The Datalogic Gryphon I GM4100 Base Station is now available in a model with Counterfeit Money/ID Document detection. Both the 433 MHz and 910 MHz models are available with this new and unique capability. This solution will offer the same features as the standard Gryphon GM4010 Base Station, plus it will provide a simple solution to verify authenticity of Bank Notes and ID Documents, as well as the ability to detect a variety of key identifiers on any currency or document.

Benefits of the improved base station include:

• Saving the cost of a separate device
• Saves counter space
• Electronic detection for counterfeit currency

Using this new feature is very simple: a button located on the base station turns on the UV LEDs. Operators should then hold the item to be verified under the LED lights to ensure that the special fluorescent marks becomes visible. The LEDs are set to switch off automatically after approximately 2 minutes. By pressing the button a second time within 10 seconds will keep the UV LEDs lit for an indefinite period of time. To turn them off, simply press the button again.

The Datalogic Memor maximizes a compact and light weight form factor for ease of use without compromising durability. This rugged mobile computer can withstand a 4′ drop to concrete, and has an IP54 rating which withstands exposure to water and dust.
Watch the below video review from IT Reseller Magazine to see the Memor in action:

Datalogic Memor At a Glance:

• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 OR CE.net 5.0
• Barcode Scanner / 2D Imager
• Mobile radio for voice and data
• Increased memory (128 MB RAM / 256 MB Flash)
• High speed processor (XScale™ PXA 310 @ 624 MHz processor)
• Bluetooth® wireless communications
• Ruggedized with 4 ft drop to concrete resistance
• Image Capture

These features, combined with a sleek, ergonomic design and a color touch-screen make the Datalogic Memor an easy to use portable solution.

The Memor can be used to fulfill a variety of different data capture needs. Currently, the Memor is ideal for pharmaceutical applications, GS1 DataBar scanning, retail environments, rugged environments, and field force automation. Miles Data has developed an ID Scanning/Age Verification System application using the the Datalogic Memor. See it in action: Digital Doorkeep

The RFS4000 802.11n Integrated Services Controller is designed to provide any branch office or remote facility with high performance, comprehensive, cost-effective and secure wireless and wired networking services. No matter what the networking needs are in your branch offices, the RFS4000 delivers rich voice support including Voice over WLAN (VoWLAN) now, Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) and IP PBX in the future; rich video support including video conferencing and video surveillance; multiple locationing technologies such as Wi-Fi and RFID; plus support for multiple RF technologies, including future technologies such as Wi-MAX. The RFS4000 is the only product in its class that offers dual band access concurrent with Mesh services as well as gap free security with 24×7 Wireless Intrusion Protection System (IPS).

A convenience store (c-store) selling alcohol and tobacco needs to verify multiple age thresholds quickly, and accurately. With the Digital Doorkeep ID Scanner / Age verification System this process is done digitally to eliminate the possibility of human error.

Scan the customer’s ID and the full color LCD display reflects what product(s) the customer can legally purchase. The image below reflects a 20 year old customer who can legally purchase tobacco (18 or older), but not alcohol (21 or older). These age thresholds are customizable so you’re able to configure your system to verify any age – depending on the age restricted products you are selling.

Digital Doorkeep is a Product and Service of Miles Data Technologies.

Customer

The customer is a leading manufacturer of equipment for the agriculture industry with facilities throughout North America. The warehouse management software (WMS) requires a constant connection to the host application, so the network must be completely reliable at all times, and in any environment.

Challenge

Design a wireless network that provides wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling coverage so that devices can connect to the internal network without the use of CAT5/CAT6 cables. The devices needing to connect to the network include the following:

• LXE MX7 – 1/4 VGA, handheld mobile computer with the Windows CE 5.0 operating system
• LXE VX6 – 1/2 VGA, truck mounted computer with Windows CE 5.0 operating system
• Misc. Laptops & Desktops – Various manufacturers with Windows XP, Vista, and Mac OSX operating systems

In addition to the variety of devices in use is the variety of environments in which the devices will be operated in. The different environments for this particular wireless network design can be categorized as follows:

• Indoor

  • Production: 170,000 square foot facility with 20′ ceilings. Area contains mostly large, metal machinery and conveyors.
  • Warehousing: 300,000 square foot facility with 40′ ceilings. Area contains densely stacked product on 30′ high racking. Product can be any number of materials.
  • Office space: 42,000 square foot office area with 9′ ceilings. Area contains mostly cubicles and a small row of offices.

• Outdoor

  • Storage: 68,000 square foot yard housing metal product. Area is subject to extreme temperaturs – cold and hot.

Solution

Design, develop, and implement a wireless network to provide wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling coverage in all areas needing coverage. The implemented hardware must be capable of withstanding harsh environments, as well as provide efficient coverage zones in the different environments.

The first step in determining the hardware required for proper coverage is to conduct an on site wireless site survey. The site survey tests different access points and different antennas in the many different environments and allows the Systems Engineer to determine the best infrastructure for each environment.

After discussing the initial requirements with the customer it was determined that the Cisco 1240 Series Access Point would meet meet the needs of the Network Admin. After performing an on site wireless site survey it was determined that a combination of antennas, each specifically chosen for the different environements, would be used.

• Cisco Dipole – 2.2 dbi gain
• Cisco Diversity – 4.5 dbi gain
• Cisco Yagi – 13.5 dbi gain
• LXE Spire – 3 dbi gain

Results

The integrated solution resulted in an efficient wireless network that provided adequate coverage in all required areas throughout the 500,000+ square foot facility. The different types of antennas minimized the required number of access points and kept the total cost of the solution well under budget.