Intermec IM5 RFID Reader Modules Awarded EPCglobal Hardware Certifications.ATLANTA & EVERETT, Wash. -- Intermec Technologies Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :UNA Una personification of honesty; leads lamb and rides white ass. [Br. Lit.: Faerie Queene] See : Honesty ) today was awarded EPCglobal 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. Hardware Certification Marks at the EPCglobal US Conference 2005 in Atlanta. The EPCglobal Hardware Certification Marks are specific to Intermec's 915 MHz and 865 MHz IM5 RFID reader modules, which are used in Intermec's fixed RFID IF5 smart reader, fixed RFID IF4 serial reader, mobile RFID IV7 vehicle reader and the PM4i printer/encoder. Intermec RFID systems are at work around the world helping make companies more efficient and effective, and IM5-based RFID readers are already deployed in 20 countries. A Generation 2 multi-protocol firmware upgrade will be available in Q4 2005. IM5 modules and the RFID equipment into which they're incorporated are certified for FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. Part 15 operation and comply with European ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute, Sophia Antipolis technical park, Nice, France, www.etsi.org) A non-profit membership organization founded in 1988, dedicated to standardizing information and communication technologies (ICT) throughout Europe. requirements for true global supply chain operation. The EPCglobal Hardware Certification Program includes RFID silicon chips, readers, reader modules, and printer/encoders with embedded reader modules. A listing of certified products, vendor profiles and other resources are available to EPCglobal US subscribers at www.epcglobalus.org. The RFID Hardware Certifications, delivered during the 2005 EPCglobal US Conference at the Georgia World Congress Center The Georgia World Congress Center or GWCC is the major convention center in Atlanta. It is the fourth-largest convention center in the United States at 1.4 million ft2 (130,000 m2) and hosts more than a million visitors each year. , ensures marketplace products have been rigorously tested against EPCglobal standards and will carry a unique 18-digit Global Service Relation Number (GSRN GSRN Global Service Relation Number ) with information that references the exact testing suite completed. 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 Intellitag(R) RFID, mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. 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. About the EPCglobal US Conference 2005 The EPCglobal US Conference 2005 -- the cornerstone event for the New Era of Connected Commerce -- held (Sept. 13-15) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta brings together company executives, thought leaders and supply-chain management experts for three days of educational seminars and product demonstrations on the Electronic Product Code (EPC (1) (Entertainment PC) See HTPC. (2) (Electronic Product Code) A standard code for RFID tags administered by EPCglobal Inc. (www.epcglobalinc.org). ) and RFID. A wide range of presenters representing various industries will provide first-hand insight on launching and managing EPC/RFID platforms and successful methods for building business cases and developing EPC/RFID implementation plans. They will do this through general-session discussions, live demonstrations and various customized learning sessions. For additional information, visit www.epcglobalus.org. |
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