RFID - Radio Frequency Identification

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RFID Tag

(Excerpt) "... the ubiquitous Universal Product Code (UPC) bar code [in some situations] is replaced by smart labels, also called radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. RFID tags are intelligent bar codes that can talk to a networked system ...".

Source: howstuffworks.com

RFID For Dummies

Book written by Patrick J. Sweeney, CEO of ODIN Technologies

RFID Journal

Professional publication specializing in radio frequency identification technology.

Supply Chain Management

(Excerpt) "... companies are using RFID [technology] to improve their supply chain operations and collaborate with supply chain partners."

Source: RFID Journal - Supply Chain

RFID Journal LIVE! 2010

Annual conference event, this year in Orlando Florida April 14 - 16.

Note: There may be personal information security issues associated with this technology that are not mentioned in this post

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