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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.
Venice Film Festival: the winner is a 2D reader
Oct 03, 2007
Datalogics access control system confirmed that the POOL, the most glamorous spot on Venices Lido, was the most exclusive area of the 64th Venice Film Festival, hosting the most important international stars and celebrities.
Korean National Police Agency prints ID badges with Zebra P640i
Sep 25, 2007
The 100,000-head strong Korean police are now looking smart with new ID badges printed and laminated with the dual-sided Zebra P640i.
DED Spurs membership
Sep 18, 2007
A leading Premiership Football Club in a famous street in North London is not exactly the first place you would look for two Zebra D310 400 plastic card printers, but Tottenham Hotspur Football & Athletic Co. Ltd Spurs to you and I are using and getting the best out of them.
Blazepoint and Fargo join forces
Jul 19, 2007
Blazepoint of Chalgrove, Oxford, has announced the signing of a UKDistribution Agreement with Fargo Electronics, a global leader in secure technologies for card identity systems.
Zetes wins Belgian government contract for the next generation of e-ID card middleware
Jun 04, 2007
A major development in extending the functionality of the Belgian e-ID card
Zebra Card Printers Produce Tamper Proof Driving License for Dubai
Feb 15, 2007
Dubai Police department recognised the need to introduce the latest card issuing technology to produce secure cards for driving licenses and vehicle registration.
ID A Complete Online Possibility
Feb 14, 2007
It could be described as a franchise operation but without the costs normally associated with acquiring a franchise.
Zebra Introduces P430i Dual-Sided Plastic Card Printer/Encoder
Feb 13, 2007
New Printer Increases Flexibility and Performance.
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.
