STAR Systems International Launches Next Generation, Multi-Protocol Tolling Reader

Hong Kong /PRNewswire/ - STAR Systems International Limited (SSI), a Hong Kong-based Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) hardware, tag and professional services provider, has announced the launch of Titan; a new high-performance, multi-protocol tolling reader.

Designed specifically for high-speed, multi-protocol, revenue generating tolling systems, Titan supports four antennas and multiple RF communications protocols including: ISO 18000-6C/63, TDM (IAG), ISO 18000-6B-80k, ISO 18000-6B, ISO 10374 (ATA), Title 21 (T21), Artefato SJ5511 and FLEX.

In addition to high-speed, multi-protocol support, Titan has been designed with several innovative features including: cellular signal rejection, Doppler compensation and pre-distortion optimization. These features work together to deliver the highest level of read accuracy for demanding Open Road Tolling/Multi-Lane Free Flow systems.

"This is not just another RFID reader," said SSI CTO Stephen Lockhart. "Titan is the next step in cognitive radio design and takes the state of the industry a significant step forward with innovative features to improve performance in the demanding roadside environment."

Titan boasts an upper operating temperature of 70 degrees Celsius (ambient) and can transmit at full power using PoE+ (Power-over-Ethernet). Complimented by an internal database that can persistently store up to 1 Million transactions, Titan's highly flexible software platform has been designed with future upgradeability in mind.

"SSI has spent considerable time and resources bringing this world-class product to the Smart-City initiative markets," said SSI Managing Director Bob Karr. "We are proud and excited to now offer Titan to our partners. We expect that Titan will set the standard for tolling readers for years to come and be a key to enabling smart cities worldwide."

About STAR Systems International
STAR Systems International is a market leader in providing solutions incorporating RFID transponders, readers and professional consulting services for Auto ID & Vehicle Identification Applications. STAR Systems leverages technical implementation expertise, training and support to ensure customer success. "Your Success Is Our Vision." Our focus on making Radio Frequency ID work for Electronic Tolling (ETC), Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR), Fleet Management, Parking and Secure Access Control applications enable our partners and users to deliver high-performance and reliable integrated solutions, the right elements of a modern Smart City.

For more information on STAR Systems visit www.star-int.net.