Multi RFID reader writer
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Announced September 6, 2007, NEC Corporation has developed a multi-RFID reader/writer supporting three major RFID (IC) tag frequencies (13.56MHz, UHF band and 2.45GHz), as well as the world's most used protocols. To further miniaturize and reduce the cost of the multi-reader/writer, NEC plans to commercialize dedicated large-scale integration in 2008.
With the market exhibiting a mix of RFID tags with different frequencies and protocols, the unavailability of a dedicated reader/writer for all RFID tags has created a bottleneck in expansion of the RFID market. The newly developed multi-RFID reader/writer makes it possible to read and write any RFID tag information contained in any product or item with this one device by supporting all the major RFID tags presently in use around the world. In addition, the new multi-RFID reader/writer is configured to allow easy expansion of functions through the additional installation of new network software, thereby making it unnecessary to replace the reader/writer when new protocol RFID tags are introduced on the market.
NEC will continue to draw on its collective know-how to develop a dedicated integration that will bring about a more compact and low-cost reader/writer. This will enable the device to be embedded into general consumer terminals, such as PCs, mobile phones and game machines, as well as stationary terminals at retail stores and facilities.
RFID has conventionally been used for supply change management and traceability for production and distribution. The advent of a reader/writer that can be mounted in regular consumers' terminals will enable easier acquisition of information on a company's products or services and enquiries through RFID tags attached to all sorts of products. It is expected that the use of this device will spread to the field of customer relationship management to further link businesses with consumers.