iCE RFID system

Syscan International has developed the iCE RFID device, based on IEEE 802.15.4.

The device enables tags to communicate with other tags, creating ad hoc networks, and is claimed to ensure reliable data reads, increased read range, communication bridges, dynamic bidirectional network communications and low cost, where only one reader is needed.

The system uses a master/slave where the master is used to read the slave tags that are assigned to it. This inter-relationship is used to improve performance, battery life and range. As a result, it can achieve up to a 350 m read range. The slave tags report to the master, which in turn reports to the UMCD (universal monitoring and communication device) or reader.

Using a GPRS network the UMCD-G sends the information it has gahtered including tag identification, GPS location and sensor data to the server where it provides real-time non-conformance information at the point of activity (ie, temperature violations, door alarms).

In non-moving applications, existing Wi-Fi network connections can be used to transfer the data.

Users have direct access to the data via the Syscan server and can view the information via internet connection or integrate the information in their own software.

Email, text messages and phone alerts to problems are always accessible.