Among the highlights on Psion Teklogix's stand at the forthcoming Service Management Europe exhibition (SME 2007) will be a new lone-worker tracking system.
Data Capture, AIDC & RFID
Data capture is the process of extracting information from any type of document, whether paper or electronic, and converting it into a format that can be read by a computer. This information can then be used for a variety of purposes, such as data analysis, decision-making, and process improvement. These articles relate to Automatic Identification (AIDC), Data Capture and data capture devices. They include barcodes, biometrics, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), id card printers, chipped passports, magnetic stripes, smart cards, OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and voice recognition.
Venice Film Festival: the winner is a 2D reader
Oct 03, 2007
Datalogics access control system confirmed that the POOL, the most glamorous spot on Venices Lido, was the most exclusive area of the 64th Venice Film Festival, hosting the most important international stars and celebrities.
Metrologic Releases New Self-contained Area Imager - the IS1650
Oct 03, 2007
Designed to provide easy, reliable and unmatched bar code scanning performance for fixed-mount applications, including self-service kiosks and point-of-service.
Hand Held Products. Introduces New Mobile Computer Purpose-Built for In-Premise Applications
Oct 02, 2007
Hand Held Products, manufacturer of linear and 2D barcode scanners based on image scanning technology, announces its newest Dolphin(R) Mobile Computer, the Dolphin(R) 7850.
Coatings supplier has IT covered
Oct 01, 2007
SigmaKalon has invested over 100,000 in mobile data capture hardware and software from Psion Teklogix.
Metrologic Releases New Rugged Hand-held Area Imager - the MS1890 Focus
Sep 26, 2007
Metrologic Instruments, Inc. have announced the release of its industrial-grade hand-held area imager engineered to provide unmatched scanning performance in the most challenging environments.
Socket Mobile strengthens channel with new partner and service programmes
Sep 25, 2007
Socket Communications, Inc., dba Socket Mobile, Inc., a provider of mobile productivity solutions, has introduced two new partner programmes to support resellers of the companys business mobility system.
Korean National Police Agency prints ID badges with Zebra P640i
Sep 25, 2007
The 100,000-head strong Korean police are now looking smart with new ID badges printed and laminated with the dual-sided Zebra P640i.
Zetes acquires Interscan Systems S.A. and creates leading position as Goods ID Solutions provider in France.
Sep 21, 2007
Zetes, a leading pan-European supplier of solutions and services for the automatic identification of goods and people, has announced the acquisition of Interscan.
CipherLab and Zebra Technologies Announce Unique Mobility Event
Sep 20, 2007
CipherLab and Zebra Technologies have recently announced that they are partnering up to put on a unique event tailored specifically to provide information and a valuable insight into the booming mobility sector
Data capture
Data capture is the process of extracting information from paper or electronic documents and converting it into a machine-readable digital format. It is the first step in the data management process, and it is essential for businesses of all sizes.
There are many different methods of data capture, including:
- Optical character recognition (OCR): This is a technology that uses software to convert text from images into machine-readable text.
- Barcode scanning: This is a technology that uses a scanner to read barcodes and convert them into machine-readable data.
- Form digitization: This is a process of converting paper forms into electronic forms that can be easily scanned and processed.
- Image recognition: This is a technology that uses software to identify objects and patterns in images.
Data capture can be used in a variety of industries, including:
- Healthcare: Data capture is used to extract information from medical records, insurance claims, and other documents.
- Logistics: Data capture is used to track shipments, manage inventory, and process orders.
- Finance: Data capture is used to process financial transactions, manage customer accounts, and generate reports.
- Manufacturing: Data capture is used to track production data, manage quality control, and comply with regulations.
Automatic Identification
Automatic Identification (AI) is a broad term that refers to the methods of automatically identifying objects, collecting data about them, and entering them directly into computer systems, without human involvement. Technologies typically considered as part of AI include QR codes, bar codes, radio frequency identification (RFID), biometrics (like iris and facial recognition system), magnetic stripes, optical character recognition (OCR), smart cards, and voice recognition.
In the context of maritime navigation, Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a specific type of AI technology that is used to track the location and movement of ships. AIS devices transmit a ship's position, speed, course, and other information over VHF radio waves. This information can be picked up by other ships, shore stations, and satellites, which allows for real-time tracking of ships' movements.
AIS has a number of benefits, including:
- Increased safety: AIS can help to prevent collisions by providing real-time information about the location and movement of ships.
- Improved efficiency: AIS can help to improve the efficiency of shipping by providing information about traffic conditions and routing options.
- Enhanced security: AIS can help to improve security by providing information about the identity and cargo of ships.
AIS is a valuable tool for maritime safety and security. It is becoming increasingly widespread, and is now required for most large ships.
Here are some of the specific uses of AIS:
- Collision avoidance: AIS data can be used to create electronic charts that show the location and movement of ships. This information can be used by ships' crews to avoid collisions.
- Vessel traffic management: AIS data can be used by VTS (Vessel Traffic Service) operators to monitor and manage traffic in busy waterways. This helps to ensure the safe and efficient flow of traffic.
- Search and rescue: AIS data can be used to track the location of vessels in distress. This information can be used to coordinate search and rescue operations.
- Environmental monitoring: AIS data can be used to track the movement of ships that are carrying hazardous cargo. This information can be used to assess the risk of environmental pollution.
