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New RFID Healthcare Site Unveiled

Wednesday, April 4, 2007

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ADR Software was tapped for its Workforce Monitor construction site labor monitoring service at a large scale government facility improvement project in Arlington, Va.

The system logged nearly 2,300 workers from over 181 companies using ADR Software’s advanced RFID-enabled monitoring stations. Workforce Monitor utilizes RFID tags, embedded in stickers affixed to hard hats and ID badges to monitor workforce traffic, while producing daily workforce reports on specific sub-contractor resources and hours throughout time spent on site.

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HID Global unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio of RFID tags, with the announcement of the IronTag 176 ultra-high frequency (UHF) transponder.

This durable tag is suited for tracking a variety of metal parts and equipment. Originally designed for tracking aircraft parts during assembly and maintenance, the IronTag endures the harsh conditions of manufacturing and processing as well as vehicle and equipment operation.

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Raptor Identification Systems unveiled two new mobile biometric devices. The two new solutions, called RaptorONE-TM and RaptorPAD-TM, both run on the Android Mobile Operating System with one being powered by a smart phone and the other a tablet.

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ADR Software has introduced its latest RFID-based labor monitoring and reporting service for the commercial construction industry.

The newly branded Workforce Monitor uses proprietary technology architecture to provide real-time monitoring and reporting of workforce activity at large construction sites. Utilizing RFID tags, embedded in stickers affixed to hard hats and ID badges, Workforce can monitor personnel traffic with enhanced collection, reporting and analysis tools.

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The John Natsoulas Center for the Arts in Davis, Calif. is using NFC technology to provide resident with a unique art viewing experience.

The JNCA has teamed up with XtremeSignPost founder Monto H. Kumagai to embed sculptures from renowned artist Finely Fryer with NFC tags. On Feb. 17, ten of these sculptures will be unveiled throughout downtown Davis, enabling residents with NFC-enabled phones to receive audio information about each work of art with a simple tap.

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MTS Healthcare has partnered with Indigo Identityware to become an authorized reseller of Indigo’s health care identity products.

MTS specializes in providing clinical cloud computing services, and with this partnership, will be able to offer Indigo’s cloud products, clinical EHR integration and backup and disaster recovery.

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