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Zvetco’s new reader capable in extreme environments

Friday, December 19, 2008

Zvetco Biometrics, a developer of biometric technologies, has announced the release of the Verfi M5000, a new USB-connected fingerprint reader. The new reader is based on Zvetco’s Verifi P5000, though the M5000 touts a rugged build that is capable of operating in extreme environments.

Some of the capabilities the M5000 are its one-to-many identification as it can compare any one sample to nearly endless samples stored in a database. The reader features a high-resolution sensor from UPEK that enables detailed images. [end] 

East Coast Diversified Corporation’s RFID and GPS division, EarthSearch Communications, announced its newest product offering, the LogiBoxx certified hand held RFID reader: the ES3001H.

The device runs on the latest mobile operating system, Windows CE 5.0, and utilizes EarthSearch’s proprietary firmware. Depending on the tag it can identify items up to 15 feet, and it is also capable of reading 1D and 2D bar codes.

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DAILY RFID, a Chinese RFID/EPC developer, has rolled out RFID Stickers designed for harsher environments. Operating in either 125KHz or 13.56MHz, the adhesive disc tag is resistant to immersion in salt water and is dust proof.

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GAO Embedded announced a new high-frequency RFID reader module designed to replace magnetic stripe reader modules and convert existing applications and hardware to RFID-based technology.

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Western Michigan University has launched the registration for a new emergency communication system, WMU Alert, which is designed to place thousands of phone calls to students, faculty and staff in the event of an extreme campus emergency.

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Zebra announced the fall 2010 release of Dart ultra-wideband real-time locating system. Built on current Sapphire core capabilities, Dart is designed for applications where long range, multi-read, real-time location is required.

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Chinese developer DAILY RFID has launched its advanced Proximity RFID Reader-02, designed as a desktop, OEM version. It is designed to be used as an access control reader via USB or RS232 interface.

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