Watch this.
Enjoy, think and rethink.
Monday 31 March 2008
Medical Informatics; why RFID?
This is an interesting medical science book; combining medical informatics and bio informatics which has cursorily touched RFID in general. Only few chapters generally have examined RFID. Nevertheles, a useful starting point of reference to consider in research.
It is a Digital Book.
So much so, you may critically compare this brief article from Harvard's press release, back 2006.
It is a Digital Book.
So much so, you may critically compare this brief article from Harvard's press release, back 2006.
Saturday 29 March 2008
RFID and 21st Century Human Branding?
I have read with deep interest this article that explores the possibilities and the otherwise. Proves to be so argumentative. Human Branding via RFID? Not bad to consider though...
RFID rival?
This is a new technology breakthrough; fragile and brittle silicon chips. I have to keep a close eye on its potential. Read this.
Friday 28 March 2008
Post BILETA 2008; RFID notes of discussion
These are some of my questions list on post BILETA 2008:-
1) One of the atendees questioned on the definition of "Data Controller" under the EU Directive and how it should be interlinked with RFID; my personal response is that; if it is to be applied within RFID context, it would be a technology specific legislation instead of otherwise;
2) Responses from the audience argued that it's pretty challenging to reach a consensus in defining the provisions of a particular legislation whenever it comes to high and sophisticated technology like RFID. My personal response is that; strong lobbying is the key and again, reformation is the key;
3) Responses from the audience agreed that the RFID issue has gone beyond; on the issue of human rights - criminal tagging. My personal response is that; the technology has crawled and crippled to an unfavourable environment which in return, people just close one (1) eye to accept its deployment;
4) Views from one (1) of the speakers; said that there would be an enormous challenge should a code of conducr to be introduced in RFID deployment usage. My personal response is that, RFID issue will be similarly or a reflection alike of the internet era and debacle. The difference is that, RFId is a physical and technically function as intermmediary. Perhaps, a whistle blower guidance on this may assist? or to inserting potential provision in the technical guidance?;
5) Views from one (1) of the speakers; said that it will be an enormous challenge if privacy assessment to be introduced in RFID. However, she did not reach any option on this. My personal response is that, whilst the technology remains to be soo powerful, however, an integration should be reached at the development stage level and the privacy assessment should be the key of innovation. Yet, this view is dually debatable; and
6) Views from one (1) of the atendees; said that RFID issue should also be cross reference to other prevalent Directives. However, it is my personal view that, the approach will lead to co-regulation of Directives.
As the developments of RFID in the UK and EU has reached a serious stage of discussion, it is however should be noted that; the outcome of the effort should be disseminated to the other states in transition and other continents. It's a global commitment (emphasis added).
1) One of the atendees questioned on the definition of "Data Controller" under the EU Directive and how it should be interlinked with RFID; my personal response is that; if it is to be applied within RFID context, it would be a technology specific legislation instead of otherwise;
2) Responses from the audience argued that it's pretty challenging to reach a consensus in defining the provisions of a particular legislation whenever it comes to high and sophisticated technology like RFID. My personal response is that; strong lobbying is the key and again, reformation is the key;
3) Responses from the audience agreed that the RFID issue has gone beyond; on the issue of human rights - criminal tagging. My personal response is that; the technology has crawled and crippled to an unfavourable environment which in return, people just close one (1) eye to accept its deployment;
4) Views from one (1) of the speakers; said that there would be an enormous challenge should a code of conducr to be introduced in RFID deployment usage. My personal response is that, RFID issue will be similarly or a reflection alike of the internet era and debacle. The difference is that, RFId is a physical and technically function as intermmediary. Perhaps, a whistle blower guidance on this may assist? or to inserting potential provision in the technical guidance?;
5) Views from one (1) of the speakers; said that it will be an enormous challenge if privacy assessment to be introduced in RFID. However, she did not reach any option on this. My personal response is that, whilst the technology remains to be soo powerful, however, an integration should be reached at the development stage level and the privacy assessment should be the key of innovation. Yet, this view is dually debatable; and
6) Views from one (1) of the atendees; said that RFID issue should also be cross reference to other prevalent Directives. However, it is my personal view that, the approach will lead to co-regulation of Directives.
As the developments of RFID in the UK and EU has reached a serious stage of discussion, it is however should be noted that; the outcome of the effort should be disseminated to the other states in transition and other continents. It's a global commitment (emphasis added).
RFID videos on You Tube
This is something worrying people and society nowadays. The internet of things - where a technology like RFID could communicate from one inter layered technology to another, almost anything under the sun. Much has been debated. Enjoy these series of videos, proudly produced by unidentified producers. Copyright on these belong to them.
RFID; Is it sensible for criminals?
I have had read interesting developments on RFID, especially the interrelationship between criminals and human rights. The UK has gone another step ahead on this; to tag criminals in the prison. This interesting write up has briefed the position. Also, the attempt to tag RFID in exam papers. It seems that this technology has gradually crippled and indirectly accepted - despite of the current debate and public consultation paper being opened to the RFID stakeholders. In which, I am keen to await the outcome.
RFID World Asia 2008
I am quite late in securing this information. Singapore will be hosting the RFID World Asia 2008 conference. I hope there will be some public policy, regulations and legal developments on this.
Thursday 27 March 2008
BILETA 2008; Technology track (RFID)
I presentd my paper via the Technology track in BILETA 2008. Had gathered and collated many interesting developments especially in the EU and the UK. The public consultation on RFID. Opinion on RFID on this matters, is of vital move for the future of RFID. As I write, Burkhard Schafer had energetically presented on "The computer says no - computer generated speech and the law of evidence". It's practical, yet and eye opener due to his Artificial Intelligence background.
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