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SkyeTek Introduces SkyeModule M7 - World's Smallest,
Globally Compliant UHF RFID Reader Module
Other topics:
RFID Tracking Mandate,
RFID Security Solutions,
RFID Transponder
SkyeTek, Inc.
Feburary 13, 2008
Reader is Designed to Serve Distinct Market Applications that
Require UHF Features at HF Pricing
Westminster, CO -- SkyeTek, Inc., the leading provider of embedded
RFID reader technology, today announced the availability of the
SkyeModule(TM) M7, the smallest and most cost effective UHF reader
module available in the market. Leveraging SkyeTek's award winning
M9 design, the M7 continues to approach HF module prices while
maintaining high performance, enhanced security, and space and power
efficiency. |
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Designed to serve distinct market applications
that require a lower cost reader, the M7 allows OEMs, VARs and
system integrators to effortlessly integrate UHF Gen2 capabilities
within new and existing applications such as printers, mobile and
handheld devices. The M7 has been created specifically for several
applications that share common requirements for tag support,
protocol, performance, and security. The solution is ideal for
printing and encoding, handheld reading/encoding, item-level
inventory management, patron management, access control and asset
management.
"With the M7 module, we're able extend our position as the leader in
feature-rich, easily integrated RFID modules," said Rob Balgley, CEO
of SkyeTek. "This innovative solution will enable us to continue to
provide our customers with the highest performing and cost-effective
RFID readers to help meet their specific requirements. In fact,
several of our top tier handheld and RFID printer customers have
tested the SkyeModule M7 and the feedback so far has been extremely
positive, particularly around price per performance and global
operation capabilities."
The M7, which is smaller than a matchbook, offers enhanced
reliability through improved anti-collision, and dense reader mode
capabilities that can further support more EPC Class 1 Gen2 tags
than any other comparable reader, allowing customers to fully
optimize their application. The M7 operates over a wide range of
frequencies (862-955 MHz) for global operation and includes an
integrated low-pass filter to meet China and Japan regulatory
requirements.
The SkyeModule M7 is supported in an enhanced version of the
SkyeWare 4 demonstration and evaluation application included in the
M7 Developer Kit. SkyeWare version 4.2 supports all of the latest
generation of SkyeModules in a single application and includes
usability enhancements and new performance evaluation tools that
allow the user to adjust configurable parameters and assess the
resulting performance of the SkyeModule in different capacities.
M7 Development Kits and modules are available immediately with
support for FCC regulatory testing. Support for international
regulatory testing will become available through a firmware upgrade
at the end of March, 2008.
About SkyeTek, Inc.
SkyeTek, Inc. develops reader hardware and
software that enables the pervasive adoption of RFID as intelligent
networking technology. Numerous Fortune 500 and mid-market customers
use SkyeTek's products in applications such as item-level inventory,
product authentication, access control, and patron management. In
addition to selling SkyeModule readers, SkyeTek licenses SkyeWare
software that allows customers to save 40 - 70% compared to the
price of common reader modules available in the market today. Based
in Westminster, Colo., SkyeTek sells exclusively through OEMs,
systems integrators, and distributors. For more information, visit
www.skyetek.com.
SkyeTek(R), Tagnostic(R),
SkyeWare(TM), Physical made Digital(TM), TagIQ(TM), ReaderDNA(TM),
SkyeModule(TM) and AURA(TM) are trademarks or registered trademarks
of SkyeTek, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks or brand
names are the properties of their respective holders. |
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