News | August 25, 2009

UID Stimulus Plan: ID Integration's Smart-Scan Provides Immediate Return On Investment

For military and commercial users alike, ID Integration is reducing the workload of UID implementation from that of a "job" to simpler "tasks". Our Smart-Scan™ UID scanners lead the way to these promised process efficiencies, allowing users to do more with less, and in less time. Smart-Scan UID scanner advantages include:

  • Decreased manual data entry into PC forms
  • Improved data accuracy
  • Automated "Lookup" capabilities for NSN, etc.
  • UID barcode Validation, Parsing, and Reprint support

By focusing on existing process improvement rather than replacement, we've created the following tools to provide users with immediate workload reduction:

  • Smart-Lookup™ : UID scanners scan existing barcodes (UID, P/N, fault codes, etc.) and output cross-referenced data (NSN, Nomenclature, P/N, S/N, etc.) withoutchanges to existing PC software! This Smart-Scantrade; functionality can support any software which does not support a UID data field, or where a simple text lookup table can automate repetitive human data entry.
  • Smart-UIDtrade; : ID Integration provides the most full-featured, flexible, cost-effective UID scanners available in today's global marketplace.
  • UID Validation: Transmits only valid UID barcode strings to the PC. Eliminates data entry errors due to scanning of invalid UID barcodes. Also provides UII data string output for direct input into WAWF or other database forms - avoiding the need to deal with the 'non-printable' ASCII characters within the raw UID barcode string.
  • UID Error Reporting: Identifies multiple UID syntax errors, not just the first found, and provides extended reporting to suggest corrections.
  • Scan both UID & P/N barcodes without mode switching: Since P/N barcodes are NOT UID data, many commercial UID scanners will not transmit P/N or 1-D barcode data without switching in/out of a 'UII Mode'. OurSmart-Scantrade; technology eliminates any possible operator confusion by transmitting all desired scan data - differentiating UID, P/N, and/or 1-D data through beep/vibration sequences.
  • UID Character Substitution: Eliminates the complexity of handling 'non-printable' ASCII characters within the raw barcode data, using a simple notepad text file for user-defined character substitution.
  • UID Parsing: Transmits all or only a single data element from a scanned UID barcode. Allows for the auto population of multiple fields within existing software forms. It can also be used to return only the S/N component of a UID barcode - useful when original vendor S/N is used within the UID construction.
  • Error-Free UID Reprinting: By combining theSmart-Scantrade; UID Validation & Parsing capabilities with our Template Library, IDI now provides a 100% electronic means for repair facilities to replace existing UID markings due to damage or required component repair processing. [Also see ourPortable UID Verification Kit].
  • Smart-Configuretrade; : Eliminates the need for IT support when UID scanner setup configuration is lost. Simply repower the scanner to return to the original customer configuration. Includes ability to auto-boot to any Smart-Scantrade; application.

    • The barcode scanner is likely the lowest cost item within any UID implementation plan. Yet, its usage is also the quickest means of achieving actual ROI through barcode data automation. Contact IDI today for a demonstration of these value-added Smart-Scantrade; capabilities.

    About ID-Integration:
    ID Integration is a systems integrator and has over 15 years of experience integrating direct part marking systems in manufacturing facilities. Gary Moe, the President of ID Integration, Inc. is also Chairman of the UID Supplier Alliance. Our expertise is integrating marking, reading and verification systems to permanently mark legacy and new parts with machine readable barcodes. Gary Moe was involved in the development of the DoD UID policy and is part of the UID technical working groups for policy and implementation issues. All the systems we propose will meet the UID requirements. Gary Moe has integrated software solutions that will integrate the marking, reading and verification equipment to your ERP/MES automated information systems (AIS) through your network or through web based applications. We are have software interfaces to the DoD wide area work flow and DD250 systems and can help you in registering your parts to the UID registry or passing the UID part data to your customers.

    www.id-integration.com

    SOURCE: ID-Integration