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Auto-ID Labs is a federation of research universities that has evolved from the Auto-ID Center, initially founded in 1999 to develop an open standard architecture for creating a seamless global network of physical objects. Funded in part by the EAN.UCC, governments, and industry, Auto-ID Labs is based at the Center's same six leading universities worldwide -- MIT, University of Cambridge, University of Adelaide, Keio University, Fudan University, and University of St. Gallen. Each with distinct interests and capabilities, but linked by the common vision of an “Internet of things,” we continue to research and develop new technologies and applications for revolutionizing global commerce and providing previously un-realizable consumer benefits.