RF Barcodes
News about RF Barcodes and NFC.
Android 4.2 adds NFC barcodes
November 15th, 2012
The release of Android 4.2 sees support for Kovio's NFC Barcode printed tags added to the operating system. NFC Barcodes use silicon ink and thin film technology and hold the promise of ultra-low-cost tags that... More
Kovio raises $15m to bring low-cost NFC tags to shops
June 13th, 2011
Printed tag pioneer Kovio has raised US$15million in new equity financing led by Tyco Retail Solutions, a leading retail inventory and asset protection specialist. The funding will enable the pair to "deliver solutions that take... More
NFC medical platform to enable self-testing for pregnancy, fertility, pathogens, Aids, drugs, allergens and certain types of cancers
January 17th, 2011
NFC phones will soon be used to self-test for a number of medical conditions, to automatically report on the status of patients with chronic health conditions and to monitor the health of those who have been recently discharged from hospital, says Dr John Peeters, founder of Gentag. More
Inside and Kovio add NFC support to ultra-low-cost printed RFID tags
January 5th, 2011
"Consumers, while they shop, will be able to interact with smart labels on products and smart posters to receive product details, promotional offers, coupons, loyalty points, nutritional information, and other useful information to enhance their retail experience," says Inside Secure. More
