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RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID)

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RFID is a dynamic technology utilized in every industry and for a multitude of applications from files to firearms. The technology is often used for identifying discreet items, such as evidence, weapons, staff, assets, vehicles, etc. and similar high value assets by adhering or attaching labels or tags that include a RFID inlay antenna and transmitter). Typical RFID systems are made up of two (2) major components: Readers and Tags (inlays).

The reader, sometimes called the interrogator, sends and receives RF data to and from the tag via antennas. A reader may have multiple antennas that are responsible for sending and receiving the radio waves. The tag, or transponder, is made up of the microchip that stores the identifier (data), an antenna and a carrier to which the chip and antenna are mounted (label).

The RFID labels draw their power from the reader. The reader transmits a low power radio signal through its antenna to the tag, which in turn receives it through its own antenna to power the integrated circuit (micro-chip) that is built-into the label. The tag will briefly converse with the reader for verification that the tag was 'read' and the exchange of data. The state-of-the-art is Gen II 'passive' RFID tags utilizing the 915 MHz frequencies.

RFID Antennas can be placed at choke-points throughout a facility to keep track of what item(s), passed what choke point(s), going which direction, on what date and at what time. If staff has RFID name badges, then 'who' had 'what items' would be tracked. Name badges can be additionally used to track and restrict staff to or from physical locations and/or specific asset classifications.

Wondering if RFID is right for you?

Industrial Solutions

Guard RFID’s Argus Platform is a highly configurable Active RFID platform regardless of application or use case. Enterprise, industrial, manufacturing and security applications can all use the platform for protection, identification, tracking and location of people and assets.

  • Work in Progress
  • Inventory control
  • Warehouse and yard management
  • Enterprise security
  • Track people and assets at Events

Click Here For more information about the Argus Technology

Healthcare Solutions

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Southwest Solutions Group is proud to be an integration solution partner with Argus technology. Argus has used their years of healthcare experience to build active RFID-based RTLS solutions for monitoring patients & staff and managing assets. We specialize in delivering secure, reliable RTLS solutions that drive ROI.

  • Caregivers need an easy to use, reliable system.
  • Residents and patients need privacy and effective, unobtrusive monitoring.
  • Administrators need cost effective solutions that integrate with operations intelligence, third party peripherals and applications for a variety of facilities.

Infant Protection Solutions

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Ensuring that newborn patients are well cared for means doing more than just providing excellent clinical services. Along with your standard security procedures and resources, TotGuard protects these tiny patients using the latest in RFID technology that supports alerts and alarms triggered by the TotGuard tags. TotGuard tags are the smallest active tags on the market, improving comfort and making it easy for you to apply to the tiniest of infants. It is also the first disposable infant tag in the world, making biohazard risk a thing of the past, while helping you with your bottom line. TotGuard supports unique dual-tamper sensing ankle/wristband tags so you can select what best suits your facility. TotGuard gives you the confidence that you have done your best to keep your most vulnerable patients safe and sound where they are supposed to be when you install TotGuard.

TotGuard – The only choice for:

  • Uncompromised Infant Security
  • Reliable and hassle-free
  • Cost-effective and full-featured
  • Smallest active tags available
  • Disposable tag to counter biohazard concerns
  • Easy and quick installation
  • Modular for easy expansion
  • Simple to use for end-users and system administrators
  • Wireless interfaces to all types of communications devices
  • Customizable alerts and alarms
  • Large database for evaluating activities and events
  • Custom reporting of tracked data

Patient/Resident Protection Solutions

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Aging may bring with it limitations to one’s independence. Wandering and disoriented patients & residents can come to harm if they go astray, but limiting their freedom can cause unnecessary stress and anxiety – in addition to loss of dignity.

SafeGuard gives patients freedom while you keep a virtual eye on them – making sure they don’t get into harm’s way in a gentle and respectful manner. SafeGuard offers easy installation, is simple to learn, and easy to use.

It provides you with configurable alarms, and notifies your staff of events wherever they may be – at a desk or on the move.

Patient/resident tags are smaller than any others available, and designed to be removed only by qualified staff.

So while they are unobtrusive and comfortable, they also give you peace of mind. The system uses existing 802.11 and Ethernet networks, so there are no expensive built-outs or wiring needed. The user-friendly graphical user interface includes wizards to help staff and system administrators use the application with ease, making configuration, training and ongoing use quick and painless.

SafeGuard – The only choice for:

  • Uncompromised patient/resident security
  • Dependable and hassle-free
  • Smallest active tags available
  • Affordable and full-featured
  • Easy and quick installation
  • Modular for easy expansion
  • Simple to use for end-users and system administrators
  • Wireless interfaces to all types of communications devices
  • Customizable notifications of alerts and alarms
  • Large database for evaluating activities and events with custom reports

Need to know more? Read an article from HealthCare Technologies On Line Prevent Wandering Patient Tragedies

TRACKING WITH RADIO WAVES

Click Here for amore in-depth look into managing assets, people, items and just about anything with RFID technology! (Link to “Tracking with Radio Waves)

WEAPONS & ASSET MANAGEMENT

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a technology for identifying discreet items, such as evidence, weapons, staff, assets, vehicles, etc. and similar high value assets by adhering or attaching labels or tags that include a RFID inlay antenna and transmitter) Click Here to watch RFID Weapons Video .

U.S. Military Puts Its Insignia in Order

The Department of Defense's Institute of Heraldry is tracking its archived badges, medals and other insignia with RFID tags, and is using handheld readers to locate them, as well as a fixed portal to alert staff members if an item is removed. Click here for full story.

U.S. Department of Labor Gets Control of Their Records

The U.S. Department of Labor manages a high volume of paper-intensive contracts and grants in file folders. With over 75 staff processing paperwork, file location and management became problematic. Read how VDoxx RFID helped get them back on track. (Government RFID Case Study)