PR.COM: Guangzhou, China, August 15, 2009 --(PR.com)-- DAILY RFID has released mini 13.56MHz USB RFID reader in USB stick form for office environment, where laptops, PCs and smartphones are widely used. It is designed as a plug-and-play, easy-to-use device while maintaining low cost.
This USB RFID reader from Daily RFID enables a low cost platform for deploying interactive read/write applications. Communicating with your computer through USB data connection, it can read and write RFID tags meeting compliance with ISO/IEC 15693 or ISO/IEC 14443A/B protocol.
The USB RFID reader/writer can easily fit in your pocket and is compatible with devices running a variety of operating system, such as Microsoft Pocket PC 2002/2003, Microsoft Windows 98, Palm OS4.1 and LINUX etc. And it can be easily installed without complex engineering or technical know-how.

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Reuters: DALLAS--(Business Wire)-- Axcess International Inc., (OTCBB: AXSI) a leading provider of wireless business activity monitoring and control solutions, today reported results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2009.

Highlights for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2009

• Second Quarter 2009 Revenue of $3.2MM up $2.1MM over First Quarter 2009
• Second Quarter 2009 Revenue up $2.7MM versus Q2 2008 Due to Large International Order in the First Half of 2009
• Record revenue forecasted for CY 2009 based on port award total of $3.54MM
• Profit of $1.1MM, or $.03 per share for Q2 2009 based on port award
• Gross margin percentage of 64% for the First Half of 2009
• Following the quarter, the Wireless Credential product bundle was introduced into the security market distribution channel
• MicroWireless technology continues to demonstrate competitive advantages and opportunities for future innovations

"The second quarter was again dominated by results from our Caribbean Port Security Initiative," said Allan Griebenow, president and CEO of Axcess. Mr. Griebenow further stated, "That contract has been successfully completed, and we remain honored to have been credited for our role in successfully securing the facility and the 34 heads of state participating in the Fifth Summit of the Americas April conference. We continue to work to leverage our successes in the region. Following its demonstration on the world stage, our DotTMWireless Credential line is now being positioned for sale in the security market where it is unique in providing multiple advanced workforce management application solutions."

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PR News Wire: MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has approved usage of Savi Technology's RFID asset tracking and security devices aboard all sizes and classifications of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft - government, commercial, passenger or cargo - that transport supplies for the U.S. Department of Defense. Certification of Savi's Radio Frequency Identification devices followed extensive tests determining that they did not interfere with onboard avionics, such as radios, navigation or flight instruments.
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RFID tags from Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) company, have been used successfully for years aboard U.S. military aircraft under other certification programs, but USAF's certification now broadens their usage aboard all kinds and sizes of aircraft throughout all the Services. Eight of Savi's RFID tags, which can be affixed to supplies, Unit Load Devices, containers, pallets and other transport conveyances, were approved under MIL-STD-46IF and MIL-STD-464A, which addresses electromagnetic interference issues.
Previously, Savi Technology became the first company to receive Supplemental Type Certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for usage of one of its RFID tags on a commercial aircraft.
"U.S. Air Force certification of our broad portfolio of RFID tags extends the ability of the DoD to further automate monitoring of its supplies end-to-end across all modes of transportation," said David Stephens, chief executive officer of Savi Technology. "This clearance provides further validation that Savi's RFID devices can be safely used aboard government or commercial aircraft to improve the efficiency, security and condition of in-transit supplies."
Savi's standards-based RFID can be used for multiple applications, ranging from simple asset tracking to security monitoring and, when embedded with sensors, to check the health of assets by monitoring environmental changes such as temperature, humidity and shock. Savi's active, battery-powered RFID tags are compliant with the ISO 18000-7 standard and are interoperable with all 18000-7 compliant devices and reader infrastructure provided by the Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) industry.
18000-7 compliant RFID devices developed by Savi Technology are safe aboard aircraft because they transmit only microwatts of power intermittently in short data packets. The tags also can be de-activated, or "turned off", but the USAF evaluations, which were done in real-world taxi and flight scenarios as well as in laboratories, determined that they were safe aboard aircraft even when activated continuously.

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eMediaWire:
ASAP Systems Introduces Mobile RFID Technology for its Passport Assets Application Enabling Its Customers to Improve System Efficiency, Improve Tracking Capability, and Increase Asset Management Flexibility
San Jose, CA (PRWEB) August 11, 2009 -- ASAP Systems today announced the release of its mobile RFID technology for their asset management application; Passport Assets. The addition of this technology will enable ASAP Systems customers to improve system efficiency, improve tracking capabilities, and increase asset management flexibility. Customers using this technology are not limited to Capital or fixed Asset tracking, they are also able to track the receiving, movement check out-in and physical inventory of their Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures, IT Assets, Tools, Vehicles, Deployed Items such as Cell Phones and many others.
In addition to ASAP Systems' self- configuration and customization features, the inclusion of mobile RFID technologies further empowers their customers to save time and improve asset management accuracy. Unlike bar code, RFID's non-line-of-site data transmission can be read through and around the human body, clothing, and non-metallic materials. The additional scanning opportunities facilitate greater asset visibility and allow for the recording of asset entry, movement, and placement around your location.

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Labels & Labeling:
UPM Raflatachas introduced its Dogbone Freeze RFID tag which is designed for frozen environment supply chain applications. It is aimed at applications where down to -40C/F degree operating temperature is required.
Metro Group has been using the Dogbone Freeze product in its RFID pilot project at a distribution center for frozen foods in Hamm, Germany, and reports excellent results. The retailer uses the tags to automate the collection of data for the receiving and storage of goods, as well as tracking its inventory. Metro Group places RFID tags on pallets and on the locations where the pallets are stored; interrogators are installed on forklifts and at the gates of the distribution center.

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Market Wire: WESTFORD, MA--(Marketwire - August 11, 2009) - Reva Systems, the leading RFID infrastructure provider, today announced that its Tag Acquisition Processor (TAP) product family was selected as the RFID infrastructure solution for an international RFID rollout by the Universal Postal Union (UPU).
The UPU's Global Monitoring System (GMS) will begin with 21 member countries deploying RFID to measure mail-service quality between participating nations. With headquarters in Berne, Switzerland, the UPU sets rules for international mail exchanges and helps to ensure an accessible, efficient, and high quality global network of modern postal communications.
The GMS will be launched this month, beginning with the insertion of RFID tags into test letters measuring the time taken to deliver mail. This data will be sent to the central information management system operated by the UPU's International Bureau and could be used to calculate terminal dues.

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Earth Times: SAN DIEGO, CA -- 08/10/09 -- Skytron (www.skytron.us) and Awarepoint (www.awarepoint.com) today announced deployment of their Real-time Location System (RTLS) (www.awarepoint.com/solutions.html) at San Joaquin Community Hospital, the premier provider of healthcare services in Bakersfield and the surrounding cities of Kern County, California. This deployment adds the Adventist Health System to the Skytron Asset Manager, powered by Awarepoint, hospital client base. The San Joaquin Community Hospital enterprise-wide deployment covers nearly 350,000 square feet and more than 1,300 assets, and includes both standard asset tags and temperature monitoring tags.
San Joaquin Community Hospital is initially tracking its high value mobile assets including wheeled beds, gurneys, computers on wheels, IV and PCA pumps, telemetry and vital signs monitors. In addition to ease of locating assets, the RTLS solution provides staff with proactive insight into the movement and status of equipment assets. For example, date-driven reporting streamlines the task of tracking and recording equipment nearing scheduled maintenance requirements; stationary asset alerts notify staff of equipment that is not in use, decreasing costly idle assets and reducing equipment rentals required. San Joaquin Community Hospital is also using temperature monitoring tags (www.awarepoint.com/Tags.html) to oversee pharmacy refrigerator temperatures, and alert if temperatures are out of range.
"We are always looking for innovative tools to support patient care initiatives and particularly in these economic times, must be very strategic in our purchase decisions. With Skytron Asset Manager, we are able to improve patient care; while at the same time have a positive impact on staff efficiency with proactive tools to reduce our equipment costs. We looked at this as a true win-win-win situation for our patients, our staff and our bottom line," said Sam Itani, San Joaquin Community Hospital's Vice President.
"Skytron Asset Manager, powered by Awarepoint, delivers a well-planned and coordinated RTLS solution that puts cost saving, tracking flexibility and location awareness at the fingertips of a healthcare provider. Gained efficiencies improve performance at every level instantly boosting real-time productivity, lowering equipment costs, maximizing visibility and improving workflows," said Skytron President & CEO David M. Mehney.

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Market Wire: XIAMEN, CHINA--(Marketwire - August 11, 2009) - Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN), a global leader in wireless LANs and secure mobility solutions, today announced that the Xiamen Women and Children Hospital (XWCH) has deployed Aruba's wireless solutions for mobile EMR, patient registration applications, RTLS, and video surveillance. Located in China's Fujian province, with a population 3.5 million, the 250-bed XWCH serves two-thirds of the province's women and children with a staff of more than 500. XWCH is the only local hospital to provide a combination of healthcare, disease prevention, medication, scientific research, family planning, and reproductive health services in one unit. The new wireless network was deployed to enhance staff mobility and productivity while improving overall patient care.
"Our hospital is focused on continuous quality improvement with respect to both services that affect patient care and our internal operations," said Yang Guangcai, Director of the Information Technology Department. "Aruba's mobility solutions have allowed us to integrate all patient-related information into one system that is accessible to authorized staff from anywhere within or outside of our facility. Physicians can now securely retrieve and view patient data at bedside or from off-site, enhancing both patient care and community outreach without compromising the integrity of patient records." Hospital admission was previously a time-consuming task for both staff and patients. Now patients can register electronically using self-service kiosks, and avail themselves of free wireless guest network while waiting for service. To increase the volume of patient services, RTLS is used to locate essential medical equipment by continuously tracking high-value assets. "RTLS has largely eliminated manual searches for misplaced equipment, allowing us to expedite service and minimize patient waiting time," continued Yang. "Combined with our wireless surveillance system, RTLS had also reduced the volume of lost and stolen equipment."

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RFID News: BMW has recently adopted Ubisense’s Tool Assistance System (TAS) for use in its assembly plant in Regensburg, Denmark.
The TAS is designed to identify and track in real time a vehicle as it is being assembled without the need to perform manual bar code scans. The system uses RFID to automatically identify the vehicle being assembled as well as detect the vehicle’s proximity to specific production equipment.
Because different models are built in succession at BMW assembly plants, workers need to constantly load and reload the correct programs for their automatic tools via bar code scans or by entering information into a terminal, both of which are error prone procedures. When a worker loads the wrong information for a particular car a costly manufacturing defect is created. However, with TAS, if a worker approaches a tagged vehicle with an automatic tool, the appropriate program will be automatically loaded into the tool, eliminating the risk of human error.
The Regensburg assembly plant uses nearly 120 tool systems to produce approximately 1,000 cars per day. [end]

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Fibre 2 Fashion: Xterprise announced it will showcase today’s most effective and comprehensive RFID solutions for the retail and fashion industry at the 2009 RFID in Fashion industry event to be held August 12 and 13 at the Fashion Institute in New York City, NY. RFID in Fashion is the premier gathering for companies in the retail, apparel, footwear and accessories industries.
Forward thinking fashion industry executives are recognizing the value of RFID as a way to innovate in-store and supply chain processes to enable new levels of inventory management, supply chain efficiency, and to drive increased store sales and performance,” says Dean Frew, CEO of Xterprise. “Xterprise will be at ‘RFID in Fashion 2009’ to demonstrate our proven Clarity Advanced Retail System, and show how RFID can help fashion companies innovate and thrive in today’s economy.”
Sponsored by RFID Journal, RFID in Fashion will offer expert advice on how fashion-related companies can use RFID technologies to improve manufacturing operations, enhance in-store inventory accuracy and product availability, deter shrinkage and boost sales. Exhibitors will display the latest RFID solutions for fashion industry applications. Attendees can gather new ideas and network with thought leaders in the RFID segment.

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