AutoCrib Announces RFID Portal - IntelliPort

AutoCrib, Inc. is pleased to announce their new radio frequency identification (RFID) gateway, the IntelliPort. This portal is a turnkey RFID system that is located at a choke point, in order to track material tagged with RFID labels in and out of a controlled area.

Equipped with an RFID Reader and multiple RF Antennas, the IntelliPort uses Class 1 Gen 2 RFID Technology. Generation 2 technologies offer passive tags that are significantly less expensive ($.20 and up). The Gen 2 tags permit the user to assign the serial number at the point of print, saving time and money.

"We hesitated in adopting RFID due to the expensive nature of the tags and the limits those tags imposed," states Steve Pixley, AutoCrib CEO/President. "But with the release of Generation 2 RFID technologies, we can offer a more cost effective solution, one that can easily be added to existing storerooms and tool cribs."

The IntelliPort contains magnetic and photo beam sensors combined with surveillance web cameras to offer security and accountability. Existing storerooms or tool cribs can easily add an IntelliPort, which supports barcode, magnetic swipe and proximity card input for access. IntelliPort connects to the same Ethernet network as existing AutoCrib equipment and can be controlled by AutoCrib.net or Client/Server software.

How it Adds Value

. Greater assurance of item identification (unique serial number)
. Not dependent on bin location accuracy
. Manage very large number of items and a variety of sizes per unit
. Easily added to existing storage areas and tool rooms
. 24/7 self-service mode can reduce headcount

How It Works

To check out an item, users enter their employee ID via a touch pad, magnetic swipe, barcode or proximity card reader and confirms the ID with a PIN number. The door opens and the user can enter the crib to gather the item. Users then re-enters the IntelliPort and select Check Out on the touch screen. The system scans the item and users confirm the scan. The door opens for exit.

When checking in an item, users enters their employee ID and PIN numbers, the door opens and they enter the IntelliPort. Users select Check In on the touch screen, and the system scans the item. Users confirm the scan, receive a receipt and replaces the item in the crib. Upon leaving, users select Check Out, confirm that no items are in-hand, and the door opens for exit.

AutoCrib is accepting orders now for delivery at the end of Q1 2008. Contact sales@autocrib.com for more information.

AutoCrib is based in Santa Ana, California, and has been in business since 1995. The company is an innovator in producing industrial vending and software solutions that automate and solve many common inventory management problems related to tooling, safety supplies and MRO type items. Visit 'http://www.autocrib.com' to learn more.
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   Mr. Bruce Weaver
   VP Sales
   AutoCrib, Inc.
   Santa Ana,    CA,    92704
   USA
   714-274-0400 x203 (phone)
   bweaver@autocrib.com
   www.autocrib.com
  

   Mrs. Lynnette McMahon
   Marketing Manager
   AutoCrib, Inc.
   Santa Ana,    CA,    92704
   USA
   562-756-4294 (phone)
   lmcmahon@autocrib.com
   www.autocrib.com