...The Blocker Tag: Selective Blocking of RFID Tags for Consumer Privacy Ari Juels RSA Laboratories Ron Rivest MIT CSAIL Mike Szydlo RSA Laboratories What is a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tag? • In terms of appearance… Chip (IC) Antenna What is an RFID tag? • You may own a few RFID tags… – Contactless physical-access cards – Automated toll payment • At present, an RFID tag simply calls out its (unique) name or static data over a short distance “Plastic #3” “74AB8” “5F8KJ3” The capabilities of basic RFID tags • No power – Receives power from reader – Range a few meters • Little memory – Static 64-to-128-bit identifier in current ultra-cheap generation (five cents / unit) – Hundreds of bits soon • Little computational power – A few thousand gates – No cryptographic functions available – Static keys for read/write permission The grand vision: RFID as next-generation barcode Barcode RFID tag Fast, automated scanning Line-of-sight Specifies object type Radio contact Uniquely specifies object Provides pointer to database entry for every object Commercial applications • Smoother inventory tracking – Military supply logistics • Gulf War I: Placement of double orders to ensure arrival • Gulf War II: RFID renders supply chain much more reliable • Product recalls • Anti-counterfeiting • Maintaining shelf stocks in retail environments – Gillette Mach3 razor blades • Parenting logistics – Water park uses RFID bracelets...
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...all the banks in Kuwait use the smart cards instead of the regular credit and debit cards. A smart card resembles a credit card in size and shape, but inside it is completely different. First of all, it has an inside -- a normal credit card is a simple piece of plastic. The inside of a smart card usually contains an embedded microprocessor. The microprocessor is under a gold contact pad on one side of the card. Think of the microprocessor as replacing the usual magnetic stripe on a credit card or debit card. The microprocessor on the smart card is there for security. The host computer and card reader actually "talk" to the microprocessor. The microprocessor enforces access to the data on the card. If the host computer read and wrote the smart card's random access memory (RAM). The Smart Cards provides unlimited benefits to the customers, and its used recently almost in every organization and the business benefit from implementing the smart card. The most common smart card applications are: Credit cards Electronic cash Computer security systems Wireless communication Loyalty systems (like frequent flyer points) Banking Satellite TV Government identification Advantages and Disadvantages: Advantages: 1- Flexibility: Smart cards have a lot of flexibility. They can store multiple types of information including identification, credit cards, business and family contacts. 2-Cost and Availability: Smart card readers are expensive to produce. These...
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...China, the need for raw materials is large, enhance their ability to bargain, recently some vegetables (cabbage, etc. ) oversupply, causing prices to fall, this is good for the company’s business; Shuanghui clenbuterol issue regulations require companies to make safety requirements for food, meat supply is under attack, but also good for the company’s business. It means suppliers has low influence on the company. 2, the bargaining power of buyers Haidilao’s guiding strategy is service differentiation, maximum to meet customers’rationalize requirements. In Haidilao, even waiting for seats can be enjoyable. There are different drinks and kinds of chess on the desk, newest play cards aside and services like nail care for women and shoe care for men available all the time. During dining, you are provided frequently with warm hand towels, a pinafore with ethnic feature, hair string for girls, glass cloth in case that the drop splits to your glasses and a small plastic bag to put your big screen cell phone in. Every waiter and waitress has the right to give you a free meal in particular situation. These uncommon attributes attract more and more interest. On the products, the company will often introduce new products, the products are very distinctive, unique flavor, features prominent, cheap and...
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...China, the need for raw materials is large, enhance their ability to bargain, recently some vegetables (cabbage, etc. ) oversupply, causing prices to fall, this is good for the company’s business; Shuanghui clenbuterol issue regulations require companies to make safety requirements for food, meat supply is under attack, but also good for the company’s business. It means suppliers has low influence on the company. 2, the bargaining power of buyers Haidilao’s guiding strategy is service differentiation, maximum to meet customers’rationalize requirements. In Haidilao, even waiting for seats can be enjoyable. There are different drinks and kinds of chess on the desk, newest play cards aside and services like nail care for women and shoe care for men available all the time. During dining, you are provided frequently with warm hand towels, a pinafore with ethnic feature, hair string for girls, glass cloth in case that the drop splits to your glasses and a small plastic bag to put your big screen cell phone in. Every waiter and waitress has the right to give you a free meal in particular situation. These uncommon attributes attract more and more interest. On the products, the company will often introduce new products, the products are very distinctive, unique flavor, features prominent, cheap and delicious. 3, the threat of potential entrants China is a large catering country with large populayion, however, in the retail structure, catering enterprises only get the rate of...
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...one peso. III. Objectives of the Business • To be the first in mind of the customer when it comes in providing cheap (but high quality) photo printing and Digital ID services, etc. • To be the trend setter in the digital photo printing industry. • To build a very competitive photo printing shop. IV. Product / Services Basic Services: o Digital photo printing from digital cameras or cell phones via Bluetooth, Infrared and all types of memory cards. o Digital Photo ID o Document Printing o Desktop Publishing Other Possible Services: o Electronic Loading o Typing Jobs o Photo Invitations o Plastic lamination o Calling Cards o Studio portraits o MP3 downloads o MP4, PSP, CP Games Downloads o Souvenir Items V. Location ? Near School Area and also in residential place. ? Near Market but secured place. ? Very populated place. VI. Target Market ? People needing photo requirements like ID. ? Students who do their research and projects in school. VII. Competitiveness on the Market ? Affordable photo printing ? Cheapest digital ID ? Fastest services ? Customer Friendly Staff ? Well Ventilated Place. Marketing Strategies o Promo for Discounts/Membership. o Flyers and Posters. VIII. Capital Section 1. Machines/Gadgets * Computer set with 19in. LED Screen With table and chair * Photo Printer with conversion * A4 Paper cutter * A3 Plastic Laminator/li> * Memory Card reader * Bluetooth device * Infrared...
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...How Introduction Tesco is a global public limited company founded by Jack Cohen in the United Kingdom in 1919. Measured by revenues and profits, Tesco is considered as one of the global leaders in international food retailing as a core business. In addition, its business also includes non-food products and services such as banking, insurance, telecommunications, health, entertainment and furniture. There are numerous Tesco stores in 14 countries with strategic diversification of investments having contributed to their achievement and progress over the last 12 years (Fame, 2010; Deloitte, 2010). Furthermore, according to Berwin (2009), the grocery retail-market structure of the United Kingdom is dominated by 4 influential firms an ‘oligopoly’ comprising of Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury and Morrison’s with a whole market share of 75.6%. Tesco, however, takes 30.5% of the market share of the retailing industry triggered by the achievement of economies of scale to maintain the advantage of price, outstripping the growth of competitors (Morris et al, 2004; TNS World panel, 2009). Table No.1 Source:tescoplc,2010 The main value for Tesco is to maximize profit and to provide goods and services that are cheap and affordable to consumers or the public. The company is also adaptable and quickly responds to the changes in the market. It has grown strong due to diversification into non-food products/ services, for example financial services and telecommunications....
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...Wolf 1 Target is Making Gains Target is a Minneapolis-based retail chain in the United States that has over 1,700 stores with plans to open some in Canada starting in 2013 (Wohl). Target has tried to compete with Wal-mart, the largest retailer, with their “cheap chic” clothing and household items. In order to keep up with the times and grow their customer base, Target is utilizing social media, college campuses and making connections with a popular Italian designer along with adding a grocery department to their stores. Target reported a $555 million profit from their third quarter, which is up $20 million from this time last year (Talley). They are having a slow start to the Christmas season as far as toys are concerned due to Wal-mart bringing back the layaway program after five years for toys and electronics. College campuses have become one large marketing campaign for many retailers from American Eagle to Hewlett Packard to Target. College students spent $36 billion on items like clothing, computers and cell phones during the 2010-11 school year (Singer). Target is permeated 66 universities and colleges in 2011 with a private shopping event that they have created for college freshman. Target started this tradition at the University of North Carolina in 2007 and it has been a hit. Target student representatives wear red t-shirts that say “COLLEGE” punctuated by Target’s bull’s eye logo (Singer). Target sponsors a welcome dinner on the Friday of the first weekend and...
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...(CustomerServiceTeam@thewarehouse.co.nz) or Phone 0800 422274 7 days 9am -4pm. 1. Question one S.W.O.T analysis for The Warehouse 1. Strengths * The Warehouse focuses to drive a profitable growth by placing customers first, improving their stores and reducing costs. Cost reduction is the main key strategy and purposes to offset inflation on occupancy costs, labor, energy and costs of goods sold. Managing costs and simplifying the business way were made good process by The ware house . By the way is reduces support office fixed costs, store variable costs, logistics costs and continues to rationalize the supply chain. * High level of customer awareness of brands: They in forms to customers about their products and brand through many means. Recently they presents with customers about the new way of online shopping and online search. It also promotes about products and special on Television and newspaper * Serves Communities: The Warehouse is well-known for supporting its local community and New Zealand families. Throughout August 2013 SCRATCH ‘N’ WIN cards are presented at The Warehouse stores nationwide for $2. All money raised will go towards giving a deserving Kiwi kid a laptop. Research has shown that access to personal IT devices, used...
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...Network Interface Card (NIC) Any computer that is to be connected to a network, needs to have a network interface card (NIC). Most modern computers have these devices built into the motherboard, but in some computers you have to add an extra expansion card (small circuitboard) Some computers, such as laptops, have two NICs: one for wired connections, and one for wireless connections (which uses radio signals instead of wires) In a laptop, the wireless radio antenna is usually built in to the side of the screen, so you don't need to have a long bit of plastic sticking out the side of your computer! Network Cable To connect together different devices to make up a network, you need cables. Cables are still used in most networks, rather than using only wireless, because they can carry much more data per second, and are more secure (less open to hacking). The most common type of network cable cable in use today looks like the one shown above, with plastic plugs on the ends that snap into sockets on the network devices. Inside the cable are several copper wires (some used for sending data in one direction, and some for the other direction). Hub A hub is a device that connects a number of computers together to make a LAN. The typical use of a hub is at the centre of a star network (or as part of a hybrid network) - the hub has cables plugged into it from each computer. A hub is a ‘dumb’ device: if it receives a message, it sends it to every computer...
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...Marketing Mix Jermaine Anderson MGT 421 January 22, 2013 Professor Robert Thompson Organizations rely on marketing to get a product new or old, big or small on the market to sell. If done correctly it will lead to a successful organization. One of the key components of a marketer is understanding the different element of the marketing mix. There are four basic elements: price, product, promotion, and place. Throughout this paper we will better analyze these four elements that consist of the marketing mix. Then compare the knowledge from the marketing mix into a real organization. Finally, discuss how each element affects the product as a whole and the organization’s development in its specific industry. Elements of the marketing mix There are four sections of the marketing mix: price, product, promotion, and place. They are called the four P’s and are used for products or service to enter a market successfully. Price considers a feasible amount that would be profitable and still remain a balance with sales. In this section it is important to scan the environment for competitors’ products prices and determine the value from products that are already on the market. Also it is important that the price of the good or service is considered reasonable by the consumers or the product will be rejected and unsuccessful. The product section takes into account the different variables of the product such as: packaging, features, benefits, warranties, instructions, branding, quality...
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...Lines: Marketing # 712-0941 Purchasing # 740-9482 Information Technology # 711-1711 Manufacturer of Biodegradable/ Non-Biodegradable- Plastic Bag, Sando Bag, Garbage/ Trash Bag, Plastic Packaging, shopping bag Read more: http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/view+classifieds/id/1541235/Manufacturer+of+Biodegradable/+Non-Biodegradable-+Plastic+Bag,+Sando+Bag,+Garbage/+Trash+Bag,+Plastic+Packaging,+shopping+bag 1541235 AddressG/F Goldland Tower, No. 10 Eisenhower St., Greenhills, San Juan City, Philippines Unted polyresins,Inc CALL US: Greenhills Sales Office Phone : +63 (2) 722-9183 to 88 Mobile : +63917-8452014 Fax : +63 (2) 722-5213 +63 (2) 722-9188 VISIT US: Greenhills Sales Office Location : Ground Floor, Goldland Tower, # 10 Eisenhower Street, Greenhills, San Juan City, Philippines 1500 Map: About Us PR Gaz is positioning to be the Philippines’ leading LPG supplier with its continuously growing presence in the domestic market. With its expanding network of LPG convenience stores, more and more homes and businesses rely on PR Gaz for a variety of applications and fuel needs. With continued business innovations, infrastructure development and customer service enhancement, PR Gaz is confidently moving forward as a successful, expanding and most importantly-a customer-focused business. History PR Gaz...
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...China, the need for raw materials is large, enhance their ability to bargain, recently some vegetables (cabbage, etc. ) oversupply, causing prices to fall, this is good for the company’s business; Shuanghui clenbuterol issue regulations require companies to make safety requirements for food, meat supply is under attack, but also good for the company’s business. It means suppliers has low influence on the company. 2, the bargaining power of buyers Haidilao’s guiding strategy is service differentiation, maximum to meet customers’rationalize requirements. In Haidilao, even waiting for seats can be enjoyable. There are different drinks and kinds of chess on the desk, newest play cards aside and services like nail care for women and shoe care for men available all the time. During dining, you are provided frequently with warm hand towels, a pinafore with ethnic feature, hair string for girls, glass cloth in case that the drop splits to your glasses and a small plastic bag to put your big screen cell phone in. Every waiter and waitress has the right to give you a free meal in particular situation. These uncommon attributes attract more and more interest. On the products, the company will often introduce new products, the products are very distinctive, unique flavor, features prominent, cheap and delicious. 3, the threat of potential entrants China is a large catering country with large populayion, however, in the retail structure, catering enterprises only get the rate of...
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... Business Plan: Eco-friendly bamboo based computer accessories Date: 17th December 2012 Submitted To, Saad Hossain (SDF) Faculty, School of Business, North South University Course: Entrepreneurship (MGT-368), Sec: 11 Submitted By, Name ID# Anika Fairuz 0930127030 Md. Shahdat Hossain 1020145030 Tanjin Farzana 0930317030 Susmita Sinha 0930257030 Preetom Roy 1010615030 Letter of Transmittal December 17, 2012 Saad Mohammad Maroof Hossain Faculty Entrepreneurship (MGT-368) School of Business North South University Bashundhara, Dhaka. Subject: Submission of business plan. Dear Sir...
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...Business 3700 Assignment Information Systems Journal 2 November 20th 2013 2526 Words Table of Contents page Part 2A Use of Near Field Communication with POS Information Systems 3 Part 2B The World in 3-D 6 Sources Cited 11 Part 2A Use of Near Field Communication with POS Information Systems Near Field Communication is a new wireless technology that enables data transmission between two objects when they are within inches of each other. Smartphones & tablets enabled with NFC can exchange data with other NFC devices, or read information from smart tags embedded in posters, stickers and other products. The most interesting application for businesses is how it can be used for transactions. Many credit cards are NFC enabled with their EMV chips. Acording to EMVco “EMV chip-based payment cards, also known as smart cards, contain an embedded microprocessor, a type of small computer. The microprocessor chip contains the information needed to use the card for payment, and is protected by various security features. Chip cards are a more secure alternative to traditional magnetic stripe payment cards” (emvco.com, 2013). For fast transactions, the “tap” function of some POS (point of sale) systems is in fact a function of the NFC technology. In the case of using an NFC enabled smartphone (eg. Android Galaxy 3s and google wallet) or payment card (eg. Visa) with a NCR SelfServ Checkout at Dominion the process for the transaction...
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...American Express. Here, there will be a discussion of the two contrasting products; a 500ml bottle of Lipton Peach Ice tea and an American Express Platinum Credit Card. These two products will be compared and contrasted to one another in terms of product description, classification and segmentation. Product Description When a marketer sells a product, they must take into consideration the three levels of a product; the core, the actual and augmented. Kotler et al. (2007) describes the ‘core product’ as core benefits which act as problem solving services that consumers are buying when they attain a product. The ‘actual product’ is a combination of the product’s features, styling, quality, branding and packaging. And lastly, the augmented product is the additional consumer services and benefits which are included to increase competitiveness. With Lipton Peach Ice Tea, the core product is that it is a drink; a benefit to quench thirst. It also has a core benefit of social acceptance, as there may be a perception that those who drink Lipton Peach Ice Tea are ‘cool’. Also, the ice tea is convenient as it is easily bought and managed. The actual product features of the Lipton Peach Ice Tea are that it is a refreshing drink and it is also perceived to be healthy. It is also stylish as it is packaged in a plastic or glass bottle with a yellow label sticker, making it look appealing. This packaging also means that the product can be sealed and consumed later. The branding of...
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