Mir:ror

Mir:ror is a personal RFID reader that connects to a personal computer via a USB port.[1] It was presented at the Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin in September 2008 and is produced by Violet, which also produces the Nabaztag.[2] It is designed to work with Violet-produced RFID tags (Ztamps) which are industry standard ISO/IEC 14443 type A or B. When you move a tagged object near the RFID reader, the reader with prompt your computer to do something, such as open a related website.[3]

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Award

Mir:ror was awarded a Star at the Design Observeur 2009.[4]

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References

  1. ^ Forrest, Brady (2008-09-25). "Violet's Mirr:or: Internet of Things Via RFID". O'Reilly Media, Inc.. http://radar.oreilly.com/2008/09/violets-mirror-internet-of-thi.html. Retrieved 2008-12-24. 
  2. ^ Dennis, Tony (2008-09-19). "More bleeding edge RF stuff from France". Incisive Media Limited. http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/708/1049708/more-bleeding-edge-rf-stuff-from-france. Retrieved 2008-12-24. 
  3. ^ Eaton, Kit (2008-10-27). "Violet Mir:ror is USB RFID Enhanced-Reality Gizmo for Your Gadgets". Gawker Media. http://gizmodo.com/5069094/violet-mirror-is-usb-rfid-enhanced+reality-gizmo-for-your-gadgets. Retrieved 2008-12-24. 
  4. ^ http://www.apci.asso.fr/l_observeur_uk/realisation.php?id=1969&laureats=2009&id_participant=1601

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