Socket is offering two versions of the "SocketReader Development Kits." The first is based on a single-function CompactFlash RFID reader plug-in card, while the second centers on a multi-function CompactFlash RFID reader plus a laser bar code scanner. The software element of both kits is based on the same programming standards used by its other bar code scanning products, Socket says. The new kits also include a selection of RFID tags based on the Tag-It, ICode, PicoTag, LRIS12, and "my-d" 13.56MHz tag protocols.
The new kits are based on Socket's "Mobility Friendly" CompactFlash card peripherals and supplement the company's existing line of laser and imager-based bar code scanner products. Socket says it may add SDIO cards in future kit versions, as well as support for the evolving 900MHz EPC-Global standard and related tag protocols.
Socket has published an
RFID technology brief/position statement on its website that provides additional information. information on RFID technology is also available by visiting the
RFID Journal website.
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