EANS-News: Identive Group Inc. / TagStar Launches UHF Inlay with Three-Dimensional Readability for Industrial and Logistics Applications

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SAUERLACH, Germany, August 9, 2011 (euro adhoc) - TagStar Systems, an
innovative manufacturer of high quality RFID smart inlays and a
business unit of Identive Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE, Frankfurt: INV),
today announced its new "Quadro" UHF (ultra high frequency) RFID
inlay, which offers three-dimensional readability for industrial and
logistics applications.

Many RFID transponders only function reliably along one (height from
surface) dimension. TagStar´s new "Quadro" design provides full
three-dimensional readability, which offers greater flexibility for
logistics and industrial applications where materials may be placed
or stacked at differing heights or depths. TagStar´s unique and
patent-pending technology combines the benefits of long-range
readability with support for all UHF chips and their specific
features, making it compatible with the multiple different
frequencies and standards used in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

"Sales of transponder inlays and inlay-based products are a very
important part of our business. The new Quadro inlay demonstrates our
ability to develop and produce high-quality products for our
customers that support emerging applications such as automotive parts
tagging or pharmaceutical tracking," stated Michael Kober, Managing
Director of Transponders for Identive Group.

Transponder inlays are small electronic devices consisting of a
microchip bonded to an antenna, and function as the heart of an RFID
credential such as a smart tag, label, sticker or card. RFID is
rapidly replacing traditional machine-readable identification
technologies in applications such as production process control and
traceability, counterfeit protection, and logistics and supply chain
management.

In the past, the expansion of inlay readability along additional
dimensions could only be achieved by using multiple antenna and chip
configurations. TagStar´s new Quadro inlay overcomes this limitation
and allows the use of any chip with a single radio frequency
configuration. It also enables readers to reduce their UHF emissions
by up to 50%, making it easier and less costly to meet FCC regulatory
requirements. The Quadro inlay further offers high resistance against
detuning due to its large bandwidth but still allows excellent
far-field performance due to its lower power consumption. The product
is approximately 80x80 mm and can be supplied on-reel as inlay or a
ready-to-use label with customized artwork such as logos or text.

About TagStar Systems TagStar Systems, a business unit of Identive
Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE; Frankfurt: INV), develops and produces
RFID smart inlays for contactless tickets, labels, smart cards and
specialized transponder products in both the HF and UHF frequency
bands. TagStar´s advanced, flexible production system cost
effectively delivers application-specific inlays in any required
quantity and at the highest levels of quality, anticipating
tomorrow´s demands for a growing number of applications requiring
RFID smart inlays. For additional information, visit
www.tagstar-systems.com.

Identive Group, Inc. is a leading provider of products, services and
solutions for the identification, security and RFID industries. For
additional information, visit www.identive-group.com.

Further inquiry note:
Ms. Annika Oelsner
Tel.: +49 89 9595-5220
E-Mail: aoelsner@identive-group.com

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company: Identive Group Inc.
Carnegie Ave., Bldg. B 1900
US-CA 92705 Santa Ana
phone: +1 949 553 4280
FAX: +49 89 9595-5555
mail: investorrelations@identive-group.com
WWW: http://www.identive-group.com
sector: Computing & Information Technology
ISIN: US45170X1063
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