RFID Blocking Wallet: 7 Advantages for Owning One

The latest innovation in terms of self defense is already here and it goes by the name RFID blocking wallet. This wallet, aside from obviously having such considerable level of novelty, is actually very much functional. Here are some of the major advantages of this simple, albeit highly smart accessory.

Money Protection – Being a busy buddy that you are, it is important to be always on the guard when it comes to your hard earned and highly worthy possessions. That is the exact reason behind the creation of the RFID blocking wallet. This wallet is a reliable ally against the threats related to unapologetic thievery. After all, you will never know when you are to be in the midst of evil forces bent on rendering you broke with a sleight of hand.

Credit Card Protection – The RFID blocking wallet is equipped with the so called Faraday cage. This enhancement allows your wallet block off RFID transmissions. Nowadays, even RFID’s are being stolen through means that a layman cannot understand. If in any case your RFID gets stolen, your credit card is bound to have its own shopping spree without you knowing. You will only realize the utter doom brought upon your finances come end of the month and your credit card bill reaches your mailbox.

High Quality Leather – This is product is made from top-notch materials. In fact, this wallet has been fashioned from first class leather. Considering that it is made from such sturdy materials, you do not have to worry in terms of wallet maintenance. You can use the accessory for as long you deem appropriate.

Cool Design – The RFID blocking wallet comes in a simple but stylish design which can go well with you your personality. Having this wallet inside your back pocket or in your shirt pocket perhaps, will definitely make you feel like a hotshot celebrity who is bound to have some serious fun.

Ample Compartments – RFID blocking wallet has enough compartments to shelter all your credit cards and identification cards. It is like your briefcase, only smaller and ten times more remarkable.

Handy – Of course wallets should be handy. Otherwise, it does not fit the bill. This is of course one of the major considerations, pondered on by the creators of this cutting edge accessory. You can take it anywhere you like, anytime you like, without being a burden to you. It’s light and compact that there is no need to worry in terms of excess baggage.

Affordability – Aside from the aforementioned advantages of this product, it is also important to note that given its sheer ingenuity and style, it still is quite affordable. You would not have to shell out hefty amount from your savings, and empty your wallet just so you can by this product. This wallet has been made to give customers a quality product without ripping them off.
There are many ways to get hold of the blocking wallet. In fact this product is already available in shops and malls. You are sure to find this unique item in novelty or specialty shops. But if you are the type who would not want to go out shopping, there is a more convenient shopping option for you. That is of course through the internet platform.

The internet is a watering-hole in terms of businesses and eCommerce ideas hence you are bound to find a site that offer the RFID blocking wallet.

Be conscious in terms of price listings and warranty. Websites vary in terms of the aforementioned customer considerations and you only have to patronize those who are willing to extend some added value for their customer’s purchases.
But before relying heavily on online shopping sites, first you have to make sure that you do ample research in terms of the website’s reliability. Try reading customer reviews in order to gauge the authenticity and quality of the products offered in a particular website that has caught your fancy. Through this you can eliminate the risk of getting a sub-standard item, or worst not receiving your ordered and paid for item at all.

RFID (or radio frequency identification) tags are intelligent bar codes that communicate and track items or people. First, they detect the item through an electronic reader, which then communicates the information back to a central network system.

RFID, originally a tracking technology used for cattle, can now virtually track a multitude of consumer items. For instance, RFID can literally eliminate annoying lineups at the campus bookstore by detecting every book you put in your cart or every textbook rental. After the textbook is tracked, the required information is sent to the publisher, and finally the amount of your total bill is deducted from your bank account for payment. RFID is pretty convenient huh?

• Well currently, RFID is being used to track almost everything, from:
• Retail merchandise
• Vehicles
• Airline or bus passengers
• Hospital patients
• Pets
• And even student attendance…

RFID has some clear benefits as far as its use in a college environment—benefiting the safety and convenience of students, instructors—and even decreasing theft and loss of college materials, such as textbooks, lab tools and other campus property.

1. RFID in libraries

In the campus library, RFID is used to keep a detailed account of library materials, drastically reducing the library budget. For instance, any book checked out is instantly scanned with no room for human error. So if a book is lost or stolen, the cost of that book is immediately billed to the student who loaned it. RFID can also be used to benefit the campus library in the following ways:

• To speed up the check-in or check-out of library materials
• To improve the accuracy of the library catalogue
• To reduce and deter theft
• To instantly track lost or overdue books

2. RFID for student ID

Many universities across the U.S., including the University of Chicago and the Northern Arizona University, are using RFID to track students. Each student is issued a smart card that they will keep on their person at all times. The student card contains personal information such as the student’s name, photo, year, school name and the four-digit school ID number. The RFID smartcard also takes care of accurate student and staff attendance.

3. RFID amps up campus security

College departments, like the El Paso Health Sciences Center at Texas Tech University, have integrated RFID in order to up campus security—both for student and for auditing and tracking departmental assets (in this case to track microscopes and other lab tools). Students and professors also require an RFID smart card in order to gain entry into campus buildings, which cuts down the loss or theft of keys to expensive or vital college property, and RFID grants secure access to controlled areas like labs, dorm rooms, or offices.

4. RFID as payment

RFID also enables electronic payment of any item a student needs on campus. The student can load their smart card with money for various items and pay for things like:

• Cafeteria meal points
• Vending machine and dining hall snacks and beverages
• School supplies and textbooks at the campus book store
• Laundry
• Hair cuts
• School swag
• Tickets to student events

I love when I see RFID used in places that I haven’t seen before. Today when I got the email from the Cornell lab of Ornithology I was taken back as they showed their tracking of small feeder birds using RFID. The data that they are collecting will help many birds down the road as we can discover feeding habits during each season and compare to how they eat. The video will explain in more details and show how they are using RFID tags on birds. It is very informative and if you like the outdoors like me you are in for a treat.

To see more information visit Birds.cornell.edu for details on their program.

Will Disney use RFID chips to save money? One of the greatest debates among those looking for Disney deals revolves around refillable mugs at the Walt Disney World Resorts. Disney sells these mugs with the stipulation that you can only use them for the length of your stay. However, many people purchase them once and then bring them back year after year to continue to fill them for free. Disney has tried changing the mug graphics more frequently but visitors continue to use the old mugs.

No matter where visitors stand on the refillable mug debate, Disney is taking a definite stand by employing the use of RFID to limit refills. According to DIS Unplugged, Disney is testing new technology at its All Start Sports Resort. Drink dispensers will only dispense drinks into cups that have the appropriate RFID chips embedded. Single use cups will be timed for meal time and the refillable mugs will be timed for the length of stay at the resort of the purchaser. The technology is provided by ValidFill.

Over the last several years, Disney has been ramping up the use of RFID both in the parks and on their cruise ships. The new Disney Dream ship uses RFID in the room keys to allow visitors to tap a box on their doors to open them. They can also tap their keys when they have their pictures taken by cruise photographers to have them added to their room accounts. At Disneyland, RFID chips are being sewn into Cast Member costumes to allow for quicker changes and inventorying. Rumors continue to circulate about RFID being used in the coming years in the Disney World parks to better customize the visitor experience at attractions and rides.

Whether Disney is using RFID to cut costs, increase behind-the-scenes efficiency, or provide vacationers with a better trip, it apparent that Disney is getting both creative and aggressive with the RFID technology.

So by now I am all sure that you have heard about the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas getting robbed for millions of dollars. I couldn’t help but laugh when I first heard it as I knew the chips the guy stole are practically worthless. Besides being tracked with RFID the guy took $25000 chips that require an ID to cash out for federal tax purposes.

I am sure there is alarms set up in the casino for anyone cashing in the chips with the RFID tracking codes in them. He may try to cash in some of the lower denominations but as soon as those chips pass through the cashiers window security will be alerted and he will be arrested on the spot.

I am sure that the bank robber had never heard of RFID or he wouldn’t have chosen the Bellagio casino in the first place. What this has done is forced the hand of every casino in the country to look into spending for RFID. You can safely bet that insurance companies will be forcing the rest of the casinos to adopt to radio frequency identification chips in the near future.

So now we all know that the Bellagio is insured in case of robbery but since the thief will never get a dime the insurance companies will not have to pay a dime. I am not an authority on the types of chips the Bellagio uses but its safe to say they will probably be changing designs on new chips so the old ones that were in the robbery stand out more.

If you think about it the robbery suspect did what a lot of people do in Las Vegas, Go home empty handed.

ORLANDO, Fla. – June 15, 2010 – Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS Company, LLC) announced today that ConAgra Foods, one of North America’s leading food makers, has begun shipping its products throughout the United States on iGPS’ all-plastic pallets with embedded RFID tags, commencing June 1. ConAgra Foods is the maker of Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew National, Hunt’s, Marie Callender’s, Orville Redenbacher’s, PAM, Peter Pan, and Reddi-wip, among others. Its brands are found in 96 percent of U.S. households.

“It goes without saying that ConAgra is one of the world’s leading food producers and we are honored that the company has put its trust in us,” said Bob Moore, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of iGPS. “It will be a great partnership as both companies share a commitment to quality, efficiency and environmental responsibility.”

Since its launch in 2006, iGPS has revolutionized the way goods are being shipped throughout the North American supply chain. Its 100 percent recyclable pallets are 30 percent lighter than pallets made of wood and are vastly better for the environment. iGPS plastic pallets are not susceptible to insect infestation, require no chemical treatments and eliminate the risks posed by protruding nails and splinters. They are exceptionally durable and maintain their standardized 48″ x 40″ dimensions throughout their life, making them ideal for automated environments.

About iGPS

iGPS operates the world’s first pallet rental service providing shippers and receivers with all-plastic pallets with embedded RFID tags. iGPS’ state-of-the-art pallets are 30 percent lighter than wood, which saves on transport costs and helps reduce green house gases. Its pallets are also more hygienic, easier to handle and, because they eliminate protruding nails and splinters, reduce workplace injuries and damaged equipment. Embedded RFID tags enable shippers and receivers to track and trace shipments. And iGPS pallets are 100 percent recyclable. Launched in March 2006, the company has created nearly 2,000 new green jobs in the U.S. and is led by pallet and supply chain veterans with decades of experience. iGPS (www.igps.net) is headquartered in Orlando, FL and has offices in Dallas, TX and Bentonville, AR.

About ConAgra Foods

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) is one of North America’s leading food companies, with brands in 96 percent of America’s households. Consumers find Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew National, Hunt’s, Marie Callender’s, Orville Redenbacher’s, PAM, Peter Pan, Reddi-wip and many ConAgra Foods brands in grocery, convenience, mass merchandise and club stores. ConAgra Foods also has a strong business-to-business presence, supplying frozen potato and sweet potato products as well as other vegetable, spice and grain products to a variety of well-known restaurants, foodservice operators and commercial customers. For more information, please visit us at www.conagrafoods.com.

Was just reading a good article about New York State Drivers License with RFID embedded in it. Although the story is about a year old it is a good read.

RFID In Drivers License.

It just shows you that some ideas are good and some not so much. I am not sure if NY has already done this as they are way behind on everything they do.

Here is the Press release for the RFID Journal Live

The RFID industry’s largest and most important conference and exhibition, being held on April 14-16 in Orlando, Fla., will feature three co-located events designed to deliver additional value to attendees.

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 28, 2009 — RFID Journal announced today that registration is now open for RFID Journal LIVE! 2010 (www.rfidjournalevents.com/live), the world’s premier conference and exhibition focused on radio frequency identification (RFID) and its many business applications. Motorola is the Cornerstone and Registration sponsor for the event, which will include three co-located events on Apr. 14: the Auto-ID Conference, IEEE RFID 2010 and the Aerospace RFID Summit.

RFID Journal LIVE! 2010, the eighth annual event produced by RFID Journal, will be held on Apr. 14-16 at the Orange Country Convention Center, in Orlando, Fla. The event will feature eight industry-specific and level-of-expertise conference tracks, eight in-depth preconference seminars, fast-track CompTIA RFID+ training and certification, and the RFID Journal Awards, as well as numerous technology exhibits and demonstrations conducted by the leading technology firms. This year’s program will include more than 75 hours of educational programming, more than 50 end-user case studies and more than 175 technology companies, so you can learn how to solve your business problems in one convenient location.

“It’s clear that RFID technology has matured to the point where companies can now invest in solutions that provide true business visibility,” said Mark Roberti, RFID Journal’s founder and editor. “Companies can now track and manage mobile assets, inventory, tools, vehicles and individuals in a way that was never before possible. The data RFID systems provides allows them to optimize their business processes.”

The three co-located events are designed to provide added value to attendees, by enabling them to access additional education sessions.

Auto-ID Conference

This one-day conference is designed for executives looking to understand how automatic-identification technologies other than RFID can help solve their business problems. Sessions will cover the various types of bar codes, contact memory buttons, bokodes, Microsoft Tags, RF-resonant inks and more. This conference will also address how various auto-ID technologies can be integrated to provide seamless visibility for managers.

IEEE RFID 2010

The 2010 IEEE International Conference on RFID is the leading technical conference for researchers, developers, integrators and vendors to discuss and expand their knowledge of technologies, systems, networks, algorithms and applications of RF-based wireless communications and identification systems. IEEE RFID 2010 will provide critical insights into the research currently underway that will drive future advances in radio frequency identification.

Aerospace RFID Summit

This workshop will provide a unique opportunity to understand the fundamentals of RFID technology, and will explore how the technology is being applied in the aerospace sector. Participants will take away key learnings in the following subject areas: technology basics, including overviews of physics, hardware and software; business and use cases of RFID for aerospace and defense; and standards and regulations that are key to effective deployments.

“We are extremely excited about next year’s event,” Roberti said. “More companies understand the value RFID can provide, and we are pleased to be able to help them determine which system will offer the visibility they need to improve the way they do business. The three co-located events will offer attendees even more value.”

For additional information regarding RFID Journal LIVE! 2010 and the three co-located events, please visit www.rfidjournalevents.com/live.

About RFID Journal

RFID Journal is the leading source of news and information regarding radio frequency identification (RFID) and its many business applications. Business executives and implementers depend on RFID Journal for up-to-the-minute RFID news, in-depth case studies, best practices, strategic insights and information about vendor solutions. This has made RFID Journal the most relied-upon and respected RFID information resource, serving the largest audience of RFID decision makers worldwide–in print, online and at face-to-face events. For more information, visit www.rfidjournal.com.

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Contact Information
MARK ROBERTI
RFID JOURNAL

http://www.rfidjournalevents.com/live/

631-249-4989

I get quite a few emails asking about RFID as you can imagine. More times then most it is from a new employee that is trying to save the new company money so they come out looking like a shining star to their new boss.

Most of the time the employee has just graduated college and was put into a job in the supply chain division and they have no clue as to how to proceed. I feel sorry for them, they didn’t study this in college and now they are placed in an awkward position of learning on the fly.

I usually send them to our RFID Articles page and let them read up a bit. After a few days they come back and ask much better questions about how RFID works and how they can implement it into their new company. I am always glad to help out but the questions I get from the outset are quite funny. I love answering them once they get a quick learning about RFID and how it works. It makes the lessons so much less painful for me.

If you want to talk about RFID or things like supply chain management hit me up on Twitter. My screenname there is RFID DUDE. Looking forward to chatting with you all.