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UHF Band IC Devices: This is an introduction video for display shelves used for inventory management of books in bookstores and libraries. By incorporating RFID antennas into display-type shelves that showcase new books and special collections, we can count the number of times books (with IC tags) are taken from the shelf. It is compatible with a specific low-power reader/writer of 250mW. Additionally, it is suitable for display shelves with a longer width. It can also be supported in the HF band, so please feel free to consult us.

By using IC tags for book lending and returning operations, multiple books can be processed together. RFID technology can also be utilized for automatic lending machines, reservation shelf management, inventory checks, and automatic sorting machines.

We have created a video explaining the effects of stacking RF tags, and we will publish it. When RF tags are stacked, their communication performance decreases, making stable communication impossible. This is because the antennas of the RF tags overlap, and due to mutual inductance, the resonant frequency of the RF tags shifts towards the lower frequency. The degree of impact on communication performance varies depending on the spacing between the RF tags when stacked and the number of tags stacked. 1. About the principle Explanation of the principle behind the decrease in communication performance when stacking RF tags. 2. Demonstration Operational demonstration explaining the following content: - Stacking RF tags decreases communication performance. - The narrower the spacing between RF tags when stacked, the more communication performance decreases. - The more tags stacked, the greater the decrease in communication performance.

By using IC tags for the lending and returning of books, multiple volumes can be processed collectively at once. This reduces the time required for operations and benefits both the management side and the users.

Library products designed for integration into automatic lending machines and return machines. Usage: Primarily used in automatic lending machines and automatic return machines. It can reliably detect thin books and multiple books. This product is often used for general purposes as it can stably read small tags.

● Reader/Writer: TR3X-L4N01-24 ● Antenna: TR3-BSA901 ● Usage: Library reservation corner, return corner, popular book corner, etc. Recognizing books on the shelf by identifying the IC tags of the books. ● Implementation Effects: Streamlining the consolidation of reserved books, improving counter operations, reducing the management of reserved materials, labor-saving in lending operations, effective utilization of owned materials. ● General Uses: Document management and file management.

It can prevent the removal of books that have not been processed for lending, thereby reducing the loss or disappearance of books. Additionally, it is a system that can also count the number of visitors using the main infrared sensor.

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at the 25th Library Comprehensive Exhibition held at Pacifico Yokohama from October 24 (Tuesday) to 25 (Wednesday), 2023. In response to requests such as "I want to take a closer look at the exhibition content again" and "I want to see the related catalogs and panels up close," we are now making the product catalogs and display panels introduced at the Takaya booth available online. Please take a look.

Register the material ID of the books to be displayed and obtain logs of checkouts/returns. This enables the acquisition of usage data within the library, which was previously only obtainable through lending and return processes. This data can be utilized for purchasing new books based on users' preferences. You can obtain the viewing usage rate within the library, including for non-circulating books, which can serve as an indicator for effectively utilizing the limited open shelf space.

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at the "Okayama Technology Exhibition (OTEX) 2023" held at Convex Okayama from November 7 (Tuesday) to 8 (Wednesday), 2023. In response to requests such as "I want to take a closer look at the exhibits again" and "I want to see the related catalogs and panels up close," we are now making available the product catalogs and display panels introduced at the Takaya booth. Please take a look.

You can view information about the products exhibited on that day here. 〇 Industrial Equipment Division - Flying Probe Tester APT-1600FD-A (Assembly Board Inspection Device) Unmanned continuous inspection linked with front and rear devices OPC-UA (OPC Unified Architecture) Linked with MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Real-time information collection and management of operational status 〇 RF Division / Solutions Division - RFID Outgoing Management System - RFID UHF Band Continuous Monitoring System - Work performance collection using RFID / Semiconductor IC Tag Reading - RFID × IoT Data Device "RFID Performance Collection System" - Easy replacement from barcode HID reader and key input tool

In recent years, with the promotion of work style reform, there has been an increasing demand for improved productivity and the correction of long working hours, necessitating companies to accurately grasp the actual working hours and tasks of their employees. However, the accuracy of data collection remains unclear. Particularly in the manufacturing industry, many cases still use handwritten forms, leading to challenges such as missing entries and mistakes that make it difficult to obtain accurate performance information. Against this backdrop, our company has developed an "RFID Work Performance Collection System" that allows performance data to be transmitted simply by placing an RFID tag on an autonomous RFID reader. Since there is no need to record at the start and completion of work, workers can naturally and accurately record their working hours without being conscious of it. Because performance data can be easily collected, more time can be allocated to data analysis, allowing for effective utilization as profit improvement data for reviewing personnel allocation and understanding and improving the status of each process.

This is a case study on issues related to reading IC tags with RFID readers in the HF band (13.56 MHz) and their solutions.

【Customer's Issues】 Since management was only done through an Excel ledger, while newly added documents were accurately entered, management of checkouts and returns was not possible. If necessary materials could not be found, it was unclear whether someone had checked them out, they had been discarded, or they were lost, leading to time-consuming searches. We want to manage documents easily without placing a burden on users.

Feature 1: No Development Required for RFID Control RFID devices are autonomous, so PC control and software development are unnecessary. RFID can be easily implemented as one of the IoT edge devices. RFID devices compatible with MQTT communication send the RFID reading data to the cloud. Feature 2: Data Collection We provide an IoT platform as a cloud service. If you can connect to the internet, you can store IC tag data in the cloud. Feature 3: API Service Data accumulated in the cloud can be retrieved via API. It can be easily utilized in dashboard displays and higher-level systems. Feature 4: Visualization We provide a standard dashboard that allows you to analyze work performance using a web browser. - Average work time per process - Work time aggregation by line - Average work time ratio by worker, etc.

In industries such as manufacturing, retail, logistics, and healthcare, the need for operational efficiency using RFID is increasing due to work style reforms and labor shortages. Particularly in tasks that require significant manpower and time, such as inventory management and inspection, using RFID allows for bulk reading and verification of product information, thereby achieving operational efficiency. However, stable reading of RF tags attached to products, packaging boxes, and reusable materials is necessary for these implementations. Against this backdrop, Takaya has developed the "UTR-SUN02-8CH," which can be applied to gate-type and tunnel-type operations that require high reading accuracy through the control of multiple antennas.

*What is RFID? RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a system that transmits and receives electromagnetic waves or radio waves between RF tags and RFID readers (reading devices), allowing for non-contact reading and rewriting of information on RF tags. Common applications of RFID include transportation IC cards, electronic money, and its adoption is progressing in various industries such as manufacturing, distribution, retail, and healthcare. RFID can read multiple RF tags simultaneously as long as they are within the range of radio waves. Therefore, it is gaining attention as a technology that can replace barcodes and QR codes, which require individual scanning. *Features of RFID RFID has excellent features that barcodes do not possess, such as non-contact bulk reading and the ability to read tags that are hidden. On the downside, it can be affected by metals and moisture, and it may read items that do not need to be scanned. Although the cost of RFID tags has been decreasing in recent years, there is still a significant cost difference compared to barcodes. Therefore, it is important to understand the characteristics of each technology and choose the one that fits the challenges and operations you wish to address.

This exhibition, themed "Connected Factories," will showcase a wide range of products and technologies that meet users' challenges and expectations, from appropriate tools based on scale and equipment to solutions for optimization. Our company will present the latest solutions for solving customer challenges under the theme "Creating the Future of Manufacturing DX with RFID." We look forward to your visit. 【Exhibition Content】 ◎ RFID × IoT Data Service: "Visualizing Worker Performance and Location with RFID" ◎ Continuous Monitoring of Kanban Cards, Actual Product Labels, Wafer Transport Containers, etc.: "No Inventory Needed! Real-Time Continuous Monitoring" ◎ Streamlining Inbound and Outbound Operations through Bulk Inspection: "Just Pass Through! Bulk Inbound and Outbound Inspection" ◎ Record Outgoing Management with Just a Touch: "Easy Outgoing Management with RFID" ◎ Solutions with Embedded Modules: "Simply Manage Both Keys and Work Progress with RFID" ◎ LED, Heat-Resistant, Metal-Compatible, Wearable: "High-Function Tags for Different Scenes" ◎ Transitioning from Barcode to RFID Operation: "Easily Replace Barcode with IC Tags" For more details, please refer to the informational materials in the related catalog below.

Do you have any of these concerns? - I want to conduct regular inventory checks, but it's difficult due to a lack of personnel. - The management of equipment and important documents is insufficient, leading to occasional losses. The "Shelf Antenna" will solve these issues! * You can always keep track of the inventory status of items on the shelf antenna, and depending on how you operate it, you may eliminate the need for inventory checks. * It can automatically record the entry and exit of equipment and important documents, allowing for early detection of unreturned items. Overview The system continuously monitors important items such as documents and pharmaceuticals on the shelf antenna and automatically records their entry and exit status. By utilizing middleware for constant monitoring (sold separately), you can easily implement a constant monitoring system using RFID. Background We have released a UHF version of the HF band shelf antenna, which has a cumulative sales record of over 2,000 units. Recently, the adoption of UHF band RF tags, which offer significant cost benefits for applications with many items to manage, has been increasing, leading to a growing demand for UHF band shelf antennas. By placing items with RF tags on the shelf antenna, this solution can be used for location management, inventory status tracking, and obtaining records of items taken out and returned.

It is a management system for tracking items using UHF band RFID. It can be applied to various items such as equipment and tools.

Constant monitoring of items using a UHF band shelf-type antenna. It allows for real-time tracking of the status of important documents and high-value equipment, making it possible to effectively eliminate inventory checks.

By passing through the high-output gate, it is possible to perform inbound and outbound inspection tasks. The speed of operations is significantly improved compared to using barcodes.

This is a battery-free UHF band LED label tag. It can be applied for exploration purposes by illuminating the specified tag. No wiring is required, and layout changes can be made freely.

This application is perfect for those who are currently using barcodes but want to try RFID and wish to use RFID with minimal system modifications. It allows you to scan barcode data and directly write the data to an RF tag.

Using Takaya's cloud service, it is possible to collect work performance data and manage locations. By installing an autonomous reader on-site, it can automatically read RF tags and send the acquired data to the cloud, eliminating the need for a control PC for the reader.

This is an introduction to work progress management and key management using HF band RFID. It features hardware that is easy to install on-site, such as board-type and pocket-type devices.

Takaya Corporation's RF Division will exhibit at the "Bingo Digital Lab EXPO" to be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Fukuyama Industrial Exchange Hall in Hiroshima Prefecture. ---------- Start DX right now! IT tools that solve challenges are coming to Fukuyama! The "Bingo Digital Lab EXPO" is an exhibition and business meeting aimed at promoting the collection of information and implementation of IT solutions to address challenges such as improving operational efficiency and reforming work styles. It will be a venue where participants can experience the necessity of utilizing digital technology as a step towards a highly digitalized society to solve business and social issues. ---------- On the day of the event, we plan to showcase our RFID × IoT data service, the "RFID Work Performance Collection System." Our RFID Work Performance Collection System collects work performance data simply by placing work instructions with IC tags. Autonomous readers are installed at each process to read the IC tags. The reader sends information to the cloud when the tag is placed as "IN" and when it is taken as "OUT." The accumulated work performance data can be aggregated and analyzed using BI tools. We look forward to your visit.

This exhibition, themed "AUTO-ID for DX: Automation Solutions Shaping the Future," will showcase advanced technologies in automatic recognition, as well as a "Image Recognition x AI Zone" where you can see technologies that have been attracting attention in recent years. Our company will present the latest solutions aimed at solving customer challenges under the theme "Creating the Future of Manufacturing DX with RFID." We sincerely look forward to your visit. Exhibition Contents: ◎ RFID x IoT Data Service: "Visualizing Worker Performance and Location with RFID" ◎ Continuous Monitoring of Kanban Cards, Actual Product Labels, Wafer Transport Containers, etc.: "No Inventory Needed! Real-Time Continuous Monitoring" ◎ Streamlining Inbound and Outbound Operations through Bulk Inspection: "Just Pass Through! Bulk Inbound and Outbound Inspection" ◎ Easy Setup and Work Performance Collection without a PC: "Detakore Terminal" ◎ Record Outgoing Management with Just a Touch: "Easy Outgoing Management with RFID" ◎ Solutions with Embedded Modules: "Simply Manage Both Keys and Work Progress with RFID" ◎ Ideal for Embedding! NFC-Compatible Compact RFID Reader/Writer

【Features】 - Reliable data collection (easy operation and confirmation of system-side reception) - No interruption of manufacturing operations (retransmission function) - Flexible response to layout changes and equipment replacement - Simultaneous use of multiple devices - Time synchronization (when using WiFi)

Takaya Corporation exhibited at the "39th Internepcon Japan Electronics Manufacturing and Packaging Exhibition" held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 22 (Wednesday) to January 24 (Friday), 2025. Exhibited Products Industrial Equipment Division - Flying Probe Tester - New model "APT-2600FD-A" *First exhibition in Japan RF Division / Solutions Division - RFID Products - RFID × IoT Platform - RFID Continuous Monitoring Middleware - RFID Outgoing Management System - RFID Inbound/Outbound Plugin Package Thank you very much to all the customers who visited our booth. If you have any questions regarding the exhibited products, please feel free to contact us.

In recent years, RFID technology has rapidly spread across various fields, including logistics management and inventory management. Many companies are considering transitioning to RFID in response to demands for efficiency and accuracy improvements that traditional barcode systems cannot meet. However, the introduction of RFID requires dedicated label printers and software, and the initial costs and complexity of operation have posed barriers to adoption. To address these challenges and promote RFID adoption among more companies, Takaya has begun offering "RFID encoding software" free of charge. This software allows for easy import of barcode data and CSV files, enabling intuitive operation for writing data (encoding) to RF tags. As a result, it significantly lowers the barriers to RFID adoption for companies looking to try RFID for the first time or those wanting to quickly advance their Proof of Concept (PoC).

At Yutaka Manufacturing Co., Ltd., the development and manufacturing of electrical components for railway vehicles prioritize quality and safety, establishing a high-level quality management system. They strictly manage the usage and calibration status of over 600 tools and measuring instruments, and have begun exploring tool management utilizing RFID technology to further enhance quality. Challenges Before Implementation Workload Associated with Calibration Management Although the management and recording of calibration deadlines for measuring instruments like calipers are thorough, the workload was high. Difficulty in Understanding Usage Status While an asset management ledger is maintained, there were no records of usage, making it difficult to grasp the inventory status. Lack of Transparency in Usage History The frequency of use at the individual item level could not be aggregated, leaving the effective utilization of assets unclear. Features of the Implemented System By utilizing RFID technology, tools and measuring instruments equipped with IC tags can be registered for checkout and return simply by touching them to a reader. By registering calibration deadlines in the system, a warning is displayed on the screen when an attempt is made to check out an expired measuring instrument, preventing misuse in advance. This has enabled more precise quality management without increasing the workload.

In the logistics industry, accurate and rapid data entry is required for inbound and outbound operations. Management through barcodes is prone to reading errors and mistakes from manual input, which can lead to decreased operational efficiency. RFID technology addresses these challenges and contributes to reducing work time and improving accuracy. Our RFID reader-writer key input emulation software can easily integrate data read by RFID into existing systems, achieving greater efficiency in inbound and outbound operations. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Inspection of inbound and outbound goods in warehouses - Inventory management - Stocktaking 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improved work efficiency through hands-free data reading - Reduction of data entry errors - Real-time inventory management realization

In the retail industry, inventory management requires accuracy and speed. The more products and types there are, the more time-consuming and labor-intensive manual inventory becomes, and the likelihood of human error increases. By utilizing RFID, it is possible to solve these challenges and significantly improve operational efficiency. Our RFID reader-writer key input emulation software allows data read by RFID to be directly input into existing spreadsheet software, eliminating the need for special system development. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Inventory counting of products in stores - Inventory management in warehouses - Product management in backyards 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Reduction in inventory counting time - Improvement in inventory management accuracy - Reduction of human errors

In manufacturing process management, accurate data collection and rapid information sharing are essential. Particularly on the production floor, challenges arise from the waste of time and effort due to manual data entry for product tracking and progress management, as well as the occurrence of misinformation caused by input errors. RFID reader-writer key input emulation software easily integrates data read by RFID with existing systems, achieving greater efficiency in process management. 【Use Cases】 - Tracking products on the production line - Recording progress status for each process - Inventory management 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improved business efficiency through automation of data entry - Accurate information management by reducing input errors - Rapid decision-making through real-time information sharing

In patient management within the healthcare industry, accurate and prompt information management is essential. In particular, information such as patient names, medical histories, and test results is crucial for preventing medical errors and improving patient services. However, traditional barcode systems have faced challenges due to the time-consuming reading process and the high likelihood of human errors. Our RFID reader-writer key input emulation software addresses these issues by utilizing RFID tags. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Confirming patient information in the examination room - Inputting test data - Managing medications 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Increased efficiency in information input - Reduction of human errors - Improvement in patient services

In library collection management, accurate data entry and quick searches are required. Especially in libraries that handle a large number of books, the input work using barcode readers takes time and effort, and human errors are more likely to occur. The introduction of RFID technology is an effective means to solve these challenges and significantly improve operational efficiency. Our RFID reader-writer key input emulation software allows for easy reading of RFID tag information and direct input into spreadsheets or databases without changing existing systems. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Collection inventory checks - Lending and return processing - Inventory management 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Reduction in work time - Decrease in human errors - Accurate data management

In the apparel industry, there is a wide variety of products and sizes, requiring accurate inventory management. In particular, the movement of inventory between stores and warehouses, as well as real-time inventory information in online sales, is crucial for preventing lost opportunities and enhancing customer satisfaction. RFID technology is an effective means to address these challenges, but it can sometimes be cumbersome to integrate with existing systems. Our RFID reader-writer key input emulation software allows data read by RFID to be directly input into existing spreadsheet software, eliminating the need for system development and making it easy to implement RFID. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Product management in stores - Inventory management in warehouses - Inventory coordination in online sales 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improved accuracy of inventory management - Reduced work time - Decreased human errors

In the event industry, smooth check-in and accurate management of attendees are essential. Especially for large-scale events or those expected to be crowded, it is important to reduce waiting times for attendees and ensure smooth operations. Traditional barcode readers can take time to scan and may result in reading errors, which can lead to attendee dissatisfaction. Our RFID reader-writer key input emulation software efficiently streamlines check-in operations by quickly and accurately capturing entry information through RFID tag scanning. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Check-in at event venues - Admission management for exhibitions - Check-in for seminars 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Reduction of waiting times for attendees - Increased efficiency in check-in operations - Accurate tracking of attendee numbers