World's Largest Cruise Ship Launches RFID-based Passenger-Tracking System - RFID Journal - 3 views
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Gyujin Chae on 28 Jan 12This article talks about cruise ship which is equipped with RFID-based passenger tracking system. With this system, cruisers can find where their family members and friends are through Wi-Fi-based RFID tags in badges or wristbands, and iPhones. There are nearly 1000 access points installed with Wi-Fi network on the ship. So wherever someone with a RFID badge or wristband goes, their location can be found. With iPhones, passengers can not only locate their party members but make reservations at restaurants and spas by calling or sending messages to those places. The goal of this system is to allow cruisers to more freely communicate with their party members and merchants on board so cruise operator can improve guests' experience on board. In the near future, with the advancement of RFID system, everything on board can be done with RFID badges, wristbands, or something else, which means guests will not have to bring their cash, credit cards to pay and crew on board will go through less hassle.
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Alejandra Kravets on 28 Jan 12Great article. Incorporating RFID system in wristbands badges allows guests to freely take a tour of the ship without worrying about where their family members could be. This is fantastic technology especially for kids!
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gaby bestulich on 28 Jan 12Agree great article. It just makes the cruise a bit more leisurely for those traveling with younger children because they can just check their phones and find out where the little ones are.
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Melissa Krajewski on 29 Jan 12I think this can be a helpful tool if used appropriately. It should be an elective option chosen by the passenger who is eighteen years or older. I think the age limit is important because once passengers are eighteen years old they are technically adults. This way parents can choose whether or not they would like to monitor their children's location throughout the ship. Keep in mind that not only can their parents see where there children are but any crew member who has access to the system may be able to track such movements throughout the ship. I hope appropriate safeguards are in place to prevent people from using the system inappropriately.
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Carl Miller on 29 Jan 12I would not be a fan of this if I were going on a cruise. This is too "Big Brother is watching" for my liking. I think it's a good idea for families to keep track of their kids but that does not apply to me. The only function I would like is the alert from the restaurant saying your table is ready.