RFID tags can be used to track anything and everything, for "your care, comfort, and safety". yeah, right.
people are setting of RFID sensors ('you stole something') at shopping malls and elsewhere, because even their US$20 currency notes and Euro currency notes contain RFID tags for 'tracking.'
ouch.
It gets better.
:) - Sandip
================================== http://news.com.com/2100-1008-5134569.html
Indian giant Infosys backs RFID
Last modified: January 2, 2004, 1:39 PM PST
By Winston Chai
Indian information technology services and consulting company Infosys Technologies has thrown its support behind the controversial tracking technology known as RFID, or radio frequency identification.
The inventory tracking system is designed to let companies better take stock of their supply chains, but critics fear its widespread use could lead to invasion of privacy by retailers and governments.
In a statement issued earlier this week, Infosys said it will start marketing a new offering based on RFID, which keeps tabs on stock levels through microchips embedded in individual products. Beyond slashing labor costs associated with stock checking, the advanced tracking capabilities of radio frequency-based systems, such as the ability to tell an item's origin, time of purchase and expiration date, will enable companies to respond quickly to changes in the demand and supply chains.
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-- Sandip Bhattacharya sandip (at) puroga.com Puroga Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Work: http://www.puroga.com Home: http://www.sandipb.net
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