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Active tag RF Technology in retail environments for crime prevention
Feb 5 2009, 10:22 AM EST | Post edited: Feb 5 2009, 10:22 AM EST
Vuance is not just a credentialing company. We are a leader in Access Control and RFiD technology with our recently released Pure RF product rapidly becoming a market leader in active tag applications. Although RF technology in retail applications is typically associated with volume merchandise tracking, active tag technology is much more effective for high value items such as computers. The ASIS foundation and the Justice Policy Center Urban Institute released a report covering this and other topics. The full report can be found in the Downloads Section of this WIKI in the attachment list. The following is an excerpt from that report. We would like to use this thread to facilitate discussion on the use of active RF tag technology in the retail marketplace.

Page 31: “Software and Automated Security Devices From the perspective of retail security experts, the use of Radio Frequency Identification Device19 (RFID) technology holds promise for improving crime control and prevention. RFID software, which works in concert with a RFID chip embedded in products, could be integrated with other systems to identify and measure the extent of internal shrinkage and shoplifting. Some experts argued that current RFID applications are best used for measuring volume control, replenishing stock, or tracking merchandise, and that it would be too expensive to use RFID for both an operational and a crime prevention tool. With time, the cost of this technology is likely to decline, making it more accessible and encouraging use for a variety of security purposes.

Note: RFID is a microchip that collects data and communicates that data with other devices. Together, the combination of chips, sensors, and software offer a range of capabilities but are typically used for inventory control for businesses or simple data collection. The software component of an RFID system offers considerable flexibility with regard to its capabilities.
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