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Asterisk to Fully Launch Its RFID Solutions Business in the U.S. Market

Following the acquisition of a US patent, the company announced plans to step up sales of the AsReader RFID Reading TUB RFID solution in North America through its US subsidiary. Going forward, it will expand the sales regions, target industries and partner network.

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Announced details

AsReader RFID Reading TUBRFID solutions business
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)
ApparelSupermarketsHealthcareLogisticsWarehousesSupply chainDrugstoresHealthcare
Launch date6 July 2026 (the date the full-scale rollout was announced; the specific sales launch date is Not disclosed)
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Usage history

A track record of operating and refining the solution in actual stores in Japan (the number of stores and period are Not disclosed)

Relationship between the counterparty and the company
Asterisk Inc.6522
Relationship with the Company

The group’s US subsidiary.

CounterpartyAsReader, Inc.

The group’s US subsidiary, which handles sales and support in the North American market.

Registration number and expiry date

A US patent related to RFID has been obtained (the patent number, registration date and expiration date are Not disclosed)

Impact on Business Performance

The company stated that it aims to enhance corporate value over the medium to long term. The specific impact on revenue and profit is Not disclosed.

The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.

Announced details
ItemDetails
Names of Products / Services CoveredAsReader RFID Reading TUB, RFID solutions business
CounterpartyAsReader, Inc.
Counterparty overviewThe group’s US subsidiary, which handles sales and support in the North American market.
Relationship with the CompanyThe group’s US subsidiary.
Launch date6 July 2026 (the date the full-scale rollout was announced; the specific sales launch date is Not disclosed)
Applicable areaApparel, Supermarkets, Healthcare, Logistics, Warehouses, Supply chain, Drugstores, Healthcare
Registration number and expiry dateA US patent related to RFID has been obtained (the patent number, registration date and expiration date are Not disclosed)
Usage historyA track record of operating and refining the solution in actual stores in Japan (the number of stores and period are Not disclosed)
Impact on Business PerformanceThe company stated that it aims to enhance corporate value over the medium to long term. The specific impact on revenue and profit is Not disclosed.
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The new US patent strengthens the protection of the company’s RFID technology intellectual property and raises barriers to entry. The company also cited the growing adoption of RFID in North America across apparel, supermarkets, drugstores, logistics and healthcare, among other sectors.

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