Sub-Networking RFID on the retail floor (Smart Labels Europe 2005)

Dr. Paul B. Rasband is Chief Scientist of Vue Technology (formerly MeadWestvaco Intelligent Systems). He worked in smart packaging research at Westvaco Corporation through the late 1990's and was co-founder of Intelligent Systems which MeadWestvaco launched through its New Ventures group in late 2003. Paul is a co-inventor of Vue's RF networking technology (RF routers and switches for large antenna network management), and has represented MeadWestvaco and Vue Technology in the EPCglobal Hardware and Software Action Groups. Prior to EPCglobal's creation, Paul also represented the company in the Auto ID Center. Paul has B.S. and M.S. degrees from Brigham Young University, and a PhD in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science from Cornell University.

Vue Technology, Inc. (formerly MeadWestvaco Intelligent Systems) delivers enterprise-wide RFID solutions that provide unmatched visibility from the point of manufacture, to the distribution center and the point of sale. Vue Technology's hardware and software products address the common challenges of today's RFID technologies by providing unprecedented scalability and an integrated product platform. They do this with a Total Cost of Ownership that makes it practical to expand the use of RFID throughout an entire warehouse or retail environment; not just dock doors and portal areas. Specific products include RF routers, switches, and antenna/reader network management software which reduce the cost of and improve the manageability of real RFID data collection networks involving large numbers of read points, including smart shelving.

Westin Copley, Boston, MA

March 28-29, 2006

 

The fifth event in this series - in previous years over 400 people and 45 exhibitors have attended.