HID Expands iCLASS Product Family with GSC-Compliant Contactless Smart Card Readers That Meets U.S. Government Interoperability Standards.IRVINE, Calif. -- Smart Card Reader Creates a Standards-Based Platform That Outputs Federal Agency Smart Credential Number in Multiple Configurations Meeting Standard Communication Protocol HID, the premier manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry, today announced additions to their iCLASS(R) product family that comply with the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Government Smart Card Interoperability Specifications (GSC-IS GSC-IS Government Smart Card Interoperability Specifications ) and the low and medium assurance profiles of the Technical Implementation Guidance Specification. The new iCLASS GSC-compliant readers are designed specifically for U.S. government agencies and contractors adopting contactless smart card A smart card that uses radio frequencies to provide a wireless connection to the reader. The transmission range is only a couple of inches, but allows the card to be quickly passed by a reader in applications such as secured entrances. See smart card and UltraCard. technology to meet government standard communication protocols established to create an open system environment that allow all compliant cards and readers to communicate with existing and new access control systems from virtually any manufacturer. A key feature is the readers' ability to output Federal Agency Smart Credential Numbers (FASC-N FASC-N Federal Agency Smart Credential Number ), the primary identification string to be used on all U.S. government-issued credentials, in multiple Wiegand output configurations. Now available in HID's popular iCLASS reader models R10, R30, R40, and RK40 reader with keypad configurations. In addition to reading a government-compliant card, these versatile new readers also simultaneously read HID-standard iCLASS technology cards. This allows for an easier transition for existing iCLASS installations to become fully government-compliant in the future without the need to reinstall To go through the installation process once again, because files have become corrupted. See reload. card readers or replace cards. "This extension of the iCLASS product line is representative of HID's long-standing commitment to the U.S. government market. We have a well-earned reputation for providing HID customers with a clear migration path for adopting the latest technologies while meeting challenging new industry standards, specifications, and guidelines," said Eric Widlitz, HID's manager for Government Technology and Applications. "Our team has extensive industry experience providing access control to OEMs and integrators with the ability to integrate next-generation technology readers while maintaining backward compatibility See backward compatible. (jargon) backward compatibility - Able to share data or commands with older versions of itself, or sometimes other older systems, particularly systems it intends to supplant. with existing systems." HID's new iCLASS GSC-compliant readers are available now. Interested parties are asked to contact Eric Widlitz at 203-407-5930 or ewidlitz@hidcorp.com. To download a high-resolution photo of the product, please go to: http://www.hidcorp.com/press/hid_GSC GSC gas-solid chromatography. _readers.jpg. Note to editors: Additional technical details and photos available upon request. About HID Corp. HID is the premier global supplier of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry. With over 200 million credentials (cards, fobs and keys) in use worldwide, HID leads the industry in 13.56 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. and 125 kHz RFID card Refers to an identification badge or credit card that transfers its contents to the reader via RFID. See RFID and RFID tag. and reader technology for a wide range of applications including access control, IT secure authentication, time and attendance, digital cash/cashless vending, automotive vehicle identification, and biometric verification. HID's award-winning product line includes iCLASS(R) 13.56 MHz contactless smart cards and readers, 125 kHz proximity, magnetic stripe, and Wiegand technology cards and readers. The company also provides specialized card manufacturing services including custom pre-printed graphics, microprinting Microprinting is one of many anti-counterfeiting techniques used most often on currency and bank checks, as well as various other items of value. Microprinting involves printing very small text, usually too small to read with the naked eye, onto the note or item. and anti-counterfeiting elements, holograms or ultraviolet ink for increased card security. HID has headquarters in Irvine, with international offices supporting more than 100 countries. The company is part of the ASSA ABLOY Identification Technology Group. To learn more, please visit www.hidcorp.com. HID and iCLASS(R) are registered trademarks of HID Corp. Other brands and names contained in this release are the property of their respective owners. |
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