Although there have been issues raised by privacy groups over the use of RFID tags to track consumers and their buying habits, many more CIOs are urging their companies to adopt the technology to keep track of their inventories and their supply chains. However, there is the thought that some companies are being forced to use RFID, especially some vendors who have been "directed" by Wal-Mart to use tags on all of their shipments.
In addition, some analysts are saying that CIOs, especially those involved in the retail industry, should come up with a strategy to assure consumers that they are not being tracked with the use of these tags. It is recommended they do, or else consumers may end up with a slanted awareness of RFID from what they see, hear, and read from privacy advocates that may or may not be entirely accurate.








1. Hello:
This is very good site. I am the owner of an Active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Attachment Device US Patent Application No. 10/025,773. I am interested in exploiting its potential and welcome your comments.
Abstract:
The present invention performs asset management by giving the user asset information on a regular basis. The customer communicates with a central server via means such as telephone and worldwide web. The central server houses the application specific software to enable the user to manage assets. The central server communicates with the asset attachment device via means such as telephone and the world wide web. When a user accesses the system, the system sends back asset information such as the asset ID, location and status.
Application and Use Automated Asset Inventory Business Process
Approach and Technology Active RFID signal to strategically placed access points and CPU; automatic transmission via internet; accessibility through secure servers.
Economy of scale Range: Low $2.00 per unit
Key word association RFID Tag; Active RFID; Access Point; Internet; Bluetooth; Asset ID; Asset Location; Asset Status; Status; encrypt signals
Gim
Posted at 8:34PM on Mar 21st 2008 by Gim