Re: FN-FORUM [OT] RFID's (was Radar Detectors)

date posted 25th January 2003 23:38

> Sorry Dave, could you explain RFID for the dunce of the class?

http://www.frost.com/prod/news.nsf/3fcc3449277e0b738025695d006cfe7f/bcb486b1
75ea6eac65256b6e001a317f?OpenDocument

i came across them in new scientist a few months back, they're currently
finishing off a method of mass-producing them - basically creating sheets of
the things and then cutting them out.

they're likely to be tested out in supermarkets within the next few years so
as you pass a checkout point your shopping is automatically totalled with
the list and price sent to a till. you pay while your shoppings being
packed and off you go... stops those embarassing 'richard madeley' moments
when you go 'ooh, how ever did that bottle of vodka get there?' :D

michelins starting to insert them into tyres later this year for pressure
and identification reasons - expect to see them popping up everywhere from
milk cartons to ready made meals - they'll inform you when they're going off
and, if some advertsing wanker gets his way, what wine would go well with
your food!

they'd also be perfect for shart-range commincations with vehicles - iirc
theres already a plan to use them on roads for some reason i can't remember
atm

----- Original Message -----
From: "Darran Shepherd" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 4:07 PM
Subject: RE: FN-FORUM [OT] Radar Detectors (Was: Design Critique)


> > >Because it would be an expensive failure
> >
> > doesnt have to be - michelin are about to start placing
> > RFID's into every tyre, these are going to be very cheap
> > cheaps to build in mass production. im pretty sure they can
> > be utalised to act as limiters.
>
> Sorry Dave, could you explain RFID for the dunce of the class?
>
> > im pretty certain they'll be able to code in the logic 'i am
> > travelling far faster than this areas allotted speed by a
> > huge margin. recheck area before applying limiter'
>
> The technology could do it, certainly. Rather than applying the brakes,
> it would just disingage the accelerator resulting in a gradual
> deceleration until below the speed limit.
>
> However, any government that introduces this would be commiting
> political suicide. People _hate_ the idea of Big Brother and the Nanny
> State interfering.
>
> However, I have my eye on a toy that I will certainly be purchasing
> should good old Tone try anything like it. The new Smart Roadster
> Coupe. 600cc turbo engine in a nice tight chassis. Tops out at about
> 100mph, but is supposed to drive like a go-kart. :) Oh, and it's RWD
> which I would have to try very hard to leave behind (could possibly be
> tempted by an Evo VII 4WD:).
>
> Darran.
>
>
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