# Staple with RFID Tags By POPEYE | Published 2007-02-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staple-with-rfid-tags References: [popsci](http://www.popsci.com/popsci/technology/59c1fe6695ef0110vgnvcm1000004eecbccdrcrd/7.html) Never lose your document anymore. The clever idea is just to embed RFID staples so that [lost documents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gd-smart-label) can radio their location to a tracking device. **Implications** - Since the fast paced changes in technology has allowed for both the size and price of [RFID tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebras-rfid-tags) to decrease, Swingline has come up with a nifty way to make sure your papers never go missing. This could also easily turn into the quickest way to embed [tracking devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-tag-2) on other people, that is, if you're a spy. It would be so simple, as your walking by distract them so you can staple their clothing and you will be able to keep track of them where ever they go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rfid-embedded Staples:** The development of RFID-embedded staples opens up the possibility of tracking lost documents and potentially more. - **Miniaturized RFID Technology:** The decreasing size and cost of RFID technology presents opportunities for innovative applications beyond document tracking. - **Wearable RFID Tracking Devices:** The concept of embedding RFID tags in clothing could potentially lead to the development of wearable tracking devices that can locate lost items or individuals. ### Where This Applies - **Office Supplies:** The introduction of RFID-embedded staples could disrupt the traditional paper organization and filing methods of office environments. - **Retail:** Retail stores could potentially benefit from integrating RFID tracking technology into their products for inventory management and loss prevention purposes. - **Personal Security/tracking:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the personal security/tracking industry with the development of wearable RFID tracking devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Cost Subscription-Free Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-and-found-id-tag.md) - [Smartphone Retail Security Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-tag.md) - [Self-Locating Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esr-geo-wallet.md) - [RFID-Enabled Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkpoint-systems.md) - [Programmable QR Code Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-tags.md) - [RFID-Enabled Hotel Linens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelegente-fine-linen.md) - [Tough Tracker-Friendly Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-cardholder.md) - [QR Code Tracker Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile-lost-and-found-labels.md) - [QR-Code Pet Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-pet-tag.md)