SkyeTek's AURA Enables Widespread Embedded RFID Adoption; Advanced Universal Reader Architecture Unveiled.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 developer of ReaderWare(TM), today introduced AURA(TM), the Advanced Universal Reader Architecture. This new architecture represents the next generation of SkyeTek's open-architected, modular RFID reader technology that was originally introduced nearly one year ago. AURA is comprised of two components: --ReaderWare, a layer of software that provides platform- and protocol-independent reader functionality and intelligent application support, and --ReaderDNA(TM), reference designs that leverage a common hardware architecture across SkyeTek's HF and UHF (Ultra High Frequency) The range of electromagnetic frequencies from 300 MHz to 3 GHz. In the U.S., analog television has used UHF channels 52 to 69 in the 700 MHz band. reader modules Traditional RFID readers are monolithic finished products with high cost structures that to date have limited 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. to supply chain applications. AURA represents a significant advancement of SkyeTek's reader architecture that extends RFID adoption into mainstream applications by disaggregating the reader into a software layer optimized for intelligence and hardware layer optimized for price-performance. With AURA, SkyeTek enables customers to license ReaderWare and run it on their own reader module based on all or part of ReaderDNA reference designs. This business model provides the seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. , low cost structure, and high ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). needed by customers to embed RFID as a feature in their existing product lines. SkyeTek has built significant momentum in the marketplace with this business model as customers embedding RFID into their products represent the majority of its overall hardware and software sales. "What we are seeing with RFID readers is no different than what we saw with computers, internet subscriptions, and Wi-Fi. These markets started off with vertically integrated solutions encumbered Encumbered A property owned by one party on which a second party reserves the right to make a valid claim, e.g., a bank's holding of a home mortgage encumbers property. by high cost structures. Widespread adoption did not occur until new entrants horizontally disaggregated Broken up into parts. these value chains resulting in lower costs and increased performance," 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, Inc. "The RFID reader market is no different -- black-box readers will give way to disaggregated, embeddable readers comprised of software optimized for RFID-enabled applications and hardware designed to exploit 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. . With AURA, SkyeTek leads the RFID market's transition to intelligent, low-cost reader modules and software that can be embedded into mainstream products." Customers adopting AURA gain a single architecture for reader hardware and software that makes the task of designing, building, and maintaining an RFID application simple, manageable, and cost efficient over the lifetime of the application. ReaderWare decouples reader software from hardware providing a platform-independent, Tagnostic(TM) interface that is common among SkyeTek reader modules and allowing code re-use as the underlying protocols, cryptography, and components evolve. ReaderDNA shares common tag interoperability, protocol support, processor, form factor, and power supply across RFID reader modules enabling faster development cycles and greater scale economies. SkyeTek customers that have incorporated AURA into their product lines are benefiting from short development cycles, fast time-to-market, and high ROI. SkyeTek will announce the introduction of new HF and UHF reader modules and reference designs based on AURA in Q2. To learn more about SkyeTek, AURA, ReaderWare, or ReaderDNA, visit www.skyetek.com. For sales information, call 720-565-0441. About SkyeTek, Inc. SkyeTek, Inc., maker of ReaderWare, is the leading supplier of RFID reader software and reference designs that enable the pervasive application of RFID technology. SkyeTek's Tagnostic reader technology works with most industry standard tags and smart labels; its low power requirements and a small form factor make it the optimal choice for embedding into new or existing RFID products. SkyeTek's RFID reader technology is available in several formats including reader modules, hardware reference designs, and the ReaderWare(TM) software suite. SkyeTek markets to 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 customers in targeted vertical markets with several high-volume licensing options available. SkyeTek is based in Westminster, Colo. For more information about SkyeTek, visit www.skyetek.com or call 720-565-0441. ReaderWare, Data Defined Reader and Tagnostic are trademarks of SkyeTek, Inc. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and/or other countries. All rights reserved. |
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