RFIDNews | Impinj announces the launch of its Speedway xPortal

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Impinj announced the launch of the Speedway xPortal integrated portal reader, which incorporates the company’s Speedway Revolution reader with dual-linear phased array (DLPA) antenna technology.

The xPortal’s versatile design makes easy installation for RFID read points at doorways, hallways, and general zone coverage in retail, office, hospitality and health care environments.

The integrated Speedway Revolution reader features dynamic antenna switching for improved efficiency by sensing where tags are in the field, and automatically focusing more time on the largest tag populations in view.

The xPortal’s DLPA antenna also optimizes coverage, regardless of tag orientation, in all applications, and also supports Power-over-Ethernet (PoE).

SML launches 'ViziT' solutions for apparel, partners with TAGSYS and Nedap Retail

SML Group Ltd announced the launch of its new “ViziT” RFID item visibility solutions for the retail apparel and item tracking applications.

The ViziT solutions include a range of RFID/EAS enabled paper and woven labels, as well as tickets and sticker that can be attached to garments and stacked items. Using the SML ViziT IT cloud based data management software also provides for semi automated inventory control, as well as improved loss prevention by triggering alarms and item identification at the store exit.

Agricultural Bank of China tracks money bags with RFID

The Agricultural Bank of China is using an RFID-based bank asset monitoring system to track the movement and amounts of money circulating through their facilities. With headquarters in Beijing, the Agricultural Bank has branches throughout Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Impinj, RFsense teams to deploy source to floor RFID solution

Impinj and RFsense took part in the joint installment of a complete source to floor RFID solution for “memove,” a new apparel brand and part of Brazil’s Valdac Global Brands.

Davis, Calif. to launch NFC-enabled sculpture gallery

The John Natsoulas Center for the Arts in Davis, Calif. is using NFC technology to provide resident with a unique art viewing experience.

The JNCA has teamed up with XtremeSignPost founder Monto H. Kumagai to embed sculptures from renowned artist Finely Fryer with NFC tags. On Feb. 17, ten of these sculptures will be unveiled throughout downtown Davis, enabling residents with NFC-enabled phones to receive audio information about each work of art with a simple tap.

Nintendo adds NFC to Wii U controller

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has revealed that the forthcoming Wii U game controller will feature embedded NFC technology.

According to Iwata, the NFC controller will contain the same contactless standards used in FeliCa and Mifare products, enabling it to interact with a variety of different NFC-tagged objects to enrich the gaming experience.

First NFC store opens in Tokyo

Japan’s Fukumi Corporation has opened the world’s first physical shop for NFC tags, applications, starter kits and printing and encoding services in Yaesu, Tokyo.

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Impinj announces the launch of its Speedway xPortal