Vanguard ID Systems | The Industry Leader in Bar Coded Cards and Key Tags

05/17/2004
Vanguard ID Systems Joins Texas Instruments RFid Systems

Dallas, Texas (May 17, 2004) – Texas Instruments, a worldwide leader in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, today announced that Vanguard ID Systems, a manufacturer of custom made RFID cards, key tags and labels, has become a member of its Team Tag-it™ Program, a partnership of industry-leading companies dedicated to the development and adoption of RFID smart label solutions.

05/12/2004
Bank of America’s Mini Visa® Card Patents Called Into Question

PHILADELPHIA, PA—May 12, 2004—Vanguard ID Systems, Inc., manufacturer of bar coded and magnetic stripe products, announced today that in a first office action, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has disallowed nearly 60 claims on two patents initially granted by the Office to Bank of America for its Mini Visa® Card, a small credit card that attaches to consumers’ key rings. Vanguard ID had filed its request for reexamination earlier this year based on Vanguard ID’s patents and other prior transaction card technology.

01/21/2004
Vanguard ID Systems Receives Technical Achievement Recognition from ICMA

West Chester, PA, January 21, 2004 -- Vanguard ID Systems announced today that it received a technical achievement award from the International Card Manufactures Association, ICMA, for its development of an RFID Short Pak Mailer solution used by PowerPay for the Seattle Seahawks PowerPay Club Program.

04/09/2002
Vanguard ID Systems Announces New RFID Key Tag and Card Solutions

West Chester, PA - April 9, 2002 -- Vanguard ID Systems announced today the release of its newest patented RFID enabled key tag and card solutions. The RFID product line is designed to allow businesses to quickly transition from bar coded or mag striped systems to the latest RFID technology. By combining the RFID enabled product with either a mag stripe or bar code, and in some cases both, Vanguards solutions enable customers to implement RFID at their own pace without the cumbersome changes associated with retraining your personnel or the need for major new product rollouts.

07/13/2000
Federal Court Rules Vanguard ID Systems, Inc. Owns Loyalty Card Technology; Requires Competitors to License Technology Through Vanguard

PHILADELPHIA, PA- July 14, 2000- The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has ruled that Vanguard Identification Systems’ technology patent, recognized as valid and enforceable. Loyalty cards are the bar-coded customer membership cards used by grocery stores, video rental chains, health clubs, libraries, and other national and local retailers. As a result of the ruling, competing loyalty card manufacturers will now be required to license technology directly from Vangua

01/01/2000
Vanguard ID Systems Wins the 1999 ICMA Elan Award for Best Non-Secure Card Design

(Exton, PA) The Family Pak is an instant-issue key tag with our patented attached label that eliminates the costs of direct mailing. This unique and patented label guarantees 100% data integrity. The removable, matching bar coded or human readable label attaches to an enrollment form. New members can apply for a program, receive a permanent card and two key tags, and use them on the same visit. This procedure saves time and money by eliminating the expense and administrative effort of mailing a personalized card to each new customer. This system, the DataGuard Security SystemTM system assures 100% data integrity.