Get A Handle on Superior Asset Tracking with Wearable, Bluetooth-enabled RFID Reader

New 1153 Bluetooth® Wearable UHF RFID Reader from Technology Solutions UK Ltd. makes unparalleled data collection truly mobile, fast and functional.
Published: March 14, 2014

Technology Solutions UK Ltd (TSL), a developer of best-in-class RFID devices and mobile data capture solutions, will be launching the new 1153 Bluetooth® Wearable UHF RFID Reader at RFID Journal LIVE! 2014. A unique, high-performance RFID and 2D barcode data scanner, this versatile reader is worn easily on the user’s hand for the ultimate in mobility.

TSL’s 1153 Bluetooth® Wearable UHF RFID Reader is compatible with a wide range of Bluetooth® enabled host devices, including enterprise handhelds, consumer phones, touchscreen MP3 players, tablets and PCs. This ruggedized scanner is lightweight, comfortable and optimized for both long battery life and ergonomic comfort.

“We designed the unique 1153 Bluetooth® Wearable UHF RFID Reader for functional and comfortable ‘over-the-hand’ wearability, allowing users to carry items with both hands without dropping the scanner,” said Dr. David Evans, managing director of TSL. “The versatility, mobility and ease-of-use of the 1153 Reader make it ideal for a range of asset tracking applications on the go.”

The new 1153 Bluetooth® Wearable UHF RFID Reader is designed to read and write to EPC Class 1 Gen 2 (ISO18000-6C) UHF transponders and communicate with a variety of host devices via Bluetooth® wireless technology. Optimized for low power consumption, this new ‘over-the-hand’ reader delivers excellent performance in a small and convenient form factor. The wearable TSL Reader also includes first-class 2D barcode data scanning to bring unparalleled data collection capabilities to connected devices.

In order to enable faster and easier application development and customization, the 1153 Bluetooth® Wearable UHF RFID Reader incorporates TSL’s unique ASCII 2 protocol. This sophisticated parameterized ASCII protocol provides a powerful set of commands that carry out multiple actions locally within the reader, allowing multiple tag operations to be executed using simple pre-configured ASCII commands.

The new 1153 Bluetooth® Wearable UHF RFID Reader is compatible with devices running a variety of operating systems, including Android™, iOS, Windows Mobile, WinCE, and Windows XP/Vista/7/8.

About Technology Solutions UK Ltd
Technology Solutions UK Ltd (TSL) specializes in the design, development and manufacture of radio frequency identification (RFID) devices and other multi-technology, mobile device peripherals used to identify and track products, assets, data or personnel. TSL works with a worldwide network of distributors and system integrators to offer complete, innovative mobile data capture solutions for a variety of applications such as supply chain management, stock inventory control, ticketing, data management and biometric scanning.

Since 1994, TSL products have helped to enable fast and efficient logistical operations for many respected global corporations, such as DHL, FedEx, Air Products, BP and Canada Post. Visit www.tsl.uk.com to learn more.