ACC Systems and SkyeTek Deliver Handheld RFID-Based Solution for Tracking Casualties, Medical Resources on the Battlefield.U.S. Military and Civilian Emergency Responders to Use RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. Handheld Reader for Real-Time Visibility, Rapid Response WESTMINSTER, Colo. -- SkyeTek, Inc., the leading provider of embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. RFID reader A transmitter/receiver that reads the contents of RFID tags in the vicinity. Also called an "RFID interrogator." The maximum distance between the reader's antenna and the tag vary, depending on application. technology, and ACC See adaptive cruise control. Systems Inc. of Glen Head, N.Y., a leading defense systems integrator, today announced that they have entered into a technology partnership to deliver ruggedized, wirelessly connected RFID handheld readers for identifying, locating and tracking casualties and medical resources using RFID and satellite technology. The readers are designed for use within the Tactical Medical Coordination System (TacMedCS) deployed by military medical personnel and civilian emergency responders in conventional warfare Conventional warfare is a form of warfare conducted by using conventional military weapons and battlefield tactics between two or more states in open confrontation. The forces on each side are well-defined, and fight using weapons that primarily target the opposing army. , humanitarian assistance, peacekeeping, disaster relief, and homeland defense settings. TacMedCS is a wireless communication system that uses RFID technology to capture and display real-time casualty data in the field. SkyeTek's embedded RFID technology will power wirelessly connected RFID handhelds used to read information resident on RFID medical wristbands placed on casualties or refugees and electronic dog tags dog tag n. 1. A metal identification disk attached to a dog's collar. 2. A metal identification tag worn on a chain around the neck by members of the armed forces. Noun 1. worn by personnel in the field. Real-time awareness of casualty status and location allows medical personnel to more quickly respond with needed evacuation resources and helps medical personnel plan for incoming casualties. For more information, visit http://www.namrl.navy.mil/clinical/projects/tacmedcs.htm. "We selected SkyeTek for our RFID reader module because we believe the company's Advanced Universal Reader Architecture is a significant innovation in terms of reader technology," noted Victor Sackett, director RFID division at ACC Systems. "SkyeTek's M1-mini provides an optimum combination of performance, reliability, and tag support that places it at the forefront of the current marketplace. These features are an absolute necessity when it comes to applications used in warfare and other critical settings." The SkyeModule M1-mini provides a low power, high performance, and cost effective platform designed to enable any device with RFID reader technology. Smaller in size than a U.S. quarter, the M1-mini is the world's smallest, self-contained multi-protocol 13.56 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and module. The SkyeModule M1-mini offers customers investment protection through a flexible, forward-compatible platform that will support future tags and reader enhancements. "In terms of RFID implementations and security, government system integrators like ACC Systems are very sophisticated and exhaustive," said Rob Balgley, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of SkyeTek. "Their selection of the M1-mini is an endorsement not only of our Advanced Universal Reader Architecture but also our ReaderWare software. Through ReaderWare, they will be able to seamlessly and cost-effectively upgrade their capabilities as manufacturers add features to existing tags and more tags come on the market." Customers can purchase SkyeTek's solutions as modules or ReaderWare licenses. Licensing also provides customers with access to the ReaderDNA reference design, allowing them to integrate the technology directly into their product design and realize 40 - 70% cost savings as a result. About SkyeTek, Inc. SkyeTek, Inc. develops reader technology that enables the pervasive adoption of RFID as an embedded feature in existing products. Customers use SkyeTek's technology to create new applications for their product lines in areas such as anti-counterfeiting, configuration management, consumables authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. , item-level inventory, patient safety, patron management, contactless payment Contactless payment systems are credit cards, key fobs, or other devices which use RFID for making secure payments. The built in chip and antenna enable consumers to wave their card or fob over a reader at the point of sale. , and mobile data collection. SkyeTek specifically designed AURA to serve as the multi-frequency, universal reader architecture for embedded RFID applications. AURA's common architecture disaggregates the RFID reader into a ReaderWare software layer, optimized for broad tag support, reader intelligence and easy application integration, and ReaderDNA hardware reference designs, crafted to optimize read range / performance while exploiting Moore's Law "The number of transistors and resistors on a chip doubles every 18 months." By Intel co-founder Gordon Moore regarding the pace of semiconductor technology. He made this famous comment in 1965 when there were approximately 60 devices on a chip. for gains in cost, space, and power efficiency. SkyeTek offers its AURA-based products as either a SkyeModule or ReaderWare license, which comes with access to ReaderDNA. Customers using SkyeTek represent numerous vertical markets and range from mid-market companies to Fortune 500 corporations. Based in Westminster, Colo., SkyeTek sells exclusively through OEMs, systems integrators, and distributors. For more information about SkyeTek, visit www.skyetek.com or call 720-565-0441. ACC Systems Inc. is an international distributor of RFID products for government and industry with manufacturing and systems integration support for custom design and engineering using RFID, GPS and Wireless technology (www.accsystemsinc.com). |
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