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| Subject: | [gislist] FW: [gis_info] RFID Players? |
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07/02/2004 07:45:01 AM |
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Matt Hannon |
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Hi list!
There is a pretty interesting article on similar stuff (micro-geography and indoor LBS) in the June issue of GeoWorld:
here's the link: http://geoplace.com/gw/2004/0406/0406lt.asp
how will GIS adopt for the "indoor world"? are maps available for all buildings?
Matt
-----Original Message----- From: Rob McDougald [mailto:rmcdougald@esri.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 12:36 PM To: 'Smith Travis G Civ 56 RMO/GIS': gislist@lists.thinkburst.com: OR GIS List Subject: RE: [gis_info] RFID Players?
Hey Travis,
There is lots going on in this arena and it is already dovetailing with GIS technology in many ways. I call this convergence of GIS Asset Management-like technologies or supply chain integrations and RFid technology: microGIS.
The RFID technology allows you to store a unique identification number on any asset via a tiny RFID chip or tag. It is kind of a social security number or barcode for anything you want to track. For example you could put an RFID tag on a shipping container, chair, laptop, people, box of razors, or a crate of raw materials. Of course, people already stick RFIDs in their pets. GIS technology enables you to integrate the information associated with these assets (RFID tags) with its current location, travel history, or proximity to other assets. GIS technology also allows you to perform spatial analysis, visualization, and integration of this information to any type of enterprise information system (supply chain, sales reporting, asset management).
There are several resources on the RFiD front and the main one that appears to be emerging as the standard is a consortium called Auto-ID. Actually it is now called the EPCGlobal ID consortium. This is from their website. "EPCglobal, Inc., a joint venture between EAN International and the Uniform Code Council, Inc., carries forth the research completed by the Auto-ID Center to work toward the development of industry-accepted standards and commercial adoption. The newly formed organization has taken on the mission of working with end users, and hardware, software, and integration solutions providers to build the EPC Network infrastructure and support
implementation." Walmart and Sun are large supporters of this standards organization. Here is an article that talks about Walmarts latest RFID endeavors.
http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=20600021 <http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=20600021>
ESRI is also working with our partners in the RFId market. We are working closely with Sun, Intel, SAP and others and I'd love to hear what you are thinking about doing. Give me a call and we can talk more. Oh and have fun in Idaho!
EPC Global ID Consortium http://www.epcglobalinc.org/ <http://www.epcglobalinc.org/>
Auto-ID Labs www.autoidlabs.org <http://www.autoidlabs.org/>
I've been watching this technology emerge for years and am interested in hearing what folks are doing in this area. Please call or shoot me an email.
Thanks
Rob
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From: Smith Travis G Civ 56 RMO/GIS [mailto:Travis.Smith@luke.af.mil] Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 9:13 AM To: gislist@lists.thinkburst.com: OR GIS List Subject: [gis_info] RFID Players?
Listers,
Could someone please send me a list of the top/largest firms whom specialize in RFID technology?
Thanks, Travis
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