Around 423 patents have been published in the span of 4.2 years from 2000 till February 2005. The major market in RFID-based supply chain applications appears to be the United States.
*Technology area focus of key players:*
* Digital Data Processing
* Communication Techniques
* Signaling Or Calling Systems
*Some of the key players identified are:*
* United Parcel Service
* G.E.
* Savi tech.
*Various software applications cited in patents:*
* Business applications
* UPS Supply Chain Solutions
* Source code, object code, or scripting code.
*Key applications area identified:*
* Food and pharma industry
* Semiconductors and High-value electronic items
* Airport and shipyard
*Key RFID Tracking Applications:*
* Assets
* Equipment