Be wary when scanning QR codes with iOS 11’s camera app

A security researcher has publicised a flaw in the latest version of iOS that could fool iPhone users into visiting a malicious website rather than a safe one. With iOS 11 Apple introduced a new feature to its built-in camera app, giving users the ability to scan QR codes and access their content (such as URLs). Previously, it was necessary to install a third-party app to do this. In other words, just pointing the camera app on your iOS device at the QR code below will invite you to visit www.welivesecurity.com.

The story of NFC - How near-field communication technology is changing alcohol marketing

In 2014, Diageo, the world's biggest multi-category spirits producer, sent out a call to the world's growing pool of start-up tech companies. The Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff owner was offering a US$100,000 prize for disruptive innovations that could, as Diageo said at the time, solve no less than "our biggest business challenges". One of the firms that answered was Thin Film Electronics, a Norwegian company with fresh ideas on a mobile wireless technology that had recently been adopted by Apple as the basis of its new contactless payment system, Apple Pay. The technology was near-field communications, or NFC, and Thin Film's entry to the Diageo competition would help usher in a new approach to consumer marketing.

AirAsia to enter the mobile payments market

AirAsia founder and CEO Tony Fernandes officially unveiled BigPay, the budget airline’s new digital payments platform, at the Money 2020 conference in Singapore today. BigPay offers a mobile wallet which can store up to 10 credit and debit cards, and has partnered with MasterCard to offer its own top-up cash card that can be used for payments and withdrawals worldwide. Users can view transactions in real-time on the app to keep track of their daily spending.

Local transit agencies seeks testers for mobile app, smartcard system

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority said its looking for volunteers to help test out the beta version of a new mobile ticketing app and smartcard system slated to roll out later this year. PSTA said use of the app, Flamingo Fares, and smartcards will cross county lines, with the transportation systems in Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco and Sarasota all signing on to use the platform.

Shell rolls out mobile payments at the pump

Millions of consumers of participating Shell branded retail sites in the U.S. are now able to pay for fuel with their mobile devices, using either the Shell app or the Chase Pay app. Mobile payment at participating Shell branded retail sites in the U.S. provides customers with speed, convenience and value by reducing the amount of dispenser prompts and integrating the Fuel Rewards program for added savings, all while ensuring secure transactions with the power of Chase Pay. “Shell is excited to bring our customers an innovative and improved fueling experience,” said Sydney Kimball, Vice President of Retail for the Americas. “Working with Chase we are proud to deliver a simplified, more convenient customer experience.”

The Australia Refrigeration Mechanics Association has launched a digital licensing solution for the HVAC&R industry

In an effort to support the continued upskilling of Australia's HVAC&R technicians in preparation for the HFC phase-down already underway, the Australian Refrigeration Mechanics Association (ARMA) has launched a new digital license solution called the ARMA Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Smart Card. The system, accessible on your smartphone, allows consumers the ability to quickly see individual tradespeople qualifications via QR code and tradespeople to hold all qualifications in one place. In addition, the smart card aims to encourage individuals and companies to seek properly certified tradespeople in their local areas when requesting servicing or maintenance.

Mobile payments reach ‘tipping point’ in the UK

Mobile payments are fast approaching a tipping point, with spending via smartphones accelerating according to the latest consumer spending data from Worldpay. The number of in-store contactless transactions made via a mobile device totalled 126 million last year, with the amount spent topping £975 million. This marks a 328% year-on-year rise in in-store mobile spending; and with almost a third  of consumers now taking advantage of their phone’s payment capabilities, these numbers are set for exponential growth over the next 12 months. Accounting for 59% of all in-store mobile transactions, the supermarket sector has been an important driver in the uptake of digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay, as time-poor shoppers grab groceries on the go. Pubs, bars and restaurants make up a further 12.5% of the total spend.

Heathrow Evaluates RFID Baggage Cart Tracking Test

London's Heathrow Airport is evaluating the results of a three-month proof-of-concept (POC) involving the use of radio frequency identification technology from Vero Solutions to track its luggage carts [trolleys] as they arrive at and leave a baggage-claim area at one of its terminals. The pilot—which ran from October 2017 through January of this year—was intended to determine how well technology can track the numbers of carts, and thereby ensure they are available for passengers when they are needed, as well as to better understand how many were onsite at any given time.

Macy’s brings mobile self-checkout to department stores

Macy's wants to make checking out at its stores less of a hassle. The company will roll out a mobile checkout option, powered by its mobile app, to all full-line Macy's stores by the end of 2018, CEO Jeff Gennette said Sunday at the ShopTalk conference in Las Vegas. The company is also adding an augmented reality shopping experience for furniture to the Macy's app, hitting phones as early as next month for some shoppers. With the upgrade, customers will be able to virtually place Macy's furniture within their own living spaces, seeing how it looks there before they buy.

Metro, monorail, bus, train: Mumbaiites will need just one smart card to use them all

If all goes as per the plan, Mumbaiites will get travel smart cards that can be used across different public transport systems by the end of the year. Officials from the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) will tie up with banks, where the Rupay cards will be available against an advance cash deposit of Rs100. Citizens can load money on the card to travel by the Chembur-Jacob Circle monorail, Metro-1 (Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar)and BEST buses. It will also work as a railway pass.

NetComm Wireless announces industrial IoT router

Australian communications equipment company NetComm Wireless has announced the launch of a 4G Cat 6 industrial Internet of Things (IoT) router, the NTC-400. The router comes with dual-band Wi-Fi in addition to its 300Mbps LTE speeds with support for multiple spectrum bands, as well as a cloud-based remote device manager (RDM) platform that allows for real-time analytics, monitoring, profile updates, inventory reports, and reporting on failed tasks and connections. According to NetComm, the router is "specially engineered to connect and manage some of the most bandwidth-intensive industrial and in-vehicle IIoT applications", including 4K displays, fleet management, and surveillance.

Printed memory pioneer pulls out, focuses on NFC

Norwegian startup Thin Film Electronics ASA who was a pioneer in the development of printed memory on thin flexible substrates has sold its memory business unit to focus exclusively on fully printed Near Field Communication (NFC) labels and value-added marketing analytics.

According to sources, the memory activity has been passed on to Xerox' PARC (Palo Alto Research Center), a long-time partner who back in 2015, was licensing Thinfilm’s proprietary technology and demonstrated its first Xerox Printed Memory product two years ago at printing equipment exhibition Drupa.

UnionPay sets out its mobile payments rollout plans

UnionPay International has recently launched UnionPay International Mobile Payment Service (hereinafter referred to as UMPS), which enables commercial banks, retailers, mobile phone manufacturers and third party institutions outside mainland China to get access to multiple UnionPay mobile payment solutions, including UnionPay mobile QuickPass and UnionPay QR code payment, via the open API of UMPS.

UnionPay International is endeavoring to expand the acceptance scope of the "UnionPay" APP outside mainland China and is partnering with commercial banks and retail groups to carry out collaboration in e-wallet business. CEO of UnionPay International Cai Jianbo said, "The launch of UMPS will contribute to the global rollout of the UnionPay mobile payment products, offering UnionPay cardholders smooth mobile payment experiences both in and outside mainland China, and further facilitating the 'going global' of China's mobile payment services, technologies and standards."

At the Macau Food Festival held at the end of last year, over 150 dining merchants accepted UnionPay QR code payment. At the Colourmix in Hong Kong, UnionPay cardholders are able to enjoy exclusive offers when making payments by scanning the UnionPay QR code. Customers in Singapore who have UnionPay cards issued by the Bank of China (Singapore) are able to download "BOC E-wallet" to experience the convenience of UnionPay QR code payment. These are achieved thanks to the technical support of UMPS.

UMPS is developed by UnionPay International according to the needs of the global payments industry and has multiple advantages. To UnionPay cardholders, transactions can be completed in timeframes of seconds and tokenization is adopted so that the authentic bankcard number is not stored on the mobile phones, which ensures the convenience and safety of mobile payment. To institutions and retailers, the platform provides diverse and low-cost mobile payment solutions that can be launched easily. These solutions include the QR code payment service, which needs no hardware modifications for small and medium-sized merchants, and the QR code solution with both payment and discount functions for large-scale or chain merchants.

RFID tags no longer needed for HDB season parking

Car owners who are season-parking holders at Housing Board carparks in Singapore will no longer need to display the season-parking radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag on their vehicles from next month.  Earlier this month, some season-parking holders received an SMS from the HDB notifying them that they will no longer need to display the tag from April 1. Last October, the Parking.sg mobile app was launched, allowing motorists to pay for public parking fees using credit or debit cards. With the app, enforcement officers are required to key the vehicle number into their electronic hand-held terminals to check for valid parking sessions, said the HDB spokesman.

Report warns IoT medical devices are far too vulnerable to cyberattacks

A report from the Royal Academy of Engineering in the UK says that cyberattacks on connected health devices are an “increasing concern”, particularly pacemakers and MRI scanners. Significant work needs to be done to ensure their safety, and the academy admitted that while it concludes there is no silver bullet for improving cybersecurity and resilience, it calls on organisations to demand that products are ‘secure by default’ and recommend a number of measures.

RFID Smartband Easygoband Debuts on Crowdcube

Easygoband, a Spanish incorporated company that has created an RFID smartband that allows personal identification and cashless payments, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube and is seeking a minimum funding target of £300,000.

Easygoband describes itself as a company that gathers the advantages of RFID and cashless technology in a wristband and brings it to businesses in the tourism industry in order to maximize and increase their revenues and offer their audiences a unique experience.

Comcast’s MachineQ gets serious about the IoT

Fresh with a new website, expansion plans and a far more clearly defined pitch to potential customers, it’s apparent that Comcast’s MachineQ is transitioning from a concept to an actual product that the cable giant is selling to real customers. For example, Comcast’s MachineQ is now promising customers it will build out a LoRa-based IoT network in other markets beyond its current 15, and is urging IoT shoppers to “bring us your connectivity needs and we’ll customize a coverage plan  for your region and solution.” The company also offers guides and devices for customers wishing to build out a new IoT service – as well as a “conversion guide” that allows customers to switch from an existing IoT service to one that uses LoRa.

Disposable IoT ready to open new opportunities

It is expected that the consumer segment is the largest user of connected “things” representing 63 percent of the overall number of applications in use. Consumers enjoy enhanced security monitoring capabilities, efficient smart appliances, increased health insights, and the ability to automate routine tasks. Connecting large-scale items like cars or homes has proven to be rewarding, but what if we could bring the advantages of IoT to smaller, everyday items?

This could easily be accomplished if we are able to connect things so inexpensively that they could be thrown away after using them. As electronic devices and hardware continue to get smaller and smaller, a new type of integrated technology is emerging. A future trend in IoT is making it disposable or single use – adding smart wireless connectivity to everyday items at an affordable price point.

Powershelf Adopts RFID With One-Penny Tag

Compass Marketing says it has developed a one-cent ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) RFID tag for its Powershelf brand that will work with its smart-shelf solutions to track products stocked on RFID-reader equipped shelves. The low-cost tag release is timed in conjunction with a UHF RFID technology functionality that the company is offering with its smart-shelf solution. The new tag has a shorter read range than traditional EPC UHF tags, says John White, Compass Marketing's CEO, and is designed for the smart-shelf application. In fact, the low-cost tag is designed for use only with Powershelf's proprietary software.

The Janam XT100 is a rugged smartphone with barcode scanner

Janam, an American company known for its rugged mobile computers that can scan barcodes, announced its latest rugged smartphone, the XT100. Marketed as an industrial rugged mobile computer, the XT100 is actually a rough Android 6.0.01 Marshmallow-running smartphone designed for users working in demanding environments. It ships with apps such Google Play Store, Maps and Chrome on board.

MagiKit, RFID Case that Couples iPhones with Digital Key Cards for Ease-of-Use, Launches on Kickstarter

MagiKit, which will make it easier and more convenient for millions of iPhone users to use access key cards on a daily basis for work, transportation or when entering secured housing communities, is now available on Kickstarter. MagiKit is the first Radio frequency identification (RFID) phone case designed with near field communication (NFC) functionality for iPhone users. Wang notes that although an NFC reader was built into the iPhone starting with iPhone 6, it was only designed to be used with Apple Pay and can’t be integrated to access key cards.

Is RFID the New Weapon for In-Store Customer Engagement?

Long regarded as a solution best suited for the operations side of the apparel business, RFID is emerging from the shadows as retailers discover how the technology can engage shoppers, providing benefits well beyond inventory accuracy. RFID and electronic article surveillance technology firm Checkpoint Systems has come up with the InterACT suite of solutions that it believes can help retailers lift both customer engagement and sales.

Barclaycard reports rapid rise in mobile and wearable payments volumes

Paytronix Systems announced that its Apple Pay with Loyalty ID products for restaurants is now live in two fast casual restaurant locations, according to a press release. The Newton, Massachusetts-based company said that the integration of Apple Pay with the Paytronix Platform enables marketers to create a convenient guest experience with easy, secure and private mobile payments that also pass along loyalty identification with an NFC tap. Paytronix did not reveal in the press release which restaurants are using the product.

Omron Microscan Debuts Duo of Best-In-Class Barcode Readers

Barcode reading and machine vision manufacturer Omron Microscan Systems introduces two new industrial code readers: the HS-360X, an ultra-rugged DPM handheld fit for automotive and heavy industrial applications, and the MicroHAWK ID-45 (shown), for DPM applications in electronics and medical device manufacturing. Both readers are optimized to capture the most challenging Direct Part Marks (DPMs) on all sorts of surfaces. Curved, shiny and irregular substrates pose zero problems for the advanced X-Mode decoding algorithms inside the HS-360X and the MicroHAWK ID-45. Decoding speed is rapid-fire for dot-peened, laser-etched and ink-jetted codes regardless of size, density or contrast.

Iovate chooses Thinfilm’s NFC tech

ThinFilm, an expert in NFC (near field communication) mobile marketing solutions, has announced Iovate. as a new customer, Thinfilm’s first in the active nutrition products market. Iovate will integrate Thinfilm’s NFC technology in its Six Star Pro Nutrition, Hydroxycut, MuscleTech, and Purely Inspired brands to engage with consumers, deliver custom mobile content, and drive ecommerce. The ‘smart’ products will initially be available in Walmart stores and other major retailers throughout the United States.

Active RFID Goes Overhead With Drone-based Reader

Engineering, procurement and construction firm Bechtel and Birmingham, Ala., technology company Atlas RFID Solutions have piloted a new drone-mounted active RFID reader aimed at enabling inventory reads in a laydown yard and construction area automatically, from overhead. The system consists of a 433 MHz RFID reader attached to the under-carriage of an industrial drone, with active RFID tags affixed to goods, such as pipes that are stored in outdoor yards or are part of a new construction.

Investors Back IoT Startups

Internet of Things startups took in more than $1.35 billion from corporate and private investors during the latter half of 2017, for a total of about $2.2 billion in the full year. Chicago-based Uptake Technologies, an Industrial IoT startup, had the biggest haul of the year, with $117 million raised in a Series D round, on top of a $90 million Series C round earlier in 2017, bringing its total funding to more than $250 million. It strengthened its position as an IoT “unicorn,” which is now valued at $2.3 billion.

New rules set out best practice for IoT devices, but are the makers going to listen?

Internet of Things (IoT) devices should never be equipped with universal default passwords, and any credentials or personal data within the device must be securely stored, while devices must provide be easy for consumers to configure and delete data from. The requirements are just some of those featured in a report which sets out suggestions for overhauling the security of the IoT in order to protect consumers and industry from the growing risk of these devices being hacked and attacks carried out using compromised connected devices. It comes after the Mirai botnet attack caused disruption around the globe, while various IoT products ranging from children's toys to industrial control systems have been found to be vulnerable to hackers after being released with cyber security seemingly an afterthought.

Synergy Develops RFID, IoT Technologies During Crisis Period in Brazil

Synergy, as popular wisdom says, is making lemonade from lemons. With its own resources, the company is dodging the difficulties of the local Brazilian market to develop high-technology equipment. This is reflected in its launch of an Internet of Things (IoT) product line and an international-class line of radio frequency identification solutions under its Identhis brand. According to Maurício Strasburg, Synergy's CEO, among the key innovations from the third quarter of 2017 to the first half of 2018 was the Identix EZR2500 IoT RAIN RFID Gateway. Launched late last year, the gateway is already being used by some of Synergy's customers.

Proposed GS1 Specification Would Link Bar-Code, QR-Code, NFC and RFID Data

Global standards organization GS1 has a working group developing a specification that would enable a single Web identity for every product label, whether a 2D bar code, a QR code, a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag or an ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) RFID tag, or any combination of those technologies. The specification—under the development of GS1's Mission Specific Working Group—would enable access of a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) for point-of-sale (POS) transactions, as well as for inventory tracking, consumer-facing information and other purposes from a Web address unique to each item.

NXP Ushers in New Era of eSIM-enabled Devices for 5G

NXP announced breakthroughs in GSMA-compliant eSIM solutions that radically make it easier for device manufacturers to bring consumers remote SIM provisioning and over-the-air updates with multiple Mobile Network Operator (MNO) subscriptions. With its latest chip innovations, NXP responds to the demands of the steadily growing eSIM market, which is projected to increase nearly seven-fold, from a relatively small base of 224 million shipments in 2018, to 696 million shipments by 2022, according to ABI Research (December 2017).

The new NXP SN100U is the world’s first, single-die chipset featuring an embedded Secure Element (SE), Near Field Communications (NFC), and eSIM for added advanced functionality, cellular connectivity, and security. The company also introduced the SU070 standalone eSIM solution, which offers the industry’s smallest footprint and is ideal for smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other IoT devices that require cellular connectivity with low power consumption. Both new eSIM solutions feature the highest grade of end-to-end security from hardware-to-software, to offer safe, tamper-resistant data protection for consumers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), MNOs and service providers.


The highly-integrated SN100U chipset with SE, NFC, and eSIM is designed to make it easier and more cost-effective for OEMs to integrate demanding applications such as mobile transit, smart access control, contactless payments and increased platform security in future devices. With its multiple interfaces and secure software features, it is an exceptional choice for MNOs, OEMs and Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) who do not want to choose between performance, standards compliance and security for new feature-rich devices. The SN100U also extends the life of such connected devices to the benefit of MNOs and their customers, with a significantly higher number of read / write cycles, multi-interface concurrency management, and significant savings in power consumption.

Tipping point for “tap and go” as mobile payments top £975 million

Mobile payments are fast approaching a tipping point, with spending via smartphones accelerating according to the latest consumer spending data from Worldpay.

The number of in-store contactless transactions made via a mobile device totalled 126 million last year, with the amount spent topping £975 million. This marks a 328% year-on-year rise in in-store mobile spending; and with almost a third  of consumers now taking advantage of their phone’s payment capabilities, these numbers are set for exponential growth over the next 12 months.

Accounting for 59% of all in-store mobile transactions, the supermarket sector has been an important driver in the uptake of digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay, as time-poor shoppers grab groceries on the go. Pubs, bars and restaurants make up a further 12.5% of the total spend.

But according to Worldpay’s analysis, shoppers are now starting to purchase higher value items via their smartphones. In the second half of 2017, the average spend per transaction increased by 11%*, with a notable lift-off following the increase in retailers accepting ‘limitless’ Apple Pay transactions in May. Consequently, luxury department stores and high end boutiques are now one of the fastest growing sectors for mobile payments; although the volume of mobile transactions in this category still remains a small fraction of the total (2.9%), its share of the market has more than doubled since last year.

James Frost, CMO Worldpay said: “Digital wallets are growing in popularity every day, but what’s interesting is the shift in the way people are shopping with their smartphone. No longer just restricted to light bites and post-work pints, mobile contactless payments are becoming increasingly popular for higher-end purchases too, as manufacturers integrate more sophisticated security features into handset designs.”

Recent research by Worldpay found that more than half of consumers can now see a future where mobile replaces their card within the next five years. This number rises to 65% for Gen Z (16-20 year-olds), suggesting that digital transactions could soon spell the death of the traditional wallet.

Tire industry on the road to universal RFID standard

An ISO standard for RFID tire tags will be available either this year or next, according to Pierre Loiret, who leads on norms and regulations at Michelin. The Michelin specialist provided the update in a presentation on the progress of ISO TC31 WG10 standard working group during the Tire Technology Expo conference, held Feb. 20-22 in Hanover. Loiret is co-convenor on the ISO TC31 WG10 working group, representing French standards body AFNOR—along with Dong Lanfei of China's SAX/TC19 technical committee for standardisation of tires and rims.

Parking and transportation uses new RFID vans for enforcement

WKU’s Department of Parking and Transportation has a new parking enforcement device this semester. Their new radio-frequency identification, or RFID, system reads parking permits to make sure cars are parked in the correct lot, Jennifer Tougas, director of parking and transportation said. The tracking device is placed in a parking and transportation van, which is then driven through lots to check for violations. It allows parking enforcement officials to cover the needed ground, even with a reduced workforce. “It’s kind of been in beta-testing mode, but it’s a project we initiated last summer,” Tougas said. “So, we’ve been testing it throughout the fall and really started using it more extensively this spring.”

RFID Prevents Errors, Automates Movement of Heavy Machinery

Florida-based Linder Industrial Machinery has increased its efficiency with an active RFID-based system from GuardRFID that tracks the movement of its high-value, industrial equipment as it enters and leaves its storage yards. The company also can employ the RFID-based data to better manage the servicing of equipment as it is cleaned or maintained. Since the system was taken live at nine of its 19 locations, the company says it has been able to not only reduce its manual inventory tracking efforts, but also ensure that its high-value assets are never lost.

Eight More Surprising Uses of RFID

Radio frequency identification is pretty amazing. Although the location-tracking tags that integrate with inventory software have been around for decades, new applications continue to appear as the technology becomes more affordable and approachable. Explosive e-commerce growth and the Internet of Things (IoT) have only intensified the demand to digitize and track real-world objects. Among the unexpected and innovative past uses of RFID have been robbery-proof casino chips, loss-resistant golf balls and smart fitting rooms—all thriving, thanks to RFID (see RFID Protects Casino Against Theft and Search RFID Journal: 'smart fitting rooms'). Those cool innovations have inspired this list of eight more exciting takes on RFID for 2018 and beyond:

Honduras, Philippines Deploying RFID-enabled License Plate System

Vehicle license plates with embedded ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) RFID tags are being deployed in Honduras and the Cayman Islands. The plates will help the two countries to identify vehicles and, in some cases, track their movements on highways and other roads. In addition, the Philippines Ministry of Transport this week commissioned the same system for all of its vehicles. The IDePlate, provided by Tönnjes E.A.S.T., is an aluminum license plate with an NXP Semiconductors UCODE DNA chip embedded by Tönnjes. The company also makes and sells an IDeSTIX adhesive RFID windshield sticker, which leverages the same UCODE DNA chip. The IDeSTIX uniquely identifies the vehicle itself, and can be paired with the IDePlate to detect whether a license plate has been fraudulently attached.

Cattle Industry to Weigh In on RFID in Washington State

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is proposing updates to its rules for livestock identification that would require cattle to be individually identified with official U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) radio frequency identification tags. The tags would be applied when female cattle receive brucellosis vaccination or when bulls are sampled for trichomoniasis. The proposal will next enter a period of public comment before WSDA decides whether or not to adopt the proposed regulations. If the rule is adopted, all cattle above the age of 18 months would need to be tagged with low-frequency (LF) RFID-enabled tags.

Key-Printing Kiosks Automate RFID Card Copying

Self-service key-copy technology company KeyMe has implemented RFID card duplicating capability at 111 of its kiosk, mostly in urban areas across the United States. The kiosks enable users with low-frequency (LF) 125 kHZ RFID keys—such as access cards for offices, parking lots or apartment buildings—to create copies of their RFID cards. Once a card is read at the kiosk, KeyMe will separately create a duplicate using the collected card data. The duplicate will then be shipped to the individual's home within two or three business days.

Paytronix brings Apple Pay with NFC loyalty ID to restaurants

Paytronix Systems announced that its Apple Pay with Loyalty ID products for restaurants is now live in two fast casual restaurant locations, according to a press release. The Newton, Massachusetts-based company said that the integration of Apple Pay with the Paytronix Platform enables marketers to create a convenient guest experience with easy, secure and private mobile payments that also pass along loyalty identification with an NFC tap. Paytronix did not reveal in the press release which restaurants are using the product.

CardLogix introduces app for biometric smartcards and NFC-enabled mobile devices

CardLogix has introduced a mobile identity software solution, FastCheck, for contactless smartcards and NFC-enabled Android and Windows devices. The multi-use, customizable software is designed for in-the-field identity and healthcare applications. FastCheck provides ID card validation, identity verification, user enrollment, and display of cardholder information from security chips, according to the announcement. It includes a user registration function for mobile collection of biometric and biographical data. Newly captured cardholder information can be written directly to the contactless smartcard chip, or transferred to its Troposphere cloud database and then imported with CardLogix’ smartcard issuance software solution, Card Encoding Engine.

Introduction of QR-codes in Kazakhstan libraries

Panasonic demo RFID walk through checkout

Panasonic and Trial Company joined forces to conduct a demonstration experiment of the industry’s first RFID based walk through checkout solution. With this “RFID based walk-through automatic checkout solution,” customers can automatically checkout by walking through the checkout lane with the basket containing products with RFID tags

Industrial IoT: Busting the myths

Industrial IoT is absolutely not a new “thing.” Connected machines, remote access, and cloud platforms have been in use in industrial businesses for quite a few years now. However, just like consumer-focused IoT markets, even industrial IoT (IIoT) is pulled down by some myths. Thankfully, you’ve got this guide, where we’ll knock out those myths for you like Adonis was trying to do to Conlan in the fantastic movie “Creed.” Here are some of the biggest industrial IoT myths that you must not accept as truths. Manufacturing giants need to understand that standardization won’t be a big concern for their markets. This is totally unlikely consumer markets where standardization is a key to success. Of course, there is a lot of talk about IIoT infrastructure and technological standards around the cybersphere. That, however, is not exactly where manufacturers need to lay their focus on.

7 best software to create QR code on PC

The QR code is easily captured by imaging devices, including a camera or smartphone, then processed digitally so as to read the content. it is this ease of use and excellent error correction plus high memory capacity that led to the popularity and rise of the use of QR codes. Today’s mobile and smartphones can run QR code reading software as they have camera apps, but even better is the ability to create your own QR code using the best QR code generator software. The codes come in either dynamic that is editable and recommended for use in today’s online world, or static type, the latter which cannot be changed once set. You can use the code to redirect people to your website, mobile page, vCard, file download, Google Map, social pages, PayPal or even an app store.