Chapter 1: The Basics; Wireless Identification Overview - RF IDeas pcProx Plus User Manual

The Basics

Wireless Identification Overview

pcProx® Activated Identification
Employers are more security conscious than ever. More buildings, machines, systems, and
applications require identification information to gain access. RF IDeas devices allow the building
access cards to be used as a digital identifier throughout the workplace.
Various pcProx applications include:
• Card Enrollment
• Application log-on
• Form filler to existing software applications
• PC/LAN Log On
• Cafeteria Purchases/Vending
• Machine Access
• PLC and embedded controllers
• Time/Attendance
Our pcProx Plus devices are easily configured to increase security and reliability. Companies using
proximity and/or contactless technology for building access immediately benefit, as their employee
identification cards can also be used with the proximity/contactless device for additional
authentication applications. Thus, the majority of deployment and enrollment costs are quickly
recovered.
The diagram on the following page is a high level overview of how the reader works. The reader
sends RF signals to the card and the card sends signals back to send data. The card data is output by
the reader in keystrokes or ASCII characters. This card data can be configured to include delimiters
to separate the data. This reader can be used as a standalone system or seamlessly integrated with
other software applications using the optional Software Developer's Kit (SDK).
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