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Symbol RFID Product Roadmap
Joe WhiteVP Product Management & Tag Engineering
Agenda
• Putting RFID to Work• Symbol’s RFID Systems• Readers and Inlays/Tags• RFID in 2006 and Beyond
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Strong and growing
Founded: 19752005 Revenue: $1.77B NYSE: SBL
Employees: 5,000+ globallyPartners: 11,000+Patents: 900+ patents
Advanced Data Capture
Mobile Computing
Wireless Infrastructure
Mobility SoftwareRFID
Global Services
GovernmentRetail WholesaleDistribution
Transportation& Travel
Manufacturing Healthcare FieldMobility
Market leadership
Established Market Leadership
31.1%
Market Leader2004
Source: VDC
30.1%
Market Leader2004
Source: VDC
Small Rugged Mobile Computers
Handheld BarCode Scanners
Enterprise WLAN Infrastructure
15.2%
#22005
Source: SynergyResearch
RFID Readers and Tags
36%
#12005
Source: AMR
41%
Market Leader2005
Source: VDC
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Symbol Firsts & Gen 2 Leadership
Defining Features AdvantageProduct Availability
XR400
MC9000-G
DC400/AR400
Full Gen 2 dense-reader mode supportWindows CE – standard operating environmentSuperior listen before talk for optimization in multi-reader environments
One of the first readers to receive EPC Global’s official Gen 2 certification
XR400 firmware upgrade available nowXR480 for Europe and Japan will support Gen 2 upon initial release
Firmware upgrade for all AR400’s that include Gen 2 hardware
• Class 0 write support• Performance
improvements in dense tag environments
• Wavelink TE
First commercially released reader that supports a Gen 2 firmware upgrade for Dense Reader Mode
Available 1/15/06
Available 2/28/06
Firmware upgrade to Gen 2 will be GA by end of Q4
No installation & low total solution cost
Mixed Bar Code & RFID
DELIVERED
RFID will Continue to Evolve and Symbol will Lead
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5
Make itWORKWORK
Make it MANAGEABLEMANAGEABLE
Make itESSENTIALESSENTIAL
Make it UBQUITOUSUBQUITOUS
Make it TRANSPARENTTRANSPARENT
High Performance
Readers
Reliable Tags
HH Readers
Packaged Solutions
Manageable Systems (MSP)
Scaleable Services
Wide Variety of Packaged
Solutions (Forklift,
Conveyor)
TCO-focused Solutions
Low-cost Shelf
Readers
Ultra-high Volume / Low
Price Tags
Sensor Networks
Distributed Architectures
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RFID Update
Product Innovation
Over 10,000 EPC RFID readers, since it deployed the industry's first multi-protocol EPC RFID reader
EPCglobal Gen 2 Dense-Reader Mode Certified
“Best Performer by A Significant Margin”
“The Symbol unit led the testing results with 9 of 16 possible best in class
performances”
“Top honors in 3 of 5 reader performance categories, 3 of 8 categories of flexibility and swept all 3 of 3 ergonomic criteria”
2005 RFID Reader Benchmark report by ODIN Technologies
Packaged systems that reduce TCO
Symbol is focused on specialty tag market
Hi-performance Tags and Inlays– > 65M shipped last year
Delivering to broader markets through Symbol Certified Label Converter (SCLC) program
1. The ascent of Gen-2
2. Item Level Tagging will Gain Traction
3. Solutions for Deploying, Managing, and Monitoring
4. Vertical Market Centered Solutions Taking Hold
Trends 2006
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Symbol Advantage:A System’s Approach
Forklift & Handheld
Mostly OEM Reader Platforms
Tag-centric Business
ModelISO and Gen 2
onlyOEM’s Thingmagic
PlatformEnd-End EPC
SystemKey Message
Global Services & Support
High Perf. Tags
EPC Tags
Handheld Reader
Embedded Reader
LXEThingMagicAlienIntermecTycoSymbol
Forklift System
Portal System
Fixed Reader
Complete Product
Partial/PlanedNo Offering
Increasing Packaged Solutions to Enhance Read Points...
Retail/Supply Chain
Broad Vertical
Coverage
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Handhelds Reader Stations
Conveyors
Portal Readers Forklifts
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Our Channel Value Chain
Symbol Platform Products
Regional Markets
Customer Applications
Partnership
Ecosystem
Infrastructure Products
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Integrating RFID into the NetworkR
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NetworkElement
Enterprise Management
EdgeIntelligence
SensorNetworks
Thick Client Distributed Architecture
Enterprise-ScaleBack-End
Enterprise-ScaleFront-End
Enterprise Network
Enterprise-ScaleManagement
MobileNetworks
Enterprise Mobility Web
Next Gen Portal
Value
Mid-market
Premium
RFID Infrastructure: Bracketed Product Strategy
DC600
PORTALPORTAL ForkliftForkliftHANDHELDHANDHELDREADER READER
MODULESMODULESFIXED FIXED
READERSREADERS
FS100
MR100XR400 – 4
ports
MR400XR480 – 8
ports MC9090
MC9000-K/S
MC3000Integrated
Reader
AntennaAntenna
Single Port
AN400
AN100Currently in Development
Concept phase
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Mobile RFID Reader
Survivability• IP66 Sealed with wide temperature range• Rugged design survives 70G of shock
Flexibility• Battery or DC powered• 802.11abg or Bluetooth operation
Performance• Integrated reader/antenna provides
consistent read performance• Gen 2 Support• X-scale/Win CE• Optional external antenna
RFID PortalMobile RFID ReaderMetal Mount Tag for Locationing
RFID-Enabled Bailer
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AR400 US
RFID Reader Product RoadmapUS/Canada (TASS)
AR400US EOL
XR400 US Gen 2
Fixed Readers
Gen 2
NG Reader Platform
XR400 Part 90 (US Visits)
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XR Feature
Pack
WRDI MSP (L2)
C API
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MR100 EOL
RFID Reader Product RoadmapUS/Canada (TASS)
MR100 US
Reader Modules
MR400 US
Demo App
Applications
Showcase
SAP AII
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RFID Reader Product RoadmapLatin America (TASS)
Fixed Readers
Argentina
Mexico
XR400US
Antennas
AN400
Chile
Venezuela
Columbia
Peru
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RFID Reader Product RoadmapEU (EMEA)
Fixed Readers
Antennas
Handheld Readers
Forklift Readers
XR480 EU (Non- RoHS)
AN480
AN400
MC-9090 EU
Apex EU
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XR Feature
Pack
WRDI
C API
XR480 EU (RoHS)
Sync
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RFID Reader Product RoadmapAsia Pacific (APAC)
Fixed Readers
Hong Kong
South Korea
AR400
XR400
China (917-922)
China (US Freq)
XR480
Japan
Hong Kong(HKIA 1st)
Marubeni Engineering Units
Controlled Release
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RFID Reader Product RoadmapAsia Pacific (APAC)
Antennas
Handhelds
AN400
AN480 (Japan Only)
MC-9000-G
China (917-922)
China (US Freq)
Hong Kong(HKIA 1st)
Controlled Release
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RFID Reader Product RoadmapAsia Pacific (APAC)
Sandbox (Limited Support)
AR400 Singapore
HandheldsMC-9000
Singapore
MC-9000Taiwan
XR400 EUfor India
XR400 USfor Thailand
AR400 HK for Taiwan
Fixed Readers
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Tag Products
Symbol Gen 2 Tag Product Family
Point Products will be released in H2 2006 and 2007
• Direct or through Symbol standard Channel
• Hardened products designed for durability
• 6x6 Metal Tags
• Shelf Tags
Asset Tag Products
Based on custom opportunity
• Direct • Varies by product
• Custom products for select high margin, high volume opportunities
Custom Tags
C0+, G2 Now• Symbol
Certified Label Converter
• Dry Inlays • Adhesive
Inlays
• Inlays to be converted into labels
Converter Products*
AvailabilityChannelPackagingWhat is itProduct Category
*Demo rolls of 500 units of converter products can be ordered online
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Gen 2 Tag Products Dual Dipole – High Performance
Up to 20ft
• Dry Inlay• Plastic Totes• Plastic Cartons
2x2
Up to 15ft
• Dry Inlay• Adhesive Inlay
• Baggage • Totes
2x4
Up to 20ft
• Dry Inlay• Wood Pallets• Paper Core
3.5 x 3.5
Up to 30ft
• Dry Inlay• Adhesive Inlay• Sample rolls available direct
• Cardboard• Corrugated
4x4
Read RangeAvailabilityTarget ApplicationsInlay Product
Gen 2 Tag Products Single Dipole – Small Form Factor
Up to 5ft
• Dry Inlay• Adhesive Inlay• Sample rolls available direct
• Item Level • Plastic Bottles• Plastic Totes• Plastic Cartons
1x1
Up to 25ft
• Dry Inlay• Glass• Glass Containers
1x6
Up to 15ft
• Dry Inlay• Adhesive Inlay• Sample rolls available direct
• Cardboard• Corrugated
1x4
Read RangeAvailabilityTarget ApplicationsInlay Product
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Symbol Advantage:Performance
Dual Dipole Antenna (Patented)• Essential for high performance RFID systems• Orientation insensitivity• Near and far field tuning• Tamper detection, validation & quality
Charge Pump (Patented)• Efficient use of power• Enables long distance
Simple, Small, Low-Powered• Chip design for efficient power
usage & increased performance• Less resistance = More distance
Designed with the Application in mind• Tags are tuned to specific surfaces for optimal
performance in the intended application
Symbol Certified Label Converter (SCLC) Program
Label Converters - Primary Channel for Tag Products• Label manufacturing and delivery expertise• Extensive sales force coverage• Existing contracts and long-term relationships• Certification level of quality, capacity, service and support• Achieved through rigorous qualification, education and training
Direct Tag Sales Only for Custom Applications• Starter and Pilot kits• High-touch accounts that require direct sales• Premium/custom tag solutions
Broad Market Delivery. . .Through Symbol’s SCLC Program
Performance Advantage. . .Through innovative chip and antenna design
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Rushmore,Gen 1, RO, 96-bit
Symbol Converter Products – Roadmap
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Glacier EOL
Gen 1 Platforms
1x11x42x4
3.5x3.54x4
GlacierGen 1, RW, 256-bit
1x11x41x62x22x4
3.5x3.54x4
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Symbol Converter Products – Roadmap
Gen 2 Platforms
YellowstoneGen 2, RW, 256-bit
PalisadesGen 2, RW, 96-bit
1x11x41x62x22x4
3.5x3.54x4
1x11x41x62x22x4
3.5x3.54x4
AugustaGen 2, RO, 96-bit
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Steeler (6x6)Gen 2, RW, 96-bit
Symbol Asset Tag Roadmap
Asset Tags6x6 Metal Mount
Gen 2, RW, 256-bit6x6 Metal Mount
Gen 2, RW, 256-bit
Yellowstone 256-bit Positive Read LED
Razorback (Shelf)Gen 2, RW, 96-bit
“Shelf Tag”Gen 2, RW, 256-bit
“Shelf Tag”Gen 2, RW, 256-bit
Yellowstone 256-bit Positive Read LEDEnvironmental Sensor
Eagle (Postal)Gen 2, RW, 96-bit
Postal Bag TagGen 2, RW, 256-bit
Yellowstone 256-bit
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Symbol RFID Tag Vision
Disposable Tags
NOW
• $
• Inlay, Adhesive Inlay, Label
• Passive Tag
• Extremely high volume (100’s of millions)
• Standards Plus
• Gen 1, Class 0 & Gen 2 Class 1
• Performance Leadership (Dual Dipole)
Indicative Tags
• $$$
• Durable Design
• Asset & Temper Indicative Tag
• Medium Volume (Millions)
• Standards Plus (Gen 2)
• Passive & Pass-active Tags
• Visual, Audible, Tamper, & temperature alert
Sensor Tags
• $$$$
• Industrial Design
• Medium -Low Volume (100’s of thousands)
• Standards Based
• Active Tag
• Data Logging & Storage
• Temperature, Humidity, Shock, etc
Networked Tags
• $$$$$
• Industrial Design
• Low Volume (10’s of thousands)
• Standards Based
• Data Logging
• Temp, Humidity, Shock
• 802.11 + Gen2
Reusable Tags
2006
• $$
• Hardened Passive Tag
• Asset Tags
• Medium - High Volume (10’s of Millions)
• Standards Plus (Gen 2)
• Performance Leadership
THE FUTURE
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Enterprise Network
Disposable Tags
Now
Reusable Tags
Mid 2006
Networked Tags
2007
Wide Area Network
Local Area Network Wireless Network
RFID
Network
Indicative Tags
Late 2006
Sensor Tags
2007
Value
Time
Visibility
Out of stock
Labor Reductions
Responsive supply chain
Security
Counterfeiting Diversion
Data
Tamper Evident
Quality / Condition
Expiration date
Cold chainEPC
Passive Tags
Innovation Curve
Enterprise Mobility Convergence• Security / ECP Tech convergence
• Security Protocols
• Tamper Tag
Peer to Peer Networked Tags
Sensor Tags
The Convergence of RFID in the Enterprise
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Symbol Advantage:A Systems Approach
Mobility Services PlatformBattery RF Signal Secure Network
Baggage Conveyers
Fixed-mobile systems
MC9000 Handheld Reader
Vehicle access systems
Portal Systems
RFID Systems
Reader modules
Fixed Reader Platforms
Reader AntennasRFID TagsCore RFID Platforms
To Integrate Real-time Visibility into the Enterprise
Pilot/Early AdoptionReader Read Rates
Customer AdoptionReader Networks
Deploy As A System. . .
Visibility
Visibility
100%Enterprise Deployment
System Read Rates
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RFID and Enterprise Mobility
Label applicators place tags tags, program an EPC number and pass data to the enterprise system.
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Outbound tags are read at door. An ASN is generated.
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Large volumes of inbound data are detected. COS/QOS levels for the wireless network are adjusted. Cameras are turned on.
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Tags are read and matched to the shipper’s ASN. If the ASN doesn’t match, a person with a handheld reader is sent to investigate.
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Forklift readers detect outbound cartons on pallets. Stocking levels are determined.
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As pallets are broken down, individual cases are read with near 100 percent accuracy.
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Outbound pallet is placed onto a shrink-wrap machine, which reads all cartons before shipment.
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Outbound shipments are verified a final time at the dock door, where single pallet reads will occur.
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Receiving door reader checks inbound pallets.
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Software checks inventory to determine what is needed on the shelves.
10A reader tracks items moving between the store room and the floor.
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The system registers the inventory in the proper location.
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Management appliance
and software
Wireless switch and readers
MSS/MAG Security Closet
Intelligent Asset
Management
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