Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

RF-iT Solutions unveils newest version of You-R Open

Monday, April 20, 2009

Austria’s RF-iT Solutions, a provider of RFID-enabled software and services, has launched version 3.4 of its RFID/AutoID middleware solution You-R Open. This version of the scalable software platform, which is most commonly used in the textile, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries, offers several enhancements to make it more user-friendly.


Version 3.4 of You-R Open supports Microsoft Vista, making it compatible with all current versions of MS workstations and servers. The platform has a new command line tool integrated into its Administration Suite, which makes the management of larger RFID installations easier and more efficient. The updated version offers an RF-Power configuration for all integrated RFID devices, and has an expanded list of fully-supported end devices to work with.

You-R Open’s new version also provides a solution for selective reading of UHF Gen2 transponders. With the expanded read range of these transponders, the possibility of unintentionally reading the incorrect transponder in an application has increased; the 3.4 version addresses that issue with this selectivity option. [end] 

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