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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TMC Net: FileTrail, a major provider of browser-based records management software and RFID technology and Lexmark International have reportedly teamed up to create an end-to-end, RFID-enabled solution for item management, tracking, and printing.
FileTrail's RFID software and services have been combined with Lexmark's innovative RFID solution on the T654.
Darrell Mervau, vice president of business development with FileTrail, said that the two companies have created a complete, closed-loop solution using RFID that automates the processes of physical item management. The partnership with Lexmark has benefitted FileTrail as it delivers additional value to their customers and enhances their solutions for managing and tracking evidence, assets, library books, and records.
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BUSINESS WIRE: MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ShotSpotter, Inc., the world leader in gunshot detection and location systems, today announced that 57 gunshot victims have survived life-threatening wounds this year thanks to the timely aid of first responders relying on accurate incident location data provided by ShotSpotter’s GLS technology. ShotSpotter’s GLS accurately detects and locates gunshot incidents within seconds and provides information to dispatchers and first responders in real time, increasing the likelihood of saving lives.
ShotSpotter’s data on the number of lives saved in the first half of 2009 represents a 138 percent increase from the first half 2008, when 24 victims were aided. The data is based on information from the 45 cities and counties across the United States employing ShotSpotter’s GLS technology over a six month period. In some cases, ShotSpotter’s GLS data is the only life-saving information first responders receive, and without it, many of these victims would not have survived.
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RF Global Net: Laird Technologies, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of customized, performance-critical components for wireless systems and other advanced electronics applications, recently announced the release of its new RFID HD RooTenna series that offers six options of integrated RFID antennas covering 865-960 MHz.
The RooTenna series integrates a high-performance RFID antenna and a compartment for reader electronics into an IP-67 rated weatherproof housing enclosure, making it ideal for harsh environments.
The antennas cover industry-standard 902-928 MHz and 865-868 MHz RFID frequencies, as well as a wide band version for 865-960 MHz. The series offers six different circularly-polarized UHF antenna options that are available in a choice of right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) circular polarization. Features include very low VSWR, axial ratio, and a fixed SMA connector.
"This RFID antenna system is ideal for outdoor use by OEMs and system integrators," said Monty Rohde, Laird Technologies' Director of Business Development, "because it allows ultimate system flexibility."
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M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge: (M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Cambridge, UK -- RFID in the Fashion Business By Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx When IDTechEx first published the popular report "Apparel RFID 2009-2019", it was able to profile 60 brand owners and retailers involved as well as detailing many uses throughout the apparel supply chain, including the widespread use of RFID in laundry. In 2009, however, adoption has accelerated, particularly for brands and retail. Avery Dennison has landed most of the tag orders in the past and it is involved in the trial at Harvey Nichols store in London which uses Motorola interrogators and in other UK retail trials. However, many suppliers are seeing success in 2009 and the phenomenon is now truly global, with local system integrators usually involved. For example, US brand Ralph Lauren is trialling woven RFID tags in its merchandise in China as an anti-counterfeiting measure. Here are some other examples from the USA to Europe, Turkey, The Middle East, India and Japan and including shoes, jewellery, designer wristwatches and other accessories.
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Travel Blackboard: W3 Thailand Company Limited, a company specializing in RFID technology with Dutch Principals and a Regional Office in Singapore called H3 Singapore Company limited, is please to announce the debut of a new revolutionary golfing equiptment line called Praeda.
PraedaTM
A New Revolutionary Golfing product line that? consists of a golf ball detection system using RFID technology. Unlike any rivals in the market , it uses a new patented form of improved and active RFID technology which took years of R & D and resources to perfect.
The New? Advanced Technology called RFTT TM (Radio Frequency Tracking Technology) which revolves around golf-balls that have an RFID chip embedded in it and upon being hit,? will emit an active unique radio frequency signal that can be detected by a specially designed handset.
The golf balls are? USGA approved and conforms to the standards of all professional golfing and possess a unique re-bounce property unlike its rivals.
Also, it the first? handheld unit that can be used by one hand and resembles the size of current mobile handsets. The designs of the handsets are ergonomically designed by world-renowned product designers and are all waterproof and shockproof.
Not only will golfers be able to find their balls during play but also the device will assist in monitoring play and distances and also assist in defining a better play for both amateur and professional golfers.
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the RTLS Blog: Just configured http://www.RTLSForDummies.com to redirect to http://www.theRTLSBlog.com
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New Zimbabwe Blog: ON July 30, the Mozilla Foundation released Mozilla Firefox 3.5. To their credit, the Mozilla servers did not buckle under the pressure of downloads like they did last year when they released Firefox 3.0.
This uses the Geolocation API, which allows web applications to obtain information about the user’s current location if a provider for that information is installed and enabled. Users who turn on the optional Location Aware feature allow sites to provide information such as points of interest and return useful data like maps based on the user’s location.
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ipodnn: A variety of Apple patent applications have been newly published by the US Patent and Trademark Office, exposing possibilities the company has been considering for the iPhone and iPod touch. Unusual filings include one for an RFID tag reader, which would be embedded within a handheld's touchscreen, allowing users to scan an RFID tag simply by passing the device over top. An iPod or iPhone could alternately be made to operate as a tag itself, quickly transmitting information such as personal identification.
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KOAM TV: When Alexandre Bayen and other University of California, Berkeley researchers tested a fleet of 100 cars carrying GPS-enabled cell phones in February, he was trying to see how well they could monitor the flow of traffic without betraying the identity of the individual drivers.
He couldn't have anticipated the five-car pile-up on the San Francisco Bay Area freeway that was about to happen. But the satellite-linked, two-way connected phones told the story.
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