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To: Stew who wrote (1780)	10/18/2000 5:19:40 PM
From: Mahatmabenfoo	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1877

Well... I have no reason to doubt that Sony really was, as TRKR said, an alpha and beta testing site for a "new product" scheduled for release in August 2000. Of course, TRKR earlier said it was scheduled for release in February 2000.... But that still gives a reason to hope TRKR's fortunes could improve. But but but... - TRKR's has had various relationships with SONY for a long time -- with SONY of Canada since March 22, 1996, and with Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. since I don't know when. This makes a SONY deal more or less likely depending on how you look at it. My theory is less likely -- if something was going to happen, it woulda. But reasonable people can differ.... - TRKR itself acknowledges that "there is a low cost of entry and basically no market barriers" to others considering competing with it. Which is my point that the Symbol announcement doesn't mean anything -- or, at least, doesn't mean anything more for TRKR that it does for you and me (or any database programmer who could set up a competing system in about 4 weeks... okay, maybe 8 weeks). - TRKR's patent, as I explained in detail to our pal (the mysterious, two-named, ever optimistic SAM-DAN), is specific to PERSONAL property, an area on which TRKR has not been able to make its fortune. The patent doesn't help with SONY, or act as a barrier to others using bar codes for BUSINESS property. - Charles

To: Stew who wrote (1780)	10/23/2000 11:18:24 PM
From: Mahatmabenfoo	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1877

Stew.... > Finally, sure, if everyone wants to develop their > own bar-code tracking system (as some have done)... > but why would they when they can buy an off-the-shelf > system? I think you answered your own question -- others HAVE developed their own systems -- and used them, and sold them. The real "off the shelf" systems are those of other companies. See below. - Charles ================ Barcode Systems Inc. is a leading provider of innovative bar code solutions and services. BSI integrates a wide variety of bar code equipment and wireless technologies from leading manufacturers like Symbol, Intermec, PSC, Connect and Zebra with application specific software such as RF Warehouse 2000 into total solutions. From project management and site surveys to software design, complete installation, service, maintenance and rental solutions, Barcode Systems Inc. has the Auto ID expertise and experience to help companies implement automatic data capture solutions that improve the efficiency of their businesses ====== CIM Vision International These open doors should help CIM market its CIM+ suite of supply chain execution software. The offerings provide manufacturers with bar code data collection, warehouse management, manufacturing execution, and time and attendance modules that interface ====== Several of the shippers we interviewed are relying on bar code labeling systems to make shipping and routing more efficient. One automotive equipment supplier in Georgia installed its bar code system two months ago, and while exact figures are not yet available, the warehouse operations manager claims that the system is expected to speed up the receiving process and cut down on errors. ====== System lets John Deere trace key engine parts : Bumpy bar codes keep manufacturing process motoring along.(Company Operations) Gurin, Rick Frontline Solutions 1 42 June 2000 ======= PERCON 10Q The Company also markets bar code input devices manufactured by others for use with the Company's fixed station decoders and PDCTs. The Company's products provide a rapid, accurate, and efficient means to collect, process, transmit, record, and manage data. The Company's products are used principally in point-of- sale, point-of-service, and inventory management applications in a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, package delivery, retail, education, and healthcare.