Invengo rfid library system

Invengo International Pte LtdRFID Your Things

RFID Technology for Library

Invengo RFID Library System

• Established since 1993 focusing on RFID R&D for railway wagon tracking• Listed on SZSE, China (SSE:002161) with current

registered capital of USD116m• Our Market Cap is valued at $8B USD• Our 2012 Revenues from RFID around $80M USD• Average of 25% annual revenue growth per year• Specialised in RFID inlays, tags, readers, RFID antennas

and RFID solutions for various industries• Capable of providing end to end solutions• Strong track record with 120+ library clients in China• Awards and accreditation by government and private

organisations• ISO9001:2008 and ISO14001:2004 certified

About Invengo

The modern library

• Library is no longer a place to store books, periodicals, printed materials, CD/DVDs, microfilms, etc.

• Library is a Information / Knowledge Centre

• Library is a social and community place for learning and communicating

• Library continue to provide both printed and digital books to its users

• The role of librarians remain unchanged but the tools has changed enormously

• Librarian as expert researcher and curator

Library faces many challenges

• Growth in number of users, circulation and collection• Demand for high availability and accuracy of collection• Wide spectrum of library users• Manage information from wide variety of sources• Keep up with technology in the digital and post PC era• Transition to digital content• Competition from commercial information providers• Limited budget and staff• Cope with demand for content 24/7

The role of rfid in modern library

• Simplify library items checkout and return process• Increase library items turnover rate• Increase library usage and loan rate• Quick and frequent inventory for more accurate

collection management• Track and locate items easily• Releasing staff from mundane repetitive tasks• Enhance security with item identification on

alarm• 24/7 or extended operating hours• Improve library efficiency and save cost!• Future enhancement with RFID technology

Why UHF RFID?

• Small tag size which is easily hidden in the book like EM Strip

• Longer read range for wider library entrance, handy inventory, and multiple items processing

• Fast read/write speed allows better detection, quicker transaction and speedy inventory

• Mature technology with many successful implementations

• Lower cost enable quick ROI and lower running cost

System Architecture

RFID Tag Encoding Device

Self Check out Station

Item Search

24Hrs Self-service Library

24Hrs Book Drop

Book Sorter

RFID EAS Gate

Centralised Monitoring

Software

Smart Trolley

Handheld Stocktake

Reader

Getting library item ready for circulation

TaggingRFID Tag is encoded with unique Item ID using Invengo RFID Tagging Station and adhered to the item

Shelving and shelf reading

Using Invengo Smart Trolley to check item

location and shelf accordingly

StocktakeKeep the library neat and accurate by using Invengo Smart Trolley or Handheld Stocktake

Reader to perform regular stocktake

Library Item Circulation

Auto SortingReturned items are sorted on Invengo

Auto Sorter to their categories and locations

Shelving and shelf readingUsing Invengo

Smart Trolley to check item

location and shelf accordingly

Self checkoutMultiple items are

scanned at Invengo Self Check in/out Station to

complete the borrowing process

SecurityItems can go

through Invengo Security Gates

without setting off the alarm

Self returnItems can be easily

returned using Invengo 24hrs Self

Return Station

24hrs Self-service Library

Issuing of patron card, borrow,

return, renewal and collection of reservation

RFID Tag

• Identification, tracking and security• Total memory of 752 bits for item related

information with password protection • Small and slim design for easy concealed in book• Dimensions: 95.4 x 5.5 x 0.28mm (L x W x T)• Operate within UHF 860-960MHz frequencies• Bi-directional data link without line of sight• Comply with ISO 18000-6C standard• Anti-collision algorithm for multi tag detection• Read write multiple times more than 100k times• Reading distance up to 5m from UHF fixed reader

antenna

UHF Patron Card

• Issued to patron as library member card• Printable credit card size white PVC Card• Dimensions: 85.6 x 54 x 0.8mm (L x W x T)• Operate within 860-960MHz frequencies• Total memory of 752 bits for patron related information with

password protection • Bi-directional data link without line of sight• Comply with ISO 18000-6C standard• Anti-collision algorithm for multi card detection• Read write multiple times more than 100k times

Library shelf label

• Identification of library shelves or tiers• For stocktake, shelving and shelf reading• Can be pasted on metallic or non metallic shelf• Total memory of 752 bits for item related information with password

protection • Dimensions: 110 x 12 x 5mm (L x W x T)• Operate within UHF 860-960MHz frequencies• Bi-directional data link without line of sight• Comply with ISO 18000-6C standard• Anti-collision algorithm for multi tag detection• Read write multiple times more than 100k times

RFID Tag Encoding Device

• All in one UHF Reader with built-in circular antenna• Highly integrated as part of Staff Station, UHF tag

reading and encoding, UHF patron card reading and encoding and others.

• Dimensions: 200 x 210 x 72mm (L x W x H)• Operating frequency: UHF 920-925MHz (depends

on country)• Operating temperature: -10℃～ +50℃• Read multiple items simultaneously• Read write distance: 0 – 100mm configurable• Comply with ISO 18000-6C standard• Interface: RS232 serial and RJ45 ethernet

RFID Tag

Staff Station

• Allows staff to check out, check in library items, RFID tag encoding, verify tag info and activate/deactivate security

• Consists of Desktop all-in-one UHF reader, barcode scanner, and PC (optional)

• Process multiple items simultaneously• Operating frequency: UHF 920-925MHz

(depends on country)• Operating temperature: -10℃～ +50℃• Read write distance: 0 – 100mm• Comply with ISO 18000-6C standard

Self Check out Station

• Allows self check out and return of library items without human intervention

• Ergonomically design floor standing kiosk• Dimensions: 580 x 600 x 1620mm (W x D x H)• 17” LCD Touchscreen• User-friendly GUI with voice guidance• Process multiple items swiftly at one go• Operating frequency: UHF 920-925MHz (depends on

country)• Operating temperature: -10℃～ +50℃• Comply with ISO 18000-6C standard

RFID EAS Gate

• Detect uncheck items at library exits• Wide aisle width to create a welcome and friendly

atmosphere (up to 1.2m single lane and 1.7m for dual lane)

• Provide sound and light alert on detection• Easy to install and set up• Record visitor and alarm count• Multi-items detection in any orientation• Dimensions: 1440 x 540 x 80mm (H x W x T)• Operating frequency: UHF 920-925MHz (depends on

country)• Operating temperature: -10℃～ +50℃• Comply with ISO 18000-6C standard

Book Sorter

• Fast and accurate sorting of returned materials according to pre defined categories

• Modular design with minimum 5 bins and expandable up to 32 bins

• Able to sort more than 600 items per hour• Compact size with only 3.2 x1.1 x 1.1m (L x W

x H) (for 7 bins sorter without the book bin)• Operating frequency: UHF 920-925MHz

(depends on country)• Operating temperature: -10℃～ +40℃• Comply with ISO 18000-6C standard

Self-lifting Book bin

• Multipurpose: Placed anywhere in the library floor, behind the Book drop, or besides Book Sorter

• Compact sized book bin with castors • Ergonomically design to prevent back injury• Featured self lifting base for easy retrieval of

items • Dimensions: 500 x 600 x 840 (W x L x H) (include

handle)• Capacity: approximately 100 books (less than

30mm thick)

Wall-mount Book Drop

• Extend library service for book return round the clock• Allows self return of library materials without human intervention• Process multiple items swiftly at one go• Metal structure for wall-mount installation (for wall thickness 10-

310mm)• Optional book bin shield with lock to prevent accessibility to the

returned items.• 17” LCD Touchscreen• User-friendly GUI with voice guidance• Door flap mechanism with safety feature prevent injury• Conveyor belt to receive library items or reject non-library items, or

any unacceptable return condition• 24Hrs CCTV recording and remote monitoring• Dimensions: 1116 x 760 x 1620mm (L x W x H)• Operating frequency: UHF 920-925MHz (depends on country)• Operating temperature: -10℃～ +50℃• Comply with ISO 18000-6C standard

Smart Trolley

• Multipurpose: Stocktake, shelving, shelf reading, search and weeding

• Compact and ergonomic design with 12” touch panel PC• Battery on board for 12hours of continuous operation• Real time data transfer using Wifi connectivity or batch

data transfer using LAN• Up to 99% accuracy at reading speed of 2-3 items /sec.• Temporary storage of 60 books of 10mm thickness.• Special designed antenna with on/off switch and

proximity sensor to auto turn on when it is around 20mm from the book.

• Dimensions: 750 x 540 x 1370mm (L x W x H) • Operating frequency: UHF 920-925MHz (depends on

country)• Operating temperature: -10℃～ +50℃• Comply with ISO 18000-6C standard

Handheld Stocktake Reader

• Lightweight and portable Win CE 5.0 Handheld UHF RFID Reader with Wifi and GPRS connectivity

• Can be used daily for item search, quick inventory, item information, and identify wrongly shelved items in the library.

• Dimensions: 235.9 x 98.5 x 187mm (L x W x H) • Weight: 0.52 – 0.95Kg (depends on accessories)• Operating frequency: UHF 920-925MHz (depends on

country)• Comply with ISO 18000-6C standard• Storage extension of up to 2GB Micro SD card • Reading distance up to 3m (depends on RFID Tag)• Up to 8 hours of continuous operation

24Hrs Self-service Library

• Provides 24Hrs accessibility to library materials

• IP42 rating for placement at shaded area anywhere

• Relatively easy to set up, deploy, and relocate • Enable most library services like membership

application, borrow, return, renew and collection of reserved items

• Fast retrieval and displacement of items using robotic arm

• Large viewing window for browsing of physical items

• Storage capacity of 450 items• Support RFID HF, UHF and barcode technology• Dimensions: 4m x 2.5m x 1.2m (WxHxD)• Self diagnostics and remote monitoring

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