RFID Journal Staff asked 10 years ago Is there a mobile device available for the Android platform that has RFID capability and is ruggedized, and that can be installed with an Android mobile application for a supply chain system?
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Microelectronics Technology Inc., of Taiwan, manufactures the MINI ME UHF RFID reader, which can be plugged into certain Android phones and most Android tablets. The device can also be connected via a cable. It is not, however, ruggedized. There are a variety of Bluetooth readers on the market that can interrogate high-frequency (HF) or ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) tags.
TERTIUM Technology offers a small, easy-to-use interrogator that can connect to an Android phone or tablet via Bluetooth. Again, the device is not ruggedized.
CAEN RFID has a new mobile UHF USB reader called the qID – R1240i, which can be linked to an Android tablet via a Bluetooth or USB cable. I believe it has a case that makes it somewhat ruggedized.
All of these companies and more will be exhibiting at the RFID Journal LIVE! 2013 conference and exhibition, taking place in Orlando, Fla., from Apr. 30 to May 2. This event would be a good opportunity for you to see a variety products that might meet your needs.
—Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal
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