Tagsys Launches Wi-Fi Enabled Item-Level RFID Reader for Libraries

June 23, 2006

Tagsys RFID developed a Wi-Fi enabled handheld, item-level radio frequency identification (RFID) reader designed to improve inventory tracking and management for libraries.

The new reader enables secure tracking of books, periodicals, DVDs, compact discs (CDs), documents and other media.

The handheld RFID reader simultaneously interrogates multiple items - between 15 and 20 items per second.

Data is transmitted via Wi-Fi to the library's host personal computer (PC) or to a personal digital assistant (PDA), avoiding cables and providing freedom of movement.

Featuring a lightweight, ergonomic design, the reader can be carried with a shoulder or belt strap. A flexible antenna allows access to items on upper and lower shelves without the need to bend or reach.

"Librarians have long expressed the need for a high-speed, ergonomic, remote access system to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the inventory management process," said Elie Simon, CEO of Tagsys.

Source: Tagsys RFID.