Science & Technology
Science and TechnologyScience and Technology 
Wed, February 23, 2011
Tue, February 22, 2011
SO. ST. PAUL, Minn.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Digital Angel Corporation (OTCBB: DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced today that its subsidiary Destron Fearing, will launch the Global Pocket Reader series on March 1, 2011.
"The two new Pocket Reader models offer many exciting features, including: memory and Bio-Thermo feature activation; a battery status indicator; and standard software in English, Spanish & French. This is a real advancement in RFID readers."
The Global Pocket Reader series offers two durable and versatile radio-frequency identification (RFID) readers that are ideal for companion animal veterinary practices, pet rescue shelters and low-volume manual scanning operations. Both models have the value-added ability to scan Bio-Thermo technology enabled microchips, providing body temperature readings quickly and conveniently, and read all ISO-compliant microchips/tags technologies (11784/11785), including Avid encrypted transponders, DataMars, Trovan and HDX transponders.
A particular advantage of the series is that the antenna and reader are built into one hand-held unit to provide ease of use, as well as excellent read speed and range capabilities. The Pocket Reader reads at a range of up to 3" (7.7 cm) and the Pocket Reader EX reads at a range of up to 4" (10.2 cm). In addition, each reader features a communication port for custom applications, with an external serial device attachment for data logging, and the ability to transmit information to a computer via cable connections. Both readers can also store up to 2,048 tag IDs when the memory function is enabled and can operate for up to eight hours or capture up to 10,000 scans when powered by four AA or AAA batteries.
aWe are very excited to launch the Global Pocket Reader series which has the ability to read all global technologies,a said Dan Ellsworth, Destron Fearinga™s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. aThe two new Pocket Reader models offer many exciting features, including: memory and Bio-Thermo feature activation; a battery status indicator; and standard software in English, Spanish & French. This is a real advancement in RFID readers.a
The Pocket Reader and Pocket Reader EX also feature a liquid crystal display and rugged, dust-proof construction designed to perform reliably in harsh conditions, including temperatures ranging from 32 to 122 F (0 to 50 C). Both readers come with a one-year warranty.
About Destron Fearing and Digital Angel
Destron Fearing is a subsidiary of Digital Angel (OTC BB: DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions. Digital Angel's products are utilized around the world in such applications as pet identification, using its patented, FDA-approved implantable microchip; livestock identification and herd management using visual and radio frequency identification (RFID) ear tags; and global positioning systems (GPS) search and rescue beacons for army, navy and air force applications worldwide. For further information please visit [ www.destronfearing.com ] and [ www.digitalangel.com ].
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains certain "forward-looking" statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Forward-looking statements included in this press release include, without limitation, those concerning expectations regarding the expected benefits of the technology and impact of the new orders on the Company's financial results. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Additional information about these and other factors that could affect the Company's businesses is set forth in the Company's Form 10-K under the caption "Risk Factors" filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 1, 2010, and subsequent filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this statement or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.