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

GAO RFID premieres new handheld reader

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Canada’s GAO RFID has introduced a new low-frequency handheld RFID reader/writer. The device combines a rugged finish for dust and shock resistance with a light weight design for convenience.


In addition to its sturdy design, the 125kHz LF Rugged Handheld Reader/Writer (also referred to as the GAO221008) has a rechargeable lithium battery that enables up to ten days of use per charge. The device has a read range of 20 to 30 mm, and can operate in temperatures ranging from -5 to 50 degrees Celsius.

Applications for the reader/writer include guard tour monitoring systems, remote equipment inspection management, goods delivery and transportation management. [end] 

Easylube has introduced an automated electromechanical gearset using integrated RFID technology to track and manage lube points throughout a plant.

Each lubricator also features a bi-color LED warning light, replaceable grease cup, RFID tag and reader to enable real-time tracking of bearings. The RFID reader serves as a wireless data collector, reading Easylube RFID tags that are placed on each lubrication point and transmitting the lubrication status to a handheld PDA. Exact regreasing volumes and intervals are calculated using minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) formulation.

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Codebench Inc. and Hirsch Identive announced the integration of Codebench’s PIVCheck Plus software with Hirsch Identive’s Velocity Management Software, which aims to provide federal government and commercial customers with a solution for identity validation, authentication and PACS registration using mobile handheld devices.

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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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GAO RFID has released a Wiegand-to-Ethernet RFID controller designed specifically for door access applications.

The network access controller, model 491018, is able to connect to any type of Wiegand reader such as magnetic stripe reader, RFID reader or fingerprint reader. It also offers a master card for adding or deleting access privileges directly from the external reader, thus acting independently without connection to a network or PC.

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Casio Computer Co. has announced the development of a new NFC-enabled IT-9000 handheld terminal with printer module.

Slated to launch this year, the IT-9000E-MC25E is built for a range of operations that require mobile printing, such as mobile point of sale, receipts for public transportation, ticket and traffic violation issuance and field force automation.

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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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