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January 03, 2008
Honeywell Now a Rapid Start Licensee Under Intermec's RFID Patents
By Susan J. Campbell TMCnet Contributing Editor
Intermec Technologies Corp., a provider of automated data capture technologies, has announced that Honeywell (News - Alert) Inc. has become a Rapid Start licensee under Intermec’s RFID patents. This announcement follows the successful acquisition of Hand Held Products, Inc.
This latest patent is one of more than 154 RFID patents held by Intermec (News - Alert). These patents cover a broad area of supply chain applications. The company’s patents cover all global standards and classes for the practice of RFID technology, including EPCglobal Class 0, Class 1, Class 1 Generation 2, ISO, ETSI (News - Alert) and others.
Honeywell's license will give Intermec access to this technology with respect to portable RFID readers. As a result, the company will be able to extend its reach and strengthen its offerings. In rapidly expanding markets, such access will enable the company to gain a better competitive position.
Honeywell becomes one of 22 other licensees under Intermec’s RFID patents, including Accu-sort, Avery Dennison, AWID, Cisco (News - Alert), Datamax, EM Micro, Feig Electronics, Hand Held Products, LXE, Motorola, Philips Semiconductor, PSC, Psion Teklogix, Sato, Sharp Corp., Symbol Technologies, Texas Instruments, Thingmagic, Toppan Printing, Tyco, Transcore and Zebra Technologies (News - Alert).
The addition of Honeywell to its group of RFID licensees enables Intermec to continue to support RFID end users and suppliers by ensuring that the market has an ample supply of high-quality, properly licensed RFID equipment from global manufacturers.
Intermec develops, manufacturers and integrates technologies that are designed to identify, track and manage supply chain assets. Core technologies include RFID, mobile computing and data collection systems, bar code printers and label media.
The Company's products and services are used by customers in many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations.
A diversified technology and manufacturing company, Honeywell serves customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials.
Established in 1885, Honeywell now employs more than 100,000 people in 95 countries. Under its current leadership, Honeywell focuses on the five initiatives of growth, productivity, cash, people and the enablers, Honeywell Operating System and Functional Transformation.
The growth in the demand of mobile solutions in our ‘always-on’ economy is driving the increase in demand for RFID solutions. As a result, RFID opportunities are expanding, creating anticipation of revenue growth through this venue. Honeywell and Intermec can both benefit from this new arrangement as this demand continues to intensify and Intermec expands its reach.
Susan J. Campbell is a contributing editor for TMC and has also written for eastbiz.com. To see more of her articles, please visit Susan J. Campbell’s columnist page.
Want to learn more about RFID? Then be sure to check out TMCnet’s White Paper Library, which provides a selection of in-depth information on relevant topics affecting the IP
Communications industry. The library offers white papers, case studies and other documents which are free to registered users. The papers are authored by industry leaders, who, in turn, receive qualified sales leads from interested parties. Check here for the latest in CRM information.
This latest patent is one of more than 154 RFID patents held by Intermec (News - Alert). These patents cover a broad area of supply chain applications. The company’s patents cover all global standards and classes for the practice of RFID technology, including EPCglobal Class 0, Class 1, Class 1 Generation 2, ISO, ETSI (News - Alert) and others.
Honeywell's license will give Intermec access to this technology with respect to portable RFID readers. As a result, the company will be able to extend its reach and strengthen its offerings. In rapidly expanding markets, such access will enable the company to gain a better competitive position.
Honeywell becomes one of 22 other licensees under Intermec’s RFID patents, including Accu-sort, Avery Dennison, AWID, Cisco (News - Alert), Datamax, EM Micro, Feig Electronics, Hand Held Products, LXE, Motorola, Philips Semiconductor, PSC, Psion Teklogix, Sato, Sharp Corp., Symbol Technologies, Texas Instruments, Thingmagic, Toppan Printing, Tyco, Transcore and Zebra Technologies (News - Alert).
The addition of Honeywell to its group of RFID licensees enables Intermec to continue to support RFID end users and suppliers by ensuring that the market has an ample supply of high-quality, properly licensed RFID equipment from global manufacturers.
Intermec develops, manufacturers and integrates technologies that are designed to identify, track and manage supply chain assets. Core technologies include RFID, mobile computing and data collection systems, bar code printers and label media.
The Company's products and services are used by customers in many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations.
A diversified technology and manufacturing company, Honeywell serves customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials.
Established in 1885, Honeywell now employs more than 100,000 people in 95 countries. Under its current leadership, Honeywell focuses on the five initiatives of growth, productivity, cash, people and the enablers, Honeywell Operating System and Functional Transformation.
The growth in the demand of mobile solutions in our ‘always-on’ economy is driving the increase in demand for RFID solutions. As a result, RFID opportunities are expanding, creating anticipation of revenue growth through this venue. Honeywell and Intermec can both benefit from this new arrangement as this demand continues to intensify and Intermec expands its reach.
Susan J. Campbell is a contributing editor for TMC and has also written for eastbiz.com. To see more of her articles, please visit Susan J. Campbell’s columnist page.
Want to learn more about RFID? Then be sure to check out TMCnet’s White Paper Library, which provides a selection of in-depth information on relevant topics affecting the IP
Communications industry. The library offers white papers, case studies and other documents which are free to registered users. The papers are authored by industry leaders, who, in turn, receive qualified sales leads from interested parties. Check here for the latest in CRM information.
