RegardingID Archive | RFID -- the Devil

Thursday, February 17, 2005

“A new book about ”Ithe disturbing satanic influences in America” dedicates two whole chapters to VeriChip and a related technology known as radio frequency identification, or RFID. The book, titled “The Resistance Manifesto,” equates VeriChip with “the mark of the beast,” which the Bible’s book of Revelations describes as a demonic numbering system for people.”

Some of you may know the weblog format of RFID News is in reverse chronological order. Thus, this is the last story editors cover today.

School tracking, a consumer survey saying the common citizen is uncomfortable being surveilled, and this – published on News.com contemplating RFID as a sign of the apocalypse. Once again, editors find mainstream reports of RFID reckless, impertinent and sensational.

GAO Gen 2 RFID reader with 4-port read and 4-port listen

GAO RFID Asset Tracking announced an ultra-high frequency Gen 2 RFID reader with 4-port read and 4-port listen.

This RFID reader, operating at the frequency range of 902 to 928 MHz, reads Gen 2 compatible transponders at a maximum distance of up to 7 meters or more. It also offers communication interfaces including Ethernet TCP/ IP, DHCP and HTTPS for data exchange.

HID's NFC phsycial access control project is garnering buzz

The NFC project at Arizona State University (ASU) is becoming quite the celebrity. No longer are a student’s smart phones just the key to their social lives. It’s also the key to their dorm rooms, according to CBS 5 report.

Disney World takes its FastPass to the next level with RFID

Disney World is trialing a new FastPass system that will utilize RFID technology to speed up ticketing lines at Disney’s popular rides and theme park attractions, according to ITWeb.

MidFirst Bank, Arizona State partner to replace Sun Card with MasterCard

Arizona State University, Tempe, and the state’s largest privately-held bank have partnered to implement a MasterCard student ID for students and faculty. Labeled the Pitchfork ID after the school’s nickname, the Sun Devils, the MasterCard is intended to function as a check card and student ID, enabling access to dorms, recreation centers and meal plans.

UPM completes sale of its RFID business

UPM’s sale of RFID business to SMARTRAC N.V. was completed on March 31 following clearance by all competent authorities. The RFID business consisting of three companies in Finland, the United States and China, has been transferred to the new owner.

WaveMark, UMass Lowell bring new RFID product to market

WaveMark, provider of RFID-based supply chain solutions for hospitals and medical device manufacturers, and University of Massachusetts Lowell announced a collaborative effort to bring a new RFID product to market.

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