UPEK, a developer of biometric solutions, has unveiled their new fingerprint technology, called TouchLight that integrates light emitting diodes (LEDs) as a way for user prompting and feedback to fingerprint sensors. The LEDs are expected to be used for services such as letting a user know when they can swipe a finger or whether or […]

Two specialists in real time locating systems, RFID Global Solution Inc. (RFIDGS) and Ubisense, have announced plans for a partnership to produce applications for the defense and industrial markets. The two firms will combine their respective technologies to offer real-time location solutions offering improvements in process, increased returns on investment and real-time sub-second response in […]

Diebold Inc. announced GateMaster, a security system designed for points of entry to military bases and other government campuses. GateMaster provides tools that assist in the positive identification of entering personnel and visitors, verification of vehicles and detection of unauthorized entry attempts. GateMaster is an automated gate entry solution that integrates RFID, access control, bar […]

Datastrip has launched its EasyRead handheld biometric reader for the verification of travel documents. The EasyRead is the a mobile biometric device offering a one-step inspection procedure for validating Machine Readable Travel Documents and verifying document holders. The EasyRead also provides features to support identity management for e-passports, as well as national ID cards, visas […]

European semiconductor maker STMicroelectronics has introduced a new hardware developer kit (HDK) for building active RFID tags and readers. Hardware built with the new Smart Web-Based Sensor HDK comply with the global standard for 433MHz active RFID technology, ISO 18000-7. “We strongly believe that the next big wave in sensors will be driven by the […]

ADT Security Services has announced a new addition to its Sensormatic series of RFID-oriented solutions. The Sensormatic Quadrel T Series is a high-speed automatic RFID label applicator capable of applying up to 100 labels per minute. With its new device, ADT is targeting packaged goods manufacturers who are increasingly required to meet the RFID implementation […]

Zvetco Biometrics, a developer of biometric technology, has announced the release of their new USB finger print reader called the Verifi P6000 USB Fingerprint Reader. As an upgrade to its P5000 predecessors, the P6000 has increased gray-scale detail and contrast. Additionally, the P6000 utilizes the TouchChip TCS1 Fingerprint Sensor from biometric developer UPEK. Zvetco’s Verifi […]

iDTRONIC, the German provider of RFID hardware solutions, has introduced its Bluebox professional line of industrial reader/writers. The readers, designed specifically for industrial applications, are completely sealed against water and dust intrusions. The new devices are available with an internal antenna or with one or two external antennas, offer four digital I/O Ports to enable […]

In an attempt to speed up loading times of buses and trains, the city of Bristol about 100 miles west of London is looking at adding a contactless card system similar to London’s Oyster card. Some 20 or 30 passengers would be able to board a bus in seconds, simply tapping their cards against a […]

A recent U.S. News and World Report story takes a look at developments in the technology trend-setting world of Minnesota dairy farmers. Several farmers in the state have deployed robotic milking systems, automated systems which relieve the need for twice-daily manual milkings, as well as offering automated tracking of production and possible illnesses. The system […]