MICHELIN OPENS ITS PATENTS FOR ADOPTION OF WORLDWIDE RFID(1) STANDARD
Stoke-on-Trent – July 17, 2013
Reliable identification of tyres with embedded RFID technology has already shown how it can improve tyre tracking throughout its life cycle.
Michelin group has been an internationally recognised leader for creating and fostering harmonised international standards for tyre RFID. Some other tyre manufacturers have taken part in creating and fostering harmonised international standards for ease of development and deployment.
The adoption of a single worldwide standard is a key element to accelerate the deployment of this technology. That is why Michelin announces that it will license free of charge any of its patents that would overlap with the adoption of such standards(2).
In line with FRAND(3) licensing policies, Michelin will expect reciprocity(4) from any entity which may be concerned by the adoption of such standards.
“The RFID technology has been around for many years. During the London Olympic Games last year, Michelin tyres embedded with RFID technology were used on buses to improve safety and operation efficiency,” says Terry Gettys, Executive Vice President, Research and Development at Michelin.
“We believe that the most important enabler to a broader integration of such technology within the transportation industry is the adoption of a global standard. This small step should help us get there.”
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(1) RFID = Radio Frequency IDentification
(2) Globally recognised single core tyre RFID standards include: AIAG B11, JAIF B21, ISO- 17367, TMC RP 247, GS1-EPC TDS 1.5.
(3) FRAND = Fair, Reasonable And Non-Discriminatory
(4) Reciprocity (on a case by case basis) = Michelin’s patents will be licensed royalty free on condition that any prospective licensee commits to license any of its current or future patents that would also overlap with the adoption and execution of the standards cited above under similar conditions.
Michelin (http://www.michelintransport.com / @MichelinTruckUK)
Michelin, the leading tyre company, is dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing and marketing tyres for every type of vehicle including aircraft, bicycles/motorcycles, cars, earthmovers, farm equipment and trucks. It also offers electronic mobility support services on ViaMichelin.com and publishes travel guides, hotel & restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in more than 170 countries, has more than 113,000 employees and operates 69 production plants in 18 different countries. The Group has a Technology Centre dedicated to research, development and process engineering, with operations in Europe, North America and Asia. (www.michelin.com)
For further press information please contact:
Paul Cordle, Michelin Press Office
Tel: + 44 (0) 1782 402341 Email: paul-m.cordle@uk.michelin.com
James Keeler or Kelly Alford, Garnett Keeler PR, Inver House, 37-39 Pound Street,
Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3PG
Tel: +44 (0)20 8647 4467 Fax: +44 (0)20 8544 4711 E-mail: james.keeler@garnettkeeler.com
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