UHF
or Ultra High Frequency Technology has long been used for proprietary
long range vehicle ID systems for applications such as parking and toll
road payment systems. These systems operate at various frequencies up
to 2.54 GHz, and the transponders may be either active (battery powered)
or passive devices.
Recently, ISO standards have been developed for Asset Tracking Systems
using the Electronic Product Code. Major retailers have been pushing
their suppliers to tag all merchandise, so that sophisticated scanners
can read the entire contents of a pallet of merchandise. Development of
new passive credentials meeting the EPC Generation 2 standards, had
resulted in lower tag prices, and interoperability among different IC
manufacturers.
These EPC Gen 2 tags are now being used as tickets to athletic events,
ski lifts, concerts and more.
In
addition to product labeling, requirements for card and keytag form
factors of the EPC Gen 2 tags are increasing, which has prompted Secura
Key to offer these products for sale.
UHF Cards
Secura Key UHF Gen 2
credentials are compatible with all EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 certified
readers. They have an extended 240-bit EPC number and a 64-bit tag
identifier, including a 32-bit unique serial number. Secura Key UHF
cards and tags provide a unique custom command set, such as Electronic
Article Surveillance (EAS) for increased theft protection, Read Protect,
which prevents unauthorized chip memory access, and Calibrate, which
makes it easier to optimize the reader to tag communication. All custom
commands are 32-bit access password protected. These passive
(no-battery) credentials offer fast data communication and consistent
read range. While many applications such as supply chain management,
asset tracking, and container
identification are
addressed with UHF labels or active tags; Secura Key’s UHF cards and
keytags are an excellent complement to these systems. A UHF card can be
used to authorize a supply chain transaction, to enter a controlled
warehouse, to use a “smart forklift,” to unlock a smart shipping
container, or log onto a terminal for any track and trace application.
Other applications include access control, public transportation,
customer loyalty programs, automotive vehicle identification, time and
attendance, music or sports event attendance, sports timing and
tracking, ski lift applications, tracking disaster evacuees, for patient
triage in mass emergencies, or for tracking evidence.
The Secura Key UHF
ISO Card (ASCI)
offers the ability to add photo identification directly on the
credential. The card is a standard CR80 form factor, and it also meets
strict ISO 7810 dimensional and thickness standards for use with direct
image and thermal transfer printers. The UHF ISO Card can be carried
with credit cards in a wallet or purse. Use it with a strap and clip as
a photo ID badge. It can be slot punched vertically or horizontally for
easy use. The ISO Card is strong, flexible, and resistant to cracking
and breaking. Available options include an un-encoded magnetic stripe
and custom artwork. External laser engraved card numbering is available.
The Secura Key UHF Key Tag (ASST/ASKT)
provides the convenience of a thick, rugged PVC key tag that is durable
in a harsh environment. This key tag is the size of a typical automotive
key and offers custom artwork printing capabilities on both sides of the
tag. This credential can be placed on a key ring or clipped on a
lanyard. External laser engraved card numbering is available. The ASST
features a trapezoidal design, while the ASKT has a rounded end and
allows an optional eyelet for added durability.
ASCI06 ISO
Card, 240 bit memory, plus 512 bit user memory
Available
Options include Mag Stripe, Vertical or Horizontal Slot Punch; laser
engraved numbering, encoding, custom printing.
KEY
TAGS
ASST01 Key
Tag, Trapezoidal, 240-bit EPC extended data
ASST02 Key
Tag, Trapezoidal 240-bit EPC extended data, plus 512-bit user memory
ASKT02 Key
Tag, Rounded End, 240-bit EPC extended data
ASKT03 Key
Tag, Rounded End, 240-bit EPC extended data, plus 512-bit user
memory
Options
include laser engraved numbering, encoding, custom printing. Optional
Eyelet available on ASKT, only.
Note: All
cards are encoded with a sample EPC code for testing purposes. Cards can
be individually encoded at the factory per your specifications, or
encoded on site by the customer.
