Accu-Sort^® Issues Comprehensive Auto-ID Handbook

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accu-Sort Systems Inc. announced today the availability of its new handbook, “Auto ID in the Material Handling Industry.” The 36-page publication is a comprehensive overview of the different technologies used in auto-ID systems, from bar codes to RFID. It is available in print by calling 1-800-BAR CODE or in pdf format for downloading from Accu-Sort’s website by clicking on the handbook title above.

“Auto ID in the Material Handling Industry”

“Auto ID in the Material Handling Industry” represents the combined knowledge of Accu-Sort’s designers and engineers, who have been developing reliable auto-ID and high-speed compliance solutions for more than 35 years. Each chapter includes a basic description of the different auto-ID technologies, their benefits and limitations, and guidelines on designing a system. Chapters include:

• Introduction to Bar Code Scanning – An overview of bar codes, laser scanning equipment, decoder operation, and system design considerations.
• Introduction to Camera Technology – A review of camera basics, comparison of laser and camera capabilities, and system design considerations.
• Introduction to RFID – A description of RFID technology, comparisons between bar code and RFID capabilities, and how to implement an RFID system.

Accu-Sort provides systems integration experience in deploying and supporting scanning and tracking solutions in distribution, warehousing, manufacturing and retail environments. For more information, call 1-800-BAR-CODE or visit the Accu-Sort website at http://www.accusort.com/hb02/Auto-ID_Handbook_2007.pdf.

About Accu-Sort

Accu-Sort Systems is a pioneer in reliable auto ID and high-speed compliance solutions with more than three decades of experience deploying and supporting scanning and tracking solutions in distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, and retailer environments. The company is also an established provider of convergent RFID and bar code systems with more than 50 RFID installations. 1-800-BAR-CODE or www.accusort.com.

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