Portable identity card reader system for physical and logical access
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1. A portable RFID reader/card system for physical access or logical access comprising:
- a generally rectangular reader body;
circuitry disposed within the reader body;
a contactless ID card disposed in close proximity to the reader body;
an antenna positioned around the perimeter of the reader body which can act as a compensating antenna or to communicate with the contactless ID card;
at least one antenna coil disposed in the reader body for communicating with corresponding at least one contactless fob inserted into the reader body in a contactless mode.
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Abstract
A portable RFID reader apparatus having a contactless interface and slots or recesses for insertion of contactless smart card fobs, including ID card, and having a wireless interface for communicating with a token plugged into a computer, provides physical and logical access.
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15 Claims
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1. A portable RFID reader/card system for physical access or logical access comprising:
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a generally rectangular reader body; circuitry disposed within the reader body; a contactless ID card disposed in close proximity to the reader body; an antenna positioned around the perimeter of the reader body which can act as a compensating antenna or to communicate with the contactless ID card; at least one antenna coil disposed in the reader body for communicating with corresponding at least one contactless fob inserted into the reader body in a contactless mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of using a contactless ID card for physical entry comprising:
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disposing the ID card in close proximity to a portable reader system; and presenting the combination of card and reader apparatus to a mullion reader; wherein the portable reader system comprises; a generally rectangular reader body; circuitry disposed within the reader body; a contactless ID card disposed in close proximity to the reader body; an antenna positioned around the perimeter of the reader body which can act as a compensating antenna or to communicate with the contactless ID card; at least one antenna coil disposed in the reader body for communicating with corresponding at least one contactless fob inserted into the reader body in a contactless mode.
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12. A method of using a contactless ID card for logical access comprising:
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disposing the ID card in close proximity to a portable reader system; and presenting the combination of card and reader apparatus to a wireless token associated with a personal computer; wherein the portable reader system comprises; a generally rectangular reader body; circuitry disposed within the reader body; a contactless ID card disposed in close proximity to the reader body; an antenna positioned around the perimeter of the reader body which can act as a compensating antenna or to communicate with the contactless ID card; at least one antenna coil disposed in the reader body for communicating with corresponding at least one contactless fob inserted into the reader body in a contactless mode. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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