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John Gerken is a member of IBM's Emerging Technologies Software Group, which focuses on the investigation and prototyping of pre-emerging software technologies. Formally the leader of the Emerging Technologies Toolkit for Web Services and Autonomic Computing development team, Mr. Gerken has recently moved on to investigate and build toolkits for new emerging technologies under development.
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As RFID technology becomes less expensive, suppliers and retailers are finding more creative ways to use RFID technologies in their enterprises. Now, instead of putting tags on pallets of goods, tags can be used to track individual items, such as high-value tools and equipment, articles of clothing, and even pieces of paper. The research surrounding RFID is therefore largely focused on how to turn the desires of these companies into realities. | | |
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Yes and no. Active tags have greater ranges, but they also have problems of their own and are more expensive than passive tags. Therefore, the type of tag used is still largely based on the application and the associated scope. | | |
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There are currently many RFID-related activities going on in IBM. We are working with business partners and innovative companies to further the development of RFID-related technologies and practices. In addition, the RFID Device Development Kit, available here at alphaWorks, is one project that is designed to get IBM RFID technology into the hands of potential customers much earlier in the process than before.
Users of the RFID Device Development Kit can run demonstrations, learn through tutorials, build and test scenarios, and read documentation that teaches them about IBM's Edge-Of-Network architecture. The RFID Device Development Kit is the best way for early adopters to learn about IBM's thinking regarding RFID. This kit provides simulators, tutorials, documentation, samples, and much more to help you get started. | |
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