Leading retailers and their consumer goods supplier trading partners are beginning limited use of RFID systems in their operations and are announcing plans for expansion. Despite the promise that the technology holds, limitations with the initial RFID implementations have made the experiences to-date mixed.
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.
Practical Uses for RFID Technology in Manufacturing and Distribution Applications
Dec 05, 2006
Learn how RFID systems can help solve logistical problems that affect manufacturing and distribution. Your business will become more efficient and profitable.
The Carphone Warehouse Decreases Retail Stock Auditing Time by 90% With Wireless Scanners from Datalogic
Dec 01, 2006
Datalogic has announced that it is supplying The Carphone Warehouse with Gryphon M100 scanners to streamline its in-store stock audit process and reduce time taken to complete cyclic stock audits.
Myths thwart RFID ROI in retail, says Zebra
Nov 29, 2006
Over half of European companies believe that RFID will never be commonplace in the retail supply chain, according to research carried out by Vanson Bourne on behalf of Zebra Technologies.
Hand Held Products Delivers Breakthrough 2D Imaging Performance, Versatility and Value at the Point-of-Service
Nov 28, 2006
Hand Held Products have announced the launch of the 4600r Retail 2D Imager, designed for high performance point-of-service (POS) and backroom scanning with the capability to read 2D barcodes and capture digital images.
LOCKHEED MARTIN FORMS SAVI GROUP TO TURBO CHARGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TURN-KEY SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
Nov 24, 2006
Move Combines Capabilities for Cargo Security, Global In-Transit Visibility, Mobile Asset Management and Supply Chain Management
PAXAR ROLLS OUT NEW PROTOTYPE RFID MIRROR
Nov 21, 2006
Paxar has announced that it has formed a new working initiative with thebigspace, a leading voice in Experience Design, to market and roll out magicmirror, a new interactive RFID mirror to the UK retail market.
Mini price for DataMouse
Nov 20, 2006
A shift in manufacturing and distribution arrangements for the handheld Data Matrix reader, the DataMouse Pro, has prompted code reading innovator, Absolute Vision Ltd, to slash prices on the product, confident of increased sales driven via its website.
Barcodes keep track of bicycles at Center Parcs
Nov 17, 2006
Barcoding.co.uk is helping Center Parcs track over ten thousand bicycles at its four UK Villages.
RFID Exotica
Nov 15, 2006
At IDTechEx, when we teach Radio Frequency Identification RFID, we talk of it being a ubiquitous enabling technology like the wheel or paper.
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.
