Campus Cards, College and University Identification and Security

Schools using RFID for security enhancement

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Aeroscout Inc., a provider of asset visibility solutions, has announced the adoption of its visibilty solution by two educational institutions. With each school using the techonology in a different way, the Aeroscout solutions provide some real world examples of how schools can use RFID technology to cope with various school security issues.


Lincoln University, a Pennsylvannia liberal arts college with a student body of 2,300, is using the Aeroscout solution to track valuable audio-visual and maintenance equipment. AeroScout T3 Wi-Fi–based Active RFID tags are affixed to the equipment. The tags communicate with the school’s established Wi-Fi network, and AeroScout’s MobileView software then displays the location of the tags in real time. If a tagged piece of equipment leaves its predetermined zone, an alert is automatically sent to Lincoln’s IT department.

Strong Rock Christian School is an institution in Georgia combining an elementary school, middle school, and high school on one 168-acre campus. Strong Rock is using Aeroscout’s solutions in combination with its Wi-Fi network to enhance campus security and student safety.

All visitors at Strong Rock, from parents and outside vendors to contractors and repairmen, are issued clip-on Aeroscout T2 tags. The tags enable MobileView software to display the location of each person in real time on a map of the campus monitored by school security. If a visitor deviates from their intended campus destination, the system alerts security staff. [end] 

Aethon announced recently that it’s automated tracking and chain-of-custody system - MedEx - is now operational at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

The MedEx System serves as enhancement to the TUG robot, also developed by Aethon, and allows hospital pharmacies to know the real-time location and status of medications throughout the facility. Combining passive RFID technology and biometrics capabilities built into the TUG secure carts, MedEx automatically creates an electronic chain-of-custody receipt including the person, location, and date/time indicating when an item is placed in and removed from the TUG.

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Safe Card ID, an online retailer of security card printing systems and identity kits, is expanding its ID card software and printer line. The Evolis Printer joins Zebra printers to help Safe Card’s customers meet their in-house ID printing needs.

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DAILY RFID, a Chinese RFID/EPC developer, has rolled out RFID Stickers designed for harsher environments. Operating in either 125KHz or 13.56MHz, the adhesive disc tag is resistant to immersion in salt water and is dust proof.

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Human Recognition Systems, a developer of biometric solutions, has partnered with Thales to develop technology for the UK’s INSTINCT-Technology Demonstrator 2 (TD2) Airport Security Program. The INSTINCT-TD2 program is conceived in hopes of developing, trialing and showcasing the next step in airport security technology solutions by having the government work closely with private industry.

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More schools are now using online platforms to distribute and exchange information, such as course documents and online tests. These same online platforms also serve as an administrative tool, containing personal data on students and staff. To prevent identity and data theft, online applications used by schools and universities need to be protected.

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Schreiner LogiData, a German RFID label manufacturer, has developed a label aimed at increasing readability when applied to a metallic surface. The company’s new label solves this readability problem with a spacer made of a special foam.

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