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The combo CF card scans linear bar codes and reads and writes to high frequency (13.56MHz) RFID tags, supporting both technologies with a single plug-in accessory for Windows Mobile devices, according to Socket. The company claims its SocketScan keyboard wedge software can send the RFID tag and/or bar code data to "any Windows application" as virtual keystrokes.

The combo CF card is available with either a Class 1 laser (model 6M) that is safe for patient-based applications in a health care environment, or a more powerful Class 2 laser (model 6P) for more demanding scanning requirements, says Socket.

The CF RFID Reader-Scan Card Series 6 is expected to be available September 12, 2005 priced at $729 (version 6M) and $799 (version 6P).

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