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RFID rag launches radio ID database

In demonstration of how ubiquitous radio frequency identification tags have become RFID Journal has launched a graphical tool showing deployments around the world, but is asking those in the industry to provide some data. The project, which already has a pretty map and query tool, is intended to demonstrate how pervasive RFID …

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Ouch!

"from tracking expenditure of bathing-suited swimmers to administering shock therapy to over-amorous bulls"

I just hope they don't get those two mixed up.

Coat

The Isle of Uttoxeter?

According to their interactive map, Uttoxeter is an island off the East Anglian coast (or should that be East Angular?). I hope that they’re better with RFID than they are with GPS.

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initialism?

The initialism "RFID" actually covers ...

Try again:

The initials "RFID" actually cover ...

There, doesn't that feel better?

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Re: initialism?

http://www.lyberty.com/encyc/articles/abbr.html

There, doesn't that feel better?

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Re: initialism?

Ah it's lunchtime. For dessert: humble pie.

Thanks Sarah.

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Re: initialism?

It's a great word and now you'll never forget it and can smugly point out the difference to people who always say 'acronym'.

You're welcome.

Coat

May we hope

for future items from Ms Axt tracking these trackers of the trackers?

Mine's got me initialism on the inside collar. Cheers.

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