Monday, March 07, 2005
rfid to track luggage
the new york times (registration required) has a nice story today about the possible implementation of rfid into airline luggage tracking and management systems.
while it seems like a no-brainer, differences of opinions, costs, and other issues are complicating issues...but here is my favorite:
Another challenge for airlines and airports is making certain that the luggage tags can be distinguished from tags in other RFID systems being developed to identify aircraft parts used in maintenance and to track movements of airport service vehicles.
while it seems like a no-brainer, differences of opinions, costs, and other issues are complicating issues...but here is my favorite:
Another challenge for airlines and airports is making certain that the luggage tags can be distinguished from tags in other RFID systems being developed to identify aircraft parts used in maintenance and to track movements of airport service vehicles.