Friday, October 23, 2009

Checkpoint RFID EAS Improves Metro Retail Loss

Checkpoint Systems collaborates with Metro Group to deliver an EAS solution built on RFID technology. The RFID-based Electronic Article Surveillance system will comply with GS1 EPCglobal EAS Overview and Technical Implementation Guide. ...

... "METRO Group is working with Checkpoint to deliver standards-compliant, RFID-based EAS to both mitigate loss and optimize our merchandise management, said Dr. Gerd Wolfram, Head of CIO-Office, METRO AG. This effort is in line with our stated RFID strategy to use tags for multiple purposes along the supply chain. We are pleased to continue our partnership with Checkpoint and we are convinced that the GS1 enhanced standards-based solutions are bringing benefits for retailers and suppliers. " ...


Via Checkpoint Systems: Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Built on RFID

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Sunday, August 24, 2008

Checkpoint RFID Strategy Gaining Traction

Checkpoint discusses quarterly results and sees the Oatsystems integration proceeding as planned. ...

... "Our Evolve RF and RFID-enabled product line continues to be well received by our customers and is gaining traction in the marketplace. The addition of OATSystems puts key aspects of Checkpoint's developing strategy for RFID EAS in place as the combination of Checkpoint and OATSystems uniquely positions us as a one-stop-shop for solutions that enable retailers and their supply chains to gain deeper inventory visibility, further reducing shrink and increasing bottom-line profits by enhancing on-shelf merchandise availability for consumers. " ...


Via Checkpoint Systems: Integration of OATSystems progressing as planned

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Sunday, April 06, 2008

RFID Dogbone Tags Mobile Phones

UPM RFID tags are used to better manage the mobile phone customer experience. ...

... "UPM Raflatac's DogBone tags are attached to mobile phone packages, while accessories are tagged with UPM Raflatac's ShortDipole and Belt products. In addition to global functionality, these UHF tags provide security features (EAS) for anti-theft purposes. FCC has introduced intelligent shelves with RFID reader antennas that monitor the stock and provide automatic notification if stock levels fall below specified volumes. This results in fewer out-of-stock situations and increased sales, as RFID tagged items are easily located in the store or backroom.

FCC's customers benefit from the RFID technology with enhanced customer service and reduced checkout times: the entire contents of a shopping basket can be scanned in one go at the point of sale. RFID also opens new opportunities for special promotions and cross-sales, as FCC has RFID enabled loyalty cards in use. " ...


Via UPM Raflatac: UHF tags to Future Communications Company retail store in Kuwait

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Sunday, March 02, 2008

RFID Shrink Management Platform

Checkpoint introduces next-generation of shrink management based on RFID technology. The radio frequency solution is derived from military applications and rotates the RF signal 360 degrees, which increases the detection capability. Alarm management is accomplished through different exit and entrance signal strategies. ...

... "Evolve provides retailers with a feature-rich, highly-scaleable EAS system to help reduce shrink, improve profitability, and enhance the consumer shopping experience while reducing unintended customer hassle created by false alarms. When combined with the benefits of RFID, Evolve will also increase inventory visibility, ensuring that retailers keep products on the shelves and available for purchase by their customers. The new solution features 25% increased detection, differentiated alarm response through two EAS frequencies, integrated customer counting, Smart Alarm Management, Industry standard Ethernet connectivity and easy remote system upgrades. " ...


Via Checkpoint Systems: Shrink Management System

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Wednesday, December 19, 2007

RFID Research Invests in Item Level Validations

Checkpoint will fund RFID Research Center's laboratory through investment and equipment donation. The research will support proof-of-concept, pilots, and use case validations in areas, such as item-level tracking. The RFID Center sponsors range from RFID technology providers to end user companies, such as WalMart, FedEx, Microsoft, and Tyson Foods. ...

... "The RFID Research Center is part of the Information Technology Research Institute in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University. The Center, which opened in 2005, is a vendor-neutral, third-party testing and research facility focused on the use of RFID and other wireless and sensor technologies in the supply chain. Checkpoint has supplied RFID, electronic article surveillance (EAS) and source-tagging technology and services to some of the world's largest retailers, and will be able to leverage that experience to share its insight and expertise in the area of item-level tracking and shrink management with the RFID Research Center. " ...


Checkpoint Joins University of Arkansas RFID Research Center

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Saturday, December 08, 2007

Retail RFID Item-Level In-Store Tagging

ADT introduces RFID reader that lowers the overall costs of in-store, item-level radio frequency identification (RFID) deployment by reducing reader requirements by up to 90 percent and capital costs by up to 60 percent.

... "ADT and its industry-leading Sensormatic brand of electronic article surveillance (EAS) anti-theft systems have a long history of large-scale, item-level tagging for inventory security. Karstadt Warenhaus GmbH, one of Germany's leading retailers and a user of Sensormatic EAS to secure its merchandise and reduce losses, has now deployed the iREAD platform as part of a major apparel implementation at one of its flagship stores. " ...


Via ADT: Retail RFID Deployment Costs with Sensormatic iREAD Technology

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Monday, June 11, 2007

TagSYS RFID Library Tag Family

TAGSYS Folio 370L Tag Family based on NXP’s new ICODE SLI-L IC is introduced to meet the requirements of the library RFID market. The Folio 370L Tag Family provides high performance, password protected Electronic Article Surveillance and meets the emerging NISO (US National Information Standards Organization) data model standard for libraries. ...

... "The TAGSYS Folio 370L Tag Family and NXP ICODE SLI-L feature advanced communication signaling resulting in up to 20% better read range as well as a password protected EAS feature protecting against illicit manipulation of the theft protection, thus maximizing performance, reliability and security in the application. In addition, to comply with the emerging global NISO and Danish data model standard, designed to standardize tag data across the library industry, the Folio 370L Tag Family and ICODE SLI-L are ISO 15693 compliant, and feature a 256bit user memory block and standard AFI security code. With the unique privacy feature the book label can be transformed into a quiet mode, when it is borrowed, protecting the privacy of the borrower. Back in the library it will be reverted into public mode again. Standardization under the NISO and Danish data model will accelerate RFID adoption within the library segment by ensuring interoperability from book manufacturer to library. " ...


Via TagSYS: RFID Library Tagging Solution

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Monday, November 13, 2006

RFID Manages Metro Shrinkage

Metro partners with Checkpoint to implement RFID source tags to reduce shrinkage across a significant number of stores across multiple countries. ...

Checkpoint RFID is used for shrink management

... "The strategic agreement, which includes worldwide store installation of NDRF (New Digital Radio Frequency) technology and source tagging, will help METRO Cash & Carry to minimize shrinkage and reduce operational costs by using only one supplier, Checkpoint Systems, and implement source tagging, with the ultimate aim of improving their customers' shopping experience. Installation of 3G NDRF (called Liberty PX in North America) antennas and deactivators is planned for the more than 425 Cash & Carry self-service wholesale stores in 28 countries, making it the most international EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) roll out of its kind. The global shrink management solution provides METRO Cash & Carry (under METRO and MAKRO brand names), with product protection throughout the entire supply chain, from manufacturing and distribution to the point of sale, where the RF tags on the item are deactivated. This eliminates the need for employees to spend time physically securing the tags in-store or removing them at point of sale. " ...


Via Checkpoint Systems: METRO Cash & Carry Selects Checkpoint Systems as Their Exclusive Shrink Management Global Partner

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Wednesday, May 10, 2006

RFID Antenna Manufacturing Differentiation ...

RCD Technology differentiates with RFID antenna technology ...

... "RCD Technology Corporation makes extremely low-cost, high-range, radio-frequency identification antennae. We take advantage of the enhanced reading distance inherent with high-conductivity copper traces. " ...

RFID Antenna Manufacturing Differentiation: Via RCD Technology Corp.: RFID antenna manufacturing for RFID tags or inlets used for EAS, and I-Code keyless entry etc. ...

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Monday, June 27, 2005

RFID EAS RF Readers

RFID EAS RF Readers: Checkpoint Systems Introduces the Liberty CFX Floor System; Provides Superior EAS Security in an Invisible Floor System ...

Checkpoint introduces RFID readers for the high-end retail market ...

... "The Liberty CFX system, designed with high-end apparel and specialty retailers in mind, is the latest addition to Checkpoints successful Liberty family of radio frequency (RFID) readers. These retailers often have very specific requirements when it comes to store design and decor. The Liberty CFX, a transceiver-based single antenna system, is installed into the floor and is available to span the retailers specific door opening. Checkpoint will work with the retailer to provide the best EAS system for their specific needs. This system is the only hidden EAS system capable of detecting at heights up to 5 feet with a variety of 8.2MHz tags and labels including integrated RF-EAS labels. Used with RF source tagging and Checkpoints non-contact deactivation technology, the Liberty CFX is the ultimate EAS solution for todays image-conscious retailer. " ...


Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP) is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of technology-driven solutions for retail security, labeling, and merchandising. Checkpoint is the leading provider of radio frequency (RF)-based shrink management solutions to the global retail industry, including over half of the worlds top 200 largest global retailers. In addition to its shrink management capabilities, Checkpoints end-to-end supply chain technology helps apparel and consumer product manufacturers and retailers brand, track and secure goods worldwide. Checkpoint has a presence in more than 80 countries and a global network of more than 25 service bureaus located in the worlds apparel manufacturing capitals. Checkpoints technology solutions include digital RF-EAS systems, RF source tagging, RFID solutions, barcode-labeling systems, handheld labeling systems, and retail merchandising systems.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2005

RFID Tool Tracking

RFID Tool Tracking: SAFE & SOUND™ RFID Tool Tracking & Service: Bosch Pioneers RFID Tool Tracking with SAFE & SOUND Service Offering ...

... "Bosch Power Tools and Accessories and Bosch Digital Power Tools, divisions of the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, announced the launch of SAFE & SOUND, the first service to provide the construction industry with the cutting edge RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology necessary to gain the operational and cost savings that next generation tool management, tracking and anti-theft applications offer. Bosch recognizes that RFID tags are the next step in the evolution of tool tagging solutions and compatible with any tool management, tracking and anti-theft application. So, in partnering with the world's top companies ToolWatch, Intermec and the number one electronic article surveillance (EAS) supplier, Bosch formed SAFE & SOUND, the industry's only one-stop, full-service RFID tool tracking and theft deterrence resource. " ...


In December 2002, Bosch Power Tools and Accessories created the Digital Power Tools line to help field project managers be more efficient in their work, communicate more effectively with subcontractors and customers, and save time and money in the office, tool crib and on the jobsite. With the expansion of this line, Bosch once again shows its commitment to its customers.

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Wednesday, June 01, 2005

RFID Shrink Management ...

RFID Shrink Management: Checkpoint Launches VAR Channel Partner Program to Serve Smaller Retailers

Checkpoint RFID shrink management solution meets the retail market through the VAR channel ...

... "Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP), the leading provider of radio frequency-based product identification and shrink management solutions for retailers and consumer package goods manufacturers worldwide, announced the launch of its Reseller Channel Partners VAR program designed to increase the availability of Checkpoint electronic article surveillance (EAS) solutions to smaller retailers nationwide. " ...


Checkpoint Systems, Inc., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of technology-driven solutions for retail security, labeling, and merchandising. Checkpoint is the leading provider of radio frequency (RF)-based shrink management solutions to the global retail industry, including over half of the worlds top 200 largest global retailers. In addition to its shrink management capabilities, Checkpoints end-to-end supply chain technology helps apparel and consumer product manufacturers and retailers brand, track and secure goods worldwide. Checkpoint has a presence in more than 80 countries and a global network of more than 25 service bureaus located in the worlds apparel manufacturing capitals. Checkpoints technology solutions include digital RF/EAS and RFID systems, RF source tagging, bar code labeling systems, EAS, handheld labeling systems, and retail merchandising systems.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005

RFID Automated Data Collection ...

Checkpoint Systems Expands Automated Data Collection Capabilities to Help Retailers Control Shrink; Provides Actionable Information for In-store Loss Prevention Processes ...

Checkpoint acquires security solutions to complement their RFID and EAS capabilities ...

... "Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP), the leading provider of radio frequency-based product identification and shrink management solutions for retailers and consumer package goods manufacturers worldwide, has expanded its automated data collection capabilities with the acquisition of three asset protection solutions from Security Source, Inc., a provider of loss prevention solutions to the retail industry." ...


Checkpoint Systems, Inc., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of technology-driven solutions for retail security, labeling, and merchandising. Checkpoint is the leading provider of radio frequency (RF)-based shrink management solutions to the global retail industry, including over half of the worlds top 200 largest global retailers. In addition to its shrink management capabilities, Checkpoints end-to-end supply chain technology helps apparel and consumer product manufacturers and retailers brand, track and secure goods worldwide. Checkpoint has a presence in more than 80 countries and a global network of more than 25 service bureaus located in the worlds apparel manufacturing capitals. Checkpoints technology solutions include digital RF/EAS and RFID systems, RF source tagging, bar code labeling systems, EAS, handheld labeling systems, and retail merchandising systems.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2005

RFID Company Stock Poised to Benefit From Market Growth ...

RFID Company Stock Poised to Benefit From Market Growth: Zacks.com Announces That Paul Tracy Highlights the Following Stock ... RFID companies are identified for stock investment by Zack's. These RFID technology companies hsould benefit from the expected market growth. ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... may well have trouble meeting earnings estimates throughout the latter part of 2005, stocks leveraged to radio frequency identification (RFID) are likely to ...

... While the technology sector overall may well have trouble meeting earnings estimates throughout the latter part of 2005, stocks leveraged to radio frequency identification (RFID) are likely to see strong growth this year. RFID tags allow retailers to control their inventories more effectively and save considerable time for consumers. In today's "Feature Article" Paul Tracy and his staff take a closer look at this technology and will highlight two stocks that look poised to benefit from the rapid adoption of RFID in coming years. Checkpoint Systems (NYSE:CKP) produces inventory management and theft-prevention systems for retailers. The company's electronic article surveillance (EAS) tags are small RFID devices that can fit onto almost any product and activate an alarm if an item is stolen. The company also makes RFID tags used to help identify items and manage inventories. ...


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Tuesday, February 15, 2005

Global RFID Emerging Technology Manager Position ...

Global RFID Emerging Technology Manager Position: Checkpoint Systems Names Saleem Miyan to Management Team; New Post ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... package goods manufacturers worldwide, announced that Saleem Miyan has joined the company as Vice President and General Manager - Global RFID and Emerging ...

... Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP), the leading provider of radio frequency-based product identification and shrink management solutions for retailers and consumer package goods manufacturers worldwide, announced that Saleem Miyan has joined the company as Vice President and General Manager - Global RFID and Emerging Technologies, a new position. Mr. Miyan is based in Checkpoint's London office. ...

Global manager position for radio frequency-based product identification ...

Checkpoint Systems, Inc., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of technology-driven solutions for retail security, labeling, and merchandising. Checkpoint is the leading provider of radio frequency (RF)-based shrink management solutions to the global retail industry, including over half of the world's top 200 largest global retailers. In addition to its shrink management capabilities, Checkpoint's end-to-end supply chain technology helps apparel and consumer product manufacturers and retailers brand, track and secure goods worldwide. Checkpoint has a presence in more than 80 countries and a global network of 30 service bureaus located in the world's apparel manufacturing capitals. Checkpoint's technology solutions include digital RF/EAS and RFID systems, RF source tagging, bar code labeling systems, EAS, handheld labeling systems, and retail merchandising systems.

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Saturday, February 05, 2005

RFID in Gaming Industry ...

RFID in Gaming Industry: Invention relates generally to the field of casino gaming and more particularly to an apparatus and method for verifying the identification of a die, to reduce the probability of cheating ...

From UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE ...

... Alternatively, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) transponders or tags could also be used. If a metal playing surface is used, the RFID tag of the face lying against the playing surface will not transmit a signal, thereby indirectly identifying the uppermost face. In a further feature of the invention which protects the electronic die from being illegally copied, each RFID tag within the die is configured with its own ID code which is compared with a code transmitted by the computer. It is thus possible to check the legality or originality of the particular die and whether the game or software application using the die is a copy or an original. ...


Additional resources on RFID in the gaming industry ...

Gaming: profitability using barcode, RFID, and mobile computing technology. ... and support of data collection application systems for the gaming industry. ...

Future trends in RFID systems: Covering the RFID technologies, EAS technologies and magnetic coupled techniques ... in the gaming industry to incorporate transponders in gaming chips, ...

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Monday, January 24, 2005

Access Control and RFID Technology ...

Access Control and RFID Technology: ID Systems & Knogo North America Change Names to Sentry Technology

From PR Newswire (press release) ... acquisition of ID Systems expands the Company's product offering to include proximity Access Control and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions. ...

... Sentry Technology Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SKVY) announced today the change in the name of three of its wholly owned subsidiaries, ID Systems USA Inc., ID Security Systems Canada Inc. and Knogo North America Inc., to Sentry Technology USA Inc., Sentry Technology Canada Inc. and Sentry Technology Corporation, respectively. As part of an ongoing effort to consolidate operations and to better focus market presence, all ID Systems, Knogo and Sentry product lines will be sold under the Sentry Technology name and corporate logo. ...


Sentry Technology Corporation designs, manufactures, sells and installs a complete line of Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Magnetic (EM) EAS systems and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) solutions. The CCTV product line features the proprietary SentryVision(R) SmartTrack patented traveling Surveillance System. The Company's products are used by retailers to deter shoplifting and internal theft and by industrial and institutional customers to protect assets and people. The Company's acquisition of ID Systems expands the Company's product offering to include proximity Access Control and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions.

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Saturday, January 22, 2005

Checkpoint Systems RFID Applications ...

Checkpoint Systems RFID Applications: Checkpoint Systems, Inc. to Broadcast Fourth Quarter 2004 ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... In conjunction with this release, Checkpoint Systems will host a conference call on the ... Checkpoint is a leading provider of EAS and RFID systems, source tagging ...

... Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CKP), intends to release its fourth quarter 2004 results on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 before the market opens. In conjunction with this release, Checkpoint Systems will host a conference call on the same day at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, which will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet. George Off, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Craig Burns, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will host the call. ...


Checkpoint Systems, Inc. is a multinational company that manufactures and markets labeling systems designed to improve efficiency, reduce costs and provide value-added label solutions for customers across many markets and industries. Checkpoint is a leading provider of EAS and RFID systems, source tagging, barcode labeling systems, hand-held labeling systems and retail merchandising systems. Applications include automatic identification, retail security and pricing and promotional labels. Operating directly in 30 countries, Checkpoint has a global network of subsidiaries and provides professional customer service and technical support around the world.

Additional resources on Checkpoint Systems RFID applications ...

Checkpoint Systems, Inc. : News : Press Releases : Archives: shelf inventory system, a dual technology EAS/RFID perimeter system, and a ... Checkpoint Systems, Inc.s website is located at www.checkpointsystems.com . ...

Checkpoint integrates RFID with EAS technology: said David Donnan, North America president of Checkpoint Systems. ... rang of passive (battery-less) RFID tags can ... to a distributed computing system involved in ...

Checkpoint & Philips alliance supports RFID: edge tag and reader solutions, Checkpoint Systems will also deliver total system integration services that ... the specific needs of deploying RFID into the ...

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Friday, January 14, 2005

X05 Smart Store Concept Powered by RFID Solutions ...

X05 Smart Store RFID Solutions: IconNicholson Partners With National Retail Federation to ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... RFID impact on retail operations and the customer shopping experience featured in 'X05 smart store' NEW YORK,

... IconNicholson, a leader in the development of digital and RFID solutions for a range of Global 1000 companies, is providing customized RFID solutions for National Retail Federation's Big Show 2005 on January 16-19. The solutions will be featured in the X05 smart store on the show floor and in an industry-first RFID Pilot Program. ...

X05 Smart Store Concept Powered by RFID Solutions ...

IconNicholson is a leading IT professional services firm based in New York City. The company develops high performance solutions that maximize the power of digital and RFID technologies to help companies build more competitive businesses and stronger relationships with customers. IconNicholson has been a pioneer in the smart use of emerging technology solutions since 1987. Its expertise in strategic consulting, user-driven modeling and design, and systems development and integration has produced successful results for a wide range of clients including Prada, Tibbett & Britten Americas (now Exel), Nestle Waters North America, EMI Music Publishing, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bristol-Myers Squibb, L'Oreal, and MasterCard International.

Additional resources on RFID solutions for the X05 Smart Store concept ...

National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers: merchandising forums, exhibitor-attendee mixer, X05 prototype of a ... Sponsored by Microsoft Business Solutions. ... Making Waves: Integrating RFID into Your Supply ...

The National Retail Federation: Through X05, attendees will have the opportunity to experience how RFID technology makes ... This proto-type of a "smart store" features the latest ...

RFID Shows Gains Over EAS: from Symbol Technologies, the 200-square-foot X05 Real Store ... that make use of item-level RFID tagging ... A smart shelving display—consisting of a display monitor ...

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Wednesday, December 15, 2004

RFID Company: Checkpoint Systems, Inc. Announces the Redemption of Its Remaining ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Checkpoint is a leading provider of EAS and RFID systems, source tagging, barcode labeling systems, hand-held labeling systems and retail merchandising systems ...

... Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP) today announced that on December 14, 2004, the remaining outstanding balance of $23.214 million of aggregate principal amount of the 5 1/4% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2005 (the "Notes") were redeemed for cash. ...


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Monday, December 13, 2004

RFID Company: Sentry Technology Corporation to be in OTCBB Market Leaders ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... acquisition of ID Systems expands the Company's product offering to include proximity Access Control and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions. ...

... Sentry Technology Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SKVY) announced it would participate in the "OTCBB Market Leaders" investor relations program. This program is sponsored by the Wall-Street.com division of National Corporate Services, Inc., a leading investor relations firm. Participating companies can be seen at their microcap Website, http://www.otcbbLeaders.com. ...


Sentry Technology Corporation designs, manufactures, sells and installs a complete line of Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Magnetic (EM) EAS systems and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) solutions. The CCTV product line features SentryVision(R), SmartTrack, a proprietary, patented traveling Surveillance System. The Company's products are used by retailers to deter shoplifting and internal theft and by industrial and institutional customers to protect assets and people. The Company's acquisition of ID Systems expands the Company's product offering to include proximity Access Control and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions.

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Monday, November 15, 2004

RFID Company: Sentry Technology Reports Third Quarter Results

From PR Newswire (press release) ... recent acquisition of ID Systems expands the Company's product offering to include proximity Access Control and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions ...

... Sentry Technology Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SKVY) today reported financial results for the Company's third quarter ended September 30, 2004. Revenues for the third quarter were $4,577,000, compared to revenues of $3,784,000 reported in the third quarter of the prior year. The increase in revenues is attributable to both increased sales of the SentryVision(R) SmartTrack systems and the timing of orders received from major customers. The Company generated an operating profit for the current quarter of $232,000 as compared to $67,000 for the same period in 2003. ...


Sentry Technology Corporation designs, manufactures, sells and installs a complete line of Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Magnetic (EM) EAS systems and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) solutions. The CCTV product line features the SentryVision(R) SmartTrack system, a proprietary, patented traveling Surveillance System. The Company's products are used by retailers to deter shoplifting and internal theft and by industrial and institutional customers to protect assets and people. The recent acquisition of ID Systems expands the Company's product offering to include proximity Access Control and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions.

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Thursday, October 21, 2004

RFID EAS: Sentry Technology Signs Dealer Agreement With ADT Mexico

From Yahoo News (press release) ... acquisition of ID Systems expands the Company's product offering to include proximity Access Control and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions. ...

... Sentry Technology Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SKVY - News) announced today the signing of a dealer agreement with ADT Security Services S.A. de C.V., Tyco International's, ADT- Sensormatic subsidiary in Mexico. Under the agreement, ADT has the right to sell, install and service Sentry's product line, including our patented SentryVision® SmartTrack traveling camera system and the QuickCheck self- service kiosk for libraries. Sentry has been successful in the past, selling SmartTrack to Mexico's largest retailers. We expect that ADT will assume responsibility for on-going service of this important customer base. ...

Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Magnetic (EM) EAS systems

Sentry Technology Corporation designs, manufactures, sells and installs a complete line of Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Magnetic (EM) EAS systems and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) solutions. The CCTV product line features SentryVision®, SmartTrack, a proprietary, patented traveling Surveillance System. The Company's products are used by retailers to deter shoplifting and internal theft and by industrial and institutional customers to protect assets and people. The Company's acquisition of ID Systems expands the Company's product offering to include proximity Access Control and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2004

Retail RFID: Sentry Technology Receives New Order For SmartTrack From Food Lion

From Yahoo News (press release) ... the Company's product offering to include library security and management tools, proximity Access Control and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions. ...

... Sentry Technology Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SKVY - News) announced today the receipt of a new SmartTrack order for an additional six systems from Food Lion. Food Lion, LLC, as part of the Delhaize Group, offers quality products at Extra Low prices in more than 1,200 stores in 11 Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. SmartTrack systems are now in use in four Food Lion distribution centers with the first systems being installed in June 2002. The program is expanding as the needs of our customer grow. ...


Sentry Technology Corporation designs, manufactures, sells and installs a complete line of Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Magnetic (EM) EAS systems and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) solutions. The CCTV product line features the SentryVision® SmartTrack system, a proprietary, patented traveling Surveillance System. The Company's products are used by retailers to deter shoplifting and internal theft and by industrial and institutional customers to protect assets and people. The Company's acquisition of ID Systems expands the Company's product offering to include library security and management tools, proximity Access Control and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions.

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Monday, August 23, 2004

RFID Tag: EnXnet, Inc. Announces Filing of Hybrid Utility and Design Patent ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... device. HyTag is a hybrid Acousto-Magnetic (AM) and Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) constructed on a single flex-board. ...

... EnXnet, Inc. (OTCBB:EXNT) announces it has filed for Utility and Design Patent rights covering its design for a hybrid Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) device ("HyTag"). The HyTag combines two of EnXnet's utility designs, the Electronic Radio Frequency Identification Device Activated by Radiant Means (ARFIDTag) and the Electronic Acousto-Magnetic (EAMTag) into a single EAS device. ...


EnXnet, Inc. is a company that spent its early years finding and developing new technologies with great potential for making valuable impacts in the multimedia environment. EnXnet, Inc.'s unique products offer clientele new methods to deter theft, improve listening and viewing experiences, and present information in exciting interactive formats. These technologies and related products, while at the leading edge in their respective applications, are affordable and provide needed solutions to multiple problems.

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Sunday, August 08, 2004

RFID Company: Checkpoint Systems & ID Systems Settle Antitrust Litigation

From PR Newswire (press release) ... acquisition of ID Systems expands the Company's product offering to include proximity Access Control and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions. ...

... ID Security Systems Canada Inc. (ID Systems), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sentry Technology Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SKVY), announced today the settlement of its antitrust lawsuit against Checkpoint Systems Inc. (Checkpoint). Checkpoint will pay ID Systems $19,950,000 to settle all issues related to the suit. As provided when Sentry purchased ID Systems, the proceeds of the settlement will be distributed to former shareholders of ID Systems, after payment of litigation fees and expenses ...


Sentry Technology Corporation designs, manufactures, sells and installs a complete line of Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Magnetic (EM) EAS systems and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) solutions. The CCTV product line features the proprietary SentryVision(R) SmartTrack patented traveling Surveillance System. The Company's products are used by retailers to deter shoplifting and internal theft and by industrial and institutional customers to protect assets and people. The Company's acquisition of ID Systems expands the Company's product offering to include proximity Access Control and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions.

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Tuesday, August 03, 2004

EAS RFID: Checkpoint Systems, Inc. Announces 2004 Second Quarter Results

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... regard was the recently announced agreement with CVS, which will allow Checkpoint to outfit all 5,300 CVS stores with our industry-leading RF EAS technology. ...

" ... Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP) reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2004. The Company's second quarter 2004 net earnings were $8.4 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $10.7 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, in the second quarter 2003. During the quarter, the company increased its research and development expenses by $3.9 million and selling and marketing expenses by $3.9 million, as compared to the second quarter of 2003. Revenue for the second quarter 2004 was $189.3 million versus $175.7 million for the second quarter 2003, an increase of 7.7%. Foreign exchange had a positive impact on revenue of approximately $7.6 million or 4.3% in the second quarter 2004, as compared to the second quarter 2003. ... "


Checkpoint Systems, Inc. is a multinational company that manufactures and markets labeling systems designed to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide value-added label solutions for customers across many markets and industries. Checkpoint is a leading provider of EAS and RFID systems, source tagging, barcode labeling systems, hand-held labeling systems and retail merchandising systems. Applications include automatic identification, retail security and pricing and promotional labels. Operating directly in 30 countries, Checkpoint has a global network of subsidiaries and provides professional customer service and technical support around the world.


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Monday, August 02, 2004

Retail RFID: Checkpoint Systems Plays Key Role in Metro Group RFID Roll-Out and ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Dr. Gerd Wolfram, Executive Project Manager said, "Checkpoint has a wealth of experience with RF-EAS technology in applying labels at source which are read at ...

" ... Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP), the leading provider of RF-based product identification and shrink management solutions for retailers and consumer package goods manufacturers has been selected by The METRO Group, the world's fourth-largest retailer, and the first to deploy RFID technology across the entire supply chain, to form part of an RFID solutions team that will help suppliers implement the technology in their daily operations. Within the scope of the solutions team, Checkpoint has been chosen as the recommended partner for systems integration services, along with IBM. In addition Checkpoint is also recommended as a supplier of RFID labels and antennas. ... "


Checkpoint Systems, Inc. is an international company that specializes in product identification and shrink management solutions for the retail industry and its supply chain. Checkpoint's solutions provide its customers greater efficiencies from the point of manufacture to the point of sale and improve the consumer shopping experience. Listed on the NYSE, the company employs more than 4,000 personnel worldwide, has direct sales in 30 countries, and has distributors in 50 countries. Checkpoint is the world's leading provider of RF (Radio Frequency) technology, producing billions of RF tags and manufacturing and installing tens of thousands of RF antennas.annually. The company's extensive product portfolio includes digital RF/EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems, RF source tagging, barcode and labelling systems, including a global network of 30 service bureaus, and solutions for retail merchandising.


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Thursday, July 29, 2004

EAS RFID: NASA To Test RFID-Enabled Access Cards

From Information Week ... The cards will contain encrypted numbers that are read and unscrambled by RFID readers to ensure that only authorized personnel can enter the facility. ...

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Thursday, July 08, 2004

RFID EAS: Checkpoint Announces Its Contract With CVS/Pharmacy to Install ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... A founding member of the MIT Auto-ID Center and a member of EPCGlobal, Checkpoint's technology solutions include digital RF/EAS and RFID systems, RF source ...

Checkpoint Systems, Inc., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of technology-driven solutions for retail security, labeling, and merchandising. Checkpoint is the leading provider of radio frequency- (RF) based shrink management solutions to the $1 trillion global retail industry, including over half of the world's top 200 largest global retailers. In addition to its shrink management capabilities, Checkpoint's end-to-end supply chain technology helps apparel and consumer product manufacturers and retailers brand, track and secure goods worldwide. Checkpoint has a presence in more than 50 countries and a global network of 30 service bureaus located in the world's apparel manufacturing capitals.

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Friday, June 25, 2004

Library RFID: Sentry Technology Corporation CEO Interviewed By CEOcast

From PR Newswire (press release) ... the Company's product offering to include library security and management tools, proximity Access Control and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions. ...

Sentry Technology Corporation designs, manufactures, sells and installs a complete line of Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Magnetic (EM) EAS systems and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) solutions. The CCTV product line features the SentryVision(R) SmartTrack system, a proprietary, patented traveling Surveillance System. The Company's products are used by retailers to deter shoplifting and internal theft and by industrial and institutional customers to protect assets and people. The Company's acquisition of ID Systems expands the Company's product offering to include library security and management tools, proximity Access Control and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions.

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Tuesday, June 22, 2004

RFID EAS: Checkpoint Systems to Upgrade CVS to Digital RF-EAS Technology

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... A founding member of the MIT Auto-ID Center and a member of EPCglobal, Checkpoint's technology solutions include digital RF/EAS and RFID systems, RF source ...

Checkpoint Systems, Inc., is a $639.5 million multinational manufacturer and marketer of technology-driven integrated solutions for retail security, labeling, and merchandising. Established in 1969, Checkpoint today is the world's leading provider of radio frequency (RF) based loss prevention systems to the $1 trillion global retail industry. Its products and services help apparel and consumer product manufacturers and retailers brand, track and secure goods worldwide. Checkpoint's new Liberty™ family of antennas is the most advanced EAS solution available to today's retailers. By combining next-generation Digital RF technology with robust communications and remote alarm data-capture capabilities, Liberty antennas deliver superior performance to maximize loss-prevention effectiveness in any store environment. Checkpoint's durable, reusable tags, in a variety of styles, provide maximum protection for high-theft apparel and high-value merchandise. A difficult-to-defeat locking mechanism thwarts shoplifters while allowing easy removal with the POS detacher unit. Checkpoint’s EPC Compliance Center is a dramatic expansion of its well-known RF Source Tagging Design Center. It is focused on emulating the real-world conditions of an EPC implementation and addressing all of the critical design and compatibility requirements necessary for success.

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Wednesday, June 16, 2004

EAS RFID: SenTech EAS Corporation Announces Entry Into Library Security ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... North American distributor of Lucatron (http://www.lucatron.com) disposable RF security labels for retail, library, source tagging and RFID for supply chain ...

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Thursday, June 10, 2004

RFID Security: Sentry Technology's ID Systems Division Succeeds With RFID ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... A barcode or RFID chip on the book is read, security functions performed and a receipt is printed to tell the patron what books have been borrowed and when ...

Sentry Technology Corporation designs, manufactures, sells and installs a complete line of Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Magnetic (EM) EAS systems and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) solutions. The CCTV product line features the SentryVision(R) SmartTrack system, a proprietary, patented traveling Surveillance System. The Company's products are used by retailers to deter shoplifting and internal theft and by industrial and institutional customers to protect assets and people. The Company's acquisition of ID Systems expands the Company's product offering to include library security and management tools, proximity Access Control and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions.

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Tuesday, June 01, 2004

Retail RFID: New System Joins RFID and EAS

From RFID Journal ... specialist provider Checkpoint Systems has developed Apparel-Track, an item-tagging system for clothing retailers that combines EAS and RFID technologies in ...

Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP), a leading provider of shrink management and supply chain technology solutions worldwide, demonstrated EPC/ radio frequency identification (RFID) capabilities that enable automated identification, tracking and securing of merchandise at key checkpoints in the supply chain, including loading dock doors, store shelves and point of sale. Checkpoint Systems, Inc., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of technology-driven solutions for retail security, labeling, and merchandising. Checkpoint is the leading provider of radio frequency- (RF) based shrink management solutions to the $1 trillion global retail industry, including over half of the worlds top 200 largest global retailers. In addition to its shrink management capabilities, Checkpoints end-to-end supply chain technology helps apparel and consumer product manufacturers and retailers brand, track and secure goods worldwide. Checkpoint has a presence in more than 50 countries and a global network of 31 service bureaus located in the worlds apparel manufacturing capitals. Checkpoint Systems, Inc.s website is located at www.checkpointsystems.com.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2004


RFID Stock: US Hot Stock Highlights


From PrimeZone (press release) ... seamlessly with the four major EAS tagging systems in use worldwide: Radio Frequency (RF); Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID); Electromagnetic (EM ...

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Tuesday, May 25, 2004

RFID Patent: EnXnet, Inc. Announces International Patent Application

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... These products are designed specifically for embedding EAS tags, including RFID, in optical disc products such as digital video discs (DVDs) and compact discs ...

EnXnet, Inc. is an enterprise formed under the laws of the State of Oklahoma on March 30, 1999 and is a business and technology development company engaged in the development, marketing, and licensing of emerging technologies and innovative business strategies and practices, focusing primarily on products, solutions, and services which support and enhance multimedia management, production and architecture. EnXnet® plans to market DSTag™ by licensing the technology to individual manufacturers. Manufacturers will promote this product offering to distributors, production companies, and the content creation firms in order to increase their sales. The company also markets and licenses the ClearVideo® technology to third parties, and offers video compression and content production services as well as manufacturing, duplication and replication of traditional optical media (CDs and DVDs) a new format known and licensed as DVDPlus© and marketed by EnXnet® as OneDisc™.

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Thursday, May 20, 2004

RFID Solutions: Sentry Technology Has Success at IFSEC

From PR Newswire (press release) ... acquisition of ID Systems expands the Company's product offering to include proximity Access Control and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions. ...

Sentry Technology Corporation designs, manufactures, sells, installs and services a complete line of EAS and CCTV surveillance systems. The CCTV product line includes the patented SentryVision SmartTrack traveling CCTV system and SentryVision? Server for local, mobile and remote, recording and control of video images over the internet. Sentry ID Systems subsidiary designs, manufactures and sells a complete line of antitheft, RFID and patron self service systems for libraries along with the Zaploc proximity access control and time and attendance system. ID Systems', Custom Security Industries subsidiary serves the worldwide security labeling market.

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Tuesday, May 04, 2004

RFID Access Control: Sentry Technology Completes $2000000 Debt Financing With Brascan ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... and ID Systems USA Inc. -- companies engaged in the manufacturing and sales of anti-shoplifting, access control and RFID library products. ...

9000 F-PL provides high performance detection of 8.2MHz paper labels and hard tags make this system the choice of both security and merchandising managers. Advanced DSP electronics are built-in to the base of the plexiglass antenna. The system is a real space saver, requiring the smallest foot print of any EAS system. Unique 8 MHz overhead system is universal in detecting all RF paper and hard tags. RF Labels: Economical disposable labels are compatible with new and existing systems. Available in 8MHz. RF Hard Tags: RF Hard Tags have a variety of ball and clutch locking pins that are extra secure, but easy to remove with a Knogo decoupler. Available in 2MHz and 8MHz.

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Friday, April 30, 2004

RFID EAS: Sentry Technology Completes $2000000 Debt Financing With Brascan ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... and ID Systems USA Inc. -- companies engaged in the manufacturing and sales of anti-shoplifting, access control and RFID library products. ...

9000 F-PL provides high performance detection of 8.2MHz paper labels and hard tags make this system the choice of both security and merchandising managers. Advanced DSP electronics are built-in to the base of the plexiglass antenna. The system is a real space saver, requiring the smallest foot print of any EAS system. Unique 8 MHz overhead system is universal in detecting all RF paper and hard tags. RF Labels: Economical disposable labels are compatible with new and existing systems. Available in 8MHz. RF Hard Tags: RF Hard Tags have a variety of ball and clutch locking pins that are extra secure, but easy to remove with a Knogo decoupler. Available in 2MHz and 8MHz.

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Friday, April 09, 2004

RFID Security: Checkpoint provides EAS / RFID combo for Future Store

From UsingRFID.com, UK ... has provided METRO Group's Future Store Initiative with a prototype dual-frequency Electronic Article Surveillance EAS / RFID system which combines both ...

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RFID Security: Checkpoint provides EAS / RFID combo for Future Store

From UsingRFID.com, UK ... has provided METRO Group's Future Store Initiative with a prototype dual-frequency Electronic Article Surveillance EAS / RFID system which combines both ...

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RFID Security: Checkpoint provides EAS / RFID combo for Future Store

From UsingRFID.com, UK ... has provided METRO Group's Future Store Initiative with a prototype dual-frequency Electronic Article Surveillance EAS / RFID system which combines both ...

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