RFID Special Interest Group Presents:
RFID in Sports Events
Monday, June 4
RFID technologies have brought a new dimension to sporting events –
information. The right information delivered to the right people at the
right time will add value, opportunity and enjoyment to sports of all kinds.
For years, Boston Marathon has been using RFID solution to time thousands of
runners. In addition, 2006 FIFA World Cup used RFID enabled tickets to
reduce ticketing fraud and acquire more comprehensive customer information.
2008 Beijing Olympics is expected to follow the suite. We welcome you to
participate in this session on such a fun usage of RFID technologies.
Time: Monday, June 4, 6:00p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Location: Stata Center, MIT, Cambridge
Cost: RFID SIG Members Free - All others $10 payable at the door
Registration required
http://www.mitforumcambridge.org/rfid/events/2007-06/register.html
Our Speakers:
Bill Babcock, K2 Sports
K2 Sports manufactures and markets recreational products. The company's
products include snowboards, snowshoes, bikes, in-line skates, and ski
equipment. It markets its products under Tubbs, Morrow, Atlas, Madshus, and
Poweridge brand names. K2 Sports, formerly known as K-2 Corporation, was
founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The company
operates as a subsidiary of Sitca Corporation.
Edward Gonsalves, NXP
Edward Gonsalves has over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor
industry, having held various position s in design, marketing, sales and
business development. Edward has 7 patents, has published numerous papers
and is a frequent speaker on a variety of RFID topics. In his current role,
Edward in responsible for NXP's RFID efforts in North America.
NXP Background
Founded by Philips, NXP is a top ten semiconductor company with over 50
years of semicondcutor experience. The Identification Business Unit is a
frequency agnostic and standards base organization which has shipped more
than 2 billion RFID ICs.
Louis Bianchin, VDC, on behalf of DAG System
DAG System is the leading manufacturer of long distance HF RFID solutions
and services for any setting, including harsh environments. DAG System
designs and manufactures RFID solutions for a range of demanding industries
including Field Service, Public Safety, Utilities, Field Service,
Transportation & Logistics as well as the Sports industry.
DAG System's solutions help increase the productivity and transmission of
data collection for a wide variety of applications, such as stock control,
access control, timing global solutions for sports, smart marketing, asset
tracking and inspection (vehicle and buildings).