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April 2007 - 1

European Adoption

MIT Enterprise Forum,

RFID SIG

April 2, 2007                

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TAGSYS

TAGSYS’ SOLE BUSINESS IS RFID

Designs innovative RFID systems - tags (HF & UHF), readers, systems Manufactures RFID tags. (HF and UHF) Develops RFID Infrastructure Management Software - e-Connectware Provides Integration services to deliver working RFID solutions.

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Enterprise

Systems

Data

Networks

Tag Assembly

Chip

Readers/ Antennas

MiddlewareTags

RFID INFRASTRUCTURE

e-connectware

Infrastructure

Management

P3 – Integration Services

TAGSYS

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TAGSYS Vision

VISION

Be the market leader for item-level tagging

by delivering end-to-end RFID Systems

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Adoption factors

Technology development (RAS) Tag price/volumes/ROI Standardization & Regulatory Mandates

Adoption pace / sector

Closed loop applications are at maturity state

Pharmaceuticals are engaging in RFID projects, driven by regulatory issues, strategic initiatives, and counterfeiting concerns

The key drivers for luxury sector are anti counterfeiting, brand value, and inventory management

Courier, FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) and Food Products are price-driven and require large tag volumes

Selected Industries: Build-as-you-grow

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EUROPE

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TAGSYS strong European Presence

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TAGSYS France location

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Tagsys’ RFID systems are used in hundreds of applications worldwide…

RFID is a promising technology for healthcare applications where reliable identification means are required.

Tagsys RFID systems have been used for surgeon pack identification, blood bag authentication as well as other medical applications.

RFID enables more efficient solutions to the management of waste collection by providing unique identification means for waste containers.

Tagsys provides customized RFID readers and antennas, rugged enough to withstand the harsh environmental conditions of this application.

RFID-enabled self-service kiosks offer new services at lower operating costs and enhanced asset security.

Tagsys RFID technology is implemented in automated dispensers used in a variety of industries including the DVD rental market.

RFID technology is used in libraries to

automate the book handling process.

Tagsys offer enables multiple-item check-ins and check-outs, rapid shelf inventories and automated book returns.

Tagsys works with software and automation equipment providers that integrate its offer into cost-effective customizable RFID components.

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RFID implementa-tions have shown a 3%

to 5% reduction in supply chain costs, and 2% to 7% increases in revenue from inventory visibility.*

Tagsys has designed customized RFID solutions to enhance supply chain visibility, accuracy and effectiveness in the areas of smart shelving, warehouse management and automated distribution.

Supply chain management

Supply chain management

* Source: AMR Research

Environmental management

Environmental managementSelf-service kiosksSelf-service kiosks

RFID has been applied to numerous vehicle applications such as toll collection, secure identification, tire traceability, insurance authentication and maintenance management.

Tagsys has RFID experience and solutions to address each one of these applications.

VehicleVehicle

RFID offers courier companies the opportunity for improved automation of their sorting and distribution processes, in addition to increased item visibility and traceability.

Tagsys has designed a paper-thin and flexible RFID tag ideally suited to this application.

RFID is used by companies worldwide to improve food processing, traceability and quality controls.

Tagsys has implemented RFID solutions for the processing of cheese and meat products and continues to develop food supply chain solutions.

CourierCourier FoodFood

RFID systems in textile rental improve asset usage and eliminate significant manual labor.

Tagsys is focused on automating the garment and linen handling process. Tagsys RFID systems can be integrated with most industrial textile handling equipment and software.

Textile rentalTextile rental

RFID tags are the only reliable traceability solution for returnable containers.

Tagsys addresses the needs for the traceability of gas cylinders and plastic crates.

Returnable containers

Returnable containers HealthcareHealthcare

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Current applications provide innovation & the building blocks for future large-volume solutions

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EUROPECase Studies

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Pharmaceuticals

INSERT REVISED IMAGE OF RFID BOTTLE LABEL

WITH HF TAG ILLUSTRATION

Although one thinks Pharma is a US opportunity…. Manufactured in Europe

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Management of High-end Jewelry Inventory

Headquartered in Geneva, de Grisogono is famous for returning the black diamond to the center of the jewelry industry by incorporating it into its innovative designs

About 15 stores around the world, 2 of which (Geneva and Paris) already equipped with TAGSYS RFID systems

Each jewelry is a unique piece, and has a unique ID number Several jewels are placed on trays Inventory control is taken upon entering/exiting safes and glass displays

Each jewelry is a unique piece, and has a unique ID number Several jewels are placed on trays Inventory control is taken upon entering/exiting safes and glass displays

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Client benefits: Fast and accurate inventory

A fast, secure and reliable identification of all jewels at all stores

Timely data management of jewels:

Faster & more accurate reading Reliable and secure identification Photos of jewels on tray appear on

screen for an additional visual control Less human errors Less time consuming work More time spent servicing clients

Future developments:

Install the RFID inventory system at all 15 stores within year-end

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Management of a Biobank

Paoli Calmettes Institute’s Cell Therapy Facility and Tumor Cell Bank

Highly valuable facilities shared by patients, physicians and scientists alike

One of France’s most prestigious hospital research laboratory

Europe’s largest research institute for cancer

Researches conducted there require the most timely, precise and efficient management of human pathology samples that are processed and stored in an extreme environment

• Vials containing stem cell and cancer research samples

• 1300 new samples registered each month

• Vials are stored in refrigerators and tanks filled with liquid nitrogen

• Vials containing stem cell and cancer research samples

• 1300 new samples registered each month

• Vials are stored in refrigerators and tanks filled with liquid nitrogen

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Client benefits: accuracy and security

A secure and reliable identification of biological samples despite harsh storage conditions

Fast data management of samples:

Faster & more accurate reading Less human errors Less time consuming work More time spent doing medical

researches

Future developments:

Using TAGSYS’ RFID systems for the traceability of bags containing liquids (i.e. IV, blood).

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• 200 national branches moving to RFID

• An average of 10,000 sealed envelopes issued per week

• 200 national branches moving to RFID

• An average of 10,000 sealed envelopes issued per week

RFID-Based Cash-in-Transit Management Solution

One of world’s largest bank Europe’s largest internet bank Netherlands’ largest retail bank 1300 branches

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Client benefits: security, efficiency and accuracy

Automated real-time inventory of money bags in the safe Check-in/check-out of bags is automatically recorded and monitored Bank staff does not need to attend to cash deliveries, increasing their

security and freeing up customer facing time Cash-in-transit companies enjoy more flexibility in planning deliveries to the

branches Permanent knowledge of cash inventories allows for improved cash-in-

transit forecasting

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EUROPEIssues re adoption

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Three Recent European Customer Questions/Concerns

Economical life time. - What is the chance that he will invest today in today’s technology and that (e.g. in three years time) an other technology (e.g. polymer tags) will make a cheaper/better solution possible.

UHF/HF - Which to use?

Patent licensing. - Confusion. Who needs to license what? What risks do I have as an end user/ early adopter?

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UHF regulations are still an issue

Countries

Frequency

UHF HF LF

North America 902-928 Mhz

13.56 Mhz 125-134 kHz

Australia 918-926 Mhz

Europe

865.6-867.6 Mhz(2 watts)

865-867,5 Mhz(0.1 watts)

867.6-868 Mhz(0.5 watts)

Japan 950-956 Mhz

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EUROPETrends

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TREND 1 : Growth of Counterfeit/ Grey Market

2005Annual Growth Rate thru

2010

Global Pharmaceutical Commerce

$355 billion 7.5%

Counterfeit Pharmaceutical Sales

$39 billion

(11% of total)13%

Source: The Centre for Medicines in the Public Interest, 9/14/2005

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TREND 2 : Diversity

SYMBOLOGIES general barcodes –

Codabar - both USS and Traditional format supported Code 128 - full ASCII character set supported Code 25 - also known as Interleaved 2 or 5, supported with and without check digit Code 39 - supported with and without check code Code 93 - full ASCII character set supported EAN 128 - all application identifiers supported, plus composite component EAN 13 - including addon and composite component EAN 8 - including composite component MSI - including option to display data JAN 13 - variation of EAN 13 used in Japan JAN 8 - variation of EAN 8 used in Japan Plessey - hexadecimal character set Telepen - including compressed numeric mode UPC A - including addon and composite component UPC E - including addon and composite component

reduced space symbologies (RSS)

Data Matrix - two dimensional barcode; you can specify size and shape PDF 417 - two dimensional barcode; you can specify rows and columns Micro PDF 417 - two dimensional barcode; more space efficient than PDF 417, but smaller data set Samsung PDF 417 - two dimensional barcode; you can specify rows and columns, data can be input in hexadecimal RSS 14 - including Stacked and Omni-Directional variations, plus composite component RSS Expanded - all application identifiers supported, plus composite component RSS Limited - including composite component

publishing barcode typesISBN - including EAN Bookland, UPC Price Point, Item Specific and the new ISBN 13 barcode ISMN - for sheet music ISSN - for newspapers and magazines

pharmaceutical barcode types2D Pharma Code - based on Data Matrix with colour fields GlaxoSmithKline - variations of Pharma Code, EAN 13, EAN 8, Code 39 and MSI used by GSK HIBC - specific applications using Code 39, Code 128 and EAN 128 IKS - variation of EAN 13 used in Switzerland IMH - variation of Code 39 used in Italy Kurandt - you can specify number of bars Novartis Pharma - variation of Pharma Code used by Novartis Pharma Code - can colour bars individually PZN - variation of Code 39 used in Germany

postal barcode typesFour State - used in UK and some other countries PostNet + Zip - used in USA; includes FIM code

proprietary retail barcodes

Posinet (USpost)

Maxicode

Datamatrix

EAN13

Stacked BarcodesPDF417

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What the RFID future will look like?

NetworkNetwork

•Multiplying tag, readers and sensors types create a grid or mesh

•Business logic and value added services come via the network

•Mobility and subscription services move RFID to ubiquity

WiFi enabled

Single Console View

DB E-CONNECTWARESERVER

E-CONNECTWARESERVER

Headquarters LF, HF, UHF

Microwave – antenna on chip

Active, Battery Assisted passive

Sensor Tags, NFC, Printed ICs

Rubee, Zigbee

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Network of Devices

All frequenciesDifferent data sizesAdded featuresSensorsDifferent tags for different parts of your businessEvolving technology

CHALLENGE : Is to manage the infrastructure

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S/ware layer to manage infrastructure diversity

Data Integration Layer

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Network LayerNetwork Layer Monitoring &mgmt Edge Server

Integration LayerIntegration LayerMiddlewareEAI

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Application LayerApplication LayerWH Mgmt ERP Sup ChainNot just data management

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Thank You!

Alastair McArthur, CTO, [email protected]