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Newsletter: AIM Connections - Bar Codes: Verifying the Verifier - 18 Nov 09
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| 18 November 2009 |
IN THIS ISSUE
* AIM Viewpoint - Bar Codes: Verifying the Verifiers
* A GS1 View - A Sneak Peek at 2010 GS1 AIDC Standards
* AIM News
- AIM Authority Webinar: DotCode - The New 2D Symbology
- AIM Plans Expo
- AIM Welcomes New Members
- New In The AIM Store
* Member News - Dr. David Allais Honored
* Articles of Interest
* Events of Interest
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AIM VIEWPOINT
Bar Codes: Verifying the Verifiers
Bert Moore
Editor
There are three simple rules for printing good bar codes: Verify! Verify! Verify!
It's important to verify that the symbol contains the correct data, that it is formatted correctly and meets all the requirements of the application standard, and that it meets the requirements for symbol construction and print quality according to the relevant symbology and print quality standards.
When it comes to verifying print quality, companies rely on commercially-available verification equipment. Yet differences often crop up between the results of one verifier versus another -- even between two verifiers offered by the same manufacturer.
This isn't a problem with the verifiers, it's a matter of calibration -- and there's something you can do about it.
Read more: www.aimglobal.org/members/news/templates/?a=3602&z=26
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This issue is sponsored by:
AIM Expo
Mark your calendars for The AIM Expo, the annual live event where bar code, RFID, enterprise mobile computing and related technology solutions are presented, in a comprehensive manner, for end users and channel partners to understand the role of Auto ID and Mobile IT in business process solutions. Dates: November 2-3, 2010 in Chicago. More details soon.
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A GS1 VIEW
A Sneak Peek at 2010 GS1 AIDC Standards
Andrew Hearn
Sr. Director, AIDC
GS1 Global Office, Brussels Belgium
2009 will go down as a watershed year in GS1 AIDC Standards Development with major impacts on product development and targeting on AIDC Solution Providers. This article will highlight changes to GS1 AIDC Standards so AIM Members can deploy GS1-ready solutions and ensure smooth deployment for GS1 members.
The GS1 General Specifications are the core AIDC standards document of GS1 describing how AIDC data and data carriers are used. In January 2010, the next version of this important set of Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) Standards will be published to the broad GS1 member community.
The important updates/additions to the GS1 General Specifications include...
Read more: www.aimglobal.org/members/news/templates/?a=3603&z=46
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AIM NEWS
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AIM Authority Webinar
DotCode -- The New 2D Symbology
Date: December 9, 2009
Time: 11:00 am -12:00 noon EST
Cost: AIM members - $49.99**
Non-members - $189.99**
Join AIM for a Webinar highlighting DotCode conducted by bar code expert Andy Longacre (inventor of DotCode and Aztec Code). The session will provide you with an in-depth look at this new 2D matrix symbology - what it is, how it's used, and the applications where it will be used to great advantage.
Who Should Attend?
* Production and packaging teams using line speed printing and scanning technology solutions
* 2D scanner manufacturers
* Consumer goods and pharmaceutical manufacturers interested in a high speed method to directly mark encoded information on your products
Attendees will learn:
* What is DotCode? -- Unique features and benefits
* Continuous Ink Jet vs. Drop On Demand Printing Technologies
* How is DotCode used?
* What applications should consider this 2D bar code?
* What changes might be needed to printing and scanning environments to take advantage of the unique features?
* What changes might be needed to printing and scanning environments to take advantage of the unique features?
**Note: Webinar price includes a complimentary download of the Specification (non-member price: $140). Space is limited to 50 attendees.
General Registration: Please click here: events.meetingbridge.com/Info/?06123136230.
AIM member registration: See AIM Events Calendar (login required): www.aimglobal.org/calendar
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AIM Plans Expo
AIM EXPO
auto id & mobile it
November 2-3, 2010
Chicago O'Hare airport location
AIM is excited and pleased to announce the AIM Expo, the inaugural AIDC industry conference and exhibition to be held November 2-3, 2010 in Chicago, IL. The AIM Expo will establish an industry trade show for all vendors in the AIDC marketplace dedicated to promoting AIM solutions -- Auto ID and Mobile IT. It's new, it's innovative and it is yours!
For the first time since SCAN-TECH, AIM is tapping into our nearly 40 years of industry expertise in these fields to bring a one-of-a-kind conference and exhibition to market. The AIM Expo will provide an annual live event where bar code, RFID, enterprise mobile computing and related technology solutions can be presented, in a comprehensive manner, for end users and channel partners to see the latest solutions and to understand the current and potential applications of AIDC technologies in business process solutions.
Stay tuned for more details -- coming soon!
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This issue is sponsored by:
RFP SERVICE
No project is too complex for AIM member companies to solve. Submit an RFP to engage industry leading vendors as your business partners for your next autoID project. Click here to submit an RFP: www.aimglobal.org/members/public/RFPSignUp/.
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AIM WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
AIM welcomes two leading organizations as members this past month.
RFID Center for Excellence / Univ. of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Link: www.aimglobal.org/script/aimmembers.asp?mid=886
The Boeing Company
Seattle, WA, USA
Link: www.aimglobal.org/script/aimmembers.asp?mid=31437
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NOW AVAILABLE IN THE AIM STORE
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ISO 17364:2009
Supply chain applications of RFID -- Returnable transport items (RTIs)
This International Standard defines the basic features of RFID for the use in the supply chain when applied to returnable transport items.
Link: https://www.aimglobal.org/estore/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=715
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ISO 17365:2009
Supply chain applications of RFID -- Transport units
This International Standard defines the basic features of RFID for the use in the supply chain when applied to transport units.
Link: https://www.aimglobal.org/estore/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=716
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ISO 17366:2009
Supply chain applications of RFID -- Product packaging
This International Standard defines the basic features of RFID for the use in the supply chain when applied to product packaging.
Link: https://www.aimglobal.org/estore/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=717
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ISO 17367:2009
Supply chain applications of RFID -- Product tagging
This International Standard defines the basic features of RFID for the use in the supply chain when applied to product tagging.
Link: https://www.aimglobal.org/estore/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=718
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ISO 17267
Intelligent transport systems -- Navigation systems -- Application programming interface (API)
This International Standard specifies an application programming interface (API) for navigation systems. It specifies the data that may be retrieved from the map database and defines the interface for access.
Link: https://www.aimglobal.org/estore/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=714
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ISO 25111
Intelligent transport systems -- Communications access for land mobiles (CALM) -- General requirements for using public networks
This International Standard specifies general requirements for the provision of ITS services, using the CALM architecture and protocols, via the use of public wireless networks [including cellular telephony and mobile wireless broadband (MWB) systems].
Link: https://www.aimglobal.org/estore/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=712
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ISO/TS 12813:2009
Electronic fee collection -- Compliance check communication for autonomous systems
This Technical Specification defines requirements for short-range communication for the purposes of compliance checking in autonomous electronic fee-collecting (EFC) systems.
Link: https://www.aimglobal.org/estore/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=713
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ISO/IEC 19794-5/AMD2
Information technology -- Biometric data interchange formats -- Part 5: Face image data - AMENDMENT 2: Three-dimensional face image data interchange format
AMENDMENT 2: Three-dimensional face image data interchange format.
Link: https://www.aimglobal.org/estore/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=711
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SCAN: The DATA CAPTURE Report - 2009 Healthcare Market Perspective
In this 2009 Special Healthcare Report, SCAN/DCR has tapped a wide spectrum of leaders in the AIDC industry to determine what is happening in the market and the best way to take advantage of growing sales opportunities. See for yourself how healthcare can increase your business.
Link: https://www.aimglobal.org/estore/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=710
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MEMBER NEWS
PathGuide Chairman Dr. David Allais Receives University of Arizona Lifetime Achievement Award
College of Engineering honors Allais for his early development of bar coding and automatic identification and data capture technology
PathGuide(R) Technologies, a leading provider of warehouse management systems (WMS) for wholesale and industrial distributors, today announced that chairman David Allais has received The University of Arizona College of Engineering Lifetime Achievement Award. Allais was honored during a ceremony on Friday, October 16 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix.
Read more: www.aimglobal.org/members/news/templates/template.aspx?articleid=3604&zoneid=46
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This issue is sponsored by:
BUYER'S GUIDE
Looking for business partners in the Auto ID marketplace? Click here for the leading industry resource of manufacturers, resellers, and distributors -- the AIM Online Buyer's Guide: www.aimglobal.org/buyersguide/.
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ARTICLES OF INTEREST
For a listing of some of the more interesting articles and news items on AIDC technologies, please click the appropriate heading below.
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AIDC / BAR CODE NEWS SUMMARY
A listing of some of the more interesting news and announcements for the past month.
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GS1 DataMatrix: FNC1 versus GS as the Variable-Length Field Separator Character
The GS1 General Specification requires the use of FNC1 but the transmitted data are the same if GS (Group Separator) is encoded instead. Does it really matter?
Read more: www.pmpnews.com/article/gs1-datamatrix-fnc1-versus-gs-variable-length-field-separator-character
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All articles: www.aimglobal.org/members/news/templates/?a=3606&z=46
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Biometrics / Card Technologies News Summary
A listing of some of the more interesting news and announcements for the past month.
All articles: www.aimglobal.org/members/news/templates/?a=3607&z=46
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MOBILE / M-COMMERCE / WIRELESS NEWS SUMMARY
A listing of some of the more interesting news and announcements for the past month.
All articles: www.aimglobal.org/members/news/templates/?a=3608&z=46
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VISION / VOICE TECHNOLOGIES NEWS SUMMARY
A listing of some of the more interesting news and announcements for the past month.
All articles: www.aimglobal.org/members/news/templates/?a=3609&z=46
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For current news on RFID, please visit the RFID.org website so be sure to check the News link (www.aimglobal.org/members/news/newsroom.aspx) on a regular basis and strongly consider signing up for the RSS feed (www.aimglobal.org/services/Syndication.asp) to have headlines delivered to your desktop. To stay current, subscribe to AIM's RFID Connections e-newsletter www.aimglobal.org/members/public/SubscriptionsSignUp/).
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EVENTS OF INTEREST
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UID Summit
December 2-3, 2009
Hilton Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Member Registration Discount
Sponsored by the AC135, AIM Germany, AIM, and AIM Netherlands, the UID Summit is the only dedicated opportunity for European defence officials and defence industry suppliers to come together to discuss Unique Identification (UID).
The Summit will focus on opportunities for improvements in asset management, item visibility, UID compliance, implementation tactics, and efforts to tie UID to RFID for complete in-transit visibility.
Topics will include:
* Accurate asset identification, management & data sharing
* Asset marking methods and strategies for globally distinct item identification
* Connection points for lifecycle business processes
* Efficient inventory control of assets within geographical areas
* Maximized performance and lower total ownership cost
* Tracking and analysis
* Enabling better program support decisions
For more information and to register, visit the event website: www.uidsummit.com/.
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DotCode: The New 2D Symbology Webinar
December 9, 2009
11:00 am-12:00 pm EST
Registration: $189.99 (non-AIM) includes the Specification document
AIM Member Discount
Join AIM for a Webinar highlighting DotCode conducted by bar code expert Andy Longacre (inventor of DotCode and Aztec Code). The session will provide you with an in-depth look at this new 2D matrix symbology - what it is, how it's used, and the applications where it will be used to great advantage. In addition, registration includes a copy of the specification document.
Who Should Attend?
* Production and packaging teams using line speed printing and scanning technology solutions
* 2D scanner manufacturers
* Consumer goods and pharmaceutical manufacturers interested in a high speed method to directly mark encoded information on your products
Attendees will learn:
* What is DotCode? -- Unique features and benefits
* Continuous Ink Jet vs. Drop On Demand Printing Technologies
* How is DotCode used?
* What applications should consider this 2D bar code?
* What changes might be needed to printing and scanning environments to take advantage of the unique features?
General Registration: events.meetingbridge.com/Info/?06123136230.
AIM member registration: See AIM Events Calendar (login required): www.aimglobal.org/calendar
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Total Asset Visibility
January 25-27, 2010
Washington, DC, USA
The 6th Total Asset Visibility for Defense conference will provide the most updated mandates and technologies to meet the challenges of DoD supply chain management issues.
The event will take a closer look at what the DoD and the services are doing in order to meet these expectations. Speaking companies include: U.S. Army Logistics Innovation, Defense Logistics Agency, Contracting and Engineering U.S. Central Command, Marine Corps and many others. Download the brochure to view the full agenda: www.totalassetvisibilityevent.com/redForms.aspx?id=225732&pdf_form=1&utm_campaign=enews&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=AIMGlobal&utm_content=text&utm_term=brochure&MAC=IUS_AIM_Enewslisting_#1.
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RFID in Healthcare
January 28, 2010
Fairmont Hotel
Dallas, TX
Member Discount
RFID in Health Care is the one event where you can hear leading health-care providers and early adopters share real-world case studies that reveal the business benefits of RFID technology.
Learn how hospitals and health care organizations are using RFID to:
* Improve patient monitoring and safety
* Increase asset utilization with real-time tracking
* Boost revenue with automated billing
* Reduce medical errors by tracking medical devices
* Enhance supply-chain efficiencies
* And so much more!
Plus, meet the leading technology companies and see their latest solutions. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn how you can use RFID to cut costs and improve patient outcomes. Visit the event website for details and to register: www.rfidjournalevents.com/healthcare/.
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For information on other AIDC events, please visit the AIM Calendar: www.aimglobal.org/calendar.
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