RFIDNews | GAO module converts mag stripe to RFID technology

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

GAO Embedded announced a new high-frequency RFID reader module designed to replace magnetic stripe reader modules and convert existing applications and hardware to RFID-based technology.

The 13.56MHz, model 713003, features a built-in antenna that supports a read/write range from 20 mm to 50mm with ISO compliant cards, improved security features and little power consumption. Additionally, it is encapsulated within an ABS case for protection from hard industrial environments.

Zebra announces the Rxi4 RFID printer for item-level tagging

Zebra, a provider in specialty printing and automatic identification solutions, announced its high performance RFID printer/encoder for high-volume item-level tagging: the R110Xi4.

With Zebra’s patent-pending Adaptive Encoding technology, the RXi4 can detect the RFID inlay position within the label and automatically configure the printer/encoder without having to manually calibrate for the inlay, thus ensuring tag accuracy and saving time and money.

RFID Revolution announces enterprise RFID training license

U.S. Transportation Command is taking advantage of the new RFID Essentials Enterprise License from RFID Revolution to train employees, accelerate RFID initiatives and achieve visibility of the supply chain it manages for the U.S. Department of Defense.

RFID Stickers suitable for harsh environments released

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.

ThingMagic reveals its new compact reader module

ThingMagic unveiled the latest addition to its embedded RFID reader product family, with the announcement of the Mercury6e ultra-high frequency RFID module.

Based on the Impinj Indy R2000 chip, with a 6 dBi antenna the module has a read rate of up to 400 tags per second at a read distance of over 30 feet. It also has four antenna ports, which eliminate the need for a multiplexer in some applications.

Innovatum adds Web-based printing, reporting for pharmaceuticals

Innovatum Inc., a Sugar Hill, Ga.-baded provider of enterprise compliance software and services, has added label printing and audit log reporting to the growing suite of Web-based modules for its ROBAR Enterprise System, a bar code and RFID label system for designing, reviewing, approving and printing pharmaceutical and medical device labels.

UK police force pilots RFID-based weapon tracking system

A UK police force is piloting a RFID-based weapons tracking solution developed by TAGSYS and RFIP Ltd. to secure armaments for military, law enforcement and other agencies.

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GAO module converts mag stripe to RFID technology