Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

ODIN and Airbus Collaboration Update

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

An interesting feature of the ODIN project is the scope of Airbus’s program. , writes research analyst Simon Holloway. They anticipate deployments in traditional supply-chain logistics, tool and asset tracking and work-in-process inventory management. ODIN Technology’s task is to work as a solutions developer for Airbus in managing fast-track roll-outs of RFID systems.

Mr. Holloway’s comments come on the heels of an announcement that Airbus has selected ODIN Technologies for a multi-year engagement as its exclusive worldwide RFID hardware integration partner.

ODIN will provide solution design, deployment, testing and support services for the first of three ambitious phases to provide real-time automated visibility across the Airbus value chain. [end] 

The NATO SEASPARROW Project Office has selected ODIN as their RFID partner in a new initiative to reduce costs of maintaining the SEASPARROW missiles.

The program entitled Health Monitoring of the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile leverages ODIN RFID to capture temperature, humidity, shock and vibration data. The ODIN solution offers accurate results in strict conditions and prevents accidental detonation by meeting stringent Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance compliance.  

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IDBLUE unveiled a mobile, Bluetooth ultra-high frequency RFID reader for smart phones and tablets, followed by the announcement that Mygrant Glass Co. Inc. plans to deploy the IDBLUE.UHF reader in each of its almost 600 delivery vehicles nationwide.

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Alien Technology announced a software update for its enterprise class readers - ALR-9900+ and ALR-9900+EMA - that supports LLRP (Low-Level Reader Protocol) Version 1.1. This single software update supports both Alien Reader Protocol (ARP) and LLRP.

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Multimodal biometric security provider ImageWare Systems Inc. has released version 2.0 of its Biometric Engine (BE) physical security identification product.

This product is designed for airports, seaports and other critical points-of-access for government and private enterprises. This update takes into account the SAFE Port Act, which requires foreign shippers to secure cargo being shipped to the U.S. and ensure the identity of those loading it. Shippers must manage this by 2013.

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Internet fraud prevention and authentication provider TeleSign has teamed up with Intel Corp. for a secure two-factor authentication product targeted to consumers and enterprises.

The collaboration pairs Intel Identity Protection Technology (Intel IPT) with TeleSign Two-Factor Authentication so that it can be offered beyond Intel Ultrabook devices and the third generation of Intel Core vPro-powered laptops.

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Air-Trak, in collaboration with Intermec, announced a partnership with Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling to deliver a new RFID solution to improve billing accuracy and customer support for solid waste management.

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