Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

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. [end] 

Gaming Partners International announced that it has received three orders to supply casino chips and plaques totaling just under $4.7 million.

The company will produce approximately 700,000 custom Bourgogne et Grasset (B&G) premium casino chips for Venetian Macau Limited’s Sands Macau and Sands Cotai properties. GPI will also produce over 80,000 B&G RFID plaques to Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. (SJM)’s Grand Lisboa property.

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Datacard Group, which issues secure ID and card personalization solutions, has rolled out a multi-card buffer module for its MX2000 card issuance system. The main purpose of the new module is to hold cards in order to maintain data order when a reject occurs.

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, a future resort within Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, will feature contactless proximity door locks when it opens on May 31, 2012, according to the Examiner.

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Kaba announced that Les Hôtels JARO in Quebec City, Canada has equipped five of its properties with its contactless RFID locking systems.

The hotel management company implemented ILCO 790 locks at three of its hotels – Hotel Quebec Inn, Hotel Quebec, and Hotel Must. The Hotel Palace Royal and its sister property, the Hotel Plaza Quebec, installed Saflok RT hotel door locks with Messenger LENS online wireless system.

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ASAP Systems released the beta version of it cloud-based asset tracking software solution: Passport Asset.

The cloud-based asset tracking solution will enable customers can manage their inventory anywhere they have an internet connection on any type of device, whether it is a tablet, smart phone or a mobile barcode or RFID scanner.

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DLI, manufacturer of tablets, in-vehicle computers, and mobile point-of-sale (POS) devices announced the release of the DLI 9000 rugged mobile tablet and 5-in-1 mobile payment module option.

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