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New barcode label for Western Digital hard disk.

RFID in Halal food

In recent years, Muslims have depended on the Halal logo, displayed on food packaging, to indicate that the products are prepared according to Halal precepts. As laid out in the Quran, Halal designates that which is lawful and permitted. However, due to the rapid development of advanced technology and the stringent procedures legislated by the Department of Islamic Development in Malaysia, manufacturers may sometimes resort to fabricating a fake logo to attract Muslim consumers.

This study is focused on validating Halal status for food products by using radio frequency identification technology to enhance existing methods in Malaysia. A preliminary survey was carried out to evaluate the industry’s readiness to implement radio frequency identification technology in Malaysia.

A process model and prototype were developed to enhance existing systems. Through this new approach, the authentic Halal logo that is issued by JAKIM can easily be validated, because every stamp that will be embedded into food packages is identified with its own unique identification number.

An radio frequency identification reader will be placed in retail venues for consumers to validate their food’s Halal status. User evaluation has been conducted to measure satisfaction in terms of usability, efficiency, security, affordability and profitability. Based on the evaluation, all respondents are satisfied with the performance of this new technology and fully support implementing this system globally, as the Malaysian government is now moving towards becoming the world’s Halal hub.

Bird Nest tracking in Malaysia using RFID

April 2012

Federation of Malaysian Bird’s Nest Merchants Association is seeking the support and assistance from the government, namely the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry to look into any feasible way to solve the current crisis. A Government-to-Government (G2G) approach to deal with the current issue raised by China pertaining to the nitrite content in our EBN exporting to China.

Swiftlet Eco Park Group of Companies involves only in house nest. Neither red EBN nor cave nest. We are practising comprehensive and professional standards in all our research & development (R&D) as well as adopting the highest international standards of cleaning and processing EBN by nano bubble technology, so as to achieve international food safety standards.

In addition, we fully agree with the initiative of traceability system implemented by our Government to encourage food safety tracking system, enhance automation in collection and processing centre, and also our effort in realising the utilization of Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) technology, in tracing the origin of bird's nest, thus enable our EBN to command a higher value in the international market. Our clients will have peace of mind by consuming our products.

Sanofi Pasteur launches 2D bar coding for pediatrics

Launched Dec. 2011, the new technology is designed to reduce medical errors and help health care providers document vaccine information in patient records with greater accuracy. "The 2D bar-code technology is available because of the work by a collaborative group of stakeholders and the forward thinking of many AAP members," says Edward Zissman, MD, FAAP, co-chair of the AAP Vaccine Barcoding project. "Through the use of this technology, healthcare professionals can enhance the level of care they provide, increase office efficiency, and better manage product inventory."

There is a clear need for a system to record product information with a higher level of speed and accuracy, and we aim to address this need with the 2D bar-code technology on our vaccines," says Chad Hoover, vice president, Chief Commercial Officer, Sanofi Pasteur U.S. "As an industry leader and healthcare partner, Sanofi Pasteur is pleased to be the first vaccine manufacturer to bring this innovative technology to providers offices."

It will capture more product information in a simple two-dimensional (2D) scan--including lot numbers and expiration dates. Wonder when Malaysia will start the 2D barcode...

GSC cinema has gone 2D

Movie-goers can purchase their tickets via GSC E-Payment (online), available at 21 locations nationwide except GSC Terminal One and GSC Pelangi Leisure Mall. Alternately, patrons can choose to print their own tickets – GSC SelfPrint with 2D barcode to be validated at selected cinemas.

GSC launched a mobile application – GSC Mobile App (iPhone) in May 2011, which enables movie-goers to purchase via m2u mobile or PayPal account on their iPhones and scan 2D barcode via the phone at cinema checkpoints. Android app also just launch.

Zebra QLn Series mobile printer

Zebra's QL™ family of direct thermal mobile printers has built a highly satisfied following through its proven drop-resistant durability; user-friendly, productivity-boosting features; and easy integration. Zebra's third generation of QL printers, the QLn ™ series—including the QLn320 ™ for 3-inch-wide printing—extends these QL-platform benefits to the "nth" power. www.zebra.com

2011 ending

Well here's to another new year and bye bye 2011. Lots of new mobile and apps came out this year, but looking forward for more goodies soon.