Alien Technology(R) Receives SAFETY Act Designation.RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. Implementations for Airline Industry Awarded Liability Protections from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States MORGAN HILL, Calif. -- Alien Technology Alien Technology is a manufacturer of RFID technology. The company is headquartered in Morgan Hill, California, with an RFID tag manufacturing facility in Fargo, North Dakota, the Alien RFID Solutions Center, in the Dayton, Ohio area, and sales offices in the US, Europe and Asia. Corporation, an industry leader in Radio Frequency Identification See RFID. (RFID) products and services, today announced that their products and services have earned designation as Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technologies under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act of 2002 for airports baggage and cargo handling systems. Designation under the SAFETY Act is granted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and provides legal liability protection to customers and users of Alien Technology baggage and cargo implementations related to an act of terrorism. Baggage and cargo handling systems utilizing Alien([R]) products and services have been installed at airports around the world in order to help defend the global air transportation system against a wide range of terrorist threats. These implementations provide enhanced security to the handling and transportation of materials, baggage and other cargo. "Alien was able to obtain the SAFETY Act designation by demonstrating to the DHS DHS Department of Homeland Security (USA) DHS Department of Human Services DHS Department of Health Services DHS Demographic and Health Surveys DHS Dirhams (Morocco national currency) that our products and services are effective in helping to combat and prevent terrorist threats," said Ronny Haraldsvik, Vice President of Marketing, Business Development and Industry Relations of Alien Technology. "Being awarded the SAFETY Act Certification and Designation allows Alien to provide liability protections to our customers. We feel strongly that this designation will lead to more widespread adoption of RFID technologies, and ultimately a safer and more effective means to help combat security threats." The SAFETY Act was drafted in response to liability suits that were filed after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The protections enable qualified companies to offer anti-terror services without fearing excessive liability for their customers. Congress - understanding that the fear of lawsuits could keep important anti-terror services and technologies out of the hands of the federal government, port authorities port authorities npl → autoridades fpl portuarias , commercial customers and others - created the system of liability protection offered by the SAFETY Act as a strong incentive for companies to buy and sell effective anti-terror goods and services In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility (unless the "good" is a "bad"). It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax. . For more information about the Safety Act: https://www.safetyact.gov/ About Alien Technology Alien Technology is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products and services to customers in a wide variety of industries. Organizations use Alien's RFID products and services to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and security of their supply chains, logistics and asset tracking operations. Alien's products include RFID tags, RFID readers and related training and professional services. Alien's patented Fluidic flu·id·ic adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a fluid. 2. Relating to or controlled by fluidics. Self Assembly (FSA FSA Financial Services Authority FSA Food Standards Agency (UK) FSA Farm Service Agency (USDA) FSA Financial Services Agency (Japan) (TM)) technology and related proprietary manufacturing processes are designed to enable the manufacture of high volume, low-cost RFID tags. Alien was founded in 1994. The company's facilities include corporate headquarters in Morgan Hill, CA; an RFID tag manufacturing facility in Fargo, ND; the Alien RFID Solutions Center in the Dayton, OH; and sales offices in the US, Europe and Asia. Alien is a member of EPCglobal. More information about Alien is available at www.alientechnology.com Alien, Alien Technology, the Alien logo, Squiggle See tilde. and FSA, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Alien Technology Corporation in the United States and other countries. Copyright 2007 Alien Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. |
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