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RFID reader comes to Android and the Galaxy Nexus

Microelectronics Technology Inc. (MTI) has announced the release of the Mini Me RFID reader for Android 4.0 ICS operating system. With this new attachment for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the phone can be turned into an inventory control collection device. Read more about MTI and the Mini Me at http://www.mti.com.tw/.

A device like this would be the perfect solution in the ID World for events and conference attendance. To find out more about available options for technology cards and anti-skimming devices, contact us.

 

School uniforms used to track student attendance

Recently 20,000 Brazilian school children were issued school uniforms that contain a RFID tag. By 2013, 43,000 students will sport the latest in RFID fashion. These RFID tagged t-shirts are used to track attendance through out the school day. If a student fails to show up to school or classes, parents are sent a text message alert. The versatile RFID tags can be washed and ironed without fear of being damaged and have built in safeguards from tampering.  (Read more about this topic)

While the concept of embedding a RFID chip to track a persons movement, this is the latest example of how far this technology is spreading into everyday life. RFID chips can be used to track everything from store products to student/employee attendance to concert/event traffic. To find out more about the use of RFID tracking technology or the technology to block the reading of RFID tags, contact a technology expert at The IRIS Companies.

What's the worst that can happen? - Missing Campus ID

Most college and university students carry their ID card with them everywhere they go on and off campus. But most likely many of them have not really thought about all that could happen if their campus ID was stolen. Today's campus ID cards are much more than just a laminated picture with a name and student ID number of years past. The ID cards that most college students carry today are used for dorm access and as a credit card for on campus purchases.

A student at The Univeristy of Memphis recently found out the hard way that leaving his ID in his gym bag might not be the best idea. A fellow student and two friends were able to steal the student ID and take it on a $80 vending machine binge before being arrested. (read more about this incident here)

There are many ways that students can keep their cards with them from lanyards to badge holders. To find out more about all the different options available, contact The IRIS Companies at (800) 453-4747.

EDISecure launches new ID Card printer starting under $1500

Digital Identification Solutions has introduced the newest ID card printer to the EDISecure Value Line. The EDISecure DCP 350 offers a full range of configurations starting at just $1495.00 for the single sided version and $2190.00 for the double sided version. Other options include Magnetic Stripe Encoder, Contact Chip Encoder, Contactless Encoder and an Ethernet interface. Download the datasheet here.

Click here to purchase this printer online or contact IRIS for more information.

"On/Off Switch" developed for RFID or NFC credit cards

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering announced that they have designed an on/off switch for use with RFID or NFC credit cards that would leave them unreadable by unauthorized scanners. Read more about this new technology by clicking here.

Until this technology can be perfected and put into wide use, there are current and fairly inexpensive ways to protect your RFID enabled smart cards. A simple shielded badge holder will protect your card data from being skimmed. More information about shielded badge holders can be found on page 22 of the 2012 ID Your World Catalog or by contacting IRIS at info@irisltd.com.

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Happy Holidays from The IRIS Companies

No matter how you celebrate the season, we want to wish you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from The IRIS Companies. We also want to update you on our holiday season hours of operation.

We will be closed on Monday, December 26th, but open again for business on Tuesday, December 27th. We will also be closed on Monday, January 2nd, and open again the following morning, January 3rd.

Sincerely,

The IRIS Companies

 

Attachmentville awarded A+ rating!

The SAGE Online distributor community has once again rated Attachmentville as an A+ level supplier of promotional lanyards, badge reels, badge holders and credentials. We would like to thank all of our distributors for thier great work this year! We couldn't have done it without you!

Updated 2011 Price Sheets now available - Lower Prices!

The IRIS Companies is proud to publish the updated price sheets for the remainder of 2011 with lower prices for many of our most popular items. The new prices are in effect from July 1, 2011 until December 31, 2011. Please visit www.lanyards.com to download the new End User Price Sheets. To request a copy of our Reseller or Promotional Products Industry Price Sheets, please contact our main office at 800-453-4747 or sales@irisltd.com.

Congratulations to the Fronina family

 
We are proud to announce the birth of Tanner. He is the first child of our web master Jason Fronina.