Monday, November 9th, 2009
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From the Wire: A wireless neural interface that operates from harvested RF energy could enable new applications in prosthetics and brain-machine interfaces. Developed at the University of Washington, the NeuralWISP interface is compatible with commercial RFID readers. It includes ...
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
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Radio frequency identification (RFID) systems are widely used for applications that include inventory management, package tracking, toll collection, passport ...
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
A novel battery developed by Swedish researchers is constructed primarily from algae, paper and salt-water. The thin and flexible batteries would be an inexpensive and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional lithium batteries. Developed at Uppsala University, the flexible battery uses thin mats of tangled cellulose fibers as electrodes and ...
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Friday, March 20th, 2009
From the wire:
VeriChip Corp., a provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems for healthcare and patient-related needs based in Florida, USA, announced today that it has entered into a development and supply agreement with Medical Components Inc. (Medcomp), a global manufacturer of vascular access catheters. VeriChip will develop and manufacture ...
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Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
ZMD AG, a worldwide supplier of application-specific integrated circuits (IC) for mobile medical appliances, automotive applications, and industrial automation, today announced its low-cost RFID (radio frequency identification) chip for temperature tracking in the logistics chain. "ZMD has the most complete ASSP portfolio - especially for RFID," said the firm's CEO Thilo von Selchow at today's press conference. ...
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Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
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RFID technology can be uniquely useful for tracking medical equipment and personnel in a hospital, but it is not without its hazards. The technology's healthcare ...
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