New standard could drive RFID

20.12.2004
Von Computerworld staff

EPCglobal Inc. last week said its board has ratified the second generation of its Electronic Product Code (EPC) specification. The nonprofit industry group said the standard, supported by dozens of major companies, such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., The Gillette Co. and Albertson"s Inc., will drive commercial radio frequency identification and EPC use worldwide.