As part of a broader campaign to promote the widespread adoption of RFID technology from a user perspective, SATO Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer of label and barcode printers and a specialist in data collection systems (DCS) and radio frequency identification (RFID), announced today that it has joined the Intermec RFID Rapid Start Licensing Program.
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.
Symbol joins Intermec RFID Rapid Start Licensing Program
Sep 09, 2005
Companies agree to work toward resolution of all other IP disputes.
29-30 September -- Two Technologies, Inc. and RFID4U Offer RFID Training at 2005 Fall Global Gem Partner Conference
Sep 02, 2005
Two Technologies, Inc., the leading manufacturer of rugged customizable hand held computers, is teaming with RFID4U to offer training for the JETTRFID at the 2005 Fall Global GEM Partner Conference, September 29th and 30th, in San Francisco, CA. Offered as a breakout session at the conference, the training is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. on September 30th in the Constellation Meeting Room at the Argonaut Hotel.
SATO RFID Wristbands Support Security at World Youth Day in Cologne
Sep 02, 2005
For optimal coordination of the security forces at the big closing ceremony on the 20 th and 21 st of August, the staff of W.I.S., one of Germany 's biggest security services providers, were equipped with SATO ID Wristbands. The SATO wristbands feature a combined barcode and RFID solution, which has already proven its efficiency in reliable patient identification in the healthcare sector.
Fiege Achieve 100% PoD Accuracy with Ryzex & Intermec
Aug 30, 2005
Fiege provide world class logistics solutions including warehousing, bulk shipping, transportation and added value services to some of the worlds leading brand names including Samsung, Hoover Candy, Electrolux, Bosch Siemens, Argos, B&Q, Littlewoods and many others. The implementation of a new track and trace solution from Ryzex has made a substantial improvement to the business.
Intertrade UK ready to execute explosive growth strategy
Aug 30, 2005
Intertrade, Germany's largest distributor of AutoID and RFID products expands operations to the UK and Ireland.
CDO Technologies Sweeps Competition with RFID Awards
Aug 23, 2005
CDO Technologies, a provider of RFID-EPC, bar code, wireless and data collection solutions, today announced that they were the only company to win all 5 awards under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
ZETES is First Intermec Partner to Receive Accreditation for Pan European RFID Support
Aug 02, 2005
Intermec Technologies and its Honours Premier Partner ZETES today jointly announced that ZETES is the first company to gain accreditation from Intermec to sell and support its market-leading RFID products on a Pan European basis.
Goodbye Passwords, Goodbye Smart Cards, Hello Security with Kerry Secure
Aug 02, 2005
Kerry Secure distributes a number of fingerprint authentication systems, most notably from DigitalPersona, Inc. and SecuGen Corporation in the USA. For several years, fingerprint authentication technologies have provided a viable and credible alternative to passwords and other security devices.
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.
