SkyRFID Inc. is a privately held Canadian company that has been active in automated data capture (ADC) since 1983. Starting with barcodes and batch hand held systems and then moving to Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) wireless solutions in the late 1980's. Early 1991 they entered the world of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). The company worked directly with the RFID manufacturers as there were no reseller channels established and RFID was just a barely emerging technology.

SkyRFID Inc. announces New Multi Frequency (LF) 13.56 MHz. and (UHF) 860 ~ 960 MHz. EPC GEN 2, ISO 18000 – 6 B, C, RFID Portable Reader and Writer with Full Color LCD Display. Available in FCC 902 ~ 928 MHz. and European 865~868 MHz. plus the 13.56 MHz, this high powered Microsoft Windows CE.NET 5.0 PDA is ideal for various applications.

The unit comes equipped with an Intel Bulverde PXA 270 520 MHz. CPU, 128 MB RAM/128 MB ROM, 3.5” QVGA backlight, TFT-LCD 256K color display, 24 + 1 alphanumeric keypad, 2 scanner buttons, I/O button, speaker, microphone and headset jack, high capacity 4400 mAh lithium ion main battery, Li-ion back up battery, charging dock, synchronization cable, RS232, USB1.1 and a dust and waterproof rating of IP65. The standard size is 17.5 cm L x 7.4 cm W x 2.3 cm H and weighs in at only 380g, being more comfortable then any other of its kind. The multitude of options include 13.56 MHz. RFID (Mi fare, ICODE 1&2), GSM/GPRS or CDMA, GPS, and bar code laser or CCD scanner, WLAN ( 802.1b/g) Bluetooth Class II, v.12, CMOS 1300 x 1028 pixel camera, gun handle for heavy duty use, vehicle charging dock, 2 slot charger and more.

This unit is supreme in flexibility for any company that plans to utilize RFID locally or in multiple countries with various configurations. The SDK kit included with the package permits rapid application development on the Microsoft .NET platform. Withstanding multiple drops to concrete at 1.5 meters, 6 drops per 6 sides and 3 angles this unit can handle rough environments with ease.