Technical features:

The system is based upon sticker labels in various packaging including an RFID smart chip that complies with ISO14443 standards. These labels allow writing and reading of information related to assets stock management. They also include an anti-theft protection that can be activated or deactivated on request.
Contactless smart cards for library customers comprise the same chip. The chip has a 512bits E²PROM memory size in a read/write mode. Its security features are based upon a new algorithm derived from France Telecom T2G. An anti-collision protection allows single items management like a CD labelling within a whole CD pack and the quick new inventory of all assets on the shelves.

Benefits:

Libraries benefit from an innovative solution vs bar-code labels and tags which are more expensive and do not offer the same functions. It is the first label to manage 100 items within one second and comprise an anti-theft detection ranging up to 1 meter on the same label.

Libraries personnel can take care of other value added tasks such as reading or musical advice.
They can rely on their database to make statistics and renew stocks, change items on a frequent user base, adapt them to the readers or listeners etc.
Return automated machines make it easier to return items out of the opening hours and in other locations such as schools, train stations, shopping centers…Customers access cultural items easier and quicker and will be enticed to borrow more of them.
Revenue increase due to the easy-friendly system and anti-theft device and indirect revenue will also come from a better management of statistics and knowledge of customers requirements.
Libraries offer a modern, up to date, high tech image and may enlarge or increase their market segments.