Angelina Lopez

HID Corporation

(949) 598-1755

alopez@hidcorp.com

 

 

HID BROADENS iCLASS® CONTACTLESS SMART CARD PROGRAMMER FAMIILY

FOR ON-DEMAND CUSTOM PROGRAMMED CREDENTIALS WITH BIOMETRIC TEMPLATES

CP575A Card Programmer Adds Biometric Capability and Ease-of-Use Functionality to

Access Control Cards for a Complete Desktop Card Management Solution

 

IRVINE , Calif. , July 28, 2005 – HID Corporation, the premier manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry, today announced the expansion of its contactless smart card programmer family with the addition of the iCLASS CP575A.  The latest addition to the company’s iCLASS 13.56 MHz contactless smart card technology product line enables graphical user interface (GUI)-based programming of security-based applications, biometric capabilities, and card management functions. 

HID’s distributors, OEMs, system integrators, and end users can program cards on-site with access control data, biometric templates, and personal identification number (PIN) codes for additional security.  Managing card customers, stocking blank credentials and programming them on-demand reduces end-user lead times and maximizes card management flexibility.  The CP575A will also offer multi-lingual User Help functionality in German, French, Spanish and simplified Chinese later this year. 

Today’s introduction follows on the already introduced bioCLASS™ read/write contactless smart card reader with keypad and LCD display.  bioCLASS supports multi-authentication of identity by combining a contactless smart card and fingerprint biometric presentation.  It also joins HID’s previously introduced CP400 iCLASS and Prox card programmers.  

“With the introduction of the CP575A and its fingerprint enrollment capabilities, we can now provide customers with a complete biometric card management solution offering a higher level of security for their facility,” said Jack Bubany, HID’s iCLASS product manager.

The iCLASS CP575A comes complete with a desktop reader/writer, CD-ROM with programming software and documentation, graphical user interface (GUI), personalization diskette, universal power supply, and USB cable.  The iCLASS CP575A (Part Number 3150ANN00) is available now through HID’s network of distributors, OEMs, and system integrators worldwide.  Site licenses for the iCLASS CP575A are required and will be managed by HID Corporation.

Note to editors: Additional technical details and photos available upon request.

 

About HID Corporation
HID is the premier global supplier of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry.  With over 200 million credentials (cards, fobs and keys) in use worldwide,  HID leads the industry in 13.56 MHz and 125 kHz RFID card and reader technology for a wide range of applications including access control, IT secure authentication, time and attendance, digital cash/cashless vending, automotive vehicle identification, and biometric verification.  HID's award-winning product line includes iCLASS® 13.56 MHz contactless smart cards and readers, 125 kHz proximity, magnetic stripe, and
Wiegand technology cards and readers as well as the recently introduced VertX CS central station managed access controllers.  The company also provides specialized card manufacturing services including custom pre-printed graphics, micro printing and anti-counterfeiting elements, holograms or ultraviolet ink for increased card security.  HID’s corporate offices are located in Irvine , California , with international offices supporting more than 100 countries.  The company is part of the ASSA ABLOY Identification Technology Group.  To learn more, please visit www.hidcorp.com.

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HID and iCLASS® are registered trademarks and VertX CS is a trademark of HID Corporation.  Other brands and names contained in this release are the property of their respective owners.