Free2move Scientific Brief Nov2009

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Brief introduction

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producer of technologies for wireless sensing and identification

monitoring, tracking & security

Free2move Scientific

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Free2move Scientific

Products— active RFID— passive RFID— wireless sensors— wireless computing

Services— custom design— consulting— custom software applications


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Company background2000 – Founded in Halmstad, Sweden2001 – F2M03 series Bluetooth™ OEM modules launched2002 – F2M01C1 Bluetooth™ serial port plug launched2003 – Became main supplier of wireless telemetry equipment to AA of the UK2004 – Free2move Asia set up as marketing and support office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2005 – Developed first temperature sensing RFID network for SABA Dole Europe2006 – Pioneering use of active RFID for notebook security with Siemens Malaysia2006 – F2M07/F2M08 active RFID product line launched2007 – Free2move Holdings AB public listed at Nordic Growth Market exchange2007 – F2M03 second generation Bluetooth™ OEM modules launched2007 – DigiKey, Rutronik and Richardson & ExcelPoint signed as distributors2007 – F2M09 ISO 18000-6c passive RFID readers available2008 – All RFID intellectual properties and other assets transferred from Free2move AB,

Sweden, to Free2move Scientific, Malaysia.2008 – F2M01SXA UnCord™ Bluetooth™ serial port plug launched2009 – Stradcom and SAHI signed as distributors2009 – Secured major vehicle identification contract with LTO, Philippines2009 – FS901-AB0A Gemia™ Bluetooth™ ISO 18000-6c RFID reader launched2009 – Launch of Free2move’s wireless audio communication platform


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New York(US Sales)

Locations

Free2move ABBluetooth & Wireless Audio technology

Halmstad, Sweden

Free2move ScientificWireless Sensing & RFID technology

Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Manila


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Product linesActive RFID readers

Active RFID tagsand sensors

Passive RFID readers

Free2move ABdesigned products


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Active RFID

Focus— asset security & theft prevention— environment monitoring

Feature space— ranges from 1 metre to 500 metres— ultra low power consumption— multiple frequencies— coin size to heavy duty— zoning and positioning— rich interface options, e.g. sensors, LCDs


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Asset security andtheft prevention

Tags— detect if they’re removed from the asset— detect if the asset is moved— built-in alarm

Readers— detect if tag has disappeared— integrate with door access and building security system— fitted with embedded host for local actuation: alarm, locks,

cameras, light

Write to [email protected] for white paper on asset security

The locking tag

The anti-removal tag


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Environment monitoring

Focus— Cold chain— Industrial— Infrastructure

Feature space— Ranges from 30 metres to

30 kilometres— Multiple frequencies— Ultra low power

consumption— Very long battery life, e.g.

20 years— Wireless interfacing, e.g.

ZigBee, Bluetooth™

Sensors— Temperature— Humidity— Light / Infrared— Magnetic— Position— Motion / vibration— Touch— Sound— Flow— Magnetism— Current


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Standard active tag productsLong range identification tag (up to 60 metres)Pick-to-light tagElectronic Product Code (EPC)Multiple ID access

— active RFID— passive RFID— barcode

Temperature sensingTemperature logging

Sensing, logging

Identification

Pick-to-light

2.4 GHz ISM band1 mW output powerGFSK, frequency hopping40 bit UIDConfigurable output power& blink/scan intervalConfigurable RF mode

— beacon mode— listening mode

20 bytes writeable memory96-bit EPC memory (option)

Order no: F2M08-xxxx


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Small tracking tag

Tracking tag in small enclosure56 x 29 x 11 mm inclusive of flangesEasy to mount on a variety of objectsWith or without flangesChoice of 2 battery typesRange up to 60 metresBattery life up to 3 years

Order no: F2M07-20x


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Active RFID readers

Available enclosures— Wall mounted— Desktop

Available host interfaces— Ethernet LAN— Ethernet LAN with POE IEEE 802.3af— RS232 (USB via adapter)— Long range Bluetooth™ (up to 500 metres)— RS422

Order no: F2M07-xxxx


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RFIDS™ kits

KIT01 – IdentificationKIT02 – Temperature sensingKIT03 – Entry levelKIT04 – Wireless fence/lockKIT05 – Pick-to-lightKIT06 – A little bit of everything

Order no: F2M07-KITxx


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Passive RFID

Simple to install and simple to use passive RFID readers with worldwide compliance

— ISO 18000-6c (EPC Gen2) for tracking applications— ISO 14443/18092/21481 (Mifare/FeliCa/NFC) for security, service and

payment applicationsCustom tags for specific needs

— custom form-factors— high speed— metal mounting— high temperature— rugged— passive/active combination

Stationary long range

Handheld with Bluetooth™

Tag for metallic assets

18000-6c


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Snap on reader for PDAs— Psion Teklogix Ikon— Opticon PHL8112— other

Connects via Bluetooth™ISO 18000-6c compliantSelf-sufficient with own battery. Doesn’t drain the PDA battery.One recharge sufficient for full day’s workRange up to 3 feetBuilt-in antennaEasy to use protocol

Order no: FS901-AB0A

18000-6c

18000-6c


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Langkawi™

Stationary long range readerConnects via RS232, RS422, LAN or WLANISO 18000-6c compliantMulti-channel optionPower options:

— 12 Volt DC— 110-240 Volt AC via adapter— Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af)

Range up to 10 metres (30 feet)SMA connectors for external antennasEasy to use protocol

Order no: FS903-Sxx

18000-6c


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Palawan™

Stationary reader with built-incircular polarised antennaISO 18000-6c compliantEthernet / RS422 / RS232Power over EthernetEasy to installRange up to 8-10 metresEasy to use protocol

Order no: FS903-SxxA

Estimated availability: Q4-2009

18000-6c


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Business modelDistributors

— Online catalogue with online purchasing— Field application engineers and/or online support centre— Stocking of Free2move products— Product sales

Value Added Resellers (VARs)— Marketing, sales, logistics, support— System integrators— Software developers— Project basis


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Design servicesDirect mode under non-disclosureCustomer branded, trademarked etcFixed price engagement, typically in phasesManufacturing at EMS direct to customer, optionally under Free2move supervision and quality assuranceDesign owned by the customerAny leveraged Free2move IPs remain owned by Free2moveAny embedded Free2move products via Free2move distributors

ChipChip-set

Firm-ware PCB

Proto-typing Testing Certi-

fication

Pro-ductiondesign

Manu-facture

Appli-cation


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Examples of design work

Asset security integration with Siemens SiPort/SiPass building security systemLoading bay door controllers for Portsystem 2000Infrared Bluetooth adapter for Comverge USA Automatic Meter Readers (AMR)Wireless ECG for Health Research InstitutionMP3 player with Near Field Communication (NFC) feature for Asia based consumer device brand

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Use case examples

Application

Engagement End User Value

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Use case: Notebook security

Notebook theft prevention/deterrenceReaders located at gates and doors. Existing access controlsystem used for authorisation for bringing assets outside of facility – if carrying a asset which a staff is not authorised to carry, the door will not unlockIntegration with SAP

Much increased notebook securitySimplified asset check-in/check-out

Provision of active tags and readersProvision of RFID controllers for door access and other actuationSoftware for tracking, access control and SAP integrationSystem integration and testingConsulting

Siemens

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Vehicle identification

Identification of vehicles using passive RFIDReaders located along roadsWindshield tag contains road-tax, insurance and vehicle information

Stradcom Corporation is system integratorProvision of more than 5 million passive RFID tag stickersProvision of more than 2 million tag holders for non-windscreen vehicles, e.g. motorcycles and trailersProvision of more than 600 RFID readers

Land & Transport Organisation (LTO)Philippines

Improved vehicle securityImproved road safetyImporvied enforcement of law

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Use case: Fruit environmental monitoring

Tracking of Cold Chain food productsLogging of temperature throughout transportation and storage

VisibilityDetection of damaging temperature exposuresImproved ripeness calculation accuracySignificantly speeds up check-in andstaging at hypermarket/retailer

Direct contract with SABA DoleComplete solution including sensors, RFID readers and software

Dole SABA, Europe

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Use case: Position, vibration and strain sensorsfor milling machines

Wireless sensor networks in precision manufacturingFree2move developed remote sensor technology for milling machinesSensor data communicated to machine control system and factory automation system using wireless data links

Certain precision milling and drilling tasks which previously were impossible can now be doneIncreased production performanceWireless links more robust and easier to maintain than cables

Direct contract with SandvikWork specification analysis and feasibility studyDesign serviceDeployment and testing

Sandvik Coromant, Europe

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DisclaimerThis document is supplied for information only and contains forward-looking statements. The information is not intended to give any assurance or commitment as to future product and service releases. No responsibility is accepted by Free2move or any of its directors, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates or agents as to the accuracy or comprehensiveness of the information. Free2move reserves the right to make changes to this information at its own discretion.

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