TECHNOLOGY
EcoPixel combines RFID interaction with bistable electronic paper. The display retains its last image without continuous display power.
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
Four connected layers bring industry workflows, platform services, field equipment and e-paper tags into one system.
Manufacturing, logistics, retail, workplaces and healthcare information.
Connect business data and label-design workflows.
The coordination layer for users, devices, tasks and image generation.
Select the communication path for the equipment and deployment.
Field interaction points selected for the task and installation.
Match data exchange, protocol handling and RF interaction to the selected tag.
Reusable visual identification where the workflow takes place.
The source architecture illustrates an integration scope, rather than a guarantee that every component supports every interface. Device-side Bluetooth Mesh, Wi-Fi and cellular links are distinct from tag-side capabilities. Tag-side BLE and LoRaWAN remain subject to confirmation for the e-paper range.
ERP, MES and label-design workflows are shown in the reference architecture. BarTender, ZebraDesigner and NiceLabel are examples illustrated in the source, not a claim of certified compatibility or partnership. Confirm versions, APIs, drivers and licensing during integration.
Define the object, task and information to display.
Coordinate the task and generate the selected label content.
Send the task through the chosen reader or gateway.
Update the display and verify the result in the application.
A compatible reader provides energy and data. The tag processes the update, and the e-paper retains the resulting image.
A long RFID reading distance does not automatically mean the same distance for screen updating. Validate both under the actual installation conditions.
| Consideration | NFC / HF | UHF RFID |
|---|---|---|
| Typical interaction | Close-range, deliberate interaction | Reader and antenna based identification |
| Useful starting points | Desk, station and individual tag workflows | Containers, process points and fixed installations |
| Key evaluation | Reader compatibility, positioning and holding time | Power, antenna geometry, material, density and region |
| Display updating | Verify with the selected tag and reader | Verify energy, timing and actual update distance |
SYSTEM INTEGRATION
For supported applications, an existing print action can feed template rendering and tag update tasks.
Coordinate business events, template data, update tasks and status feedback through the selected platform integration.
API, MQTT, device interfaces and supported operating systems must be confirmed for the selected software and equipment versions.
PILOT DESIGN
Record tag model, screen content, update distance, orientation, temperature, material and tag density in every performance evaluation.
START WITH YOUR APPLICATION
Tell us about your workflow. We’ll help define the tag, reader and integration requirements.