HID Global has announced that it has added a reader module and developer tool kit (DTK) to its iCLASS SE platform for highly secure, adaptable and interoperable secure identity solutions. Ā The new reader module provides full interoperability with the company's iCLASS Seos credential and other current and emerging technologies, and supports a wide range of applications using any combination of smart cards, microprocessor cards and NFC-enabled smartphones.
āOur new reader module enables third-party developers to build a broad range of products that simplify how identities are created, used and managed, and take advantage of both existing and future technologies,ā said Helmut DansachmĆ¼ller, Senior Director of Product Marketing with HID Global.Ā
The features include, Dual-frequency support, Ā iCLASS SE reader modules simplify technology migration by supporting iCLASS Seos, iCLASS SE, standard iCLASS, HID Prox, Indala Prox, FeliCa MIFARE Classic, or MIFARE DESFire EV1 credential technologies and FIPS-201 compliance: Ā All iCLASS SE reader modules are compliant with Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201 federal identity specifications for reading personal identity verification (PIV) II credentials, and are included on the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Evaluation Programās Approved Product List. Ā
The iCLASS SE Reader Module also includes a comprehensive Developer Tool Kit (DTK) that accelerates design initiation and shortens integration cycles for finished products. Ā
The HID Global iCLASS SE Module Developer Tool Kit is available now, as small quantities of additional modules and antennas for integration purposes. Volume availability of modules and antennas will begin in December 2012.
