Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

GAO RFID Asset Tracking launches integrated reader/antenna

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

RFID readers with integrated antennas are the product of the moment, as GAO RFID Asset Tracking has announced the launch of its own version of the space-saving device, the same day as ThingMagic debuted its version.

GAO’s device is a simple, low-cost and low-profile alternative to traditional readers featuring external antenna ports only, taking up half the space. The GAO reader/antenna includes an integrated antenna as well as a second external antenna port, and also offers “portals” enabling connection to the larger readers with external antennas. This enables the device to act as a turnkey portal solution in warehouse or manufacturing environments.

The new reader has Power over Ethernet capability, along with a power converter for sites where POE is not available.

The GAO reader/antenna communicates using the Alien Reader protocol and includes Alien RFID Gateway software. GAO RFID Asset Tracking is a spin-off of RFID supplier GAO RFID Inc., which last week announced the addition of Alien Technology’s products to its line of solutions. [end] 

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