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A key patent holder's demand for royalties has triggered concerns that promising RFID technology could become embroiled in an intellectual-property battle.
Some of the largest commercial outlets in the United States and abroad have established requirements for their suppliers to begin using radio frequency identification technology before the end of this year. Yet finding a company willing to admit where it stands with RFID is often an exercise in listening to dead air.
Commentary: The strangest wireless system has become more mainstream, but may still be the last thing you need.
Commentary: The strangest wireless system has become more mainstream, but may still be the last thing you need.
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