ISMANING, Germany, Oct. 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SCM Microsystems, a
leading provider of solutions for secure access, secure identity and
secure exchange and a business unit of Identive Group, Inc.
(Nasdaq:INVE) (Frankfurt:INV), today announced the launch of a new
high-performance UHF (ultra high frequency) desktop reader designed
especially for retail and specialty tracking environments. Sold under
SCM's ARYGON brand, the new AUDR-USB delivers a compact, desktop
package for close-range applications such as point-of-sale checkout and
on-the-shelf inventory management at an attractive price.

"Passive UHF technology is gaining importance for asset management in
high-volume applications such as warehouse inventory management and
logistics tracking because of its small form factor and low cost of
ownership. In response to demand from systems integrators for a UHF
reader suitable for smaller areas and more targeted reads, we have
developed a compact desktop UHF reader that offers short-range reading
distance," said Michael Ganzera, Vice President Business Development &
Marketing for SCM Microsystems. "As the first in a series of planned
UHF offerings, this new ARYGON reader is an important addition to our
portfolio of RFID products and accessories and supports the latest
trends and chip generations for UHF desktop applications."

The ARYGON AUDR-USB UHF reader

Compliant with ISO 18000-6 and the EPC Gen 2 standard for passive UHF
RFID, the innovative ARYGON AUDR-USB provides excellent price
performance for close-range applications. Communicating via USB device
protocol, the reader is easily integrated into existing PC-based
tracking systems and POS terminals. A slim form factor makes it ideal
for integration into a variety of environments including tag
production, testing and initialization systems. The AUDR-USB supports
all globally-used UHF frequency bands and is EPC Class 1 Gen 2 6c and b
compliant. UHF chips supported include NXP Semiconductors' UCODE and
Monza chips from IMPINJ. The AUDR-USB has been tested to comply with
FCC regulations. A test and integration kit (AUDR-USB-TIK) that
includes a reader, test software and USB source code is immediately
available for application developers and system integrators.

Under its ARYGON brand, SCM offers a range of contactless reader/writer
modules, desktop products and accessories including smart cards, key
fobs and wristbands.

About SCM Microsystems

SCM Microsystems, a business unit of Identive Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:INVE)
(Frankfurt: INV), is a leading provider of solutions for secure access,
secure identity and secure exchange. The company offers the world's
broadest range of contact, contactless and mobile smart card reader and
terminal technology, digital identity and transaction platforms, as
well as systems that integrate physical and logical access control.
SCM's smart card-based products and solutions are utilized around the
world to enable security and identification applications, transaction
systems, eHealth- and eGovernment programs and physical access systems.
More information at www.scmmicro.com.

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Identive Group, Inc. is a leading provider of products, services and
solutions for the security, identification and RFID industries.
Additional information at www.identive-group.com.

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CONTACT: Annika Oelsner,
         SCM Microsystems,
         aoelsner@scmmicro.com,
         +49 89 9595-5220
         
         Darby Dye,
         Identive Group,
         ddye@identive-group.com,
         +1 949 553-4251