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RFID Wristbands Enhance Data Collection Efficiency and Accuracy
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) wristbands are routinely used by hospitals and prisons to automatically identify and keep track of patients and prisoners, respectively. By having an RFID tag embedded in the wrist band, personally identifying data can be captured quickly and with little or no human intervention, since all the person wearing the band has to do is walk within a few feet of an RFID reader -- there is no need to line up the wristband with the reader in the same way that barcodes must be aligned with scanners.
Another application of RFID wristbands includes age verification at recreational venues that serve alcoholic beverages. Night clubs, for example, can choose to pre-print two types of RFID wrist bands that can be placed on patrons' wrists before entering the club: one type for people who are under 21, and another type to indicate that the wearer is 21 or older. Some clubs simply use different colored bracelets to identify their patrons' age groups, but these are easy to counterfeit. On the other hand, specialized equipment is required to program and print RFID wristbands, and it is unlikely that teenagers have the resources to obtain these materials. Not only that, bands made by Zebra in particular come with tamper-proof and secure-snap enclosures for added security.
RFID wristbands can also be used in conjunction with cashless payment systems, thereby allowing patrons to purchase drinks and food without needing to carry cash or credit cards around a loud, dark, crowded venue, where it's relatively easy for money to get lost or stolen. In a similar fashion, universities are now starting to offer their students RFID keychains that can be used to make cashless purchases at various campus venues.
The nature of RFID technology allows you to collect data in an accurate and efficient manner, and the convenience of RFID wrist bands offers a very cost-effective way to do just that, as they can be pre-programmed and printed on demand.
In addition to being convenient and cost-effective, better RFID bracelets, such as the Zebra Z-Band 4000, are made from latex-free, high-performance polyester, which makes them hypoallergenic and durable. These thermal transfer wrist bands will accept both text and barcode data as well, and the printed data will be resistant to both abrasion and liquids such as water, mild cleaning agents, alcohol, and blood.
Whether you run a hospital, correctional facility, or recreational venue, RFID wristbands can increase operational efficiency while decreasing costs and the potential for collecting erroneous data.
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