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INTRODUCTION
Until recently, the
original method and equipment for making identification cards
(ID Cards) consisted of a camera (typically Polaroid), hard
paper cut to size and a laminator. The person's picture would
be cut to fit the size of the paper and then the card would be
laminated. This is referred to as the 'Film Based Method'. The
initial investment was low but time and labor increased the
cost per card dramatically. It was more or less a 'fixed'
application, as changes would imply a lengthy card re-design.
The film based ID cards are notoriously easy to tamper and
have little or no security features. Almost anyone can have
access to ownership of the cards without much difficulty. The
"film Based Method" is a crude stand-alone technology, which
cannot be integrated in modern personnel management solutions.
FEATURES
The key
characteristics of our digital identification cards are as
follows:
» Very fast output - one full
ID badge can be printed in as fast as 25 seconds.
» Low cost per card.
» Print directly to card - no
cutting, sizing or lamination - less error.
» Unlimited card design and
color options.
» Automatic magnetic stripe,
bar code or 'smart card' options, for access, time control,
and verification. These are rugged security features.
» Easy merging of ID card
production with personnel database for reporting, archiving,
auditing and control.
» Durable cards, difficult to
counterfeit.
» Easy card replacement. All
information (text & image) is stored in a controlled database,
merged to the card template, and saved as a file. When the
file is opened, the entirety of the ID card is regenerated
within seconds and reprinted and/or changed as desired. Access
to the hardware and software (hosts of the stored files) are
restricted via electronic password and encoding. Security is
guaranteed!
DIGITAL ID CARD SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The digital ID card
system has four main components:
1. Digital Camera
(input) - Captures the person's image, which is immediately
loaded into the software. Previewing and best imaging is
possible.
2. Computer Hardware
3. ID Card creation
Software - Used to create the ID card design.
4. ID Card Printer -
Takes text, photo and graphics from the software and prints
the output ID card.
Optional components
include scanner, television, digital pad, etc.
Once the user has
selected or designed the card format the process is elementary
- Take the picture, type in the name and/or other data, and
print.
BENEFITS
» Safety and Security - ID
Cards easily identify who is who and who can or cannot go into
sensitive areas or use sensitive equipment, etc.
» Checking personnel's time
and attendance record.
» Create an ID card paying
system based on debit, credit, etc.
» Special ID Cards can house
chips and other additional coding technology for specific
applications such as machine access, computer access, etc.
DELIVERABLES
» State-of-the-art Digital ID
card design customized for your organization.
» Printing and supply of the
ID cards as necessary.
» Very fast print output ~ 25
seconds per card.
» Print directly to card - no
cutting, sizing or lamination - less error.
» Unlimited card design and
color options.
» Security Features -
Automatic magnetic stripe, bar code or 'smart card' options,
for access, time control, and verification.
» Easy merging features with
personnel database for reporting, archiving, auditing and
control.
» Durable cards, difficult to
counterfeit.
» Easy card replacement.
» Supply of accessories
» Training and maintenance |
