top of page

HarvesTag

 

PHONE CASE WITH BUILT-IN UHF RFID READER

Features:


– Battery-free operation powered by

   NFC energy harvesting

– Built-in UHF RFID reader integrated           into the phone case

– Internal circular polarized antenna
– Fast tag read rate up to 10 tags/sec
– Supports EPC C1 G2 and ISO 18000-6C

– Supports NXP UCODE DNA and               custom tag commands

– Ready to use in min. 5 seconds

– Compatible with selected Apple and         Samsung smartphones

Applications:

– Asset Tracking

– Digital Product Passport

– Healthcare

– Event & Access Control

– Supply Chain in Retail

Product Overview

HarvesTag is the world’s first phone case with a built-in, battery-free UHF RFID reader, powered entirely by NFC energy harvesting.

 

This innovative solution brings the power of UHF RFID technology directly into the hands of professionals, entrepreneurs, and everyday users, enabling them to leverage the advantages of RFID to work faster, smarter, and more securely.

Designed to make RFID technology accessible to everyone, including small and medium-sized businesses, HarvesTag contributes to the cohesion of UHF RFID technology as a whole, supporting its development from a large-vision perspective and, through its affordability, accelerating the adoption of UHF RFID in everyday life.

 

With HarvesTag, the benefits of RFID—such as instant identification, asset tracking, and data verification—are now available directly through your smartphone, without the need for external readers or batteries.

Available from Q1 2026

Technical Specification

Enter your email to receive the latest news about HarvesTag

PHONE CASE WITH BUILT-IN UHF RFID READER

Technical Specification:

Air Interface Protocol: EPCglobal UHF Class 1 Gen 2 Version 2.0.0
                                             Supports tag vendor specific custom commands
                                             Supports NXP UCODE DNA

Frequency: 865 - 868Mhz
Number of Channels: 4 channels
Supported Region: ETSI (Europe) - ETSI EN 302 208
RF Power Output: max. 9dBm
Antenna: Internal circular polarized antenna
Tag Communication Rate: 40 kbps
Tag Read Rate: Up to 10 tags/second
Read Range: up to 25 cm
(Tested with an ALN-9662 tag, depending on tag and environment)

Communication Interface: NFC ISO/IEC 15693
Power source: NFC Energy Harvesting

Ready to be used in min. 5 seconds
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +55°C
Thickness: 6.6mm from the back of the smartphone

Supported Smartphone Models:

Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone 15
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Samsung Galaxy S25
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

 
bottom of page