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Authentication at the Dispenser with Aegate Scanner
Aegate Ltd. is a pharmaceutical authentication service provider working to improve brand protection and patient safety for pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacists. Aegate is a strong supporter of drug authentication at the point of dispensing, which it describes as “a secure, centrally managed, real time process where by pharmacists and pharmaceutical companies can be assured of the authenticity status of medicines before they are dispensed to patients.”
The Aegate Scanner is an item-level dual RFID and barcode reader, custom-built and designed for pharmacies to support Aegate’s philosophy. The scanner supports short read range tags suitable for item-level reading of prescription medicines in pharmacies and is compact in size.
In a recent pilot, results showed that the system could instantly stop recalled products, identify fraudulent medicines (counterfeits, stolen, illegally diverted), issue safety notices in real time, reduce picking errors, and automatically check expiry and for close to expiry dates. Visit www.aegate.com.
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Intelletto’s RFID MultiPort Companion
When Pfizer piloted its Web-based drug authentication solution on its Viagra product line, the Intelletto RFID MultiPort Companion INT 101-SP was chosen for several reasons as the data collection device to sit at the end of the supply chain—the countertop of the pharmacies.
The INT 101-SP is engineered to integrate RFID and barcode data, allowing the client to get the benefits of both systems without the additional costs of separate systems. It has a unique inboard processor allowing it to perform several functions without any computer support (no operational middleware needed). This intelligence frees it from reliance on the connected computer, so the INT 101 can route the gathered data to any computer that has a USB or a serial port, regardless of its operating system (Windows, Linux, Mac OS, etc.). Installation is a simple plug-and-play, and its footprint is about the size of a paperback book. It can read a variety of tags without reset or changing modes, so it can handle a mixed-tag future. Visit www.intelletto.com.
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Conveyor Tunnel Readers by TAGSYS
TAGSYS (www.tagsysrfid.com) announces a new line of item-level RFID conveyor tunnel readers, the TAGSYS Multi-Read RFID Tunnels. They offer a read accuracy performance of over 99.99% in asset tracking of RFID tagged articles.
The tunnels use favorably positioned and shielded RFID antennas linked to TAGSYS’ 13.56 MHz Medio™ L200 RFID readers. Multiple tags can be read as they pass through the tunnel on the conveyor, regardless of the item’s physical orientation. At 30 fpm (standard conveyor speed) the tunnel reader reads as many as 100 tagged items, regardless of whether they are bulked or placed in containers and without having to open the containers.
“RFID enables tremendous efficiencies in the supply chain and the introduction of TAGSYS’ high-performing conveyor tunnel readers once again demonstrate our commitment to enable those efficiencies,” says Elie Simon, CEO of TAGSYS. “The conveyor tunnels give our customers the ability to integrate and deploy RFID into their production and distribution lines with minimal impact and change to existing processes.”
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Rugged Reader by Brooks Automation
German RFID manufacturer Brooks Automation GmbH introduces an HF reader from the HF 60 series. Its robust aluminum housing makes it rugged and designed for use in rough environments.
The reader has five antenna connections, making it appropriate for use in applications with several reading points and reducing the cost of integration. The data collected is transmitted though a serial RS232 interface as well as through an Ethernet interface. Accessories include comprehensive Plug & Play antenna solutions that ensure the required reading ranges. The reader has four dual inline package switches for easy interface or test mode setting. It functions independent of a separate power supply, drawing from the Ethernet interface. Brooks also offers the reader with additional input/output ports parallel to the antenna connections. Visit www.brooks.com.
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SecuraKey Offers Countertop Reader
Secura Key releases a new countertop RFID reader/writer that meets ISO 15693 and 14443 standards. The reader is ideal for point-of-sale, pharmacy, and e-ticketing applications. It plugs into a USB port for communications and power. The pyramid form factor is compact and stable. Users can place the reader in an auto-read mode that immediately reacts to a tag entering the field and sends tag data to a host. More complex read/write operations may also be performed, including encryption/decryption using custom software applications. An open communications protocol and developers’ software are available from SecuraKey. Visit www.securakey.com.
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FEIG Has Bluetooth Handheld Reader
FEIG Electronic offers a Bluetooth handheld reader called the ID ISC.PRH101-B. It identifies transponders with an operating frequency of 13.56 MHz. The reader has a maximum reading/ writing distance of up to 18 cm and is suitable for mobile use in connection with a PDA or laptop. It can be used in retail, industry, logistics, and medical applications. The PDA or laptop can be used as a mobile host for data collection. The rechargeable battery allows up to 5,000 scans within five hours. FEIG offers several DLLs for programming host applications of mobile computers, such as the Pocket PC, CE 3.0, CE.NET, Windows, Linux, and Java systems. Visit www.feig.de.
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Sirit’s Line of Plug-n-Play Reader Products
Sirit Inc.’s Plug-n-Play line of products enable almost any device with an SDIO or USB slot to effortlessly become a multi-protocol, high frequency RFID reader and writer. The line of products is designed to be easily installed into a broad range of devices without the need for complex engineering support or technical knowledge. It is a quick and cost-effective method to preserve existing investments in devices and evolve legacy equipment to support RFID technology.
Commonplace devices like smartphones, PDAs, handhelds, point-of-sale terminals, and laptops can now be transformed into low cost RFID readers and writers. Some mass market applications include contactless payment, public transportation and transit ticketing, m-commerce, advanced consumer retail affinity and CRM, event/venue management, pharmaceuticals, product authentication, healthcare, access control, and e-passports.
“The plug-and-play nature of this new Sirit product line eliminates the complexity of RFID integration thus expanding RFID beyond the engineering lab and into the mass market,” says Chris Leong, Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development. To learn more about the Plug-n-Play series, visit www.pnprfid.com or visit Sirit at www.sirit.com.
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