STRATEGIC PARTNERS
February 11, 2021
The use of RFID, BLE and NFC credential readers for user authentication, authorization and access control have a number of benefits for kiosk manufacturers, the companies that deploy the kiosks, and end-users.
+ Access: RFID and BLE/NFC are fast and easy for end-users—just wave a card, fob or phone over the reader for instant access. There are no passwords or PINs to remember and manage, and users do not need to carry a credit card to access services.
+ Security: These technologies are more secure and easier to manage than password/PIN systems and harder to counterfeit than competing magstripe or optical reader technologies. End-users are much less likely to share a phone or ID card than a password or PIN.
+ User tracking: RFID cards and smartphone apps provide a unique identification that can be used to match users with systems or devices. They not only prevent access by unauthorized users but enable tracking of exactly who has accessed a kiosk, when and what they did. This enables better cost accounting, membership management or consumer behavior tracking.
+ Integration: RFID readers can be easily integrated into the kiosk itself for seamless, invisible access.
+ Hygiene: RFID and BLE/NCF are contactless technologies, minimizing hygienic concerns arising from the need to touch the machine.
But not all credential readers are created equal. This whitepaper will guide you in assessing and selecting the solution that is right for your application.
