Savi and Intermec Introduce Enhanced Active RFID Reader System to Track In-Transit and RFID-Tagged Military Supplies; Provides M
22 November 2005 - 1:00AM
Business Wire
Savi Technology and Intermec Technologies Corporation, two
long-time, leading providers of real-time supply chain solutions
for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), today introduced a new
active RFID reader system designed specifically to read bar codes
and active radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. The
lightweight, highly functional RFID reader system enhances the
ability of DoD logistics personnel to identify and keep track of
in-transit military supplies marked with bar code and active RFID
technologies. First orders and shipments of the dual-frequency
reader system already have been made to the U.S. Department of
Defense. Savi Technology, a leading provider of RFID supply chain
solutions, holds the DoD's procurement contract for active RFID
technologies and related software and services. Intermec, which
develops, manufactures and integrates technologies that identify,
track and manage supply chain assets, is the DoD's prime contractor
for mobile computing and related automatic identification
technology (AIT) systems and services. Drawing on a combined 30
years of DoD experience, the ruggedized reader system includes
additional functionality and is lighter, smaller and more robust
than previous generations of similar devices. It is able to read
from and write to Savi's active, data-rich RFID tags and also can
scan and process data from standard linear, matrix, stacked and
composite bar codes. The RFID reader system integrates three key
technology components: -- A special edition of Intermec's powerful
700 Series color mobile computer with a full alphanumeric keypad.
It supports batch 802.11-standard wireless LAN and GSM/GPRS
wide-area wireless capabilities and offers integrated bar code
scanning options. The unit is ergonomically designed for a full
day's use in harsh environments. This special edition of the
popular Intermec 700 Series is available only as part of the
Savi/Intermec active RFID reader system. -- The Savi Mobile Reader
(SMR-650), based on Savi's EchoPoint(TM) technology, uses both
123MHz radio frequency for short-range transmissions and 433.92 MHz
radio frequency for long-range radio transmissions up to 200 feet.
The SMR is a low-profile, lightweight, battery-operated reader that
commissions, reads and writes to Savi's active, data-rich RFID
tags. The SMR-650 mounts on the back of the Intermec mobile
computer. -- Savi SmartChain(R) Mobile Manager software, which is
installed on the Intermec mobile computer, enables users to read,
write and edit active RFID tag data through the SMR. SmartChain
Mobile Manager also provides export features that allow data files
to be transferred between the Savi Site Manager software and the
handheld device. The system provides capabilities previously
unavailable in RFID handheld reader systems used by the DoD,
including: -- More than 300MB of memory, compared with 32MB in a
previous version. -- Omnidirectional RFID read ranges of up to 200
feet; prior handhelds used directional antennas that provided a
read range of up to 100 feet. -- A bracket to mount the Savi
SMR-650 onto the Intermec mobile computer, which allows the SMR to
draw power from the handheld and eliminates the need for a separate
charger. The SMR-650 also can be interfaced with other models of
Intermec 700 Series mobile computers. -- A docking station to
upload data collected by the Intermec mobile computer into the
DoD's information systems, including the Total Asset Visibility
network. "The new mobile computer and reader system developed by
Savi and Intermec is a perfect example of how the private sector
teamed up with the defense sector to advance critical technology
that supports our most important asset -- the war fighter," said
David Stephens, Savi Senior Vice President, Public Sector.
"Partnering with Intermec has generated a multitude of new features
and functions that have been integrated into this handheld computer
to meet the needs of the DoD's logistics operations." About Savi
Technology With more than 15 years experience, Savi Technology is a
leading provider of active RFID solutions for the management of
supply chain assets, shipments and consignments. Savi's networked
active RFID solutions track shipments for government and commercial
organizations around the world. Savi Technology's integrated RFID
hardware and software solutions drive business value, enabling
customers to reduce their supply chain assets, inventory and
operational costs. Founded in 1989, Savi Technology is privately
held, with headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif., and offices in
Washington D.C., London, Singapore, Johannesburg, and Melbourne.
For more information, visit www.savi.com. About Intermec Intermec
Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, develops,
manufactures and integrates technologies that identify, track and
manage supply chain assets. Core technologies include mobile
computing systems, bar code printers, label media and Intellitag(R)
RFID. The company's products and services are used by customers in
many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and
responsiveness of business operations. For more information, visit
www.intermec.com or call 800-347-2636. To learn more about UNOVA,
visit www.unova.com.
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