BioEnable - Biometrics , RFID, GPS http://help.bioenabletech.com/ Bioenable offer widest range of Biometrics Fingerprint time attendance , access cotnrol products, software and services en Thu, 17 May 2012 21:06:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://help.bioenabletech.com/images/misc/rss.png BioEnable - Biometrics , RFID, GPS http://help.bioenabletech.com/ Where i can get manual for Rover9 unit? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/760-Where-i-can-get-manual-for-Rover9-unit?goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 07:18:06 GMT Refer to attached pdf file for details Refer to attached pdf file for details
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]]> FM2100/2200/4100 Vehicle Tracking Devices kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/760-Where-i-can-get-manual-for-Rover9-unit can i get manual for FM11 vehicle tracking unit? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/759-can-i-get-manual-for-FM11-vehicle-tracking-unit?goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 07:16:34 GMT Refer to attached file for details Refer to attached file for details
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]]> FM2100/2200/4100 Vehicle Tracking Devices kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/759-can-i-get-manual-for-FM11-vehicle-tracking-unit Where i can get manual for GH1202 unit? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/758-Where-i-can-get-manual-for-GH1202-unit?goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 07:00:46 GMT Refer to attached file for GH1202 unit Refer to attached file for GH1202 unit
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]]> GH1202/3000 - Personal Tracker kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/758-Where-i-can-get-manual-for-GH1202-unit Can i get manual for FM42 vehicle tracking unit? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/757-Can-i-get-manual-for-FM42-vehicle-tracking-unit?goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 06:57:06 GMT FM42 vehicle tracking unit manual can be referred as below Click on attached file for details FM42 vehicle tracking unit manual can be referred as below

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]]> FM2100/2200/4100 Vehicle Tracking Devices kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/757-Can-i-get-manual-for-FM42-vehicle-tracking-unit Can i get manual for FM22 GPS tracking unit? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/756-Can-i-get-manual-for-FM22-GPS-tracking-unit?goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 06:54:29 GMT Manual can be referred as attached herewith. Click on below link to download the same *Attachment 615... Manual can be referred as attached herewith. Click on below link to download the same


FM2200 User Manual v1.1.pdf ]]> FM2100/2200/4100 Vehicle Tracking Devices kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/756-Can-i-get-manual-for-FM22-GPS-tracking-unit Time Attendance Software http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/755-Time-Attendance-Software?goto=newpost Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:25:36 GMT Time Attendance is a basic HR process affecting everyone and critical as a basic input to payroll processing. HR faces problems of integrating... Time Attendance is a basic HR process affecting everyone and critical as a basic input to payroll processing. HR faces problems of integrating attendance inputs from different attendance logging systems e.g. cards, biometric scanners and manual attendance registers across all business locations. Each month a lot of HR time is spent collecting and reconciling attendance data before payroll can be correctly processed. ]]> Timetrack - Desktop Time Attendance s/w timelabs http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/755-Time-Attendance-Software HELP for integration of Hamster HFDU06 http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/754-HELP-for-integration-of-Hamster-HFDU06?goto=newpost Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:03:21 GMT Hello there, I just purchased NITGEN's Hamster HFDU06, and also got Nitgen's SDK for it.
I need to know the following things,

1. Is there an internal memory of this unit, i mean does it stores the templates?
2. How to register/search a finger print without showing the Nitgens's FP dwtection window..
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3. How and which information of the detected finger print needs to be stored...i.e, which of the bellow two object's information needs to be stored..
A.) Dim hNewFIR As NBioAPI.Type.HFIR = New NBioAPI.Type.HFIR()
B.) Dim fpInfo() As NBioAPI.NSearch.FP_INFO = Nothing ]]> Programming Issues pratiknirgun http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/754-HELP-for-integration-of-Hamster-HFDU06 If i want to use BioEnable SDK for Fingkey Hamster which DLL file need to be used? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/753-If-i-want-to-use-BioEnable-SDK-for-Fingkey-Hamster-which-DLL-file-need-to-be-used?goto=newpost Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:47:23 GMT If client based application need to be developed then below are the DLL files needs to be used at client side dll must be in system32 are for... If client based application need to be developed then below are the DLL files needs to be used at client side

dll must be in system32 are for window based .net application

NBioBSP.dll
NBioBSPCOM.dll
NBSP2Eng.dll
NImgConv.dll
BioEnable.dll

and if customer is making any web based application where communication is done using web interface then below additional file need to be used

BioBSPCOMM.dll. This file should be in GAC ]]> Installation and Documentation Issues kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/753-If-i-want-to-use-BioEnable-SDK-for-Fingkey-Hamster-which-DLL-file-need-to-be-used Can SQL server 2008 be use as backend for Access Manager pro software? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/752-Can-SQL-server-2008-be-use-as-backend-for-Access-Manager-pro-software?goto=newpost Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:58:59 GMT Yes , SQL 2005 and 2008 server can be used to configure database for ACM pro. Yes , SQL 2005 and 2008 server can be used to configure database for ACM pro. ]]> NAC2500 Series Devices ashish http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/752-Can-SQL-server-2008-be-use-as-backend-for-Access-Manager-pro-software how to create new timezone in software? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/751-how-to-create-new-timezone-in-software?goto=newpost Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:20:39 GMT "What is a Time-zone?"

A Time Zone is a pre defined period of time (which can be split up into Minutes/Hours/Days) to control or enable Access for Individuals (and Terminals). The time-zone function consists of User time-zone and Terminal time-zone.
- User time-zone: Designates Access privileges for each individual user.
- Terminal time-zone: Designates access privilege via each terminal and has a special time-zone which designates
multi-authentication types hourly at each terminal.

Preconditions
- ACM Professional supports a terminal time-zone function and user time-zone function to limit the access time via
our reader (terminal).
- "Terminal time-zone" takes priority over "User time-zone".

For details on how to create new timezone refer to attached pdf
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]]> kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/751-how-to-create-new-timezone-in-software How to apply timezone settings in accessmanager Pro? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/750-How-to-apply-timezone-settings-in-accessmanager-Pro?goto=newpost Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:33:34 GMT A Time Zone is a pre defined period of time (which can be split up into Minutes/Hours/Days) to control or enable Access for Individuals (and... A Time Zone is a pre defined period of time (which can be split up into Minutes/Hours/Days) to control or enable Access for Individuals (and Terminals). The time-zone function consists of User time-zone and Terminal time-zone.


- User time-zone: Designates Access privileges for each individual user.
- Terminal time-zone: Designates access privilege via each terminal and has a special time-zone which designates multi-authentication types hourly at each terminal.


Preconditions

- ACM Professional supports a terminal time-zone function and user time-zone function to limit the access time via
our reader (terminal).
- "Terminal time-zone" takes priority over "User time-zone".

Refer to attached document for more details
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]]> kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/750-How-to-apply-timezone-settings-in-accessmanager-Pro What is timezone concept in NAC devices? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/749-What-is-timezone-concept-in-NAC-devices?goto=newpost Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:09:04 GMT A Time Zone is a pre defined period of time (which can be split up into Minutes/Hours/Days) to control or enable Access for Individuals (and... A Time Zone is a pre defined period of time (which can be split up into Minutes/Hours/Days) to control or enable Access for Individuals (and Terminals). The time-zone function consists of User time-zone and Terminal time-zone.

- User time-zone: Designates Access privileges for each individual user.
- Terminal time-zone: Designates access privilege via each terminal and has a special time-zone which designates multi-authentication types hourly at each terminal. ]]> kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/749-What-is-timezone-concept-in-NAC-devices what are advantages of RFID over barcode? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/748-what-are-advantages-of-RFID-over-barcode?goto=newpost Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:45:34 GMT Barcode readers require a direct line of sight to the printed barcode; RFID readers do not require a direct line of sight to either active RFID tags... Barcode readers require a direct line of sight to the printed barcode; RFID readers do not require a direct line of sight to either active RFID tags or passive RFID tags.

RFID tags can be read at much greater distances; an RFID reader can pull information from a tag at distances up to 300 feet. The range to read a barcode is much less, typically no more than fifteen feet.

RFID readers can interrogate, or read, RFID tags much faster; read rates of forty or more tags per second are possible. Reading barcodes is much more time-consuming; due to the fact that a direct line of sight is required, if the items are not properly oriented to the reader it may take seconds to read an individual tag. Barcode readers usually take a half-second or more to successfully complete a read.

Line of sight requirements also limit the ruggedness of barcodes as well as the reusability of barcodes. (Since line of sight is required for barcodes, the printed barcode must be exposed on the outside of the product, where it is subject to greater wear and tear.) RFID tags are typically more rugged, since the electronic components are better protected in a plastic cover. RFID tags can also be implanted within the product itself, guaranteeing greater ruggedness and reusability.

Barcodes have no read/write capability; that is, you cannot add to the information written on a printed barcode. RFID tags, however, can be read/write devices; the RFID reader can communicate with the tag, and alter as much of the information as the tag design will allow.

RFID tags are typically more expensive than barcodes, in some cases, much more so ]]> RFID - Active/Passive kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/748-what-are-advantages-of-RFID-over-barcode What are advantages of passive RFID tags? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/747-What-are-advantages-of-passive-RFID-tags?goto=newpost Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:41:36 GMT The advantages of a passive tag are: The tag functions without a battery; these tags have a useful life of twenty years or more. The tag... The advantages of a passive tag are:

The tag functions without a battery; these tags have a useful life of twenty years or more.
The tag is typically much less expensive to manufacture
The tag is much smaller (some tags are the size of a grain of rice). These tags have almost unlimited applications in consumer goods and other areas. ]]> RFID - Active/Passive kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/747-What-are-advantages-of-passive-RFID-tags What is passive RFID? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/746-What-is-passive-RFID?goto=newpost Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:40:20 GMT A passive tag is an RFID tag that does not contain a battery; the power is supplied by the reader. When radio waves from the reader are encountered... A passive tag is an RFID tag that does not contain a battery; the power is supplied by the reader. When radio waves from the reader are encountered by a passive rfid tag, the coiled antenna within the tag forms a magnetic field. The tag draws power from it, energizing the circuits in the tag. The tag then sends the information encoded in the tag's memory. ]]> RFID - Active/Passive kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/746-What-is-passive-RFID What are features of active RFID TAGS? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/745-What-are-features-of-active-RFID-TAGS?goto=newpost Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:38:59 GMT Active RFID tags may have all or some of the following features: longest communication range of any tag the capability to perform... Active RFID tags may have all or some of the following features:

longest communication range of any tag
the capability to perform independent monitoring and control
the capability of initiating communications
the capability of performing diagnostics
the highest data bandwidth
active rfid tags may even be equipped with autonomous networking; the tags autonomously determine the best communication path. ]]> RFID - Active/Passive kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/745-What-are-features-of-active-RFID-TAGS What is active RFID? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/744-What-is-active-RFID?goto=newpost Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:37:51 GMT An RFID tag is an active tag when it is equipped with a battery that can be used as a partial or complete source of power for the tag's circuitry and antenna. Some active tags contain replaceable batteries for years of use; others are sealed units. (Note that It is also possible to connect the tag to an external power source.) ]]> RFID - Active/Passive kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/744-What-is-active-RFID What are the applications where RFID is used? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/743-What-are-the-applications-where-RFID-is-used?goto=newpost Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:36:05 GMT Asset management: RFID combined with mobile computing and Web technologies provide a way for organizations to identify and manage their assets. It... Asset management:

RFID combined with mobile computing and Web technologies provide a way for organizations to identify and manage their assets. It was initially introduced to major retail by Craig Patterson, Knoxville, TN[citation needed]. Mobile computers, with integrated RFID readers, can now deliver a complete set of tools that eliminate paperwork, give proof of identification and attendance. This approach eliminates manual data entry.

Web based management tools allow organizations to monitor their assets and make management decisions from anywhere in the world. Web based applications now mean that third parties, such as manufacturers and contractors can be granted access to update asset data, including for example, inspection history and transfer documentation online ensuring that the end user always has accurate, real-time data. Organizations are already using RFID tags combined with a mobile asset management solution to record and monitor the location of their assets, their current status, and whether they have been maintained.

RFID is being adopted for item-level retail uses. Aside from efficiency and product availability gains, the system offers a superior form of electronic article surveillance (EAS), and a superior self checkout process for consumers. The first commercial, public item-level RFID retail system installation is believed to be in May 2005 by Freedom Shopping, Inc. in North Carolina, USA.

2009 witnessed the beginning of wide-scale asset tracking with passive RFID. Wells Fargo and Bank of America made announcements that they would track every item in their data centers using passive RFID. Most of the leading banks have since followed suit. The Financial Services Technology Consortium (FSTC) set a technical standard for tagging IT assets and other industries have used that standard as a guideline. For instance the US State Department is now tagging IT assets with passive RFID using the ISO/IEC 18000-6 standard

Product tracking:

RFID use in product tracking applications begins with plant-based production processes, and then extends into post-sales configuration management policies for large buyers

Transportation and logistics:

Logistics and transportation are major areas of implementation for RFID technology. For example, yard management, shipping and freight and distribution centers are some areas where RFID tracking technology is used. Transportation companies around the world value RFID technology due to its impact on the business value and efficiency.
The North American railroad industry operates an automatic equipment identification system based on RFID. Locomotives and rolling stock are equipped with two passive RFID tags (one mounted on each side of the equipment); the data encoded on each tag identifies the equipment owner, car number, type of equipment, number of axles, etc. The equipment owner and car number can be used to derive further data about the physical characteristics of the equipment from the Association of American Railroads' car inventory database and the railroad's own database indicating the lading, origin, destination, etc. of the commodities being carried.
Aerospace applications that incorporate RFID technology are being incorporated into Network Centric Product Support architecture. This technology serves to help facilitate more efficient logistics support for systems maintenance on-board commercial aircraft.
Qantas has introduced RFID cards and bag tags in their "Next Generation Check-in" system into the airlines' Australian domestic airport terminals from late 2010 to speed passenger check-in and tracking and recovery of their luggage.
Baggage passing through the Hong Kong International Airport are individually tagged with "HKIA" RFID tags as they navigate the airport's baggage handling system, which improves efficiency and reduces misplaced items.
In the Netherlands, the Dutch Government sponsors an RFID project in which Cargobox Europe B.V. tests an intelligent air cargo container. The container has a semi-active, or battery-assisted, tag and can be followed by a series of fixed and handheld readers that will be used in the warehouses of partners throughout the supply chain. This track-and-trace capability is achieved by a web-based IT platform which allows authorized users to view relevant Cargoboxes. The intelligence is in the RFID tags but also in the GPS, GSM, GPRS and airplane detection module that switches off the tag and sensors when the container is airborne. ]]> RFID - Active/Passive kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/743-What-are-the-applications-where-RFID-is-used What is RFID technology? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/742-What-is-RFID-technology?goto=newpost Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:32:30 GMT Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is a technology that uses radio waves to transfer data from an electronic tag, called RFID tag or label,... Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is a technology that uses radio waves to transfer data from an electronic tag, called RFID tag or label, attached to an object, through a reader for the purpose of identifying and tracking the object. Some RFID tags can be read from several meters away and beyond the line of sight of the reader. The application of bulk reading enables an almost-parallel reading of tags.

The tag's information is stored electronically. The RFID tag includes a small RF transmitter and receiver. An RFID reader transmits an encoded radio signal to interrogate the tag. The tag receives the message and responds with its identification information. Many RFID tags do not use a battery. Instead, the tag uses the radio energy transmitted by the reader as its energy source. The RFID system design includes a method of discriminating several tags that might be within the range of the RFID reader.

A number of organizations have set standards for RFID, including the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), ASTM International, the DASH7 Alliance and EPCglobal. (Refer to Regulation and standardization below.) There are also several specific industries that have set guidelines. These industries include the Financial Services Technology Consortium (FSTC) which has set a standard for tracking IT Assets with RFID, the Computer Technology Industry Association CompTIA which has set a standard for certifying RFID engineers, and the International Airlines Transport Association IATA which has set tagging guidelines for luggage in airports.

RFID can be used in many applications. A tag can be affixed to any object and used to track and manage inventory, assets, people, etc. For example, it can be affixed to cars, computer equipment, books, mobile phones, etc. The Healthcare industry has used RFID to reduce counting, looking for things and auditing items. Many financial institutions use RFID to track key assets and automate compliance. Also with recent advances in social media RFID is being used to tie the physical world with the virtual world. RFID in Social Media first came to light in 2010 with Facebook's annual conference.

RFID is a superior and more efficient way of identifying objects than manual system or use of bar code systems that have been in use since the 1970s. Furthermore, passive RFID tags (those without a battery) can be read if passed within close enough proximity to an RFID reader. It is not necessary to "show" the tag to the reader device, as with a bar code. In other words it does not require line of sight to "see" an RFID tag, the tag can be read inside a case, carton, box or other container, and unlike barcodes RFID tags can be read hundreds at a time. Bar codes can only be read one at a time.

In 2011, the cost of passive tags started at US$0.05 each and special tags, meant to be mounted on metal or withstand gamma sterilization, can go up to US$5. Active tags for tracking containers, medical assets, or monitoring environmental conditions in data centers all start at US$50 and can go up over US$100 each. Battery Assisted Passive (BAP) tags are in the US$3–10 range and also have sensor capability like temperature and humidity. ]]> RFID - Active/Passive kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/742-What-is-RFID-technology What are the applications where smart card is used? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/741-What-are-the-applications-where-smart-card-is-used?goto=newpost Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:41:19 GMT There are many applications now a days where smart card is used. Computer security: The Mozilla Firefox web browser can use smart cards to... There are many applications now a days where smart card is used.

Computer security:

The Mozilla Firefox web browser can use smart cards to store certificates for use in secure web browsing

Some disk encryption systems, such as FreeOTFE, TrueCrypt and Microsoft Windows 7 BitLocker, can use smart cards to securely hold encryption keys, and also to add another layer of encryption to critical parts of the secured disk.

Smart cards are also used for single sign-on to log on to computers.

Smart card support functionality has been added to Windows Live passports.

Credit cards:

These are the best known payment cards (classic plastic card):

Visa: Visa Contactless, Quick VSDC—"qVSDC", Visa Wave, MSD, payWave
MasterCard: PayPass Magstripe, PayPass MChip
American Express: ExpressPay

Cryptographic smart cards:

Cryptographic smart cards are often used for single sign-on. Most advanced smart cards include specialized cryptographic hardware that uses algorithms such as RSA and DSA. Today's cryptographic smart cards generate key pairs on board, to avoid the risk from having more than one copy of the key (since by design there usually isn't a way to extract private keys from a smart card). Such smart cards are mainly used for digital signature and secure identification

Financial:

Smart cards serve as credit or ATM cards, fuel cards, mobile phone SIMs, authorization cards for pay television, household utility pre-payment cards, high-security identification and access-control cards, and public transport and public phone payment cards.

Smart cards may also be used as electronic wallets. The smart card chip can be "loaded" with funds to pay parking meters and vending machines or at various merchants. Cryptographic protocols protect the exchange of money between the smart card and the accepting machine. No connection to the issuing bank is necessary, so the holder of the card can use it even if not the owner. Examples are Proton, Geldkarte, Chipknip . The German Geldkarte is also used to validate customer age at vending machines for cigarettes.

Health care (medical)

Smart health cards can improve the security and privacy of patient information, provide a secure carrier for portable medical records, reduce health care fraud, support new processes for portable medical records, provide secure access to emergency medical information, enable compliance with government initiatives and mandates, and provide the platform to implement other applications as needed by the health care organization.

Schools:

Smart cards are being provided to students at schools and colleges. Useage includes

Tracking student attendance
As an electronic purse, to pay for items at canteens, vending machines etc
Tracking and monitoring food choices at the canteen, to help the student maintain a healthy diet
Tracking loans from the school library ]]> Smart Card / Auto ID kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/741-What-are-the-applications-where-smart-card-is-used What is meaning of contactless smart cards? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/740-What-is-meaning-of-contactless-smart-cards?goto=newpost Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:35:29 GMT Contactless smart cards are those which do not require physical contact between card and reader. Card is sensed from few meter distance from reader... Contactless smart cards are those which do not require physical contact between card and reader. Card is sensed from few meter distance from reader and authentication is done. These technique is becoming increasingly popular for payment and ticketing applications such as mass transit and highway tolls. Visa and MasterCard have agreed to an easy-to-implement version that was deployed in 2004–2006 in the USA. Most contactless fare collection implementations are custom and incompatible, though the MIFARE Standard card from Philips has a considerable market share in the US and Europe.

Smart cards are also being introduced in personal identification and entitlement schemes at regional, national, and international levels. Citizen cards, drivers’ licenses, and patient card schemes are appearing. In Malaysia, the compulsory national ID scheme MyKad includes eight different applications and has 18 million users. Contactless smart cards are part of ICAO biometric passports to enhance security for international travel. ]]> Smart Card / Auto ID kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/740-What-is-meaning-of-contactless-smart-cards What are benefits of smart card technology? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/739-What-are-benefits-of-smart-card-technology?goto=newpost Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:32:49 GMT Smart cards can provide identification, authentication, data storage and application processing. The benefits of smart cards are directly related... Smart cards can provide identification, authentication, data storage and application processing.

The benefits of smart cards are directly related to the volume of information and applications that are programmed for use on a card. A single contact/contactless smart card can be programmed with multiple banking credentials, medical entitlement, driver’s license/public transport entitlement, loyalty programs and club memberships to name just a few. Multi-factor and proximity authentication can and has been embedded into smart cards to increase the security of all services on the card. For example, a smart card can be programmed to only allow a contactless transaction if it is also within range of another device like a uniquely paired mobile phone. This can significantly increase the security of the smart card.

Governments gain a significant enhancement to the provision of publicly funded services through the increased security offered by smart cards. These savings are passed onto society through a reduction in the necessary funding or enhanced public services.

Individuals gain increased security and convenience when using smart cards designed for interoperability between services. For example, consumers only need to replace one card if their wallet is lost or stolen. Additionally, the data storage available on a card could contain medical information that is critical in an emergency should the card holder allow access to this ]]> Smart Card / Auto ID kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/739-What-are-benefits-of-smart-card-technology What is smart card technology? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/738-What-is-smart-card-technology?goto=newpost Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:31:43 GMT A smart card, chip card, or integrated circuit card (ICC), is any pocket-sized card with embedded integrated circuits. A smart card or microprocessor... A smart card, chip card, or integrated circuit card (ICC), is any pocket-sized card with embedded integrated circuits. A smart card or microprocessor cards contain volatile memory and microprocessor components. The card is made of plastic, generally polyvinyl chloride, but sometimes acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or polycarbonate. Smart cards may also provide strong security authentication for single sign-on (SSO) within large organizations. ]]> Smart Card / Auto ID kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/738-What-is-smart-card-technology What is wireless LAN? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/737-What-is-wireless-LAN?goto=newpost Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:29:04 GMT A wireless LAN (or WLAN, for wireless local area network, sometimes referred to as LAWN, for local area wireless network) is one in which a mobile... A wireless LAN (or WLAN, for wireless local area network, sometimes referred to as LAWN, for local area wireless network) is one in which a mobile user can connect to a local area network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection. The IEEE 802.11 group of standards specify the technologies for wireless LANs. 802.11 standards use the Ethernet protocol and CSMA/CA (carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance) for path sharing and include an encryption method, the Wired Equivalent Privacy algorithm.

High-bandwidth allocation for wireless will make possible a relatively low-cost wiring of classrooms in the United States. A similar frequency allocation has been made in Europe. Hospitals and businesses are also expected to install wireless LAN systems where existing LANs are not already in place. ]]> kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/737-What-is-wireless-LAN What is IR wireless? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/736-What-is-IR-wireless?goto=newpost Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:27:25 GMT IR wireless is the use of wireless technology in devices or systems that convey data through infrared (IR) radiation. Infrared is electromagnetic... IR wireless is the use of wireless technology in devices or systems that convey data through infrared (IR) radiation. Infrared is electromagnetic energy at a wavelength or wavelengths somewhat longer than those of red light. The shortest-wavelength IR borders visiblered in the electromagnetic radiation spectrum;the longest-wavelength IR borders radio waves.

Some engineers consider IR technology to be a sub-specialty of optical technology. The hardware is similar, and the two forms of energy behave in much the same way. But strictly speaking, "optical" refers to visibleelectromagnetic radiation, while "infrared" is invisible to the unaidedeye. To compound the confusion, IR is sometimes called "infrared light."

IR wireless is used for short- and medium-range communications andcontrol. Some systems operate in line-of-sight mode; this means that theremust be a visually unobstructed straight line through space between the transmitter(source) and receiver (destination). Other systems operate in diffuse mode,also called scatter mode. This type of system can function when the sourceand destination are not directly visible to each other. An example is a televisionremote-control box. The box does not have to be pointed directly at the set,although the box must be in the same room as the set, or just outside the room with thedoor open.

IR wireless technology is used in intrusion detectors; home-entertainment control units; robot control systems; medium-range, line-of-sight laser communications; cordless microphones, headsets, modems, and printers and other peripherals.

Unlike radio-frequency (RF) wireless links, IR wireless cannot passthrough walls. Therefore, IR communications or control is generally not possible between different rooms in a house, or between different houses in a neighborhood (unless they have facing windows). This might seem like a disadvantage, but IR wireless is more private than RF wireless. Some IR wireless schemes offer a level of securitycomparable to that of hard-wired systems. It is difficult, for example, toeavesdrop on a well-engineered, line-of-sight, IR laser communications link. ]]> kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/736-What-is-IR-wireless What are different types of wireless technology? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/735-What-are-different-types-of-wireless-technology?goto=newpost Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:25:08 GMT Wireless technology is divided into below main categories: Fixed wireless -- the operation of wireless devices or systems in homes and... Wireless technology is divided into below main categories:

Fixed wireless -- the operation of wireless devices or systems in homes and offices, and in particular, equipment connected to the Internet via specialized modems
Mobile wireless -- the use of wireless devices or systems aboard motorized, moving vehicles; examples include the automotive cell phone and PCS (personal communications services)
Portable wireless -- the operation of autonomous, battery-powered wireless devices or systems outside the office, home, or vehicle; examples include handheld cell phones and PCS units
IR wireless -- the use of devices that convey data via IR (infrared) radiation; employed in certain limited-range communications and control systems ]]> kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/735-What-are-different-types-of-wireless-technology What is wireless technology stands for? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/734-What-is-wireless-technology-stands-for?goto=newpost Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:23:14 GMT Wireless is a term used to describe telecommunications in which electromagnetic waves (rather than some form of wire) carry the signal over part or... Wireless is a term used to describe telecommunications in which electromagnetic waves (rather than some form of wire) carry the signal over part or all of the communication path. Some monitoring devices, such as intrusion alarms, employ acoustic waves at frequencies above the range of human hearing; these are also sometimes classified as wireless.

The first wireless transmitters went on the air in the early 20th century using radiotelegraphy (Morse code). Later, as modulation made it possible to transmit voices and music via wireless, the medium came to be called "radio." With the advent of television, fax, data communication, and the effective use of a larger portion of the spectrum, the term "wireless" has been resurrected.

Common examples of wireless equipment in use today include:

Cellular phones and pagers -- provide connectivity for portable and mobile applications, both personal and business

Global Positioning System (GPS) -- allows drivers of cars and trucks, captains of boats and ships, and pilots of aircraft to ascertain their location anywhere on earth

Cordless computer peripherals -- the cordless mouse is a common example; keyboards and printers can also be linked to a computer via wireless

Cordless telephone sets -- these are limited-range devices, not to be confused with cell phones

Home-entertainment-system control boxes -- the VCR control and the TV channel control are the most

common examples; some hi-fi sound systems and FM broadcast receivers also use this technology

Remote garage-door openers -- one of the oldest wireless devices in common use by consumers; usually operates at radio frequencies

Two-way radios -- this includes Amateur and Citizens Radio Service, as well as business, marine, and military communications

Baby monitors -- these devices are simplified radio transmitter/receiver units with limited range

Satellite television -- allows viewers in almost any location to select from hundreds of channels

Wireless LANs or local area networks -- provide flexibility and reliability for business computer users ]]> kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/734-What-is-wireless-technology-stands-for what is difference between gps and gprs? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/733-what-is-difference-between-gps-and-gprs?goto=newpost Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:18:49 GMT GPS: GPS is simply a way to find a specific location on the planet. At each point of the planet, at least three satellites should be in a straight... GPS:

GPS is simply a way to find a specific location on the planet. At each point of the planet, at least three satellites should be in a straight line to the receiver for an accurate reading. That might not always be true, as in certain locations mountains and crevices might prevent a GPS device from having a direct line of sight to three satellites.

Either way, the basic operational concept of both systems is triangulation, which uses a GPS receiver to measure distance by bouncing radio signals off the satellites. Another interesting fact that few people know about is that the military has the most precise version of GPS, whereas the commercial versions have something intentionally left out so that the level of accuracy is not as good as the one used in a military application.


Likewise, certain applications for GPS require a monthly fee, and those applications are much more expensive than regular applications. Again, this is much more accurate than the regular version of GPS.

GPRS:

GPRS may have one more alphabet, but it is an entirely different matter altogether. GPRS stands for General Packet Radio Services. This is a way of sending data through radio waves that are currently being used to transmit voice. The data in digital form is sent out in packets, or in mini-bursts that are decoded by the receiving unit, which can be one of those modern handsets that are GPRS-enabled.

GPRS is an additional feature that is offered over a mobile telephone network. One of the key advantages of GPRS is speed, with estimations placing theoretical speeds at around 171 kbps if all eight timeslots are used. This would be close to 10 times the speeds available on Circuit Switched Data (CSD) networks. When you take this into account, it is easy to see why GPRS is viewed as being cheaper than competing SMS and CSD technologies.

A couple of the current GPRS applications which are widely used are web browsing and chatting over the mobile network. Push-to-talk technology is starting to make its presence felt, and files are being transferred in ever-increasing volume over GPRS networks.

A possible area of growth for GPRS applications would be in the area of remote control, where you are able to access and control your house and the appliances within that house. You could activate and deactivate the alarm protecting your house, switch on and off electrical lights at random, and maybe even start the air-conditioning running before you even get home.

To summarise, GPRS is a data service that transports its data in the form of packets. This means that the information transfer is achieved by breaking down data into packets before sending it, and then reassembling said data after it has been transmitted and received. This is very similar to how the Internet operates, where data is also broken down into bits and sent to desktop browsers.


Using packets to transfer data also means that the available bandwidth for GPRS use can be shared between several users, which is a much more efficient method than allocating one channel for each user. ]]> kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/733-what-is-difference-between-gps-and-gprs What is GSM technology stands for? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/732-What-is-GSM-technology-stands-for?goto=newpost Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:14:17 GMT GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications, originally Groupe Spécial Mobile), is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications... GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications, originally Groupe Spécial Mobile), is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to describe technologies for second generation (2G) digital cellular networks. Developed as a replacement for first generation(1G) analog cellular networks, the GSM standard originally described a digital, circuit switched network optimized for full duplex voice telephony. The standard was expanded over time to include first circuit switched data transport, then packet data transport via GPRS (General Packet Radio services). Packet data transmission speeds were later increased via EDGE(Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution). The GSM standard is more improved after the development of third generation (3G) UMTS standard developed by the 3GPP. GSM networks will evolve further as they begin to incorporate fourth generation (4G) LTE Advanced standards. "GSM" is a trademark owned by the GSM Association.

The GSM Association estimates that technologies defined in the GSM standard serve 80% of the world's population, encompassing more than 6 billion people across more than 212 countries and territories, making GSM the most ubiquitous of the many standards for cellular networks. ]]> kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/732-What-is-GSM-technology-stands-for Is GPS technology enough to plot my sailing trip? http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/731-Is-GPS-technology-enough-to-plot-my-sailing-trip?goto=newpost Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:12:12 GMT GPS systems use a constellation of Earth-orbiting satellites to determine and plot a location. This type of technology was once only used by the... GPS systems use a constellation of Earth-orbiting satellites to determine and plot a location. This type of technology was once only used by the military but has been opened up to the private sector. A GPS receiver can tell you the latitude, longitude and altitude of your current position. To make use of a GPS system even easier, most receivers can download this data into a map format. GPS systems can also trace your path as you move; that's why they are now being used by sailors. If you run into trouble sailing and need to call for help, a GPS system can help rescuers get to you.

But as a sailor, you should be aware that GPS systems can fail. For this reason, some experienced sailors believe that when sailing you should not rely solely on sailing GPS technology. Sailors have been using nautical charts and other sail navigation methods to determine their course and watch out for water hazards for many years. Nautical charts are one of the most fundamental tools available for marine navigation and portray many features of the marine environment not determined by a GPS system such as depth of water, configuration of the sea bottom, rise and fall of the tides, and locations of man-made aids in navigation. If you are going to be an expert sailor, you should know how to use GPS technology effectively along with other traditional sailing methods. ]]> kaustubh http://help.bioenabletech.com/showthread.php/731-Is-GPS-technology-enough-to-plot-my-sailing-trip