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When TagMaster launched the new XT series readers and ID-tags addressing the EPC Gen 2 specification during 2010, they were well received in the European market with a number of successful projects. A XT-2us model of this reader, designed for US specification, is now being introduced to the US market. This new reader family and ID-tags extend the TagMaster product portfolio with support for the ISO 18000-6 type C standard, called EPC Gen 2, providing automatic identification at up to 5m. According to the co

ADEC Technologies has released a simple short- to medium-range Doppler radar-based traffic detector, which features a novel accessory. As Product Manager Markus Güntensperger points out, the commissioning interface of any detector often leads to a compromise between longevity and versatility. "We felt that neither DIP switches nor additional connectors optimally serve the temporary nature of the commissioning task, but a simple IR remote control device does," he says.

Izon247 has announced the beta release of what it claims is the world's smallest and most covert GPS tracker commercially available. The unit incorporates GPS, GSM and RF, yet it measures just 45x45x9mm including battery.

ComNet Europe has expanded its Value Line by introducing a costeffective 26-port modular Gigabit Ethernet switch for commercial security applications. The CWGE2FE24MODMS features two 1000FX or TX uplink ports for connecting to the network core. The modules are available with either eight electrical ports that support 10/100TX transmission, or eight user-selectable SFP ports that support 100FX transmission.

Siemens Industry has announced that its new VersiCharge line of electrical vehicle charging stations will be available by the end of the year, adding residential charging to the company's existing portfolio of commercial, fleet and municipal charging solutions.

Pelco has announced a network device installation tool, Device Utility 2. This free utility allows users to set and adjust multiple IP addresses at once, making managing multiple IP addresses hassle-free in one simple step. It enables advanced configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of supported Pelco network devices.

Citilog has announced the installation of a MediaTunnel system for the Rebouças tunnel in Brazil in partnership with its local value added reseller Engebras.

Swiss-based U-blox, a leading provider of wireless and GPS semiconductors, has opened a second office in China, located in Shenzhen.

Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a tender to four consortia - Beijing Watchdata System; Watchdata Technologies; IBM Singapore and ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems); and NCS, MHI Engine System Asia and Kapsch TrafficCom - with each of them being given seed funding of US$0.8 million for the development of the next-generation electronic road pricing (ERP) system.

Impact Recovery Systems has announced the Tuff Curb XLP, a low-profile high-performance kerbing system designed to withstand damaging high-speed, high-impact applications. Made from solid-coloured, UV-resistant, high-density polyethylene it is designed to withstand 20,000lb of static pressure, double the federal single axle vehicle maximum for a single wheel. In addition, Tuff Curb XLP has been tested by The Texas Transportation Institute to 2009 MASH standards.

Osram Opto Semiconductors has added three colours to its TopLED Black Series portfolio. They are now available not only in red and yellow, but also blue, green, and orange. The company says the LEDs are particularly suitable for monochromatic and multicolour displays, such as those in electronic road signs, travel information displays, parking control systems and price information pillars at fuel stations.

This section pulls together all the multi-modal topics in each issue. Subject matter will include smartcards; ticketing and payment systems; passenger information systems; fleet management for buses, trains and light rail; park and ride systems; on-line access to real-time information via Internet portals

KSW Microtec and Metalcraft have announced availability of Metalcraft's RFID windshield tag that delivers extended read range, memory and privacy for vehicle applications including automated vehicle tracking and access control. The upgraded performance comes from a new KSW Microtec WindSpeed RFID inlay featuring the Impinj Monza 4 RFID tag chip family. The passive RFID label provides a read range over 10m and supports 496 bits of EPC memory and 512 bits of user memory.

Siqura, a member of TKH Group, has released Siqura Diva, an IP-based video management solution that offers a full-featured live viewing and playback user interface, with built-in intelligence for a number of applications. For instance, when combined with the company's IP cameras and codecs in traffic applications, Diva offers an ideal solution for a wide range of situations, including traffic data collection and vehicle tracking. The company claims that because the solution successfully manages the network

INIT Innovations in Transportation has been awarded what it says is a landmark contract with Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG), an association of local governments in the six-county Sacramento, California region that provides transportation planning and funding for the region.

Jai has introduced two new 2MP industrial-grade CCD cameras featuring full HDTV resolution (1,920x1,080P) at 64fps, making them ideal for advanced traffic imaging and vehicle recognition applications in traffic management and traffic enforcement. The new AM-201CL (monochrome) and AB-201CL (colour) cameras are the second set of cameras from Jai to feature highperformance quad-tap CCD sensors from Kodak. Like the previously introduced 8MP cameras, the new HD cameras utilise the high speed of the quad-tap arch

The new 1.4 megapixel IEEE 1394b high-performance Grasshopper2 camera from Point Grey uses the exceptionally sensitive Sony ICX285 2/3in EXview HAD CCD and a 14-bit analogue-to-digital converter to generate high-quality 1.4 megapixel images at 30 FPS - double the rate of the previous Grasshopper. Measuring just 44x29x58mm in size, the device offers new features such as opto-isolated GPIO for industrial triggering and strobe output, and optimised performance imaging modes. Every Grasshopper2 GS2-FW camera is

Laser Technology has released what it claims is the most compact and affordable laser speed enforcement device on the market. The all-new TruSpeed S weighs less than 1lb and has a binocular-style design. Every speed reading and menu option is displayed inside the x7 sighting scope, giving officers confidence in verifying a specific vehicle's speed without their having to take their eye off the target. The custom BlackMask LCD allows everything to be clearly seen in both dark and bright light conditions.

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has awarded International Road Dynamics (IRD) two traffic monitoring system contracts. The initial two-year contracts, under which IRD will install, upgrade, repair, operate, and maintain the NYSDOT data collection sites, are valued at US$2.46 million, with three optional one year extensions for a potential total duration of five years with a total value of US$6.15 million. There are four types of traffic data collection sites within the contract, inc

The Dinion HD 1080p Day/Night IP camera, the latest addition to the Bosch High-Definition (HD) portfolio, is said to deliver uncompromising vision, even in busy, colourful scenes, to allow reliable identification of faces, objects and alphanumeric information over a wide area. Operators can zoom in to any part of a scene to examine specific details without losing clarity. Bosch says that a specially selected image sensor enables superior detection and analysis.