SCM Microsystems Introduces Physical Access Control Terminals
April 26 2004 - 3:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
SCM Microsystems Introduces Physical Access Control Terminals
CardTechSecurTech, WASHINGTON and FREMONT, Calif., April 26
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. , a leading
provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today introduced
the Physical Access Control Terminal (PACT), the company's first
products for the physical access market. The announcement came at
the 14th annual CardTechSecurTech exhibition, taking place April 26
- 29 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. SCM is
showing prototypes of the new products in booth # 929. The
terminals support the latest technologies adopted by the physical
access control market including contact and contactless smart
cards, and it will position companies for fingerprint biometrics
going forward. SCM will market the terminals to both government and
corporate customers through its existing channel partners, the
top-tier OEMs and systems integrators serving the physical access
control, smart card and security sectors. "Our customers have been
asking for a new concept of versatile and cost effective physical
access terminals, and we listened," said Jason Schouw, vice
president and general manager, Americas for SCM. "The key word is
flexibility. Customers want to be able to combine new technologies
like contactless smart cards and biometrics with existing control
systems. At the same time, they want support for new connectivity
options going forward. Finally, they want a range of configurations
to match different requirements across their organizations as they
evolve. That flexibility is precisely what we have delivered."
Support for Industry Standards SCM plans for several PACT models
including contact, contactless and contact/contactless versions,
each offered with an optional PIN pad. The PACT terminal designs
are both highly secure and sleek, with both indoor and outdoor
versions available. A visually striking bar-shaped green LED
extends across the top of the reader to indicate access granted or
denied. A buzzer provides acoustic feedback, and there are three
separate LEDs used to indicate whether a requested operation
requires contact or contactless card presentation, or a PIN entry.
The terminal is 148 mm long, 84 mm wide and 46 mm high and fits
into a single junction box. The PACT family supports all current
and emerging international standards for access control systems.
Wiegand (DO/D1), magnetic stripe (CLK/Data) and RS-485
communications are available and TCP-IP support is planned.
Security options include an internal SAM and 3DES for card
authentication (DESFire) as well as relay inputs for security level
control. Support for U.S. Government Standards The new product line
reflects SCM's deep involvement in standards supporting the U.S.
federal government's initiative to establish a single interoperable
credential for physical access control. These standards are crucial
because they ensure that agencies deploy equipment that meets both
their specific needs and at the same time facilitates cross-agency
interoperability. The new PACT terminals support the Government
Smart Card Interoperability Specification (GSC-IS) version 2.1
published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST). This is the primary specification for interoperable smart
card technology for the U.S. government. PACT terminals also
support or are consistent with guidelines from the Federal Identity
Credentialing Committee (FICC), the Data Model Working Group under
the Government Smart Card -- Interagency Advisory Board (GSC-IAB)
and the Physical Access Interagency Interoperability Working Group
(PAIIWG) under the GSC-IAB. PACT terminals support the latest
drafts of the PAIIWG's Physical Access Control System -- Smart Card
Technical Guidance, including the emerging guidelines for the
Federal Identification Credential Number (FIC-N) and the Card
Holder Unique Identifier (CHUID). The FIC-N is a unique number
issued to one and only one individual, which is essential to
credibility, non- repudiation and reciprocity of identities across
the federal government. The CHUID, which includes the FIC-N, is
defined to simplify interoperability for physical access control
system applications. PACT terminals also support ISO 7816 Parts 1
to 4 for contact smart cards and ISO14443 Type A and B (13.56MHz)
Parts 1 to 4 for contactless cards, with an operating distance of
about one inch. PACT Software The software architecture is based on
SCM's industry endorsed SmartOS(TM) middleware. The company
provides a full Software Development Kit that enables integrators
to develop their own applications and differentiate themselves.
Upon request, SCM can also develop custom applications. The SDK
together with the onboard flash are designed to provide a secure
firmware upgrade in the field, and a seamless reconfiguration of
the terminal to prevent obsolescence. The SDK consists of a
development board and software package with its associated
documentation. SCM also provides an example of an application for
reading the SEIWG string out of contact and contactless smart
cards. The SEIWG string is part of the Department of Defense Common
Access Card and is included in the emerging U.S. government
standards for smart access cards and ID credentials. To date SCM
has shipped several million smart card readers worldwide to major
enterprises, financial institutions and government agencies,
including more than 1.5 million units through systems integration
partners for the U.S. Department of Defense Common Access Card
program. The company holds more than 80 relevant patents. About SCM
Microsystems SCM Microsystems is a leading supplier of solutions
that open the Digital World by enabling people to conveniently
access digital content and services. The company markets and sells
its smart card reader technology for network and physical access
and conditional access modules for secure digital TV decryption to
OEM customers in the government, financial, enterprise and
broadcasting markets worldwide. Global headquarters are in Fremont,
California, with European headquarters in Ismaning, Germany. For
additional information, visit the SCM Microsystems web site at
http://www.scmmicro.com/. Notes to Editors: All trade names are
either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders. DATASOURCE: SCM Microsystems, Inc. CONTACT: Manfred
Mueller of SCM Microsystems, +49 89 95 95 5140 or ; or Deb Montner
of Montner & Associates, +1-203-226-9290 or , for SCM
Microsystems Web site: http://www.scmmicro.com/
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