The device can both read and write tag data and supports three major RFID tag frequencies: 13.56MHz, UHF band and 2.45GHz; as well as the most common protocols. When new protocol RFID tags are introduced to the market, NEC said it would be possible to configure the device to accommodate them.
The Japanese company reckons that because the device can read and write any RFID tag information contained in any product it will spur adoption of RFID around the world. The device is slated to launch next year.
NEC also said it would work on making a more compact and cheaper version of the device that could be used in general consumer terminals, such as PCs, mobile phones and retail store terminals.
The specific tags the device will be compatible include I-CODE SLI, Tag-it HF-I, EPC global Class1 Gen2, Monza, mu-Chip Hibiki, and bottle cap tags.
