, and ...

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) as a Fixed Asset Management Solution [ Source: TEKsystems ]
January 2008- This research paper published by RFID is a service to our clients providing general information on selected technical topics. Clients are cautioned when attempting to use this general information to resolve specific technical problems. RFID technology will continue to mature with a fair number of early adopters. However, adoption will probably not proliferate until global standards emerge and become widely accepted.

RFID White Paper: Technology, Systems, and Applications [ Source: BITKOM ]
January 2008- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) has come to denote system solutions for tracking and tracing objects both globally and locally using RFID tags. RFID is one of several technologies collectively known as Auto-ID procedures - procedures for identifying objects automatically. It bridges the gaps to IT systems that were previously bridged by manual data entry. This white paper provides an overview of the numerous application-related and technical aspects of RFID systems. It shows that even in ...

RFID Interoperability in the Spotlight [ Source: MET Laboratories ]
June 2010- The common definition of Interoperability is that of "the functional testing of a product against another product according to a set of test specifications." Unfortunately, this definition does not meet RFID requirements. The primary reason for it is that RFID implementations consist of a system of hardware, data, and software. RFID tags communicate with readers and exchange data using air interface protocols. Software facilities communications between readers, RFID middleware, and enterprise applications such as ERPs ...

Indoor Tracking And Real-Time Location Systems [ Source: Interop ]
May 2009- Real-time location services and indoor tracking have become important technologies in a broad range of industries, providing competitive advantage by improving asset management, maximizing equipment utilization, and minimizing the unnecessary purchasing of additional equipment or assets. Marcus Ruark, of Intelligent InSites, takes a look at the RTLS big picture, discusses common RTLS technologies, how they are implemented, important considerations when planning and purchasing RTLS systems, and then presents specific use cases.

Comparing Wi-Fi RFID And IR-RFID Real-Time Locating Systems For Use In Healthcare [ Source: Versus Technology ]
August 2009- Real-time locating systems (RTLS) are becoming mainstream in healthcare environments. Although currently there is only a 29% adoption rate, this number is expected to grow to nearly 70% by 2011. However, there are many different RTLS offerings as well as remarkable variation in the implementation processes, functionality, and long-term success with each system. This white paper explores the implementation costs between two popular RTLS solutions: Wi-Fi RFID (radio frequency identification) from Cisco and hardwired Infrared-RFID from Versus, and ...

Re-engineering The Wireless Network In Healthcare [ Source: Radiant Networks ]
July 2008- The Radiant Networks StatAware Healthcare solution tracks equipment, medical staff, and patients to improve workflow, reduce costs, and increase satisfaction. The StatAware solution has combined the Cisco Unified Wireless Network and Mobility Services Engine with AeroScout’s WiFi-based RFID tags and MobileView application to cost effectively automate asset management.

Where's Wi-Fi Waldo? A White Paper on Location-Based Services [ Source: Global Knowledge ]
April 2009- Physically keeping track of all of your expensive mobile assets is very inefficient, time-consuming, and often results in missing mobile assets, which are unaccounted for. Cisco has a location-aware solution that puts an end to this daunting task. Using Cisco's Wireless Control System (WCS), controller-based access points, Cisco 3300 Series Mobility Service Engine, and Cisco compatible radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, you can locate your mobile assets by looking at a digitized version of your floor ...