HP Corporation of America has developed a third-generation electronic tag that can store large-capacity data such as images and audio. It uses a dedicated reader to exchange (read) information with a personal computer. HP's 3rd generation electronic tag is called "Memory Spot" and it has an antenna and memory in a 2 mm × 4 mm chip. Storage capacity is 256 Kb to 4 Mbit. It can transmit data at speeds up to 10 Mbps and can stick to the surface of any object. The passive tag has a storage capacity of 1,000 times that of a conventional electronic tag. It can store multiple photos and dozens of pages of text data at a price of US$1. It can store administrative documents or photos, audio and other data. This data can be read and written on multiple devices. In the hospital, the electronic tag is placed in the wrist of the patient's hand and records the patient's medical history and medication information. In addition to the printers and personal digital assistants manufactured by HP, the electronic tags can also be installed on terminals such as mobile phones to perform operations such as reading information, and have better security and confidentiality to prevent unrelated parties from reading tags. Information. It is expected that this 3rd generation label can be put into practical use after 3 years.
Source: Screen Printing Industry