(Sponsored News) Spanish bookseller Ona Llibres has 50 years of book-selling history. Last year, the company has opened a new bookstore in the center of Barcelona, not only for customers to experience the fun of shopping but also for them to enjoy an immersive reading experience. They decided to use RFID technology to achieve this goal and enhance the customer experience through automatic access to book content & self-purchase service. While managing inventory, they need to ensure that sold books on the shelves can be quickly re-stocked.
The new bookstore deploys an information solution with Chainway C72 UHF rfid reader that realizes catalog management, equipment management, and inventory management. It provides a “differentiated shopping experience” for the customers.
According to this solution, when books enter the bookstore, employees generate & paste an RFID tag with a unique code on each book. Each code associates the title & author of the corresponding book to identify the book in the bookstore.
In daily routine, employees use the built-in Chainway C72 UHF rfid reader to scan the book’s labels to obtain the related information of the corresponding book and perform operation management. For example, employees can use Chainway C72 UHF rfid readers for inventory counting regularly. Based on the excellent read and write performance of Chainway C72, employees can quickly capture the IDs of all tags in the inventory by walking through the bookshelves with the readers, without deliberate alignment, which shortens the inventory update time.
To keep the bookstore tidy and beautiful, the retailer needs to display the book in a limited sales space. Thus, the book inventory in the front & backside of the warehouse must be tracked closely. When a book is sold, the company uses the RFID system to ensure that the missing space is filled immediately, so that new customers can see it in selves.
In addition, the C72 handheld device is not only used to check inventory, but also to find the designated books on the shelf. In the specific operation, the employee enters the given book title or author in the device and walks through the bookstore with a Chainway C72 RFID reader to find the relevant tag ID, which greatly reduces working time and improves work efficiency.
Moreover, all data will be updated in real-time in the background system to ensure that the storefront is consistent with the inventory data. At the same time, these data also provide data support for store inventory replenishment and historical sales pattern analysis.
The new application does not only allows managers to monitor the bookstore’s inventory in real-time but also achieves a better customer experience. Customers can view the information of all books through the interactive screen and estimated waiting time in the queue to buy a book. The improvement in these services has also enabled the bookstore to follow the COVID-19 guideline.
July 22, 2021
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This article first appeared inside the Tech Trends Report
Mobile network operators (MNOs) are investing billions in 5G infrastructure but are they failing to maximise the monetisation opportunities by applying traditional telecoms business models to this new era, asks TechTrends managing editor George Malim?
July 7, 2021
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This article first appeared in Transport 360 magazine.
The past year of immense changes within the transportation industry has catapulted enterprises faster into the digitalisation process than they could ever have previously imagined.
With the radical shift in global demands for transportation, new opportunities and the potential for new use cases that utilise the capabilities of IoT have also opened up, writes Fernando Llobregat, the head of enterprise sales and go-to-market for IoT at BICS
July 5, 2021
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This article first appeared in Transport 360 magazine.
Although the pandemic has meant passengers are staying home, the retail supply chain has massively increased its utilisation of rail cargo.
To handle this growth and deal with the challenges of attracting passengers back to rail transport, train operating companies are increasingly adopting IoT systems and applications. To achieve this, they’ll need to automate and add industrial computers, sensors, monitors and gateways to gain visibility into passenger flows, offer improved experiences and run their trains to ensure passenger safety and minimised environmental impact.
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Sigfox’s CEO, Jeremy Prince says small can be beautiful; you don’t need to build a motorway to ride a bicycle. His company has invested €300 million in a decade rolling out a 72-country network, but in telco network terms that’s loose change. The market has matured since 2010, says Sigfox’s deputy CEO, Franck Siegel. They tell Jeremy Cowan and the Trending Tech podcast they’ve seen a “huge ramp up” in the number of Sigfox connected devices from 2 million in 2017 to 18 million now. Customers no longer ask for proofs of concept, they know it works. The market potential is huge, says Prince. “The analysts will be wrong again, but this time it will be bigger than they predict.”
June 22, 2021
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(Sponsored News) June 16, 2021 – Chainway, a long-term Impinj Gold partner, has been working very closely with Impinj to design and develop a wide range of high-performance RFID modules and devices. Recently, Impinj, a leading provider and pioneer of RAIN RFID solutions, officially announced its next generation of RAIN RFID reader chips.
In the following months, Chainway will unveil the next generation of RFID modules and readers, as well as some new RFID-related products, all powered by Impinj E710, E510, E310 RAIN RFID chips.
The first upcoming upgraded and new products are：
C72 Handheld RFID Reader will be powered by Impinj E710)
Chainway C72 is an Android rugged RFID reader that boasts best-in-class UHF RFID capability. Built with an embedded Impinj RAIN RFID reader chip, it enables more than 15m of read distance outdoors. The RFID reader features optional barcode scanning, Octa-Core processor and 8000mAh powerful battery to perfectly meet demands in intensive applications, especially in asset management, retail, warehousing, apparel inventory, expressway toll, fleet management, finance, etc.
MR20 Wearable RFID Reader (will be powered by Impinj E710)
Chainway MR20 is our refined and new generation of wearable Bluetooth UHF reader. Being a compact and portable device, it can be operated together with gloves, wristbands, or lanyards and make your work much more flexible and convenient. With a built-in UHF module, Chainway MR20 possesses a powerful data-collection and transmission function via a simple Bluetooth connection with Android or iOS devices.
C66 Handheld RFID Reader (will be powered by Impinj E710)
Chainway C66 UHF is a well-built handheld terminal with large-screen-display. Self- developed UHF module integrated with Impinj RFID chip enables the C66 UHF to offer outstanding sensitivity and stability. Built with Android 9.0 and Qualcomm Octa-core processor, it features remarkable configurations and accessories. Besides, it can be equipped optionally with a barcode-data-collection engine as well. All these features make the device perfectly suitable to be adopted in industries like Logistics & Express, Warehouse, Retail & Asset management to assist the customers.
C61 Handheld RFID Reader (will be powered by Impinj E710)
Chainway C61 UHF is a high-class handheld terminal. Featured with a self-developed UHF module integrated with Impinj RFID chip, it possesses ultra-long distance/ultra-large-scale/bulk-tags reading ability with accuracy, stability, and speed. Built with Android 9.0 and Qualcomm Octa-core processor, C61 offers abundant options include three different keypad versions (27/37/47 keys), a detachable 6700mAh battery supporting quick-charge, and optional 5200mAh battery for pistol grip, etc. This device can be easily implemented in various industries like logistics, manufacturing, retailing, etc.
R5 Wearable RFID Reader (will be powered by Impinj E710)
Chainway R5 is a lightweight wearable UHF reader. Equipped with an embedded Impinj RAIN RFID chip, it enables read distance of over 9m. It allows user information interaction via Bluetooth coordinated with APP or SDK. And it also can be paired with Android/IOS device to expand RFID capability. This RFID reader can be suitable for warehousing, power inspection, asset management, retail, etc., which provides users with more flexibility to efficiently finish their tasks at hand.
R6 RFID Sled Reader (will be powered by Impinj E710)
Chainway R6 is specially designed for a complete one-piece solution with smart phone/PDA. Paired with Android/IOS-based smart phone and terminal, it can be easily transformed into a professional data collection device. Built with Impinj RAIN RFID chip, it features powerful UHF reading and writing that enables read distance of over 10m outdoors. The RFID reader is comfortable in hand, easily detached, and can fulfill tasks in power patrol inspection, apparel cycle-counting, warehousing, asset management, fleet management, finance, etc.
CPR30 RFID Printer (will be powered by Impinj E710)
Chainway CPR30 RFID printer is compact, simple to operate, stable and durable. It provides both thermal transfer and direct thermal modes, and supports the printing of barcodes, RFID labels, receipts, wristbands, etc., which fully meets the requirements of a wide range of industries.
June 21, 2021
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President Biden has signed an Executive Order on cybersecurity as the latest US step to improve IoT security by introducing cybersecurity labelling for consumer products. The Trending Tech Podcast hears from Steve Hanna of Infineon that the race to the bottom in cybersecurity is ending as governments worldwide are following new standards. Meanwhile, Gartner says 75% of enterprise data is expected to be created and processed at the Edge. But which Edge? George Malim and Jeremy Cowan wonder if telcos will profit from their Edge advantages. History suggests not. Maybe this time will be different!
June 11, 2021
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(Sponsored News) The client is a subsidiary of a Fortune 500 company in Brazil, which is the world’s largest and most broadly-based healthcare company. To further improve the efficiency of cycle-counting and optimize the allocation of warehouse resources, the company decided to introduce barcode and UHF RFID technology for warehouse management.
Through a comprehensive comparison of the products of multiple terminal manufacturers, Chainway UHF Sled Reader R6 was chosen for highly efficient warehousing management. Workers used R6 to match iOS-based devices for a complete solution, to expand UHF RFID and barcode scanning for intelligent stock-taking. The solution allows long-range reading and reading a large number of goods at a time, helping users to significantly boost the efficiency of inventory management.
By attaching Chainway R6 UHF RFID Sled Reader to the existing device, workers can use powerful UHF functions without the need to purchase another PDA, which is easily deployed and saves costs. Furthermore, through the UHF function of R6, workers can perform a bulk reading of goods in the warehouse at a long distance, which significantly improves working efficiency.
In addition, the inventory data can be uploaded to the management system in real-time, which provides data support to make proper goods configuration plans and effectively avoids overstock and shortage of goods. And it enhances the efficiency of warehouse management, achieves the maximum use of resources, and reduces operational costs.
Compared with traditional handheld terminals or other forms of readers, Sled Reader is more flexible in practical applications. For example, the CHAINWAY R6 UHF Sled reader, which can support the use of consumer electronic products, and can easily turn mobile phones and tablets into RFID professional data collection equipment. The tag information read by R6 can be transferred to the smartphone via Bluetooth, and the operator can transfer the data to the database via the smartphone, which is more flexible and convenient. Compared with traditional readers, the investment in equipment and staff training can be reduced.
May 25, 2021
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Whether it’s starlings teaching us about high speed, resilient networks, or training IoT execs by Horsepower, Gilli Coston and Ken Figueredo show that the world of technology has much to learn from Nature. It’s also Human Nature to make fantastically bad decisions – and Trending Tech Podcast hears how technology can bail you out if you decide to post a friend home from Australia. Listen, people do! Plus the SEC says Blockchain is more than a question of trust … it’s also about iced tea. And finally, Jeremy Cowan gets an eyeful of upcoming news in Augmented Reality.
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(Sponsored News) Tuya Smart brings IoT capabilities to millions of products and consumers in Europe through extensive partnerships
May 21, 2021
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