A lot of attention has been given in recent years to the 16 digit ISO standard numbering scheme (ISO 7812) in connection with identification cards. As a result, many campuses have registered for their own unique ISO BIN. However, some...
Perhaps the most important feature of any credit or debit card is the 16-digit number unique to that card. It is called an ISO number, and it is the key for linking each transaction conducted with the card to the...
When it comes to today’s ID card, there is often more than meets the eye. That is because more and more card issuers are turning to visual security elements (VSE) to deter counterfeiting and facilitate card authentication. Elements ranging from...
The reason that most cards contain either two or three tracks is that the industry has standardized around these types. The ISO/IEC 7811 standards, titled Identification Cards – Recording Technique, detail the data formats and encoding schemes for tracks one,...
There are two distinct states for the magnetic particles: positive and negative polarity. A situation in which two and only two states are possible is referred to as a binary situation and forms the basis for all digital communications. All...
The majority of ID Card Printers use dye sublimation technology, as do an increasing number of Photo Printers. But what is dye sublimation, and how does it differ from printing techniques like ink jet? This guide will give you the...
Fargo’s new HDP600 printer is one of the models selected by the U.S. Department of Defense for personalizing the Common Access Card. The HDP600 offers the versatility to encode nearly all commonly used ID technologies, including mag stripe, ISO 7816...
The nine-digit number has been used since 1936 to track a person’s wages for the purpose of accruing benefits within the Social Security Administration. The SSN has grown to be used as an identifier for all sorts of other applications,...
On most campuses summer is a good time to regroup and get ready for the orientation sessions and the start of another academic year. In the card office, it is also the time to check the plastic card reserves and...
Today, the system of choice for electronic ID card production is video imaging. It is this process that has propelled the advances in ID system functionality seen in recent years. The process, in its most basic form, involves the capture...
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Attn: friends in the biometrics space. Nominations close Friday for the annual Women in Biometrics Awards. Take five minutes to recognize a colleague or even yourself. http://WomenInBiometrics.com
Feb. 1 webinar explores how mobile ordering enhanced campus life, increased sales at UVA and Central Washington @Grubhub @CBORD
