Called IDBlue, its device is a pen-sized, Bluetooth-enabled reader that works in various environments, according to the company. It can also be used as a stylus for handheld devices and has enough onboard storage to enable thousands of RFID tags to be read without requiring it to be linked to a computer, Cathexis said.
The device is geared toward tracking applications that require human interaction, such as hospitals that need to accurately administer drug doses and collect samples. Other examples include pharmaceutical drug trials and event management where booth traffic and lead retrieval are required.
Canada-based Cathexis said the device can be integrated withMicrosoft BizTalk RFID, which is part of the forthcoming BizTalk Server 2006 R2 release, for automating and managing business processes.
The company plans to show off its new product at the GITEX Technology Week conference in Dubai.
