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ID Card Technology, Identification Badges, Passes & Printers
ID card technology is a broad term that encompasses the various methods used to encode and store information on ID cards. The type of ID card technology that is used will depend on the specific application. For example, magnetic stripes are often used on ID cards for access control, while RFID tags are often used on ID cards for inventory tracking. IT Reseller news on ID cards, access control, card printers, ID badges, campus cards, card printing systems, cards, smart cards, security cards, photo ID.
Plastic cards you can print again, and again, and again
Oct 03, 2006
Databac launches Europe's most flexible range of rewritable cards
Datacard Group Introduces New High Speed Programming for High Memory Capacity Smart Card Personalization
Jun 28, 2006
New smart card personalization system enhancements support high speed protocols such as MMC and USB
DATACARD GROUP ANNOUNCES ROHS-COMPLIANT CARD PRINTERS AND IMAGE CAPTURE SOLUTIONS
Jun 20, 2006
Datacard SP Series card printers and Datacard Tru Photo Solutions comply with new EU environmental standard
Evolis opens up to Linux
Jun 20, 2006
Evolis announces the release of a Linux driver for its entire range of printers, thus making them available, affordable and suitable to a larger scope of users.
Datacard Group Supports RoHS Compliance
Jun 14, 2006
Datacard confirmed its support of the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive, which limits the use of environmentally harmful substances in electronic and electric equipment
Spotlight on the Evolis printers during the 59th Cannes Film Festival
Jun 12, 2006
Evolis, manufacturer of printers for plastic cards customization and Tech-Event, provider of registration technologies for the event industry, joined hands to manage accreditation badges during the 59th Cannes Film Festival.
Datacard Group Acquires CPST
Jun 12, 2006
Industry leading drop-on-demand inkjet technology offers unparalleled speed, performance and cost-per-card.
Zetes extends its technological platform in People ID
May 26, 2006
Acquiring MetaForm Ltd, a leader in enrolment of Personal Data for Identification Applications
DATACARD GROUP INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE NEW HIGH-VOLUME CARD ISSUANCE SYSTEM
Apr 26, 2006
Highly modular platform takes card programs to new levels of security, productivity and flexibility
ID Card Technology
ID card technology is a broad term that encompasses the various methods used to encode and store data on ID cards. The most common types of ID card technology include:
- Magnetic stripe: A magnetic stripe is a thin strip of magnetic material embedded in the back of an ID card. Data is encoded on the stripe as a series of magnetized spots. Magnetic stripe cards are relatively inexpensive to produce and can be read by a variety of card readers. However, they are also relatively easy to counterfeit.
- Barcode: A barcode is a series of black and white lines that represent data. Barcodes can be read by a barcode scanner and converted into digital data. Barcodes are less expensive to produce than magnetic stripe cards and are more difficult to counterfeit. However, they can only store a limited amount of data.
- Smart card: A smart card is a plastic card with an embedded integrated circuit (IC) chip. The IC chip can store a variety of data, including personal information, security credentials, and biometric data. Smart cards are more secure than magnetic stripe or barcode cards, but they are also more expensive to produce.
- Radio-frequency identification (RFID): RFID cards use radio waves to transmit data. An RFID reader sends a radio signal to the card, which in turn transmits its data back to the reader. RFID cards are very secure and can be read from a distance. However, they can also be more expensive than other types of ID card technology.
Identification Badges
Identification badges, also known as ID badges, are small plastic or metal cards that contain personal information about the wearer, such as their name, photo, and job title. They are typically worn on a lanyard or necklace, and can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
- Security: ID badges can be used to restrict access to certain areas or buildings.
- Identification: ID badges can help to identify people, especially in large or crowded settings.
- Communication: ID badges can be used to communicate important information, such as emergency contact information or allergies.
- Marketing: ID badges can be used to promote a company or organization.
