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GAO debuts new version of interrogator card

Thursday, June 4, 2009

GAO RFID Inc., the Canadian RFID technology provider, has released a new version of its compact flash (CF) RFID interrogator card. The updated version of the card (GAO product number GAO10227002) deploys a new anti-collision algorithm which enables it identify up to 2,000 RFID tags simultaneously.

When working with specific RFID tag designs, the new CF card offers a read range of up to 300 feet. The card has also been proven to be reliable in the identification of fast moving tags. Built-in software enables effective and efficient processing of data, firmware updates and tag communications.

The long-range card is designed for applications including identification, tracking and tracing, and localization of assets or people. The card can be integrated with laptops, mobile computers, and handheld devices. [end] 

DigitalPersona Inc. released a new version of its DigitalPersona Pro Enterprise software that includes facial recognition as a method for authentication.

Facial recognition can now be combined with fingerprint biometrics, passwords, PINs, proximity cards, smart cards and OATH tokens for a multi-factor authentication solution. Policy creation and enforcement works through a client’s existing Active Directory infrastructure.

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nanotron Technologies announced the release of nanoLES Version 2.0, the latest high throughput location engine and server software of nanotron’s people and asset locating (PAL) technology.

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Thursby Software Systems Inc. has released ADmitMac PKI v4, the fourth generation of its two-factor security software for the Mac OS. This version supports OS X Lion and Snow Leopard.

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Samsung Electronics has unveiled its third generation NFC-enabled Galaxy S handset, the Galaxy S III.

Powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the Galaxy S III features a 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display, 8MP camera, 1.4 Ghz quad-core chip and 16 GB of internal memory. The device also features an NFC chip for making mobile payments and peer-to-peer data transfers via “S Beam,” a supped up version of Android Beam.

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Verizon Wireless and HTC have launched a new NFC-enabled handset, the Droid Incredible 4G LTE.

Powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the phone features a 4-inch super LCD qHD display, 8 megapixel rear-facing camera, 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor and built-in NFC connectivity.

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Swiss-based Trüb Group, a supplier of payment cards and national identity documents, has released the third generation of its CombOS DDA for EMV compliant smart card products.

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