The UID Encoding and Decoding Technologies

UID marking of the items requires specific encoding and decoding technology for its enhanced application and improved UID efficiency.

The unique identifications or UIDs of the items are the globally unique recognitions for the item that distinguishes them from the other items and help the possessor keep track of them. In fact, the unique identification marking is a vital part of any business organization as well as the US Department of Defense. The UID is marked on the item in the form of 2D data matrix barcode symbol which is etched on part on a square grid. The marking is either directly engraved on the item or affixed to the part as UID labels or nameplates. However, it is essential that the marking should be permanent for the lifetime of the item.

For the UID to be considered as DoD equivalent, there are certain important criteria for the commercial identifiers

The UID must contain an enterprise identifier

It must uniquely identify an individual item along with product and part number and enterprise identifier.

It should have AI and DI listed in data identifier and application identifier standard and American National Standard.

The Methods of UID Construction

The MIL-STD-130 has stated two recognized methods of UID construction for the items. The contractors or suppliers will have to select the most appropriate method considering the application.

Construct # 1, with serialization within the enterprise identifier,

Construct # 2, with serialization within the lot number or batch number and original part number, lot number or batch number

The application of construction method is decided depending on the manufacturing process.

With construction #1 the UID is created with the help of unique serial number which is added to the item following the enterprise identification which may be a DUNS, CAGE/NCAGE, or EAN.UCC number. The concatenated UID of the items will get a proper Issuing Identity Code if the appropriate data qualifier is applied before the enterprise identification. However, it doesn’t need the data matrix marking with IAC.

The construction #2 of the UID is also developed with enterprise identification. However, for a complete UID, it requires some of the other data such as original part number, lot number, or batch number, and the serial number along with it.

The existing part number is an additional data element of the item, but not a part of the UID.

The Methods of Identifying the UID Marking

The data elements of the UID are engraved on the part or the UID label in the form of 2D data matrix barcode and they decoded with the help of barcode scanner or automated reader. As the UID is derived from its data elements, the barcode scanners identify each data element while decoding the UID. The data elements are introduced to the scanner along with their prefixes at the time of reading the data matrix code. In the commercial use the data qualifiers prefixes are used in the form of alphanumeric Data Identifiers; (DI), numeric Application Identifiers (AI), or alpha; or Text Element Identifiers (TEI).

The human readable 2D data matrix code is encoded and decoded using Automated Identification Technology (AIT). The technology has significantly enhanced the barcode efficiency.

This post was submitted by ID Integration.

What is CAGE Code?

CAGE Code or Commercial and Government Entity Code is a five-character ID number to identify the government contractors. Apart from the Department of Defense, these CAGE codes are used in DoT (Department of Transportation), NASA, and several other federal government agencies.

Those who want to apply for a CAGE code for their items needs to obtain a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number before applying for DoD’s Central Contractor Registration. The Federal government adds all contractors who achieve CAGE Codes in its distinguished panel.

Benefits of CAGE Codes:

* Chance to be added on the distinguished panel contractors of the Federal government list

* Help contractors submit for government bids and proposals

* Sign up for buyer-vendor matching services and spot potential buyers for itemized Products

CAGE codes are mandatory for all items that are to be submitted to the Government. After ensuring the proper coding, the next phase is to ensure proper packaging of the items so that they can endure extreme conditions. For packaging extensively shipment items, Tesa tapes have been highly recommended. Items packaged properly with Tesa tapes ensure their safety and durability during storage and transit. These Tesa Tapes offer high shear, age resistance even on difficult surfaces. Moreover they are easy to handle, robust and sturdy. Packaging with Tesa tapes are considered the suitable options for consistent opening envelopes and cardboard boxes. There are different types of Tesa tapes available.

Categories of Tesa tapes:

Tesa Fastening Tapes

This type of Tesa tapes is reliable as well as cost-effective for temporary fastening, splicing, platemounting and permanent bonding.

Tesa Auxiliary Tapes

This type of Tesa tapes are used for a full spectrum of applications. Polyethylene/cloth based Duct tapes and Specialty Tapes which include transparent cellophane tapes, paper bandoliering tapes.

Tesa Masking Tapes

This type of Tesa tapes are extensively used in transportation, metal finishing and furniture manufacturing industries. There are General Purpose tapes, Fine Line and Temperature-Resistant Tapes available for superior cornering and high-temperature applications.

Tesa Packaging Tapes

For better surface protection, palletizing and sealing, a variety of Tesa Packaging tapes are used. They are TPP Tapes, Carton Sealing Tapes, Tear Tapes and Filament Tapes.

Important facts about Tesa tapes

* The Tesa tapes are safe to use. The adhesive material doesn’t contain any harmful acid which can be injurious for the health.

* There is no organic solvents remain in the Tesa tapes

* The tapes are free of heavy metals, asbestos and formaldehyde.

* The tapes are endurable even in extreme temperature and hence are safer to use.

This post was submitted by idintegration.

Contact: Lloyd Chrein, lc@tweetlister.com

New York, NY – May, 19, 2009 – Today’s marks the official launch of TweetLister, a free service that allows real estate brokers and owners to take full advantage of the vast, wide-reaching social network on Twitter.com. With TweetLister, real estate professionals and owners can easily create, post and manage all of their Twitter listings, track clicks on listings, and collect leads – all in one spot. It’s easy. It’s friendly. And it’s free.

The website is located at http://www.tweetlister.com.

TweetLister is perfect for real estate brokers and owners who are selling, renting or leasing properties. It can be used to list residential, commercial/office, vacation, land and any other type of real estate. Brokers will find it easy and convenient to manage an unlimited number of listings at once. Owners can create a listing, and then “set it and forget it” in TweetLister until their property is sold, rented or leased. Both brokers and owners can see how many clickthroughs their listings are getting, and can adjust the features and pricing in the listing at any time. And you can view and download leads for each listing, so you don’t miss a potential deal!

In its beta release, TweetLister has already earned high marks from writers covering the real estate industry: “After putting TweetLister through it’s paces and creating a couple of listings, I don’t see any reason why anyone involved in real estate marketing, should wait to try TweetLister,” writes blogger Brett Weaver. “It’s so easy that you don’t even have to create a new account. Just use enter your existing Twitter login credentials and you will be Tweeting Listings in a flash.”

“Putting it simply, TweetLister is Twitter for real estate listings,” notes Arnold Zafra of RotorBlog. “If you’re a real estate broker or owner, TweetLister is a great service for you. It lets you create, post and manage all of your Twitter real estate listings in one account. The service allows you to track clicks on your listings as well as collect leads… It doesn’t matter whether you are a professional real estate agent or a simple real estate owner looking to find prospective buyers for your properties, you can use TweetLister.”

And perhaps best of all, people are seeing results. After trying TweetLister, thcoonradt tweeted: “@TweetLister wonderful – had a response yesterday within about two hours of first post.”

TweetLister was created by web veterans Lloyd Chrein, Mark Schleimer and Prerak Parikh, who have worked together for more than a decade creating websites and web-based tools for real estate companies of all kinds. With the advent of Twitter, and the tremendous potential it offers for reaching millions of people quickly and easily, Lloyd, Mark and Prerak instantly saw the need for a web tool that would help brokers and owners post and manage their Twitter listings. Rather than deal with the confusing and often confounding world of Twitter, brokers and owners can now post and manage listings in a friendly, familiar way. It’s a win-win!

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This post was submitted by Lloyd Chrein.