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.
July 5, 2021
Posted by: IoT global network
(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
Posted by: IoT global network
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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May 25, 2021
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Artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge is changing healthcare, retail and Audi cars, as Intel’s IoT Group vice president, John Healy tells Jeremy Cowan and George Malim. It’s cutting auto safety inspection costs in half, speeding life-saving cancer diagnoses, and creating Covid-safe shopping in Latin America. Plus we learn how chipmakers globally are tackling supply problems that have halted vehicle production. The semiconductor industry is facing an “awakening”, says Healy, as it shape-shifts to meet “insatiable demand” for silicone. Finally, we hear which African country is a leader in satellite cartography, and how Amazon is playing games with its warehouse staff.
April 19, 2021
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Technology events are starting to re-open face-to-face, but are we ready to attend? Many people only want to join virtual events. So what can we expect in 2021 and how will events change in 2022? Tech Trends Podcast asks a successful event organiser, Giles Cummings, and a top keynote speaker, Matt Hatton for their views on the way forward. Plus, are we witnessing Peak Tech? Big Tech firms face big problems in East and West. And we gawp at $69 million spent on one digital artwork.
March 25, 2021
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Valuable new software is coming to a telco near you, and it could change your home life. Big claim? Well, early evidence shows that communication service providers (CSPs) may be on the cusp of a major revenue and reputation boost. In the latest Tech Trends Podcast Jeremy Cowan quizzes telecoms analyst, Teresa Cottam of Omnisperience about their new report showing that connected customer assurance & protection services (CCAPS) are urgently needed by consumers as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The signs are there are big reputations and big money to be won. But will telcos be the ones that win?
February 15, 2021
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On November 19-21, the 22nd China Retail Trade Fair (CHINASHOP 2020) was held at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Shanghai). The intelligent terminal of the Internet of Things represents the enterprise Chainway with a full range of popular products on the scene, and also set up a retail multi-scenario application on-site experience platform, that attracted many exhibitors to visit and exchange their ideas. (more…)
December 3, 2020
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Telcos worldwide are facing competition over their new services from agriculture to telehealth logistics to manufacturing. It’s vital for them to roll-out new services quickly, reliably, scalably and interoperably with their partners. This kind of openness can only be built on common frameworks, micro services, APIs, and configurable multi-capabilities. Fortunately, Sunil Diaz, General Manager Enghouse Networks, can guide us through this, joined by IoT analyst Josh Taubenheim from US firm MachNation. Enjoy our podcast as it’s time to look again at the serious and the far-less-serious Tech News.
November 10, 2020
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So much to cover in 30 minutes: We’re at the beginning of the centralised role that MEC is going to play in enterprise 5G, as Dheeraj Remella, CPO of VoltDB tells Tech Trends Pod. He deftly handles the loaded question of where to bring edge intelligence. And we’re at another watershed, says analyst, Jim Morrish of Transforma Insights; 2020 is a TIPping point in the drive to OpenRAN. Open architecture is in use at Vodafone, Telefonica, Etisalat, and Japan’s Rakuten, to name just a few telcos. Oh, and it works! And before we share what made us laugh, hear how virtual reality training in the enterprise is faster and cheaper than old school methods as you learn 3 steps to improve your business training. (more…)
October 19, 2020
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Brand new connected home over IP (CHIP) standards from the Zigbee Alliance are set to give frustrated smart home owners the ease of use, security, and interoperability they demand. But not before Jeremy Cowan and his guests Steve Hanna of Infineon and journalist Dave Howell tackle the messy issues of Elon Musk and pigs’ brains, anti-COVID wearables, and ‘smart motorways’ that are just dumb!
September 18, 2020
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