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RFID Reader provides real-time, seamless tag reading.
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Model AR 400 incorporates RFID multi-protocol reader technology with network features that allow it to collect, write, process, and communicate information from all EPC-compliant tags. Security and privilege controls as well as full traceability of operator actions is provided. Ready-to-connect network element offers options for connecting to corporate networks via Ethernet or serial connections, and wirelessly via 802.11.Original Press Release:
Matrics Introduces the Industry's Most Advanced RFID Reader
True, multi-protocol AR 400 enables easy network integration and provides real-time reading and writing for all EPC-compliant tags
Columbia, Maryland - March 30, 2004 - Matrics Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), today announced the introduction of a breakthrough device that incorporates RFID multi-protocol reader technology with enhanced network features. The AR 400 RFID Reader has started shipping in limited quantities and the company is ramping up production based on strong customer demand.
The AR platform is the second generation of Matrics' RFID readers, which fundamentally changes the nature of the RFID reader from a static device into a network element that collects, writes, processes, and communicates information from all EPC classes of RFID tags.
The AR 400 RFID Reader will integrate easily into a customer's existing network infrastructure, while the AR platform is designed to be easily upgraded as new standards evolve in the marketplace, protecting our customers' investment. Customers will be able to manage and service their RFID readers through their internal network or remotely, including via the Web. This will dramatically reduce the time and maintenance costs associated with managing RFID systems.
"Our new AR platform is fundamentally different than anything on the market today," said Piyush Sodha, Chairman and CEO of Matrics. "Our customers are telling us that it is critical that RFID readers integrate into existing network infrastructure and not be managed as a separate technology tool."
The AR 400 is more than a typical RFID reader. It provides timely and pertinent information to customers' Network Management platform by real-time reporting of events and status using SNMP. To address security concerns, it provides security and privilege controls and full traceability of operator actions. The AR 400 is a ready-to-connect network element that provides a variety of options for connecting to customers' corporate networks via Ethernet or Serial connections and wirelessly via 802.11. A configuration Setup Wizard makes commissioning tags extremely easy.
A true, multi-protocol reader, the AR 400 RFID Reader provides real-time, seamless tag reading and writing capability for all EPC-compliant tags: Class 0 (read only, and read/write) and Class 1. This flexibility is critical to protect customers' RFID investment.
"We are working actively with RFID middleware and systems integration providers," said Bob McFarland, senior vice president of supply chain sales at Matrics. "Matrics is offering APIs to our partners for development of value-added applications and features that will further enhance the integration of the AR 400 RFID Reader into a customer's enterprise backbone."
About Matrics
Matrics is a global leader in the design and manufacture of EPC-compliant RFID systems. Matrics along with its partnership network provides RFID solutions to many of the Fortune 1000 companies, government, as well as international businesses. Current customers include International Paper and McCarran Airport. For more information, visit Matrics on the web at www.matrics.com.
