Log house manufacturer Honkarakenne has gained substantial benefits since implementing RFID tags in its production
Automatic Identification/Datacapture, AIDC, RFID
Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) refers to the process of automatically identifying and collecting data about objects/goods, then logging this information in a computer. The term AIDC refers to a range of different types of data capture devices. These include barcodes, biometrics, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), magnetic stripes, smart cards, OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and voice recognition. AIDC devices are deployed in a wide range of environments, including: retail, warehousing, distribution & logistics and field service. The first RFID solutions were developed in 1980s. It has since been deployed in a range of markets including Automated Vehicle Identification (AVI) systems due to RFID's ability to track moving objects. RFID is also effective in challenging manufacturing environments where barcode labels might not prove resilient enough.
Global positioning system technology inside the Datalogic JET PDA
Oct 01, 2008
Datalogic Mobiles JET PDA has now been enhanced with integrated GPS technology, making it a Full Optional Solution
3,000 mobile terminals for Globus specialist stores
Oct 01, 2008
The Skeye division of Hoeft & Wessel AG is supplying 3,000 mobile terminals to the company Globus Fachmaerkte (specialist stores) in Voelklingen/Saarland
Manual track and trace of garments made easier with new RFID reader
Sep 30, 2008
Datamars has expanded its RFID reader portfolio with the launch of the new high-frequency Mid-Range reader R-IN1300 MID
Honeywell introduces a wireless scanning workhorse for demanding industrial environments
Sep 26, 2008
Honeywell has announced its newest addition to the 3800 linear bar code scanner family to meet the needs of customers who require maximum durability from their bar code scanning solution
Datalogic Mobile announces new Kyman-GUN WM6 models
Sep 16, 2008
Datalogic Mobile further expands the Kyman product line with the availability of two new handled models, featuring Windows Mobile 6 and Extra Long Range (XLR) laser
VIDEO - An RFID Success Story
Sep 10, 2008
Peter Lai, who lead the project explains; "NGFE's main business driver throughout this project was to ensure 100 per cent accuracy in everything we ship to our customers."
Wavelink software to be pre-licensed on Datalogic mobile devices
Sep 05, 2008
This marks the first time a major mobile device manufacturer is shipping devices with a pre-licensed management solution
Honeywell introduces specialty barcode scanners for pdf417 and high density linear barcodes
Sep 01, 2008
Honeywell has announced the introduction of two new versions of the globally-renowned 3800g linear barcode scanner
LXE 8650 wearable Bluetooth ring scanner
Sep 01, 2008
Fast hands-free picking within a comfortable and reliable wireless data capture device.
Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC)
Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) refers to the methods of automatically identifying objects, collecting data about them, and entering that data directly into computer systems (i.e. without human involvement). Technologies typically considered as part of AIDC include bar codes, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), biometrics, magnetic stripes, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), smart cards, and voice recognition. AIDC is also commonly referred to as “Automatic Identification,” “Auto-ID,” and "Automatic Data Capture."
Barcoding has become established in several industries as an inexpensive and reliable automatic identification technology that can overcome human error in capturing and validating information. AIDC is the process or means of obtaining external data, particularly through analysis of images, sounds or videos. To capture data, a transducer is employed which converts the actual image or a sound into a digital file which can be later analysed. Radio frequency identification (RFID) is relatively a new AIDC technology which was first developed in 1980’s. The technology acts as a base in automated data collection, identification and analysis systems worldwide
In the decades since its creation, barcoding has become highly standardised, resulting in lower costs and greater accessibility. Indeed, word processors now can produce barcodes, and many inexpensive printers print barcodes on labels. Most current barcode scanners can read between 12 and 15 symbols and all their variants without requiring configuration or programming. For specific scans the readers can be pre-programmed easily from the user manual.
Despite these significant developments, the adoption of barcoding has been slower in the healthcare sector than the retail and manufacturing sectors. Barcoding can capture and prevent errors during medication administration and is now finding its way from the bedside into support operations within the hospital.
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is the wireless non-contact use of radio-frequency electromagnetic fields to transfer data. Unlike a bar code, the tag does not necessarily need to be within line of sight of the reader, and may be embedded in the tracked object. It can also be read only or read-write enabling information to be either permanently stored in the tag or it can be read-write where information can be continually updated and over-written on the tag.
RFID has found its importance in a wide range of markets including livestock identification and Automated Vehicle Identification (AVI) systems and are now commonly used in tracking consumer products worldwide. Many manufacturers use the tags to track the location of each product they make from the time it's made until it's pulled off the shelf and tossed in a shopping cart. These automated wireless AIDC systems are effective in manufacturing environments where barcode labels could not survive. They can be used in pharmaceutical to track consignments, they can also be used in cold chain distribution to monitor temperature fluctuations. This is particularly useful to ensure frozen and chilled foods have not deviated from the required temperature parameters during transit.
Cost used to be a prohibitive factor in the widespread use of RFID tags however the unit costs have reduced considerably to make this a viable technology to improve track and trace throughout the supply chain. Many leading supermarket chains employ RFID insisting that their suppliers incorporate this technology into the packaging of the products in order to improve supply chain efficiency and traceability.
