Virtual Shield Prevents Stray RFID Reads by Handhelds

RFID technology is transforming retail operations, but even the most advanced systems face challenges like stray reads that can disrupt accuracy.

In this article, RFID Journal chats with GreyOrange GM Troy Siwek about how gStore’s SoftFence virtual shielding technology eliminates stray RFID reads, ensuring precise item tracking and enhanced operational efficiency. By creating a controlled “shielded” environment, it enables retailers to maintain inventory accuracy and deliver seamless omnichannel experiences without the need for costly physical barriers.

The RFID revolution is here, and innovations like these are paving the way for smarter, more dynamic retail operations.

“What SoftFence enables is the level of algorithm configuration that’s user friendly,” said Siwek. “So you don’t have to be a super techie person” to tune the system on each handheld according to the environment, from a densely populated area to a sparsely populated or wide space, such as a big box format.

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