Scanner/Reader
Data should be transferred to a server for post processing and display, once collected by bolus, collar, nail, or binder. This will require an intermediary system to send the collected data to the user (server). This is done by scanner and gateway. Scanners may enrich the data transfer by adding animal location, body temperature etc. before transmission. The scanner may additionally help the farmer to access the livestock file.
Scanner Types
- Scanner as an extension to cell phone-
- Portable simple/smart scanner with display-
- Fixed scanner-
- Gate scanner (for trucks and large loads)-
Automatic weighing
Automatic counting
Short range scanner (light and economy)
Freq.: 134Khz
Reading Range:< 2cm
Memory: 128 records
OLED Display Dimensions: 23mm
Data Transfer: BLE
Power Supply: Rechargeable battery.
Long range scanner (easy reading)
Freq.: 134Khz
Reading range:< 5cm
Memory: No memory
OLED Display Dimensions:10x35mm
Data Transfer: BLE
Power Supply: Rechargeable battery.
Stick scanner (Less stress for animal while reading)
Freq.: 134Khz,UHF
Reading range:< 10cm
Memory:20,000 records
OLED Display Dimensions:77×52
Data Transfer: BLE
Power Supply: Rechargeable battery.
Cell phone extension scanner (always in your pocket)
Freq.: 134Khz
Reading range:< 2cm
Memory: on the cellphone
Display Dimensions: Your cellphone is the display.
Data Transfer: through cellphone
Power Supply: No battery is required.
Scanner with a barcode reader (high flexibility when reading microchips and visual tags)
Freq.: 134Khz
Reading range:< 15cm
Memory: 6000 records
OLED Display Dimensions:24x12mm
Data Transfer: BLE
Power Supply: 3 AA batteries
Other: Barcode reader
Fixed scanner (ID reader, automatic counting/weighting /body temperature)
Freq.: 134Khz+ UHF
Reading range for 134Khz:< 15cm
Reading range for UHF:< 5m
Memory: Upon request
Display Dimensions: ___
Data Transfer: _____
Power Supply: Battery or plug
Smart scanner (A comprehensive scanner with the ability to access livestock file)
Freq.: 134Khz
Reading Range:< 15cm
Memory: up to 100,00 records
OLED Display Dimensions: 24x12mm
Data Transfer: BLE, Sim card
Power Supply: Battery powered.
Other: Barcode reader, Reading body temperature, GPS to report animal location, Access to animal file
