SerialMagic In The Field: Capture RFID, NFC, GPS and other readings to iPhone and iPod Touch

Wavetrend L-RX300 and iPod Touch (or iPhone) provide simple, low-cost, wireless mobile data capture of RFID

Capture RFID (Radio Frequency Identifier), NFC (Near Field Communication) GPS and other readings is a snap with WiSnap.

Shown is an iPhone 3G connected to a WiSnap that is collecting data from a Wavetrend L-RX300 RFID reader.
Note: This solution can also work with other mobile devices that provide WiFi.

Below data is displayed in HEX on iPhone using the WiSnap Setup app.
Mobile RFID Location aware data capture with Pharos GPS 535v PDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RFID tag used in this example is Wavetrend L-TG801 Small Asset Tag.

The system is very flexible since the RFID reader can be powered via WiSnap RS-232 serial interface allowing RFID readings to be sent wirelessly to the Internet.

Important Notes:
1) When using the WiSnap Kit (DB9 Male) module with Wavetrend L-RX300 RFID reader as shown above regulated power must be supplied to the WiSnap.
2) WiSnap must be set for hardware flow control. When purchasing a WiSnap for use with Wavetrend L-RX300 RFID scanner be sure to purchase the version of WiSnap for Wavetrend.