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New GAO reader is interoperable, autonomous

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Canada’s GAO RFID has introduced a new Gen2 reader offering a range of software support options as well an autonomous mode enabling independent operation based on external triggers, timing or software inputs.


The interoperable GAO 216007 is supported by numerous major RFID platforms, including Microsoft BizTalk RFID, IBM WebSphere, Oat Systems and Oracle.

Additional features offered by the new reader include a data loss prevention option, which caches RFID tag lists in non-volatile memory in order to preserve the data even in the case of a power loss. The upgradeable reader also offers a noise rejection feature to aid data capture in noisy environments. [end] 

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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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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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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The government of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Philippines announced plans to begin searching for and ghost employees and absent employees by incorporating a biometric time and attendance system for government employees across the region, according to an Inquirer News article.

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The Philippine Government has decided to rely on a biometric system to ensure only families that legitimately qualify for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Grant are receiving the financial aid, according to a Business World Online article.

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Idesco announced that it has updated and enhanced its DESCoder software package, offering security providers and end users alike more control over their contactless access control systems.

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