It could be described as a franchise operation but without the costs normally associated with acquiring a franchise.
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.
Psion Teklogix RD7950 RFID reader provides best of both worlds for mobile workers
Feb 14, 2007
ETSI-compliant RD7950 reads short and long range in one device providing cost-savings, increased productivity
Zebra Introduces P430i Dual-Sided Plastic Card Printer/Encoder
Feb 13, 2007
New Printer Increases Flexibility and Performance.
Printronix Advocates Automation Awareness
Feb 13, 2007
RFID will automate the supply chain, but manufacturers must first address their own readiness
Newly Upgraded Intermec IF5 RFID Reader Named a Top Performer by ODIN technologies
Feb 09, 2007
Intermec Inc. have announced that its newly upgraded IF5 Fixed RFID Reader was ranked the top performer in adjacent dock door use by U.S. RFID testing lab ODIN technologies
BIOSCRYPT INC. TO ACQUIRE A4VISION AND RECEIVE SUBSTANTIAL NEW INVESTMENT CAPITAL
Jan 25, 2007
Merger with A4Vision furthers Bioscrypt's leadership position in biometric access control for the enterprise; increased capital solidifies company's balance sheet.
Datalogic sets market ablaze with new Dragon
Jan 25, 2007
Datalogic, a leader in the Hand-Held Readers market,* is building on its huge, Europe-wide installed base with the launch of a new family of DragonT hand held laser scanners.
Fluensee to offer RFID tags and readers
Jan 11, 2007
Fluensee Partners with Intelleflex to Offer RFID battery-assisted passive tags and readers
Wavetrend expands into Asia/Pacific region through relationship with RC Group
Dec 19, 2006
Wavetrend, manufacturer of active Radio Frequency Identification technology, has appointed the AIM-listed biometrics and RFID specialist RC Group (Holdings) Limited as an Accredited Channel Partner for the Asia/Pacific region.
Technology Enables Oval Wristband and Postage Stamp-Sized Fob
Dec 19, 2006
Texas Instruments Shapes New Contactless Payment Forms with Markets Smallest MasterCard PayPass Certified Products
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.
