Reading information encoded on a BCARD

The BCARD is a contactless RFID card referred to as a proximity card. Its special security features prevent tampering and counterfeiting thereby ensuring event managers and security personnel that attendee credentials are valid. This security also presents the opportunity for event managers to store a broader range of attendee information while still maintaining attendee privacy. Read/write authentication protects unauthorized access while embedded serial numbers guarantee the uniqueness of each card. The benefits of this powerful identification media are designed to enhance the overall event experience for all participants.

Event management, exhibitors, service and security providers who have a need to access BCARD information with their own applications have two options available.

1) Serial Number Reconciliation: Each BCARD contains a unique serial number which can be read without controls or licensing from ITN International. Developers can design applications to collect and store card serial numbers. Post event, a file containing the list of serial numbers can be sent to ITN for reconciliation. ITN will match each serial number to the corresponding attendee record to create a complete file of attendee data. Information on how to read contactless card serial numbers is readily available and depends on the type of contactless reader being used. For additional reader information contact Omnikey.com Test cards may be purchased from ITN.

2) Direct Data Read: Real time access to the card information is obtained by designing applications to use the SecucebCard.dll. This Windows control requires a per seat / per event license to be purchased from ITN. Licenses are encoded onto a SmartDongle USB security device which must be attached to the system whenever reading data from the card. The SECURbCard.dll allows all contact information encoded on the card to be safely read while restricting access to other non public or private information. The control is designed to work with  the OmniKey CardMan 5121/5321/6321 family of contactless readers which can be rented from ITN or purchased separately. For more information refer to the SECURbCard1.dll API included in the DevKit. PLEASE NOTE: Development kit is compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/2k3 Server/2k8 Server/Win7 32 & 64 bit

Pricing Information
	Item			Price
	Serial Number Reconciliation			$ 500.00 (per file per eventt)
	BCARD Data Access License A separate license is required for each system at each event. A license for a particular event will only grant access to cards used at that event. Licenses are stored on the SmartDongle security key which may be purchased or rented. Purchased keys can be updated with new licenses pre-event or onsite.			$ 200.00 (per event)
	SmartDongle (Rental) To be picked up onsite. Rental items are not shipped to users prior to the event.			$  40.00 (per event)
	SmartDongle (Purchase) Can be updated with new licenses			$  75.00 (each)
	Contactless Reader (Rental) To be picked up onsite. Rental items are not shipped to users prior to the event. ITN does not sell contactless readers.			$ 125.00 (per event)
	BCARD Test Cards Test cards are event specific and can only be read when using the appropriate license. Only the card serial number can be read without a license. Each card is printed with the event name and internal serial number. Cards do not grant access to the event.			$ 15.00 (each)
	Development Kit Includes: SECURbCard1.dll    Note:Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/2k3 Server/2k8 Server/Win7 32 & 64 bit Sample code Download DevKit software & documentation			Free