RFIDNews | NextPoint's EPC Hotspot takes guess work out of tagging

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Spain’s NextPoint Solutions has just released EPC Hotspot, its new software that shows the best location to affix RFID tags on a given product, as well as defines the highest performance configuration for RFID readers.

EPC Hotspot works by creating color-coded 3D virtual representations of pallets to determine the optimum tagging area on the pallet for read reliability. The software is designed to replace the old procedure of pilots and tests, which is based on trial-and-error measurements that do not take into account all the parameters for placing the tags, product material and configuration of readers, according to Nextpoint.

EPC Hotspot works with most Gen2 readers and Gen2 tags in the market, including brands such as Alien, Intermec, Motorola, Impinj, Omron, ThingMagic, Caen or RF Code.

Texas Instruments announces RFID mini-transponders for animal and asset tracking

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a pair of encapsulated RFID mini-transponders designed for applications in animal tagging and asset tracking.

The 12mm TRPGR30TGC and TRPGP40TGC mini-transponders were developed to enable users a battery-free solution for embedding RFID tags into smaller objects across a broader range of applications. These transponders come ready-to-use and are 100 percent backwards compatible with all of TI’s RFID software and readers including power modules, control modules and micro readers.

Goodpack commences tagging of it entire fleet

Goodpack Limited has begun the implementation of RFID tagging every one of its more than 2.6 million intermediate bulk containers (IBC). The Singapore-based company provides a patented unique packaging alternative for bulk cargo to replace wooden boxes and metal drums, for cost and environmental advantages.

GUESS engages shoppers with interactive iPad solution

Global apparel brand GUESS Inc. has implemented the VeriFone GlobalBay retailing solution inside a dozen or more of its U.S. outlets, engaging in-store shoppers with interactive kiosks to enhance the overall shopping experience and generate additional sales.

UBC transitions to keyless access

The University of British Columbia has begun the transition to a contactless smart card to access every building and lab on campus.

The iClass UBC card contains an embedded chip which is used to securely open doors when tapped against hotspots located at the building and lab entrances. The card on the hotspot will communicate with campus system software, pull up the students and staff individual profile, and allow them access to the building if they’re authorized to do so.

Fastrac RFID installed for convenience at Ontario libraries

Vaughan Public Libraries in Ontario, Ca. are in the final stages of implementing the Fastrac RFID system.

The Fastrac RFID will provide greater convenience to patrons, time savings for the staff and additional security for the library itself. Provided by the partnership between VTLS and mk Sorting Systems, the installation will include several self-checkout kiosks, staff stations, RFID gates, tagging stations, tagging wands and tags.

HID Global expands its portfolio of RFID asset tracking solutions

HID Global announced an expanded portfolio of RFID asset tracking solutions designed to meet the demands of industries including logistics, automation and manufacturing, medical and health care, returnable transport items and waste management.

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NextPoint's EPC Hotspot takes guess work out of tagging