Radio frequency identification.Socket Communications Inc. now offers radio frequency identification See RFID. devices (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. ) for PDAs, tablet PCs and other handhelds that can add tracking and control capabilities to handhelds widely used in hospitals and pharmacies. The card fits into a CompactFlash slot and reads/writes to all ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 15693 RFID tags, and also many proprietary 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. tags. It is supported by the company's SocketScan keyboard wedge software and transmits virtual keystrokes of the RFID tag ID to any Windows application. It reads at ranges up to 2.5 inches and features a loop mode that enables it to read multiple tags simultaneously. The device draws 11 mA in idle mode and requires no extra batteries or special power adapter. Socket Communications Inc., Newark, Calif. www.rsleads.com/511 ht-186 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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