Samsung Develops Single-Chip RFID Reader for Mobile Devices

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announced today the development of its new single-chip radio frequency identification (RFID) reader for mobile devices. Embedded RFID reader chips can provide consumers with product or service information retrieved from RFID tags incorporated in items such as movie posters, clothing, and museums or tourist exhibits.

LG Electronics, Harris Corporation Submit MPH(TM) In-Band Mobile DTV Technology for ATSC’s Mobile Standard

WASHINGTON, June 22 - LG Electronics Inc. and Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), joint developers of the Mobile-Pedestrian Handheld (MPH(TM)) in-band mobile digital television system, submitted a proposal to the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) for a standard that would enable broadcasters to provide high-quality digital television (DTV) signals to a wide range of mobile and portable devices. The ATSC is an international, non-profit organization developing voluntary standards for digital television systems.