Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

The Slate, USB powered RFID desktop reader

Monday, July 12, 2010

CAEN RFID announced availability of its newest addition to the easy2read family with the ultra high frequency desktop Slate RFID reader. It features integrated circular polarized antenna for short to medium range applications, such as point-of-sales, document tracking, RFID programming stations, and access control.

Powered and controlled directly by USB it enables the read of EPC Class1 Gen2 UHF RFID tags in a desktop environment. The Slate features measures 15mm thick and covers a surface area roughly the size of a sheet of paper. [end] 

ODIN Labs, the scientific testing division of RFID software provider ODIN, intends to release Sept.8 testing results for eight RFID hand held readers. The RFID Hand held Reader Benchmark is designed to help end users differentiate between the many hand held models available and provide scientific input into the procurement process.

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Chinese developer DAILY RFID has launched its advanced Proximity RFID Reader-02, designed as a desktop, OEM version. It is designed to be used as an access control reader via USB or RS232 interface.

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ZoomaDog Technologies unveiled its new battery powered ultrahigh frequency Gen 2 RFID reader, the ZoomaDog ZD-5100 Coda module, which features 16 antenna ports and a built in GPRS cellular radio.

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Canadian reader and tag provider GAO RFID Asset Tracking has rolled out a long range active RFID UHF beacon tag appropriate for tracking mobile assets, controlling access or online inventory, and locating assets or personnel in designated areas.

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DAILY RFID, a Chinese RFID/EPC developer, has rolled out RFID Stickers designed for harsher environments. Operating in either 125KHz or 13.56MHz, the adhesive disc tag is resistant to immersion in salt water and is dust proof.

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East Coast Diversified, Atlanta, Ga., announced that its RFID and GPS division, EarthSearch Communications, has received a $90,000 purchase order from IT service provider AHCC for 200 TrailerSeals.

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