Violet's Ztamps Fuse Your Online and Offline Worlds
Holger Mohr — February 15, 2009 — Tech
References: dynamism & violet.net
Violet has come up with an incredible home use for RFID tags with ‘Ztamp:s,’ tiny RFID stickers that can be affixed to nearly any object in your home. Using an RFID reader called the ‘Mir:ror,’ any surface with a Ztamp can deliver or receive information on the Internet.
The Ztamp has a variety of different options, and each sticker is individually configured. You can assign the stamp on your coffee mug to open the day’s news headlines on your computer or update your Facebook status. You can link photos from a vacation onto a Ztamp and affix it into a postcard for simple photo sharing.
There are still more possibilities. Working parents can have a latchkey child wave his or her keys in front of the ‘Mir:ror’ to automatically send an e-mail that announces that they are home safely. And file folders can feature a Ztamp that will automatically open the associated computer documents when the folder is placed over the reader.
The Ztamp has a variety of different options, and each sticker is individually configured. You can assign the stamp on your coffee mug to open the day’s news headlines on your computer or update your Facebook status. You can link photos from a vacation onto a Ztamp and affix it into a postcard for simple photo sharing.
There are still more possibilities. Working parents can have a latchkey child wave his or her keys in front of the ‘Mir:ror’ to automatically send an e-mail that announces that they are home safely. And file folders can feature a Ztamp that will automatically open the associated computer documents when the folder is placed over the reader.
Trend Themes
1. Web-connected RFID Tags - The use of RFID tags connected to the Internet allows for seamless integration between the online and offline worlds.
2. Personalized Object Interaction - Configurable RFID stickers enable personalized interactions with everyday objects to access online information or perform specific tasks.
3. Automated Home Communications - Using RFID readers, home communication systems can be automated by linking physical objects to digital actions or notifications.
Industry Implications
1. Internet of Things (iot) - The IoT industry can leverage web-connected RFID tags to enhance connectivity and enable new applications in various sectors.
2. Smart Home Technology - The smart home industry can utilize personalized object interaction to provide seamless control and management of connected devices.
3. Child Safety and Security - In the child safety and security industry, automated home communications can provide peace of mind for working parents and ensure the well-being of latchkey children.
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