Compare HID 13.56MHz Credentials

Compare HID iClass Credentials - 13.56 MHz Contactless

HID iCLASS Credentials offer iCLASS 13.56 MHz contactless read/write smart card technology along with the ability to add a magnetic stripe, barcode, and anti-counterfeiting features including custom artwork or a photo identification directly on the credential.

An HID iCLASS card, keyfob, or tag can be utilized for diverse applications such as:

• Access control
• Network log-on security
• Automotive vehicle identification
• Cashless vending
• Time and attendance
• Biometric verification

Below, we compare the read ranges and other select features of our most popular HID iClass contactless credentials, tags, and keyfobs.

With so many variables, ordering HID iClass cards, tags and keyfobs can be a technical and confusing process. We're here to help - and we'll make it easy for you!

Presently HID develop TAG. The HID iCLASS Tag can turn a plastic ID badge into an iCLASS contactless smart card credential. Effortlessly upgrade from Prox, mag stripe or barium ferrite technology to a smart card technology with more secure access control by simply attaching the small, circular iCLASS Tag to your existing card. The iCLASS Tag will also adhere to any non-metallic device, such as a cell phone or PDA, to instantly create a contactless smart card.

iCLASS was specifically designed to make access control more powerful, more versatile, and more secure. iCLASS 13.56 MHz read/write contactless smart card technology provides versatile interoperability in applications such as access control, network log-on security, cashless vending, time and attendance, event management and biometric identification.

iCLASS technology ensures high security with mutual authentication between card and reader, encrypted data transfer, and 64-bit diversified keys for read/write capabilities. Securely separated files enable multiple applications and support future growth.

Key Features of the 206x iCLASS Tag

• Provides the convenience of HID's iCLASS contactless read/write smart card technology in a small disk-shaped package.
• Seamlessly upgrade from magnetic stripe, barium ferrite, or proximity technologies by adhering the Tag to an existing access card for secure access control.
• Allows users to easily and cost-effectively turn a plastic ID badge or contact smart chip card into a contactless smart card.
• Attaches easily to cell phones, PDAs, and other non-metallic objects.
• More powerful, versatile and secure access control.
• Provides versatile interoperability in applications like access control, network log-on security, cashless vending and many other areas.

Specifications:

• Typical Maximum Read Range*R10 1.0" (2.5 cm)
  R30/RW300 1.0" (2.5 cm)
  R40/RW400 1.0" (2.5 cm)
  RK40/RWK400 1.0" - 1.5" (2.5 cm - 3.8 cm)
  *Dependent upon installation conditions.
• DimensionsDiameter: 1.285" (3.264 cm)
  Thickness: 0.070" (0.178 cm)
• Outer Shell MaterialLexan
• Memory TypeEEPROM, read/write
  Multi-application Memory
  2K bit (256 Bytes) tag 
  16K bit (2K Bytes) tag 
  32K bit (4K Bytes) tag

What is the difference between "biometric identification" and "biometric verification"?

What is the difference between "biometric identification" and "biometric verification"?

Biometrics are used for different purposes, but they are generally part of either a verification system or an identification system. The differences between these two types of systems can make a difference in how quickly the system operates and how accurate it is as the size of a biometric database increases.

Verification Systems
Verification systems seek to answer the question “Is this person who they say they are?” Under a verification system, an individual presents himself or herself as a specific person. The system checks his or her biometric against a biometric profile that already exists in the database linked to that person’s file in order to find a match.
Verification systems are generally described as a 1-to-1 matching system because the system tries to match the biometric presented by the individual against a specific biometric already on file.
Because verification systems only need to compare the presented biometric to a biometric reference stored in the system, they can generate results more quickly and are more accurate than identification systems, even when the size of the database increases.

Identification Systems
Identification systems are different from verification systems because an identification system seeks to identify an unknown person, or unknown biometric. The system tries to answer the questions “Who is this person?” or “Who generated this biometric?” and must check the biometric presented against all others already in the database. Identification systems are described as a 1-to-n matching system, where n is the total number of biometrics in the database. Forensic databases, where a government tries to identify a latent print or DNA discarded at a crime scene, often operate as identification systems.


one-to-one comparison, biometric verification systems are generally much faster than biometric identification systems. Most commercial applications of biometrics for time and attendance or access control use biometric verification.

Fingerprint Verification

What is the fingerprint verification technology?

A fingerprint in its narrow sense is an impression left by the friction ridges of a human finger. In a wider use of the term, fingerprints are the traces of an impression from the friction ridges of any part of a human or other primate hand. 

Since the early 20th century, fingerprint detection and analysis has been one of the most common and important forms of crime scene forensic investigation. More crimes have been solved with fingerprint evidence than for any other reason. This fact necessitated the need for assailants to cover their hands during the commission of their crimes; thus designating gloves to be the most essential and crucial tool for any successful criminal perpetrator.

Fingerprint verification method?

There are two types of method, optical and capacitance. 

Optical fingerprint imaging involves capturing a digital image of the print using visible light. This type of sensor is, in essence, a specialized digital camera. The top layer of the sensor, where the finger is placed, is known as the touch surface. Beneath this layer is a light-emitting phosphor layer which illuminates the surface of the finger. The light reflected from the finger passes through the phosphor layer to an array of solid state pixels (a charge-coupled device) which captures a visual image of the fingerprint. A scratched or dirty touch surface can cause a bad image of the fingerprint. A disadvantage of this type of sensor is the fact that the imaging capabilities are affected by the quality of skin on the finger. For instance, a dirty or marked finger is difficult to image properly. Also, it is possible for an individual to erode the outer layer of skin on the fingertips to the point where the fingerprint is no longer visible. It can also be easily fooled by an image of a fingerprint if not coupled with a "live finger" detector. 

Capacitance sensors use principles associated with capacitance in order to form fingerprint images. In this method of imaging, the sensor array pixels each act as one plate of a parallel-plate capacitor, the dermal layer (which is electrically conductive) acts as the other plate, and the non-conductive epidermal layer acts as a dielectric

Coverage

It is widely used in access control, building management, bank, airport information system, etc