[06/12/06]
TAGSYS, the global leader in item-level RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) infrastructure, announced that it has developed a WiFi enabled handheld, item-level RFID reader designed to improve inventory tracking and management for libraries.
The first of its kind on the market, the new reader enables convenient, fast, reliable, accurate and secure tracking of books, periodicals, DVDs, CDs, documents, and other media.
Through fast-read performance, the handheld RFID reader simultaneously interrogates multiple items (between 15 and 20 items per second). Data is transmitted via WiFi to the library's host PC or to a PDA, avoiding the hassles of cables and providing freedom of movement. Featuring a lightweight, ergonomic design, the reader can be conveniently carried with a shoulder or belt strap. A patented, flexible antenna allows easy access to items on upper and lower shelves without the need to bend or reach.
"Librarians have long expressed the need for a high-speed, ergonomic, remote access system to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the inventory management process," said Elie Simon, CEO of TAGSYS. "The unique design and functionality of this new reader meets all of these needs and could benefit other sectors responsible for managing high-volumes of documents and materials, such as government, law and national archives."
The reader will be unveiled at the French Association of Librarians Annual Congress, June 9-12, 2006 in Paris, France. Deployment is expected in Q3 2006.
About TAGSYS
TAGSYS is the global leader in item-level RFID infrastructure. TAGSYS provides RFID systems and tags for end-to-end item-level tracking that automates labor-intensive processes, authenticates and safeguards goods, and enables real-time inventory and asset visibility. With a proven track record of delivering Reliable, Accurate and Secure (R.A.S.) RFID systems and tags, TAGSYS has deployed over 60 million tags and 50,000 reader systems to over 500 customers in more than 40 countries. TAGSYS' RFID solutions are currently being deployed in a range of highly specialized vertical markets that include pharmaceutical, fashion apparel, libraries, and textile rental. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts with offices and R&D Centers in France's Smart Valley, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and in Hong Kong. More information on TAGSYS can be found at www.tagsysrfid.com.
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