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© 2016 Impinj, Inc.
Choosing the Best RAIN RFID Reader
September 28, 2016
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•Learn key differences between Impinj reader and gateway devices•Determine which Impinj reader or gateway is best suited for your
application•Ask questions about Impinj connectivity devices
Agenda
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Vision
Digital Life for Everyday Items
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Connecting Itemsto Applications
Connectivity
Software
Endpoints
IdentityLocation
Authenticity
Impinj Platform
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Connectivity
Endpoints
Software
What RAIN RFID readers areFixed and handheld readers and gateways
What RAIN RFID readers doConnect, locate and engage endpoints
What RAIN RFID readers enableBidirectional, wireless communications between applications and endpoints
RAIN RFID Readers
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Tag encoding
Reader and Gateway Capabilities
Transition detectionInventory monitoring
Item location
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Impinj Readers and Gateways
Gateways
Fixed Readers
Handhelds
xPortalR640
xSpanR660
xArrayR680
Speedway R220
Speedway R420
TSL1128 Indoor
AB700 Rugged
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Handheld
GOOD
Best for:• Inventory on a periodic basis• Personnel readily available• Benign environment
Speedway
BETTER
BEST BEST
xArrayxSpan
Retail Applications
Stock Management
ERP Reconciliation
Store Level Analytics
Item Level Analytics
Omni-Channel
Point of Sale
Best for:• Real-time 24/7 inventory• Overhead and wall deployments• Narrow, rectangular stores• Plug-n-play
Best for:• Real-time 24/7 inventory• Set locations - counter, overhead,
shelves, multi-antenna• Custom retail solutions• Encoding
Best for:• Real-time 24/7 inventory• Overhead deployments• Large stores• Plug-n-play
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Speedway
GOOD BETTER
Best for:• Real-time analytics• Transition detection – loss
prevention, item movement
BEST
xArray
xSpan
Advanced Retail Applications
Real-Time Analytics
Exit Detection
Loss Prevention
Real-Time Location
Shopper Experience
Best for:• Real-time analytics• Smart solutions – fitting rooms,
shelves, displays• Multi-antenna applications
Best for:• Real-time analytics• Complex transition paths• Real-time high-res location
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Handheld
GOOD
Best for:• Manual, on-demand inventory
Speedway
GOOD
Best for:• Always-on inventory• Fixed read points• Integration into custom medical
devices
BETTER
Best for:• Always-on inventory• Covering a typical patient or
store room with a single gateway• Real-time medical asset tracking• Real-time patient tracking
BEST
Best for:• Always-on inventory• Covering large spaces• Complex transition paths• Real-time location within a
space
xArrayxSpan
Healthcare Applications
Supply Utilization
Charge Capture
Drug Tray Accuracy
Safety Compliance
Asset Tracking
Patient Workflow
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Handheld
GOOD
Best for:• On-demand inventory• One-time inventory use cases• Hard to reach spaces
Speedway
BETTER
Best for:• Always-on inventory• Stationary read points• Integration into specialized
assembly and production equipment
BETTER
Best for:• Always-on inventory• Transition thru portals and doors• Real-time supply chain analytics
BEST
Best for:• Always-on inventory• Large area coverage• Transitions across large space• Real-time, high-res location
xArrayxSpan & xPortal
Industrial Applications
Supply Chain Logistics
Part Validation
Assembly Accuracy
Tool Management
Worker Safety
Goods Distribution
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Handheld
Best for:• Inventory on a periodic basis• Portability• Manual use cases• Benign environments
Speedway
Best for:• Always-on, real-time inventory• Encoding• High-performance• Fixed read points• Custom, integrated solutions• Expansion via antennas
Best for:• Always-on, real-time inventory• Transition detection• High-performance• Fixed read points• Plug-n-play deployments• Rectangular, mid-size areas
xArrayxSpan
Addressing Diverse Applications
Baggage Handling
Table Service
Race Timing
Laundry Tracking
Livestock Management
Beverage Service
Recreation Use Cases
Best for:• Always-on, real-time inventory• Complex transition detection• High-resolution location• High-performance• Fixed read points• Plug-n-play deployments• Large areas
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•Shape of coverage area may drive reader choice
Coverage Geometry
Open space
Good coverage w/ xArray
Narrow xArray excessive xSpan optimal
Irregular xArray gaps xArray + xSpan optimal
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Additional Software and AccessoriesItemSense
Speedway Connect
ItemTest
Octane SDK
Octane ETK
LLRP Toolkit (LTK)
Antenna Hub
GPIO Box
Various Antennas
- Brickyard
- Matchbox
- Guardwall
- Mini-Guardrail
- Threshold
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Gateways Readers Handhelds
xArrayR680
xSpanR660
xPortalR640
SpeedwayR420
SpeedwayR220 TSL1128 AB700
inventory transition 2X
location performance
fixed continuous plug-n-play large area
inventory transition 1X performance
fixed continuous plug-n-play rectangular
area
entry & exit performance
fixed continuous plug-n-play
linear
inventory encoding
performance fixed
continuous customize expandable versatile
inventory encoding
performance fixed
continuous customize versatile
inventory encoding mobile manual periodic indoor
inventory encoding mobile manual periodic rugged
Choosing the Best RAIN RFID Reader
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Questions?
Connectivity
The Impinj Platform consists of Software and leading Connectivity and Endpoint products
Endpoints
SoftwareReaders & Gateways
Operating System
Reader ICs
Endpoint ICs
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