UPDATE: Precision Dynamics' Smart Band(R) RFID Wristband System Combats Counterfeiting and Promotes Social Media at RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest
(firmenpresse) - VALENCIA, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/17/12 -- (PDC), a global leader in automatic wristband identification, announces the successful implementation of its at the RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest in Ottawa, Canada from July 4 through July 15. The wristband system prevented counterfeiting and unauthorized resale, while empowering guests to link to Facebook, further promoting the event.
The Bluesfest's 300,000 guests wore wristbands throughout the multi-day festival, which provided automatic validation as they walked through RFID-enabled portals, provided by , a global provider of RFID access control and cashless payment systems for live events. "The RFID system greatly reduced the time guests spent waiting in line, which is a huge convenience," said Tara Ferguson, RFID Project Coordinator for the Bluesfest. By dramatically reducing admission lines, the system enabled guests to focus their time on performances and concessions. Smart Band® also helps reduce labor, as multiple attendants are not needed to manually issue or validate tickets, stamps, or badges.
The innovative technology revolves around a tiny RFID chip sealed inside each patented Smart Band®. A unique 16-character code programmed on the chips positively identifies and validates each patron when the band is positioned over an RFID reader.
In addition to the system's time saving conveniences, Smart Band® provides superior security and anti-counterfeit measures that traditional wristbands don't offer. "We had two major goals -- facilitate crowd control at the gates and decrease unauthorized resale. Both objectives were resoundingly successful," said Ferguson. "The Smart Band® design made it exceptionally difficult to resell, as there is no visible access indicator outside of the RFID chip. If wristbands had gone missing, we could have easily deactivated them and flagged them as stolen to prevent unauthorized access to the venue. Media monitoring showed that unauthorized resale via third-party websites went down dramatically." Smart Band® helps provide peace of mind to promoters and festivals with its ability to deter scalpers and resellers.
For the first time, the Bluesfest integrated social media into its guest experience for fans who pre-registered online. A quick online registration via the Bluesfest's website enabled fans to sync their wristband to their Facebook account and receive instant entry in a contest for a VIP upgrade. After receiving their wristbands in the mail or at will call, guests accessed multiple RFID-enabled Facebook stations throughout the grounds. With a quick scan of the band, fans linked live to Facebook to broadcast to their friends and families online -- a form of free advertising for the festival.
"The is a great way for festivals like the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest to benefit from the far-reaching channels of social media, uniting its guests with an international network of online fans," said Robin Barber, Vice President of leisure and entertainment for Precision Dynamics.
Since its launch in 2001, PDC's Smart Band® RFID Wristband System has been used by leading festivals and venues to deliver unique and convenient applications that help redefine the guest experience, while bringing bottom line benefits to the festivals that use them. Applications include: cashless point-of-sale; cashless arcade and vending; social media integration; keyless hotel and locker access; electronic access control; photo management systems; and customer loyalty programs. Additional PDC RFID Solutions include PDC Smart® Cards, Key Fobs, Lanyards, and Parking Passes. For more information, visit .
With over 50 years of experience, PDC is the global leader and pacesetter in the development of wristband and label systems for healthcare, leisure and entertainment, and law enforcement. The company introduced the first patient bar code ID wristband, patented , and the award winning . PDC is committed to 100% quality in service, design, and manufacturing and complies with ISO-9001 standards (Organization for International Standards).
Intellitix is a global provider of RFID access control and cashless payment systems for live events. Since 2011 Intellitix has activated over 2 million RFID tags at festivals in North America and Europe. The technology cut queues to a minimum, eradicated ticket fraud and unwanted resale, and its proprietary software and fully integrated hardware is 100% secure and reliable. With offices in the USA, Canada and the UK, the company also specializes in cashless payment systems and social media integration, both of which integrate with its proprietary access control technology. The Intellitix platform works with any existing ticketing system or partner, and more closely connects promoters and brands with their audience.
Laura Davis
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