Moto RFID Handheld Readers

GPS RFID Reader

Handheld RFID for Goods Receipt

Gerry Weber International selects Nordic ID handheld RFID to enable its global RFID project where high mobility was part of the requirements. ...

... "The RFID handhelds will be most heavily used in goods receiving and inventory management at about 150 stores. Nowadays it takes us about two days to complete the inventory on a 200-square-foot retail space, says Christian von Grone, CIO at Gerry Weber. After the rollout, this process will take only about ten minutes.

Nordic ID handsets were chosen after a meticulous selection process, including extensive testing of different devices. The fact that the PL3000 Cross Dipole is able to read tags from up to four feet away, even through closed boxes, was the deciding factor in its choice. For Gerry Weber, this is especially important when tagged goods, in individual boxes, are transported in bulk on pallets. " ...

Via Nordic ID: Gerry Weber

GERRY WEBER International RFID Project: "The GERRY WEBER group is the first company in Germany to use RFID as article surveillance technology. A further innovation, are the RFID labels made of fabric, which the company will sew directly into the garments in future. "

Motorola Handheld RFID Reader Gun-Style

Motorola launches lightweight handheld RFID reader, the MC3090-Z, with ergonomic and rugged design and a dual-axis antenna. ...

... "The MC3090-Z offers the best combination of form and function in the industry today – providing reliable performance throughout the enterprise. Supporting Gen 2 technology, this gun-style RFID reader also provides the ability to scan bar codes – reducing the number of devices organizations need to purchase and manage. In addition, the reader includes Motorola’s newly patented omni-directional antenna enabling orientation-insensitive data capture. This capability results in longer and wider read ranges for more accurate, rapid capture of tag data. The MC3090-Z’s orientation-insensitive RFID data capture makes it ideal for item-level applications such as retail cycle-counting, inventory and asset tracking. " ...

Via Motorola: RFID Handheld Reader

RFID Time Study

Tracient works with d’VineRipe Pty Ltd, a Australian glasshouse tomato grower, to time workforce tasks to understand average cycle times. ...

... "At the beginning of the day, the end of each task and the end of each day the workers use a handheld RFID reader from Tracient Technologies to read their own tag, the row tag and the appropriate task tag. The reads are batch logged and downloaded into ServiceAtWork at days end. " ...

Via Tracient Technologies: Monitoring Task Completion Times Case Study (PDF)

M3 RFID PDA

Hawaii RFID Tracking Process

State of Hawaii departments collaborate to pilot RFID technology in the Produce Traceability initiative. ...

... "Growers were offered the opportunity to participate by either slap-and-ship tagging or usage of a hand-held RFID system. Boxed produce is read at the distribution center upon entry and exit of both the physical facility and cold storage. " ...

Via Packaging Digest: Hawaii New RFID System

RFID in the Data Center

ABI analyst sees RFID as an enabler to efficiency in the data center, automating manual processes. ...

... "With RFID technology, Collins said employees could simply walk around the data center with handheld RFID readers and determine what's present and what's missing. " ...

Via Computerworld: Data center asset tracking

Handheld RFID Reader Europe

Motorola introduces new RFID product enhancements expands geographic availability to meet the business needs of customers globally. ...

... "Rugged, lightweight and ergonomically well-balanced, the new European R1 version of Motorola's high-performance RFID handheld reader is compliant with current ETSI 302 208 standards required for operation in countries in the European Union. The new R1 version offers integrated RFID reading/writing and barcode scanning and is able to seamlessly switch to multiple channels and transmit 100 percent of the time. The long read ranges produced by the linear antennae make the reader ideal for a variety of retail, manufacturing, transportation and logistics applications including shipping and receiving, work-in-process, item-level in-store inventory management and asset, baggage and cargo tracking. " ...

Via Motorola: RFID reader performance enhancements

RFID Anywhere Upgrade

Sybase updates their RFID middleware software with support of more devices. ...

... "Greater flexibility with newly expanded device support
Passive RFID: Alien 9900, Intermec IF61, Omron v750, Sirit Infinity 510, Feig LRU1000, IPICO, Impinj Speedway Handheld RFID: Psion Teklogic Workabout Pro, Intermec 751, Sirit Infinity 210 Forklift RFID: Intermec IV7 Active RFID: ePlate, WaveTrend
RTLS: RFind, Sky-Trax ... " ...

Via Sybase: Updates RFID and Sensor Computing Middleware

Mobile RFID Handheld Reader Integrates GPS WWAN Barcodes

Intermec introduces the IP30 RFID reader, that adds on mobile RFID read / write capability to Intermec mobile computer family. ...

... "The IP30 posts two RFID industry firsts. It becomes the first handheld RFID system with integrated GPS and WWAN when combined with the Intermec CN3 mobile computer. In addition, when the IP30 is combined with the Intermec CK61ex, it becomes the first handheld RFID system with an integrated near/far bar code imager enabling users to scan both 1D and 2D barcodes from a variety of distances up to 50 feet, conveniently complementing RFID data collection. Both firsts assure investment protection for customers as they build the supply chain of tomorrow. " ...

Via Intermec: New IP30 Handheld RFID Reader for Mobile Computers

NordicID RFID does HF for Item Level Tracking

Nordic ID expands its PL3000 product platform with HF RFID which enables item level tracking. ...

... "The Nordic ID PL3000 with the HF RFID reader is designed to ensure performance. Healthcare organizations and pharmacies have started many pilot projects with RFID involvement. In healthcare, the importance of patient identification is paramount. The handheld device is bringing enhanced safety to daily functions in hospitals. It reduces mistakes and improves patient safety by making sure that the patients get the right treatment at the right time. Improved communication will keep hospital personnel connected and help them to reduce errors by having up-to-date information from the hospital’s backend system. Aligning accurate data with the correct patient is essential in healthcare, whether or not technology is applied. RFID will ensure easy and fast identification of patients and medicines, and thus strengthen the level of care making the administration of the drugs safe and easy. In the PL3000 Nordic ID has combined powerful data collection, processing and storing capacity with a variety of wireless communication technologies, including WLAN and Bluetooth for local environments and GPRS or GSM for wide area applications. " ...

Via Nordic ID: PL3000 product platform with HF RFID features

HP RFID: DataCenter Asset Tracking ...

Meijer, a large privately held retailer, tests HP RFID solution for the tracking of assets in the data center. HP is investing in RFID technology to help retailers and manufacturers optimize their supply chain costs while accelerating the speed to market. ...

... "HP announced its researchers have created a radio frequency identification (RFID) asset tracking technology for data centers and successfully tested it at a major retailer. The technology was developed by HP Labs, the company's central research facility, and tested at Meijer Inc., a retailer with more than 170 grocery and specialty stores in the midwestern United States. The solution could automatically monitor data center assets, providing real-time tracking and auditing of servers, networking equipment, server and storage enclosures and other technology using RFID.

The technology uses RFID readers and RFID tags to monitor the location of individual components within the data center, including the addition of new devices and device movement to other areas. The sensing infrastructure creates a high-resolution view of devices throughout the data center. The system also can provide historical data related to additions, changes and moves of servers and server-related equipment. " ...

Via HP: HP Creates RFID Technology for Tracking Data Center Assets:

China RFID Pilot Projects ...

RFID pilot projects planned in China by IPICO and local alliance. ...

... "IPICO Inc. and the China RFID Alliance have announced that IPICOs IP-XTM Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology will be tested in four RFID pilot projects in China. This announcement follows the China RFID Alliance IP-X Forum event held in Beijing this past July, where IPICO presented its IP-X RFID technology to various RFID experts from government, industry and academic institutions. The pilot projects will be deployed in Qingdao, a port city of the Shandong province in China and will include the respective Government bureaus and organizations in Qingdao, as well as Haier. Haier is the world's fourth largest white goods manufacturer and one of China's top 100 electronics and information technology companies. David Ou-yang, Secretary General of China RFID Alliance, indicated that it will support RFID technologies, such as the IP-X technology platform, as well as other advanced technologies in the world that are suitable for key application areas, as defined in the recently published Ministry of Science and Technology White Paper on the adoption of RFID technology in China. " ...

Via IPICO: IPICO's RFID Technology To Be Piloted In China ...

RFID Retail: Apparel Payback ...

Laudis demo planned for RFID conference will show payback in the retail apparel industry ...

... "The RFID Journal and AAFA Summit, held at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York Aug. 15-16, is the first event of its kind designed to address RFID-related opportunities and issues in the apparel and footwear industry. Laudis and NCR will demonstrate their collaborative end-to-end RFID solution that allows manufacturers to tag apparel at the source, enabling retailers to verify the location or the receipt of garments anywhere within the supply chain. The demonstration (Laudis AAFA Summit booth #3) will feature the Laudis apparel applications and item-level tracking solutions for clothing and footwear. NCR will provide hardware, such as hang tags, flap tags and RFID-reader technology. NCR is also providing Laudis with consulting services and installation support for its end-to-end clothing solution. " ...

Via NCR: NCR and Laudis Systems Demonstrate End-to-End RFID Solution for Apparel Industry ...

Retail RFID applications are discussed ...

Via CIO Magazine: The RFID Imperative - Retail - prepare systems for RFID technology: "Like most CIOs in the retail industry, he believes that widespread RFID adoption is a sure thing and that the technology—which some day will enable him to track every single product, from manufacture to checkout ... "

ABI has researched the market for retail RFID use ...

The RFID Retail Market Market Research Report from ABI Research: "The retail market is possibly the most talked about in the RFID industry. Although Wal-Mart is not the only retailer that has issued an RFID mandate for its suppliers, it is still the most popular subject. This market is expected to be one of the fastest growing RFID verticals. "

T3CI offers RFID-enabled business intelligence capabilities for the retail industry ...

Via T3CI: RFID Analytics and Application Leadership; Experience Delivering Business Value to Major Retail Suppliers Drive Investment Decision: "T3Ci's software and subscription services are designed for leaders of RFID initiatives at major retail suppliers and pharmaceutical companies to deliver business value from their RFID investments. The company's enterprise-class solutions provide RFID data analysis (only for retailers who allow 3rd party analysis of their EPC data), deductions management and authentication/anti-counterfeiting/e-pedigree – the most comprehensive RFID applications vision. "

Active RFID: Aviation Equipment Asset Tracking ...

Qinetiq implements proof of concept using active RFID technology to track high-value aviation assets. ...

... "QinetiQ and the Harrier IPT have just started a one year Proof of Concept evaluation of an active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system that automatically tracks critical aircraft equipment between designated zones. The Forward Maintenance Asset Tracking (ForMAT) proof of concept underlines the IPT's drive for efficient assurance of operational capability and through enhanced visibility of assets, will improve aircraft turnaround, reduce stock holdings resulting in financial savings and minimise the effort spent looking for them. Around 1200 high value/critical items, some costing up to GBP50k, including aircraft role equipment, Line Replacement Units (LRU) and Special to Type test equipment, held within the Forward Maintenance areas at RAF Cottesmore, have each been tagged with active RFID devices located within remove before flight flags.



Now when aircraft are scheduled for maintenance, all the necessary modules, components and tools can be easily located anywhere within the designated zones, eradicating time and effort spent hunting for them. Tighter asset control should also result in optimised stock holdings, potentially eliminating the need for the MOD to invest in equipment duplication, thereby freeing up millions for other activities. " ...

Active RFID: Aviation Equipment Asset Tracking: Via QinetiQ: QinetiQ trials Active RFID system to track aircraft equipment

RFID Executive Conference September in DC ...

AIM sets date for Fall executive conference on RFID and auto-id ...

... "AIM Global, the industry trade association recognized as the worldwide authority on automatic identification and mobility announced plans for their third annual RFID Executive Summit and Legislative Fly-In. The event will be held from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, 7 September 2006 at the Holiday Inn on the Hill in Washington, DC, USA.



The invitation-only meeting will bring thought leaders from RFID and Automatic Identification together in a unique networking and educational environment. The program will highlight strategic issues facing the RFID and Automatic Identification market, namely: privacy and security issues influencing acceptance of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, latest market analysis, current state of RFID and Automatic Identification standards, and the latest feedback from key users of the technology. " ...

RFID Executive Conference September in DC: Via AIM: AIM Global Announces 2006 RFID Executive Summit ...

RFID Chips Support Electronic Medical Records ...

VeriChip, Hackensack Medical Center, and Horizon BCBS NJ collaborate to enable an real-time on-demand electronic medical record through RFID technology, which will be accomplished through RFID implants in patients. ...

... "Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, the state's oldest and largest health insurer, announced a two-year collaboration with Hackensack University Medical Center, its physicians, and the VeriChip Corporation (VeriChip) to implant FDA-approved microchips in chronically ill patients enabling emergency room physicians to access those patients' medical record electronically. The microchips provide immediate access to family contact information and information about the patients' medical histories that could mean the difference between life and death in an emergency. Horizon BCBSNJ will make the new technology, developed by the VeriChip Corporation of Delray Beach, Florida, available to select members with chronic conditions. Those members who participate in the program will agree to have an implantable radio frequency identification device (RFID), the size of a grain of rice, placed under their skin. VeriChip calls the RFID a personal health record module. The information on the module will include medical information from Horizon BCBSNJ's claim records, such as lab test data and pharmacy prescription information. This module emits a 16-digit number that links the patient to their electronic medical record when a special hand-held scanner is waved over it. The pilot program will give Hackensack Medical Center physicians access to the member's electronic medical records and other vital information in the event the chronically ill member cannot respond during an emergency. The content of the electronic medical records will be approved by each member and include information about their condition, family contact information as well as lab test data and pharmacy information maintained by Horizon BCBSNJ. " ...

RFID Chips Support Electronic Medical Records: Via VeriChip: Horizon Blue Cross to Sponsor Two-Year Pilot With Hackensack to Implant Microchips in Chronically Ill Patients ...

RFID Oracle EdgeServer Success ...

Noel SA, South American CPG company, successfully uses Oracle RFID edge services to understand the application of RFID to logistics business processes. ...

... "Noel SA used RFID-enabled Oracle Warehouse Management (WMS), part of the Oracle E-Business Suite, as the logistics platform for the pilot, which included tagging 2,000 pallets of Ducales cookies that were sent to the distribution center in Medell? Colombia. Noel SA used Oracle Sensor Edge Server, a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, to connect and manage all the devices on the RFID system, including tag printers and readers. Data captured from the system was processed by Oracle WMS and synchronized with the Oracle enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications. Each pallet received a passive RFID tag, which included important order information such as the lot number and product expiration date.



The RFID-tagged pallets were read throughout the supply chain from the production floor to the final distribution center to ensure proper delivery of orders. Once the pallet arrived at the distribution center of Medell? it was read again to reconcile the sales order and fulfillment information held in the Oracle order management system. At the conclusion of the pilot, Noel SA uncovered that the bar code process prior to the RFID pilot was being executed incorrectly, rendering inventory and shipment data inaccurate. Noel SA gained valuable visibility into its operations such as inventory management and order fulfillment using RFID. The company plans to begin the roll out of a full-scale RFID system in the future. " ...

Via Oracle: Noel SA Successfully Completes RFID Pilot Based on Oracle Solutions

RFID-Capable Hand Held Computer ...

Hardware interface allows hand-held computer to support RFID ...

... "The JETT-WAVE Radio is just one of many options that customers can choose to customize Two Technologies hand held computers. Using its new JETT-PACK hardware interface, Two Technologies can integrate many different peripherals including RFID, GPS and more into the JETT-PACK, which can then be used on a Pack Ready hand held computer. " ...

RFID-Capable Hand Held Computer: Via Two Technologies: Two Technologies Extends Data Communication Range, Security of Its Most Popular Hand Held Computers ...

RFID Research Pharma Industry Frequency for ePedigree ...

Unisys and ODIN Tech collaborate on RFID frequency research for pharmaceutical industry ePedigree applications ...

... "Sponsored by Unisys, who collaborated with ODIN in the design of testing protocols and use cases, the benchmark addresses the industry's heated debate over which frequency, high (HF) or ultra-high (UHF) works best for item-level pharmaceutical tracking and authentication. The testing focused on scientific evaluation of various tags and then pinpointed several popular applications or use-case testing scenarios. Significant collaboration with pharmaceutical clients and partners, including manufacturers and distributors, made the tests particularly salient to a broad audience in the pharmaceutical world. All of the testing was conducted with hardware and tags that are available in production quantities to end-users today. No prototype or hand-built artifacts were allowed in the research as they are untested in production environments and prototype demonstrations are often misleading.

After completing scientific tag testing, ODIN technologies and Unisys extended this study to include RFID use cases typical in the pharmaceutical supply chain. The team used standard pill bottles, liquid filled bottles and blister packs for the testing. These use cases uncover the core requirements of RFID as an e-Pedigree and product authentication tool in the pharmaceutical supply chain. This step goes beyond mere demonstration or theoretical analysis to provide direct evidence of HF and UHF RFID performance in a real world setting. Since there is a wide variety in RFID tag and reader performance, multiple UHF and HF tags and readers were utilized throughout the process. The final performance analysis was based on the best performing reader and tag combinations in each frequency. " ...

RFID Research Pharma Industry Frequency for ePedigree: Via Unisys: Unisys & ODIN technologies' Research Reveals RFID High- vs. Ultra-high Frequency Leader for Pharmaceutical Industry

ODIN technologies is the leader in the physics of RFID infrastructure testing, deployment and software. ODIN technologies leverages its team of RF engineers, physicists and software developers combined with its laboratory facilities to provide RFID consulting services to major retailers, pharmaceutical companies, consumer goods manufacturers, United States government agencies and other RFID adopters. In addition to client deployment services, ODIN technologies is also the publisher of the RFID Benchmark Series, the industry's first and most referenced head to head performance analysis of leading RFID components. ODIN's President and CEO, Patrick J. Sweeney II is also author of RFID for Dummies published by John Wiley & Sons. ODIN technologies is privately held and has labs and offices in Dulles, VA.

RFID GlaxoSmithKline Technology Test ...

GlaxoSmithKline tests RFID technology on HIV drug to combat counterfeiting. ...

... "GlaxoSmithKline has begun distributing a medicine tagged with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology as part of a pilot project to help protect patient safety. The tags will be placed on all bottles of Trizivir (an HIV medicine) distributed in the United States. When scanned at close range, the tags will help verify that the medicine bottle contains authentic Trizivir. This specific medicine was selected for the project because it has been listed by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy as one of 32 drugs most susceptible to counterfeiting and diversion. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked the pharmaceutical industry to develop standards and pilot processes for RFID that may lead in the next few years to broad adoption and use of the technology. RFID uses a tiny silicon chip and antenna about the size of a postage stamp that is attached to each bottle of medicine. The chip stores a unique product code that reflects information about the drug's manufacturing and shipping history. The product code can be read by pharmaceutical wholesalers and pharmacists using a hand-held or stationary electronic device that is placed within 2-18 inches of the tag. The tag can be read by wholesalers when it is received from the manufacturer and when it is shipped to pharmacies, who would then record when they have received the medicine. This allows manufacturers to more precisely account for medicine as it moves through the distribution chain and to authenticate medicine at the point of dispensing. " ...

RFID GlaxoSmithKline Technology Test: Via GlaxoSmithKline: GlaxoSmithKline begins testing new technology ...

Hands-On RFID Application Development Workshop: UCLA ...

UCLA RFID workshop upcoming in February ...

... "UCLA - WINMEC (Wireless Internet for the Mobile Enterprise Consortium) will present its fourth one-day hands-on RFID application development workshop on February 21, 2006. This hands-on workshop will provide attendees an opportunity to learn the basics and the potential of RFID in various application scenarios. Attendees get to experience a variety of RFID technologies and use the WinRFID middleware in conjunction with the existing RFID hardware in UCLA to get a first hand experience with several potential industrial RFID applications. The workshop and demonstrations will be held in UCLA. " ...

Hands-On RFID Application Development Workshop: UCLA: Via UCLA: UCLA WINMEC RFID Hands On Workshop February 21, 2006 ...

RFID Reader Integrated Circuit: Reference Toolkit ...

EM Micro bring RFID IC to market. ...

... "EM Microelectronic, a company of the Electronic Systems group of the Swatch Group, introduces the EM4094, an analog front-end integrated circuit for 13.56MHz RFID readers. This highly versatile IC accommodates a wide range of microcontrollers, supports multiple communication protocols and is well suited for low cost or hand held reader solutions. In addition to the IC, EM Microelectronic also introduces the EM4094 13.56MHz RFID Demonstration Reader thought as a reference design and development tool kit. " ...

RFID Reader Integrated Circuit: Reference Toolkit: Via EM Microelectronic: Introduction of new, versatile RFID Reader IC ...

RFID Industry Consolidation: AIDC Services ...

There is consolidation occuring in the RFID industry. In this case, an RFID and automated identification data collection AIDC services company was acquired. ...

... "Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) announced that it had completed the acquisition of Acsis, Inc., of Marlton, NJ, for approximately $26 million in cash. Acsis provides enterprise data collection solutions to global manufacturers. Its software enables manufacturers to automate plant floor/warehouse operations and take advantage of emerging technologies, including radio frequency identification (RFID). Manufacturers leverage Acsis solutions to improve visibility of goods throughout their supply chains, ultimately resulting in increased revenues and reduced costs. Spending on enterprise data collection software and services has been growing significantly and Acsis believes it currently exceeds $700 million annually. Recent mandates from major national retailers as well as government agencies have prompted manufacturers to upgrade their existing data collection infrastructure with RFID technology. " ...

RFID Industry Consolidation: AIDC Services: Via Safeguard Scientifics: SAFEGUARD SCIENTIFICS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF ACSIS, INC., AN ENTERPRISE DATA COLLECTION SOFTWARE FIRM ...

Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) advances the value of revenue‐stage information technology and life sciences companies. Safeguard provides growth capital as well as a range of strategic, operating and management resources to help its partner companies build value in their businesses. Safeguard participates in expansion financings, management buyouts, recapitalizations, industry consolidations and early‐stage financings.

Datalogic To Acquire PSC: The Next Wave of AIDC Industry Consolidation: "Furthermore, although consolidation continues to be a consistent theme in the AIDC market, bigger has not necessarily meant better - at least not recently. Overall performance among tier II AIDC vendors (PSC, Metrologic, Hand Held Products and Datalogic) has exceeded that of tier I vendors over the past two to three years in several technology segments. "

Logistics News: Logistics - Shipping - Packaging: Research and Markets: Major Consolidation Occurring in US Logistics Market: "The US Logistics market is characterized by a wide range of business models. Consolidation and M&A activity have contributed to a blurring of the lines that traditionally segment the industry. As a general rule, companies are increasingly searching out activities that provide customers with higher margin value-added services. "

DOD HandHeld RFID Computer ...

DOD HandHeld RFID Computer: Via Psion Teklogix: Psion Teklogix Rugged RFID Hand-Held Only One Tough Enough For DoD

Psion Tek secures DOD HandHeld RFID Computer contract ...

... "Psion Teklogix (LSE: PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection, imaging and RFID, announced that its rugged EPC-compliant 7535 Hand-Held Computer with RD7950 Integrated UHF RFID Reader has been the only hand-held reader selected for use by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Coast Guard and several other federal agencies. Psion Teklogix partners CDO Technologies, SYS-TEC and WFI Government Services have each been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) from the Army Contracting Agency Information Technology, E-Commerce, and Commercial Contracting Center (ITEC4), for passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Electronic Product Code (EPC) -1 for Multi-protocol (Class 0 and 1) Hand-held Readers. " ...

Fall RFID Parter Conference ...

Fall RFID Parter Conference: Via Two Technologies, Inc: Two Technologies, Inc.TM Announces Fall 2005 Global GEM Partners Conference ...

... "Two Technologies, Inc.TM, the leading manufacturer of rugged customizable hand held computer products, has announced its Fall 2005 Global GEM Partners Conference September 29th and 30th at San Francisco's Argonaut Hotel. Building on the momentum of the initial event, the September conference offers an expanded two-day format and an innovative agenda that provides partners the opportunity to explore the latest advances in mobile technology, gain insight on new applications, and network with fellow partners. Scheduled speaker topics include RFID for the mobile workforce, CE .NET vs. Windows Mobile in mobile embedded applications, mobile device management for the mobile workforce, terminal emulation software for mobile computers, and geomatic information systems technology in mobile computing. In addition to the presentations, a breakout session offering hands-on RFID training for the JETT will be held on September 30. " ...

Sato RFID Gen2 Printer Interoperability ...

Sato RFID Gen2 Printer Interoperability: Via Sato America: SATO Announces RFID Gen 2 Interoperability with CLe Series Printers ...

... "SATO America, Inc., a global leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, demonstrated RFID Gen 2 interoperability with its CL408e/CL412e RFID-enabled thermal barcode printers. The demonstration was conducted in SATO's RFID testing labs and is the latest development in SATO's continuing commitment to provide reliable and innovative RFID products based on customer demand. " ...

SATO is a pioneer in the Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) industry and the inventor of the world’s first electronic thermal transfer barcode printer. It revolutionized the barcoding industry by introducing the Data Collection System (DCS) & Labeling concept – a total barcode and labeling solution providing high quality barcode printers, scanners/hand held terminals, label design software and consumables. SATO is one of the first in the industry to introduce a complete, multi-protocol EPC-compliant, UHF RFID solution. SATO is publicly listed on the first section of Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan. It has worldwide offices in the United States, Belgium, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and China. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, it reported revenues of US$575 million.

RFID Chips ...

RFID Chips: Agenda: What is RFID?

... "RFID tags are tiny electronic computer chips that can be placed, for example, on pallets of factory-sealed products to readily tell shippers the quantity, type, date manufactured and destination as they pass through warehouse doors that are equipped with an RFID reader (also called an antenna). The tags can be read from 25-30 feet away and at indirect angles, removing any need for a person with a hand-held scanner to read the product. " ...

RFID Company Acquisition Trail ...

RFID Company Acquisition Trail: Psion Teklogix (US) - Psion Teklogix Acquires Symagery Microsystems

... "Psion Teklogix (LSE: PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID, today announced it has acquired a leading image capture firm, Symagery Microsystems Inc. based in Ottawa, Canada. Symagery Microsystems Inc. delivers image capture and processing solutions for use in commercial and mobile data collection applications such as transportation, supply chain management, and mobile sales and service. Psion Teklogix currently uses Symagery's solutions in their WORKABOUT PRO and 7535 rugged hand-held computers. " ...

Psion Teklogix is a global provider of solutions for mobile computing and wireless data collection. The company’s fully integrated mobile computing solutions include rugged hardware; secure wireless networks, robust software, professional services, and exceptional support programs. Psion Teklogix is committed to helping its customers reap the benefits of new and emerging technologies, including image capture and RFID. With over three decades of industry experience, Psion Teklogix has customers in more than 80 countries around the world, and over 36 sales and support offices in 17 countries. Psion Teklogix is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, with additional corporate offices in America, Europe, and Asia. Psion Teklogix is the operating business of Psion PLC, which is publicly listed in the London Stock Exchange (PON.L).

Symagery Microsystems provides image capture solutions exclusively for original equipment manufacturers serving automatic identification and data capture markets around the world. It was established in 1997, and is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

13.56 Mhz RFID Hardware ...

13.56 Mhz RFID Hardware: Applied RFID Solutions Inc. Delivers RFID Module for Psion Teklogix WORKABOUT PRO Line of Mobile Computers: AP1pro RFID module and Psion Teklogix WORKABOUT PRO provides RFID capability to asset management customers ...

... "Applied RFID Solutions Inc., a leader in the development and commercialization of hand-held mobile RFID hardware and software technologies and Psion Teklogix (LSE: PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID, today announced that Applied RFID Solutions has designed 13.56 MHz RFID read/write module called the AP1pro for the WORKABOUT PRO line of devices. As a member of Psion Teklogix' Ascent Partner Program, Applied RFID Solutions Inc. will be reselling the WORKABOUT PRO line as well as the complete Psion Teklogix line to its current customer base. This new partnership enables Applied RFID Solutions and Psion Teklogix to provide customers in the asset management, asset tracking, field service, government, hazardous waste transportation and repair service with a RFID-enabled mobile computing solution. By incorporating the AP1pro RFID module into the WORKABOUT PRO devices, integrators will be able to develop RFID solutions easily to meet the specific needs of their customers. " ...

Psion Teklogix is a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID. The company's fully integrated mobile computing solutions include rugged hardware, secure wireless networks, robust software, professional services and exceptional support programs. Psion Teklogix is committed to helping its customers reap the benefits of new and emerging technologies, such as RFID. The company continues to introduce new RFID technologies that show tremendous potential across a wide range of markets. With over three decades of industry experience, Psion Teklogix has customers in more than 70 countries around the world, and over 35 sales and support offices in 16 countries. Psion Teklogix is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada with additional corporate offices located in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Psion Teklogix is the operating business of Psion PLC, which is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange (PON.L).

The primary business of Applied RFID Solutions Inc. is the development and commercialization of hand-held mobile RFID hardware and software technologies for use in asset and information management. Applied RFID Solutions Inc. is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

RFID Technology: Science Assistant ...

Michigan State University - Personal Science Assistant enhances 4-H Children's Garden explorations and learning with RFID Technology ...

... "A new device called the Personal Science Assistant (PSA), similar to a hand-held personal digital assistant, reads the plant label (a radio frequency identification product known as an RFID tag). The application brings up information and pictures about each of the plant's parts: root, stem, leaves, flowers, fruit and seeds. By using the PSA, kids discover what each plant part looks like and what it does. With just a click of the cycle button, kids see what a plant looks like in spring, summer, fall and winter. A click on the uses button shows how this plant functions in nature." ...

RFID Readers: Where Headed? ...

Agenda

... "Experts predict Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology will replace the bar code in the next decade, because of the efficiencies it creates. Unlike bar codes, RFID tags can be made in tiny formats, some no larger than a grain of salt, and the tags don't have to be manually scanned. Instead, RFID tags send out a radio signal that can be captured at a distance and at indirect angles by RFID readers, eliminating the need for an employee with a hand-held scanner to read a label. Retailers and manufacturers hope to save millions by automating the shipping and inventory process and reducing theft using RFID. In late August 2003, Wal-Mart announced it would require its top 100 suppliers to put RFID tags on all pallets and cases of shipped products by January 2005 and require the rest of its suppliers to begin using RFID tags by 2006. Privacy advocates fear RFID will become as omnipresent as video surveillance and give marketers another method of tracking people's movements and shopping behaviors. " ...

RFID Asian Markets Solutions and Services ...

SAMSys and SATO Asia Pacific Announce Master Distribution Agreement for Asian Markets ...

Samsys and SATO join forces to supply the Asian marketplace with RFID solutions and services ...

... "SAMSys Technologies Inc. (SMY: TSX), an international provider of Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) hardware solutions and consulting services and SATO Asia Pacific, a leader in the Asian Auto ID market for barcoding and RFID solutions today announce that they have entered into a Master Distribution agreement to supply SAMSys multi-protocol readers and support for end user solutions and resellers in the growing Asian RFID market. Under the terms of the Agreement, SATO will stock SAMSys products in Singapore, and provide support and training for the SATO direct sales team as well as their barcode printer resellers throughout Asia. " ...

SAMSys Technologies Inc. (SAMSys), founded in 1995, is a world-leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware solutions and RFID integration consulting services designed to evaluate and recommend optimal RFID solutions to enhance existing business process. SAMSys offers a family of products to simplify the installation and ensure the ongoing performance of the overall RFID hardware infrastructure. SAMSys is a public company whose shares are listed for trading on the TSX Exchange under the symbol: “SMY”.

SATO is a pioneer in the AIDC industry and is the inventor of the world’s first electronic thermal transfer barcode printer. It revolutionized the barcoding industry by introducing the DCS and Labelling concept – a total data capture, collection and labelling solutions approach providing high quality barcode printers, RFID solutions, scanners/hand held terminals, label design software and consumables. It is also the first company to introduce the industry’s first, complete, multi-protocol EPC compliant UHF RFID Solutions. SATO is a public listed company in Japan and has worldwide offices in United States, Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, France, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and China. SATO also has an international global sales headquarters, SATO International, in Singapore. SATO International was incorporated in 2001 to oversee and support sales, marketing and customer service activities at all group member companies. SATO is also dedicated to the development of high quality, easy-to-use products and places high emphasis on customer service.

RFID Technology: Where Headed ...

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology – Where Is It Headed? ...

... "Experts predict Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologywill replace the bar code in the next decade, because of the efficiencies it creates. Unlike bar codes, RFID tags can be made in tiny formats, some no larger than a grain of salt, and the tags don't have to be manually scanned. Instead, RFID tags send out a radio signal that can be captured at a distance and at indirect angles by RFID readers, eliminating the need for an employee with a hand-held scanner to read a label. Retailers and manufacturers hope to save millions by automating the shipping and inventory process and reducing theft using RFID. In late August 2003, Wal-Mart announced it would require its top 100 suppliers to put RFID tags on all pallets and cases of shipped products by January 2005 and require the rest of its suppliers to begin using RFID tags by 2006. Privacy advocates fear RFID will become as omnipresent as video surveillance and give marketers another method of tracking people's movements and shopping behaviors. " ...

RFID Tags Ride Inspection

NEW TECHNOLOGY, NEW TAGS FOR AMUSEMENT RIDES ...

... "But behind them is the new Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip. The chip allows ride inspectors to keep an electronic record of inspections instead of being forced to rely on a paper trail. Using a hand held reader, inspectors can immediately see any corrections orders issued against the ride so they can be double-checked for compliance with the rules. The process also allows viewing of maintenance records, operator training and operator's manual. " ...

Wireless RFID Printing Technology Services ...

Wireless RFID Printing Technology Services: End-to-End RFID Solutions: Psion Teklogix Partners With Printronix To Deliver Complete RFID Mobile Computing Systems ...

... Psion Teklogix, (LSE: PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, RFID and wireless data collection, and Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX), the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, today announced that Psion Teklogix is incorporating Printronix’s wired and wireless RFID printing technology to its growing RFID product and services portfolio. This new relationship will give Psion Teklogix a complete RFID offering which will include RFID hand-held devices, RFID portals, RFID printers, RFID conveyor solutions all combined with Psion Teklogix’s professional services. ...

Psion Teklogix is a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID. The company's fully integrated mobile computing solutions include rugged hardware; secure wireless networks, robust software, professional services and exceptional support programs. Psion Teklogix is committed to helping its customers reap the benefits of new and emerging technologies, such as RFID. The company continues to introduce new RFID technologies that show tremendous potential across a wide range of markets. With over three decades of industry experience, Psion Teklogix has customers in more than 70 countries around the world, and over 36 sales and support offices in 17 countries. Psion Teklogix is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada with additional corporate offices located in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Psion Teklogix is the operating business of Psion PLC, which is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange (PON.L).

RFID Global Tag Solution ...

RFID Global Tag Solution: SATO Partners With UPM Rafsec for High Performance EPC Solutions ...

SATO and UPM Rafsec combine their strengths into a global RFID tag solution ...

... SATO Corporation announced it has partnered with UPM Rafsec to offer global RFID tagging solutions. The SATO FlagTagSolution™, an industry proven solution, is an example of ongoing cooperation between the two companies. The SATO FlagTagSolution allows customers to achieve industry leading performance by using a low cost, RFID label embedded with a UPM Rafsec inlay in SATO RFID printers to encode, verify, and print the UPM Rafsec FlagTag™. ...

UPM Rafsec is a world leading RFID tag manufacturer and pioneer of the ePC standard, specialized in low-cost and high-volume production.
With its multi-disciplinary expertise in the fields of RF technology, materials and production processes, the company has the broadest and most comprehensive in-house know-how and capabilities for RFID tag design and manufacturing. UPM Rafsec, headquartered in Finland, is a part of UPM, a EUR 10 billion company listed on the New York and Helsinki stock exchanges and one of the world’s largest paper producers, employing 34,000 people worldwide.

SATO is a pioneer in the AIDC industry and is the inventor of the world’s first electronic thermal transfer barcode printer. It also revolutionized the barcoding industry by introducing the DCS and Labeling concept – a total data capture, collection and labeling solutions approach providing high quality barcode printers, RFID solutions, scanners/hand held terminals, label design software, and consumables. It is also the first company to introduce the industry’s first, complete, multi-protocol EPC-compliant UHF RFID Solutions. SATO is a public listed company in Japan and has worldwide offices in United States, Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, France, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and China. SATO also has an international global sales headquarters, SATO International, in Singapore.

RFID History: Savi DOD Contract ...

DefenseLINK News: Contracts for August 8, 1997

... "The RFID contract will provide active and passive hardware, software, and services to system designers and integrators throughout the Department of Defense and the U.S. Coast Guard. The RFID systems will provide an integrated structure for logistics tracking, locating, and monitoring. Equipment includes fixed, hand-held and transportable RFID interrogators, and a family of RFID transponders (tags) for worldwide use. Software includes equipment operating systems and application development software. Services include maintenance of equipment and software, training, and technical engineering services. The technical engineering services include integration of RFID components, site analysis and survey, and problem solving (includes communications, interfaces with other government systems, and systems integration). Work will be performed in Mountain View, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Aug. 30, 2002. " ...

RFID Passive Tags Use ...

KNOW NET:EL-TRAINS - Federal Personal Property Management Desk Reference - The Life Cycle - Phase III Accountability and Maintainability - Receiving/Assignment to Use

... "Agencies normally use passive RFID tags because of cost. Active RFID tags, which are more expensive, use batteries, stay on all the time and require a scanning device to determine the part or container's contents. Passive RFID tags, which are less expensive, stay dormant until scanned. Scanning can be via a hand held device or a pass-through scanning machine." ...

RFID Reprogrammable Memory Logic

RFID Reprogrammable Logic: UMC and Virage Logic Announce Qualification of Embedded Non ...

Advances in electronics support the lowering of RFID costs ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... "Design and application security, copy protection, Digital Rights Management and RFID all share the common requirement of small amounts of reprogrammable ...

... UMC (NYSE: UMC; TAIEX: 2303), world leading semiconductor foundry and Virage Logic Corp. (Nasdaq: VIRL), a leading provider of semiconductor IP platforms, announced the availability of Virage Logic's patented Non-Volatile Electrically Alterable (NOVeA) embedded memories for production on UMC's 0.18-micron (um) CMOS logic process. NOVeA is the industry's first commercially available embedded in system reprogrammable non-volatile memory (NVM) that is manufactured on a standard 0.18um CMOS logic process without any additional masks or process steps. ...

NOVeA employs a patented single poly floating gate Fowler-Nordheim technology for writing. NOVeA includes a powerful controller and instruction set in an architecture that provides 100% cell redundancy. The result is an extremely reliable, high yielding embedded NVM that can be manufactured on standard CMOS logic processes with ultra low manufacturing cost and power consumption. NOVeA RAM can be reprogrammed in-system up to 10,000 times, has specified endurance of 10 years and is designed for integration into deep submicron SoCs. The use of NOVeA and associated development tools and views provide users with a secure design solution while reducing overall SoC mask costs, silicon costs, design risk and design time.

UMC is a leading global semiconductor foundry that manufactures advanced process ICs for applications spanning every major sector of the semiconductor industry. UMC delivers cutting-edge foundry technologies that enable sophisticated system-on-chip (SOC) designs, including 90nm copper, 0.13um copper, embedded DRAM, and mixed signal/RFCMOS. UMC is also a leader in 300mm manufacturing; Fab 12A in Taiwan is currently in volume production for a variety of customer products, while Singapore-based UMC has just entered volume production. UMC employs over 8,500 people worldwide and has offices in Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Europe, and the United States.

Founded in 1996, Virage Logic Corporation rapidly established itself as a technology and market leader in providing advanced embedded memory intellectual property (IP) for the design of complex integrated circuits. Today the company is a global leader in semiconductor IP platforms comprising embedded memories, standard cells, and I/Os and is pioneering the development of a new class of IP called Silicon Aware IP. Silicon Aware IP tightly integrates Physical IP (memory, logic and I/Os) with the embedded test, diagnostic, and repair capabilities of Infrastructure IP to help ensure manufacturability and optimized yield at the advanced process nodes. Virage Logic's highly differentiated product portfolio provides higher performance, lower power, higher density and optimal yield to foundries, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and fabless customers who develop products for the consumer, communications and networking, hand-held and portable, and computer and graphics markets. The company's comprehensive quality efforts are validated in its FirstPass-Silicon Characterization Lab, which helps ensure high quality, reliable IP across a wide range of foundries and process technologies. Headquartered in Fremont, California, Virage Logic has R&D, sales and support offices worldwide.

EPC UHF RFID Reader ...

EPC UHF RFID Reader: Psion Teklogix Expands RFID Product Line With New EPC-Compliant ...

New EPC-compliant UHF RFID reader is launched ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Psion Teklogix (LSE:PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID, today announced it is launching an EPC ...

... Psion Teklogix (LSE:PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID, today announced it is launching an EPC-compliant 900 MHz RFID reader designed to operate with Psion Teklogix' 7535 hand-held computer. The new Psion Teklogix Integrated UHF RFID Reader provides customers with a cost-effective RFID option that is flexible and compatible with EPC Class 0, 0+ and Class 1 standards, as well as ISO 18000-6B protocols. Psion Teklogix provides customers with a range of options to assist in the deployment of RFID systems, such as a full range of RFID products as well as certified professional services to assist in both the planning and deployment of an RFID system. ...

Psion Teklogix is a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID. The company's fully integrated mobile computing solutions include rugged hardware, secure wireless networks, robust software, professional services and exceptional support programs. Psion Teklogix is committed to helping its customers reap the benefits of new and emerging technologies, such as RFID. The company continues to introduce new RFID technologies that show tremendous potential across a wide range of markets. With over three decades of industry experience, Psion Teklogix has customers in more than 70 countries around the world, and over 35 sales and support offices in 16 countries. Psion Teklogix is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada with additional corporate offices located in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Psion Teklogix is the operating business of Psion PLC, which is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange (PON.L).

RFID Mobile Patient Care System Deployed to Hospital ...

RFID Mobile Patient Care System: Lee Memorial Health System Prescribes Airespace for Mobile Patient ...

From Market Wire (press release) ... enable us to better track patients and rapidly locate key mobile assets, such as emergency room equipment, using advanced wireless location services and RFID. ...

... Airespace Inc.® announced today that Lee Memorial Health Systems (LMHS), the largest public, not-for-profit health system in Florida, is in the process of deploying an Airespace Wireless LAN (WLAN) System throughout its six acute care facilities and several business unit locations. By deploying a completely secure wireless network, LMHS is delivering the highest quality patient care by leveraging the best in Information Technology (IT). ...

Airespace designs and develops intelligent wireless networking platforms that support business-critical applications. The company has set the standard for enterprise Wireless LANs, having earned several CMP LLC's "Best of Networld+Interop" awards, Network Computing's "Editor's Choice Award" and "Most Outstanding Product of the Year," Network World's "World Class Award" and "Best of the Test Award," IDG's "Network Award," Internet Telephony's "Product of the Year," eWeek's "Annual Excellence Award," VARBusiness Magazine's "Technical Innovators Award," and nomination as one of the "Best Wireless Products" in InfoWorld's "Reader's Choice" Awards. With dynamic RF management, air-tight security, seamless mobility, and support for real-time applications such as voice, Airespace helps enterprises implement secure and manageable wireless networks worldwide.

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Mobile Aspects Introduces One System of CARE: File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat Using RFID technology, Mobile Aspects' system offers ... providers accurate, reliable, real-time data, for reporting, searching and patient/drug alerts. ...

Unified System for Healthcare: new collection of RFID hardware and software products called One System of Care. It merges three new asset- and patient-tracking products with Mobile Aspects ...

The Hand-held Health Care Authority: be captured by waving the vendor's RFID VeriChip Pocket ... said Wednesday in an interview with Mobile Health Data ... number mapped to his master patient index number ...

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.

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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 ...

RFID Payment Processing Drives Customer Throughput at POS ...

RFID Payment Processing Drives Customer Throughput: Hand Held Products Unveils RF Payment Enabled Transaction Terminal ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... The TT8100 with RF payment allows users to charge purchases by waving a credit card embedded with a RFID tag at the payment counter, thereby decreasing ...

... Hand Held Products(TM), Inc., a leader in image based data collection systems for mobile, in-premise and transaction processing applications, announced the immediate availability of its TT8810 POS Transaction Terminal with Radio Frequency (RF) payment capability that supports non-contact credit payment processing at the point of sale. The TT8100 with RF payment allows users to charge purchases by waving a credit card embedded with a RFID tag at the payment counter, thereby decreasing individual payment processing and increasing customer throughput at the POS. The TT8810 with RF payment also links the customer to CRM and loyalty benefits. ...

With headquarters in Central New York, Hand Held Products is a worldwide leading manufacturer of image based data collection systems for mobile, wireless, and transaction processing solutions. Through its proprietary Adaptus(TM) Imaging Technology platform, Hand Held Products is dedicated to delivering innovative imaging solutions, reliability and durability to its customers and partners through more than 30 sales offices and hundreds of resellers. Hand Held Products is a privately held company and is represented in every major market and geographic region of the world.

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Pay By Touch: unique offering that immediately drives curiosity and ... tokens (eg, credit cards, RFID devices, Smart ... suite of integrated payment processing products, Solidus ...

Ideas - Perspectives: Viewpoint: Automatic: tight schedules, and manual processing drives up costs ... shipper's data, consignee information, payment details, carton ... For this reason, RFID antennas are also ...

How Banking is Headed Toward on demand: File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat ... Experimentation with RFID could help you open up a piece ... Web site • Visit the IBM Payments Solution Web ... through multi-fold increase in processing power and ...

Sun Opens RFID Center in Scotland: a New Step towards RFID Adoption in Western
European Retail

U.S. RFID for the Retail Supply Chain Spending Forecast and Analysis, 2003-2008

Mobilizing the Supply Chain: Developing RFID and EPC Professional and Managed
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RFID Mobile Data Collection and Management ...

RFID Mobile Data Collection and Management: Hand Held Products Announces Support for Microsoft Windows ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... plug-and-play technology as well as a manageable platform that enables emerging technologies like Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) or multimedia to ...

... Hand Held Products(TM), Inc., a leader in image based data collection systems for mobile, in-premise and transaction processing applications, announced at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Conference that it will support Microsoft's software platform for retail organizations, Windows Embedded for Point of Service (POS), across its bar code imager and transaction terminal product families based on customer requirements. An exclusive demonstration of the plug-and-play functionality with Hand Held Products' bar code readers will be available at Microsoft's booth #413 and at the Microsoft and Intel booth in the X05 pavilion booth #372 at NRF. ...

With headquarters in Central New York, Hand Held Products is a worldwide leading manufacturer of image based data collection systems for mobile, wireless, and transaction processing solutions. Through its proprietary Adaptus(TM) Imaging Technology platform, Hand Held Products is dedicated to delivering innovative imaging solutions, reliability and durability to its customers and partners through more than 30 sales offices and hundreds of resellers. Hand Held Products is a privately held company and is represented in every major market and geographic region of the world.

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SyncML: Synchronizing and Managing Your Mobile Data, by Uwe Hansmann;

Mobile Computing, RFID Tags & Enterprise Asset Management: Intermec. Expect More. Mobile computing, RFID, Wireless networks. Enterprise asset management and supply chain data collection. Bar code printing and media. ...

Opengardens: The Innovator's Guide to the Mobile Data Industry, by Ajit V. Jaokar;

Leading edge solutions for mobile data collection: about both closed and open RFID solutions, and ... a wealth of experience in delivering data capture solutions to ... one of the UK's leading mobile computing systems ...

Wireless Systems, Cellular, 3G, LMR, Mobile Data, Paging, Satellite, Broadcast, and WLAN, by Lawrence Harte;

Mobile Data Collection Terminal - Intermec Data: available today for battery driven, mobile data collection devices. ... 700 Series Pocket PC mobile computer. ... to price verification, stock management, and returns ...

Mobile Data Communications Systems (The Artech House Mobile Communications), by Peter Wong;

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. ...

RFID Receiving Process: Receiving/Assignment to Use

From KNOW NET:EL-TRAINS - Federal Personal Property Management Desk Reference - The Life Cycle - Phase III Accountability and Maintainability ...

... "Receiving, Tagging, Barcoding and Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID): Some of the strongest tools for personal property control and accountability are proper receiving, tagging/barcoding/radio frequency identification devices (RFID) scanning of property and proper assignment to use. Receiving operations will see more RFID devices on products as more military and civilian Agencies require suppliers to put passive or, in some cases active, RFID tags on the lowest possible part, case or pallet. Tracing of an item can occur through the supply chain from manufacturer to the precise customer location. Asset movement at the customer location can also be monitored. Agencies normally use passive RFID tags because of cost. Active RFID tags, which are more expensive, use batteries, stay on all the time and require a scanning device to determine the part or container's contents. Passive RFID tags, which are less expensive, stay dormant until scanned. Scanning can be via a hand held device or a pass-through scanning machine. Programmable RFIDs can hold maintenance records. RFID capability will be fully integrated into existing and future Property Management Information Systems/Asset Management Systems (PMIS/AMS) so that RFID recorded events become automatic transactions of record. " ...

Mobile RFID: Psion Teklogix Launches Third Hand-Held Computer on its Next ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Psion Teklogix (LSE:PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID, today unveiled the 7530, an ultra-rugged ...

... Psion Teklogix (LSE:PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID, today unveiled the 7530, an ultra-rugged, Windows CE .NET-based hand-held computer for the cold chain and extreme logistics environments. Continuing to expand its mobile computing device portfolio, the 7530 is Psion Teklogix' fourth hand-held built on its next-generation platform. It follows the earlier launch of the 7535, NETBOOK PRO and WORKABOUT PRO. The 7530 is designed to meet customers' needs for a powerful hand-held computer capable of displaying client/server, web and enterprise resources while operating in the most intense and cold environments. ...

Psion Teklogix is a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID. The company's fully integrated mobile computing solutions include rugged hardware, secure wireless networks, robust software, professional services and exceptional support programs. Psion Teklogix is committed to helping its customers reap the benefits of new and emerging technologies, such as RFID. The company continues to introduce new RFID technologies that show tremendous potential across a wide range of markets. With over three decades of industry experience, Psion Teklogix has customers in more than 70 countries around the world, and over 36 sales and support offices in 17 countries. Psion Teklogix is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada with additional corporate offices located in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Psion Teklogix is the operating business of Psion PLC, which is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange (PON.L).

Supply Chain RFID: PWC Logistics awarded contract for IT and logistics services

From AME Info, United Arab Emirates ... Hand-held radio frequency (RF) communication devices and radio frequency identification (RFID) tags will be used to accurately record the movement of all goods ...

... PWC Logistics, the leading provider of comprehensive supply chain solutions in the Middle East, today announced they have been awarded a KD9.3 million (USD31.5 million) contract for IT and logistics services. ...

The Public Warehousing Company (PWC Logistics) Group was established in 1979 and through its wholly owned division, PWC Logistics, provides leading edge supply chain and logistics solutions to private and public sector entities worldwide. PWC Logistics is one of the largest and most sophisticated supply chain management companies in the region, providing solutions to a range of global companies, with an extensive, well-established network across the Middle East, a highly customer-focused team, and ISO 9001: 2000, certification across all operations as well as ISO14001 and OHSAS18000. The company's services include warehouse and fleet management, international freight, transportation, inventory management and order processing, and other supply chain related solutions and value added services. PWC Logistics is a publicly traded company with a market capitalization of approximately 2 billion US Dollars and a shareholder base that comprises prominent private and public sector investors including the Public Institute for Social Security, the pension aim of the State of Kuwait. Representative customers and partners include Nestle, Schlumberger, Equate (a joint venture of Dow Chemicals) Microsoft Corporation, Oracle, HP, Exe Technologies, Philips, The Governments of Dubai, Kuwait, Argentina, Kazakhstan and the United States of America.

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.

Smart Card RFID: ASK Contactless Cards & Tickets Selected for the Netherlands Whole ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Founded in 1997, ASK is today the world leading manufacturer of dual interface contact/contactless smart cards, contactless paper tickets and RFID smart paper ...

" ... ASK was selected by Thales, System Integrator for the global system, to supply the contactless cards and tickets for the Dutch public transports. The Netherlands will be one of the first countries in the world to have a full contactless AFC system on their whole public transportation network. The Deutsh e-ticketing project under the supervision of Trans Link System (TLS) project involves a consortium of the 5 largest transit operators in the Netherlands and should be starting in Rotterdam in fall 2004 to spread to the other cities by 2006. Over 2 million passengers daily should be thus traveling by train, metro, bus, boat or tramway ... "

ASK is today the world leading manufacturer of dual interface contact/contactless smart cards, contactless paper tickets and RFID smart paper labels. ASK developed the largest range of contactless products available on the market. It is based on a patented silver silk printed antenna on a paper inlay for mass transit AFC systems, access control, identification and logistics applications. ASK also offers a range of fixed and hand-held readers in its portfolio, OEM couplers, printers and a POS terminal. These products comply with ISO7816, ISO14443 A&B, ISO15693 and UHF standards. The company has already supplied over 25 million contactless cards and contactless paper tickets for use in more 100 towns and cities in Europe, Asia and the USA. Clients include the French railway company SNCF and Paris transport system operator RATP and transport operators such as Toronto, San Francisco, Lisbon, Lyon, Venice, Naples, Rome, Taipei, Nice and Germany's Rhine-Ruhr region. The manufacturing plant is located in Sophia-Antipolis, France and regional offices in Sophia-Antipolis, Paris, Singapore, Taiwan and USA.

Food Industry RFID: KK Fine Foods installs Ross iRenaissance technology

From Food Production, Europe  ... Supermarkets on both sides of the Atlantic are introducing RFID technology, and those in the food production industry are beginning to be aware that they have ...

iRenaissance Solutions: To ensure the production and delivery of high-quality finished goods, manufacturers have to be able to effectively produce, manage and track goods, information and resources across the enterprise and supply chain while adhering to increasingly stringent quality standards. And success starts with effectively managing products and the manufacturing process. Access iRenaissance applications from a broad selection of devices including wireless and hand-held units. Initiatives to implement bar coding and RFID-enabled inventory control are fully supported by iRenaissance.

Sato RFID Technology: NEW IDENTITY FOR SATO IN SINGAPORE TO REFLECT NEW STRATEGY

From Plastics In Packaging, UK ... The company offers RFID technology within its portfolio of human readable codes, barcodes and 2D codes. RFID is fast becoming the ...

SATO Corporation, Japan, was established in 1940 to manufacture and sell packaging machinery. In 1962, SATO invented the world's first hand-held labeler and operations as an international supplier of labeling machinery were begun. The US subsidiary was established in 1977 and eventually became SATO America, Inc. in 1987. During that period, SATO developed the world's first thermal transfer barcode printers and became the leader in applying the technology to the market.

The industrial CLe high-speed RFID printers are well suited for a range of applications, such as compliance labeling, warehouse management and logistics, access control, asset tracking, airline baggage tagging and tracking, retail labeling, and product authentication. The Sato RFID Printer supports 13.56 Mhz (Tag-it™, I-Code, ISO15693), UHF (EPC, ISO, EM Marin) RFID formats and supports worldwide frequencies. It has capability to be upgraded to support new standards and protocols as they emerge. Sato Smart Printers: In a one-step, process the CLe RFID printers can read, write and print smart labels and tags with embedded RFID transponders. Transponders include integrated circuitry with an antenna and are designed to be programmed and re-programmed using radio waves. RFID - Radio Frequency Identification: RFID tags are read, written and verified inside the printer prior to printing. In the case of a tag failure, the CLe RFID printers will mark the tag and advance to the next one, assuring top reliability in mission critical applications. Sato Printer Rugged Design: The CLe’s heavy-duty metal construction, proven reliability, and excellent media handling deliver optimum performance in the most demanding environments.

HHS RFID: HHS RFID Will Thwart Drug Counterfeiting

From eWeek ... While bar codes can make sure that the right drug gets to the right patient at the right dose, RFID technology is the next logical step. ...

HHS RFID Internal Business Process: Some of the strongest tools for personal property control and accountability are proper receiving, tagging/barcoding/radio frequency identification devices (RFID) scanning of property and proper assignment to use. Receiving operations will see more RFID devices on products as more military and civilian Agencies require suppliers to put passive or, in some cases active, RFID tags on the lowest possible part, case or pallet. Tracing of an item can occur through the supply chain from manufacturer to the precise customer location. Asset movement at the customer location can also be monitored. Agencies normally use passive RFID tags because of cost. Active RFID tags, which are more expensive, use batteries, stay on all the time and require a scanning device to determine the part or container's contents. Passive RFID tags, which are less expensive, stay dormant until scanned. Scanning can be via a hand held device or a pass-through scanning machine. Programmable RFIDs can hold maintenance records. RFID capability will be fully integrated into existing and future Property Management Information Systems/Asset Management Systems (PMIS/AMS) so that RFID recorded events become automatic transactions of record.

RFID Animal Tracking Technology and the USDA

Current methods of livestock identification include but are not limited to ear tags, back tags, neck chains, tail tags, freeze brands, tattoos, paint marks, and leg bands. Electronic identification methods including bar codes and/or radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders are becoming increasingly useful tools in herd management programs. As these new technologies develop and become compatible with one another, they may prove to be cost-effective tools to increase the efficiency of production. Similarly, regulatory agencies may benefit from these systems through increased accuracy and efficiency of tracing the movement of livestock.

The current primary driving forces behind the development of livestock identification systems are based on recognized industry needs. They include disease control and eradication, disease surveillance and monitoring, emergency response to foreign animal diseases, regionalization, global trade, livestock production efficiency, consumer concerns over food safety, and emergency management programs.

Animal tracking and Identification Equipment: Anilog2050 Electronic ISO Tag Reader: The Anilog 2050 is a hand held data logger which allows the power of the office PC to be taken into the stockyard. Its ideal use is as a daily diary of events. The Anilog 2050 is compatible with companion software, Anidata, which holds the details of a herd or herds of animals.

Anilog Portal RFID Antenna: The Oxley Anilog Portal Antenna attaches to the SENTRY series of RFID Tag Readers for applications where electronic tag reader systems are permanently installed and integrated into control and monitoring systems. The Anilog Portal Antenna has been designed specifically for walk-through use with cattle and the Allflex range of Electronic Ear Tags. The portal construction houses a wire loop antenna which emits an RF field to detect any TIRIS tag within typically 1m range.

AniData SIS Experts: The Anidata SIS Experts integrate Anidata 3.5 with the British Cattle Movement Service’s Cattle Tracing System and allow you to easily and speedily convey cattle movement infor-mation to BCMS. The system makes it possible to eliminate the laborious handwritten forms and processes you have been used to - ensuring efficient and accurate recording of cattle movements using electronic tags and hand-held tag readers which can upload the stored information into your computer.

Texas Instruments RFID tags are being used to identify millions of livestock animals around the world. These systems track meat and dairy animals, valuable breeding stock and laboratory animals involved in lengthy and expensive research projects. With the chips in an electronic ear tag or inserted into the rectum of ruminant animals, farm management and data collection can be fully automated for such processes as feeding, weighing, disease control, subsidies, and breeding practices as well as quality and tracebility assurance.

Radio Frequency ID of Animals, Code Structure (ISO Standard 11784)—Specifies the RFID code for use with animals. Contains the structure of the radio-frequency identification code for animals. Does not specify the characteristics of the transmission protocols between transponder and transceiver. Replaces the first edition.