
Industry Announcements: SAMSys announces park tracking systemBy Hector |
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Mar. 16th, 2004 -- SAMSys Technologies Inc. (SMY:TSX-VEN) ("SAMSys"), an international provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware solutions, today announced the successful integration of its RFID readers into The SafeTzone Technologies System, which includes a host of guest services Including Location Services, Amenity Locator, Cashless Spending Module, and a Reservation System. Using The SafeTzone System, a family or group begins their park experience by registering their group through The SafeTzone RegiStationtm software, which is RFID enabled. Family members can scan their SafeTzone Locatortm with an RFID reader at The SafeTzone LocationStationtm kiosks located around the park. The map that appears on the LocationStationtm screen shows the location of each family or group member as well as the many amenities and their location throughout the park. This helps individuals separated from their group find each other. The Cashless Spending Module or "electronic wallet" component of the application allows the SafeTzone Locatortm to be used as a debit card so money doesn't get lost, wet or stolen. The SafeTzone Systemtm allows park guests to have a worry free day and enjoy their park visit. "SafeTzone's innovative system successfully brings RFID technology directly to the consumer in a real-world environment," says Cliff Horwitz, Chairman and CEO of SAMSys. "We're delighted our technology has added value to SafeTzone's system and look forward to expanding this relationship into other settings as the potential for RFID grows beyond the boundaries of the currently popular supply chain solutions." The SafeTzone Locatortm, about the size of a watch, is given to amusement park visitors upon their arrival. The SafeTzone Locatortm acts as a payment device but also provides other capabilities for that individual within the park such as location of other group members or amenities within the park, access to messages, cashless spending, and a reservation system. Using SafeTzone Locatorstm and SAMSys' RFID readers The SafeTzone Systemtm is making the entertainment park experience more enjoyable and less frustrating for families and groups. "Our tracking system is easy to use and provides a fun and safe environment for visitors to amusement parks across North America," said Timothy W. Giraldin, CEO of SafeTzone. "We rely on top-notch technology from innovative partners like SAMSys Technologies, to provide our clients with the most up-to-date, accurate and reliable solutions possible." SafeTzone offers real-time systems based on RFID technology for amusement parks across the United States:
> SAMSys comprehensive line of RFID readers spans low frequency, high frequency and UHF frequencies, to support a broad range of protocols and standards, and enables implementation without the fear of near term obsolescence. For almost 10 years SAMSys has played an active role in RFID industry and has consistently advocated an RFID adoption strategy based upon the optimization of functionality, multi-protocol reader architectures, and ease of reader interrogation. SAMSys also provides consulting services that focus on the front-end of the RFID implementation process. |
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