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Savi Technology and Intermec Technologies Corporation,
two long-time, leading providers of real-time supply chain solutions
for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), today introduced a new
active RFID reader system designed specifically to read bar codes and
active radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. The lightweight,
highly functional RFID reader system enhances the ability of DoD
logistics personnel to identify and keep track of in-transit military
supplies marked with bar code and active RFID technologies.
First orders and shipments of the dual-frequency reader system
already have been made to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Savi Technology, a leading provider of RFID supply chain
solutions, holds the DoD's procurement contract for active RFID
technologies and related software and services. Intermec, which
develops, manufactures and integrates technologies that identify,
track and manage supply chain assets, is the DoD's prime contractor
for mobile computing and related automatic identification technology
(AIT) systems and services.
Drawing on a combined 30 years of DoD experience, the ruggedized
reader system includes additional functionality and is lighter,
smaller and more robust than previous generations of similar devices.
It is able to read from and write to Savi's active, data-rich RFID
tags and also can scan and process data from standard linear, matrix,
stacked and composite bar codes.
The RFID reader system integrates three key technology components:
-- A special edition of Intermec's powerful 700 Series color
mobile computer with a full alphanumeric keypad. It supports
batch 802.11-standard wireless LAN and GSM/GPRS wide-area
wireless capabilities and offers integrated bar code scanning
options. The unit is ergonomically designed for a full day's
use in harsh environments. This special edition of the popular
Intermec 700 Series is available only as part of the
Savi/Intermec active RFID reader system.
-- The Savi Mobile Reader (SMR-650), based on Savi's
EchoPoint(TM) technology, uses both 123MHz radio frequency for
short-range transmissions and 433.92 MHz radio frequency for
long-range radio transmissions up to 200 feet. The SMR is a
low-profile, lightweight, battery-operated reader that
commissions, reads and writes to Savi's active, data-rich RFID
tags. The SMR-650 mounts on the back of the Intermec mobile
computer.
-- Savi SmartChain(R) Mobile Manager software, which is installed
on the Intermec mobile computer, enables users to read, write
and edit active RFID tag data through the SMR. SmartChain
Mobile Manager also provides export features that allow data
files to be transferred between the Savi Site Manager software
and the handheld device.
The system provides capabilities previously unavailable in RFID
handheld reader systems used by the DoD, including:
-- More than 300MB of memory, compared with 32MB in a previous
version.
-- Omnidirectional RFID read ranges of up to 200 feet; prior
handhelds used directional antennas that provided a read range
of up to 100 feet.
-- A bracket to mount the Savi SMR-650 onto the Intermec mobile
computer, which allows the SMR to draw power from the handheld
and eliminates the need for a separate charger. The SMR-650
also can be interfaced with other models of Intermec 700
Series mobile computers.
-- A docking station to upload data collected by the Intermec
mobile computer into the DoD's information systems, including
the Total Asset Visibility network.
"The new mobile computer and reader system developed by Savi and
Intermec is a perfect example of how the private sector teamed up with
the defense sector to advance critical technology that supports our
most important asset -- the war fighter," said David Stephens, Savi
Senior Vice President, Public Sector. "Partnering with Intermec has
generated a multitude of new features and functions that have been
integrated into this handheld computer to meet the needs of the DoD's
logistics operations."
About Savi Technology
With more than 15 years experience, Savi Technology is a leading
provider of active RFID solutions for the management of supply chain
assets, shipments and consignments. Savi's networked active RFID
solutions track shipments for government and commercial organizations
around the world. Savi Technology's integrated RFID hardware and
software solutions drive business value, enabling customers to reduce
their supply chain assets, inventory and operational costs. Founded in
1989, Savi Technology is privately held, with headquarters in
Sunnyvale, Calif., and offices in Washington D.C., London, Singapore,
Johannesburg, and Melbourne. For more information, visit www.savi.com.
About Intermec
Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company,
develops, manufactures and integrates technologies that identify,
track and manage supply chain assets. Core technologies include mobile
computing systems, bar code printers, label media and Intellitag(R)
RFID. The company's products and services are used by customers in
many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and
responsiveness of business operations. For more information, visit
www.intermec.com or call 800-347-2636. To learn more about UNOVA,
visit www.unova.com.