Identity, Security, Payments, Biometrics, Smart Cards and Authentication News

iDTRONIC launches new CF Reader

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

iDTRONIC has announced its new Compact Flash UHF Reader/Writer, supporting the full UHF frequency band from 860 – 960 MHz. It was developed to enable Pocket PCs, PDAs, handheld terminals and other mobile devices to access UHF smart labels, tags and ISO transponders.

The new reader earns its compact title, weighing only 30 grams and measuring 95mm x 60mm x 12mm despite being packaged in a tough ABS housing. The reading distance for the reader can be up to 50 cm, depending on the type and size of the used UHF transponder.

iDTRONIC has targeted its new reader at applications including logistics, ticketing and asset tracking. [end] 

Hong-Kong’s Advanced Card Systems (ACS) has announced the latest addition to its line of LCD-equipped NFC readers for payments and loyalty, the ACR1222L.

Successor to the ACR122L, the new reader is based on 13.56 MHz RFID technology and ISO 18092 NFC standard, and supports ISO 14443 Type A and B Mifare cards in addition to FeliCa and all 4 types of NFC tags, according to ACS.

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Murata and Beta LAYOUT announced a joint venture to launch an RFID starter kit aimed at printed circuit board (PCB) engineers and developers aspiring to incorporate RFID into their electronics design.

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iDTRONIC Smart RFID announced the unveiling of its M3 Orange Mobile Terminal. The integrated high frequency (HF) RFID reader provides stability and is intended for industrial use.

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K-Plussa launched an upgraded, contactless version of its cash card to provide a faster and easier shopping experience for costumers at the checkout. K-Plussa is a customer loyalty programmed in Finland offering benefits to its customers from over 3,000 shopping places and over 40 business partners.

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iDTRONIC has announced the release of its new RFID Desktop Reader EVO HF PLUS.

This new member of the EVO Desktop Reader family is a 13.56MHz read/write device designed to support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & Smart MX transponders.

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GAO RFID announced its handheld RFID reader series for animal identification and management, for applications such as stock breeding, animal control, or foodstuff tracking systems.

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