University adds RFID tags to mobile phones

Starting in August, Slippery Rock University's 8,500 students and faculty members will each receive a passive 13.56 MHz RFID tag they can attach to their cell phones. RFID Journal reports via TUV Product Service Industry News]

"This tag will allow them to pay for everything from laundry and copier services to movies and groceries in the surrounding town of Slippery Rock, located about 50 minutes north of Pittsburgh.

... Students can go online at any time to track their spending and, if they so desire, allow their parents the same access. Their parents can then see where the money is being spent, and add money to the account."

emily | 10:21 PM | Barcode Technologies / RFID Tags / NFC |
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