Business Wire: ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RF Controls, LLC, creators of the standards-based Intelligent Tracking and Control System (ITCS®), which provides real-time location of items that have been tagged with inexpensive passive UHF RFID tags, today announced a further breakthrough in system performance.

Using advanced, patent pending signal processing algorithms, a single ITCS Signal Acquisition and Source Location (SASL®) “smart antenna” can now accurately determine the ranges of all tags it can read, to an individual accuracy of 1’ (30cm). Ranging accuracy is consistent across the full operating range of a SASL. This significant innovation means that each SASL can now accurately locate tagged items in 3D, which in turn means that ITCS provides even higher integrity tag location data. ITCS’ unique capabilities provide end-users with valuable real-time data to address latent business process issues and improve operating efficiency.

In RW Baird’s “Supply Chain Technology – RFID Monthly”, industry analyst Reik Read provided an objective narrative on ITCS, concluding “We view the ability to scan specific zones as a key attribute that can help locate missing items, provide real-time out of stock information, improve pick processes and can aid in inventory transfers, all in real-time.”

RFID Journal Magazine heralded “beam-steerable phased-array antennas” as a top 10 technology to watch during 2009. ITCS Bidirectional Electronically Steerable Phased Array (BESPA™) antenna technology achieves exceptionally long operating range and has transformed the market’s expectations of the capabilities of passive UHF RFID systems.

ITCS’ unique and powerful combination of features gives end-users the ability to automatically identify, locate and track tagged items on a zonal basis; ITCS eliminates the need for restrictive, nodal data capture points such as portals. Tagged items may be arbitrarily situated within the area or volume being monitored. Simply tag items of interest with standards compliant (ISO 180006-C / EPCglobal UHF Gen2) passive UHF RFID tags, deploy ITCS to “light up” the environment in which those tagged items are present, and you get accurate, real-time location of all those tagged items, enabling efficient, automated inventory and asset management.

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Earth Times (PRNewswire): LUSTENAU, Austria and DALLAS, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- IDENTEC SOLUTIONS (www.identecsolutions.com) announced today at the TOC Americas Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina that its industry-leading active RFID technology has been selected by the Tecon Santa Catarina (TSC) terminal in Sao Francisco do Sul, Brazil and DPW Tarragona, Spain for truck identification and automated job promotion integrated with their GPS and Terminal Operating Systems.
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, in conjunction with SIMEC, a local Madrid, Spain based system integrator, deployed the active RFID based solution including; long-range tags, readers and integration software. IDENTEC SOLUTIONS' tags are affixed to all internal transport chassis. RFID readers are mounted on all containers handling equipment and integrated with the DGPS based Position Determination System. At the quay, the container and ITV/chassis IDs are input to the Terminal Operating System. As a transport vehicle and chassis approach a reach-stacker in the yard, the tag is read and the PDS sends a message to the Terminal Operating System to automatically promote the job for the container on the chassis. The Terminal Operating System then downloads the job to the PDS and the task is executed and automatically confirmed. The automated job promotion solution eliminates data entry, increases productivity in container handoffs and improves safety.
The most recent deployment was completed at the TSC facility in Brazil in July 2009. An identical system was installed for DPW Tarragona in February of this year. Previously, the system was installed for Termavi de Vigo, in Vigo Spain.

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theRTLSBlog.com: Congratulations Intelligent Insites for Best technical development of a WSN/RTLS device at IDTechEx events Energy Harvesting & Storage and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) & RTLS took place in Denver, CO, USA.
The InSites Platform breaks new ground by providing healthcare organizations with a single system capable of locating patients, staff, equipment, and inventory via information derived through a variety of real-time locating (RTLS) technologies. The information is then leveraged to streamline and automate patient flow, asset management, and inventory management activities, resulting in increased productivity and efficient deployment of resources. So far most software solutions are dedicated to a certain hardware type, but this is RTLS technology agnostic. The platform serves as the core of the enterprise visibility strategy for Intelligent InSites’ healthcare clients by enabling the seamless integration of real-time location data with their existing IT systems, communication systems, building systems, and mobile devices. The platform also allows customers and integrators to customize and enhance the system to suit their unique requirements and environment.

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theRTLSBlog.com: Congratulations Awarepoint for award for Best application of WSN/RTLS at IDTechEx event - Energy Harvesting & Storage and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) & RTLS that took place in Denver, CO, USA

Awarepoint won this award for is deployment of RTLS/WSN at Jackson Health Systems. Awarepoint is currently tracking 12,000 medical equipment assets throughout the Jackson Health System’s nearly 4,459,000 million square foot, multi-building campus (also encompassing 91 floors and 17 buildings). With Jackson Health System’s large network coverage requirement, fast and minimally invasive installation was imperative to success. Requiring no hard wiring, Awarepoint’s “plug and track” network is a fully managed service, including hardware, software, remote monitoring and maintenance. With its patented wireless sensor network (WSN) architecture, Awarepoint completed the entire installation in less than 6 weeks.

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DOT Med News:
October 26, 2009
by Brendon Nafziger, Writer

The Georgia Tech Research Institute announced plans this month to test whether a common tracking system used in hospitals and warehouses interferes with medical devices.

The Atlanta-based applied research organization is developing protocols for its decade-old medical device testing lab to investigate the effect of radiofrequency identification (RFID) technology on implantable medical devices like defibrillators and pacemakers.

Although RFID is a ubiquitous technology that uses radio waves to track items in hospitals, stores and libraries to monitor inventory and prevent theft, nobody really knows if it has the potential to interfere with sensitive, and lifesaving, devices like implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs).

"There's a potential there for interference," Ralph Herkert, director of GTRI's Medical Device Test Center, tells DOTmed News. "Basically, pacemakers and defibs are monitoring bodily functions, so they have sensing circuitry," he continues. "Any time you have sensing circuitry, you have the possibility for an interfering signal to get there."

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PRWEB: Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) October 24, 2009 -- Guard RFID Solutions Inc. announced today that the Middle Tennessee Medical Center (MMTC) has chosen its TotGuard Infant Protection solution for its new $267 million facility in Murfreesboro, TN. The facility is to be equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, and GuardRFID's TotGuard system will play a pivotal role in the protection of newborn and pediatric patients.

Guard RFID Solution's active RFID infant tracking TotGuard product is a true IP-based RFID infant tracking system, using existing Ethernet networks, so the system can be accessed across the whole facility, as well as remotely for monitoring and maintenance services. The system uses tags with a unique dual-tamper detection technology so as to reduce nuisance alarms, as well as the first tamper-detecting Umbilical tags.

"MTMC has been committed to equip our new facility with state-of-the-art technologies, and we set about to find an infant and pediatric security solution that would live up to this commitment", said Jennifer Garland, MTMC's project director, "We were very impressed with the capabilities of GuardRFID's new generation TotGuard Infant Security solution, with its IT-friendly platform and ease of use. We worked closely with several departments including maternal-infant services and security, and we are confident we've selected a safe, highly advanced system."

GuardRFID's Vice President of Sales, Beth Bandi stated that she is excited about deploying the TotGuard Active RFID tags at MTMC. "GuardRFID is continually adding features and capabilities to its TotGuard™ solution that have never been available in the past with other systems. MTMC's new facility being built promises to be a real showcase not only with uncompromised infant and patient security, but because it will also provide the highest quality of care. MTMC's choice of our TotGuard system is testament to the fact that GuardRFID has developed a true next generation RFID platform."

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TMC Net: October 21, 2009

Alien Technology Expands High-Performance Enterprise Category for RFID Reader Platform

By Nathesh, TMCnet Contributor

Alien Technology, a provider of UHF Gen 2 RFID products and services, has announced the release of a new next-generation EMEA Gen 2 RFID reader and the expansion of its high-performance enterprise category reader platform.

The new ALR-9900-EMA (News - Alert) reader is designed to the latest ETSI regulations, serving Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and comes densely packed with numerous feature-rich offerings.

The company has said that its Alien reader product line offers superior read-range and software interfaces to make it easier for customers to take advantage of RFID reporting for LAN- and WAN-based networks and Alien’s array of high-performance, flexible EPC Gen 2 RFID readers are easy to deploy and manage.

According to the company, the Alien ALR-9900 Enterprise Reader allows users to deploy manageable, robust, best-in-class EPC Gen 2 RFID solutions for supply chain, manufacturing and asset management applications. The ALR-9900 offers highly reliable, automatic data capture and supports key RFID platforms including Microsoft BizTalk RFID, IBM WebSphere 6.0, Oat Systems,Oracle ( News - Alert), GlobeRanger, BEA and many others.

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PR-inside: Fargo, ND – October 22, 2009 – Intelligent InSites Inc., the leading provider of real-time enterprise visibility and automation solutions that dramatically improve healthcare efficiency and patient safety, announced the inaugural Intelligent InSites Partner Summit will be held October 27-28 in Fargo, ND.

For the event, Intelligent InSites is bringing together the leading software, service, and technology companies that provide real-time locating and sensing solutions. Together with the company’s own InSites Enterprise Visibility Platform (InSites Platform), they provide the most comprehensive enterprise solution for workflow, patient and staff safety, and asset management for hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities.

During the event, Intelligent InSites will share vision, strategies, and new programs geared at accelerating the adoption of RTLS technologies throughout the healthcare industry. Several announcements related to partner programs, upcoming product features and enhancements, and a new best practices methodology and toolset will also be announced at the Intelligent InSites Partner Summit.

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Reuters: SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- InSync Software, Inc., provider of the fabric for the world's leading RFID, GPS and sensor-driven line-of-business software applications, announced today that the company has closed $4.7 million in Series B funding. The latest investment round was led by existing investors Intel Capital and Rustic Canyon Ventures, along with participation by strategic individual investors.

The funding comes as InSync experiences increasing momentum and growth in its business. In 2009 alone, InSync has doubled its customer and partner base and completed major deployments of its award-winning iApp platform and Applications by market-leading companies such as Dole Foods, Bayer, SonicWall and others. Additionally, InSync has been rapidly expanding its global presence with customer wins in Asia, the Middle East, Canada and elsewhere.

Much of this activity has been recognized by the marketplace, as InSync's products have increasingly garnered the attention of customers, partners and industry analysts alike in 2008 and 2009 - culminating in numerous product and company awards from organizations including NSF International (for Food Safety), Managing Automation (for Food Safety and Yard Management), Supply and Demand Chain Executive (for Supply Chain), Inbound Logistics (for Logistics)and others.

InSync has developed a strong partner network comprised of industry-leading hardware providers, systems integrators and technology companies such as IBM,IDENTEC Solutions, Intermec, Motorola, Hewlett Packard, Honeywell and Mojix.

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RFID News: Munich International Airport has announced that it will adopt AeroScout`s GPS and Wi-Fi RFID solution to track thousands of cargo and passenger baggage dollies as they move about the airport. AeroScout T6 GPS Wi-Fi Tags will be mounted on the airport`s cargo dollies, used by cargo companies to pick up and drop off packages, and passenger baggage dollies, used for transporting baggage between terminals and airplanes. The active tags use GPS to determine location of the assets and transmit the data over a standard Wi-Fi network, which the airport already has in place.

Knowing where dollies are at all times will help Munich Airport prevent operations delays or interruptions due to missing or lost items, and eliminate lengthy searches for dollies that are due for their annual maintenance inspections. In addition, the airport will also be able to charge cargo companies more accurately based on the location and usage of dollies, according to AeroScout.

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