Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

Daily RFID launches reader with Bluetooth option

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

China’s Daily RFID has unveiled a portable HF RFID reader which can transmit data via its built-in Bluetooth connection. The 13.56MHz reader can upload scanned RFID tag data to Bluetooth-based smart phone or PDAs in real time using most text editors.

Adding to its portability, the reader uses a re-chargeable battery with low power consumption. The device is capable of up to 6000 tag scans per charge.

The DL990 reader is compatible with most 13.56mHz HF RFID tag formats,including ISO 14443A,ISO 14443B or ISO 15693 RFID tags. [end] 

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