Opticon has developed a new mobile scanning device designed specifically to provide bar-coded data to PDAs and other mobile solutions
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.
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ScanSource Europe On the Road with Leading Vendors in Mobility
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ScanSource Europe is going on the road this spring.
Avnet Technology Solutions Launches Strategic Expansion into Auto ID market
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Maximizing RFID Performance on Consumer Product Cases and Pallets
Apr 26, 2006
This white paper identifies the product and packaging variables that affect the performance of RFID smart labels, and provides advice on the appropriate measures to take to addressdifficult data reads.
Understanding the Gen 2 Smart Label Supply Chain: What Retail Supply Chain Professionals Need to Know
Apr 26, 2006
This white paper details the Gen 2 smart label manufacturing processes to make retail supply chain professionals aware of the lead time requirements and how important their initial input is in keeping the supply chain demand-driven.
EPC Mandates, Momentum and Milestones in the Retail Supply Chain
Apr 26, 2006
The first-generation of EPC technology helped the market meet earlier mandates. Gen 2 will drive companies to remodel their supply chain business processes and redeploy their economic assets for long-term gains. Momentum built in 2005, will spark further RFID innovation in 2006.
Scaling from Pilot to Implementation
Apr 26, 2006
This paper addresses relevant hardware and software considerations that companies will have take into account when attempting to scale from a small RFID pilot to a full-blown RFID deployment.
DATACARD GROUP INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE NEW HIGH-VOLUME CARD ISSUANCE SYSTEM
Apr 26, 2006
Highly modular platform takes card programs to new levels of security, productivity and flexibility
Scottish businesses sense importance of intelligent environments
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Wireless Innovations Sixth Sense seminar shows wireless is getting smart
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.
