DESKO chooses HID Global's RFID Module for mobile border control, identity checking

By eGovAsia Editors | Jan 26, 2011

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CALIFORNIA – DESKO, a company specializing in data gathering, passenger processing and security equipment for airline and airport customers, has chosen HID Global's RFID reader module for its Personal Identification Mini Dock (PIMD) identity-checking system.

Jointly developed with Panasonic, the system is designed for border-control, policing and other security applications, and includes a DESKO-designed optical character recognition (OCR) unit and a fingerprint scanner that are connected to Panasonic’s Toughbook CF-U1 ultra-mobile PC device.

“We chose HID’s module because it is one of the fastest readers on the market at transfer rates of 848kbps, and features a rugged design that ensures reliable outdoor operation under harsh conditions. We know we are providing a superior solution by incorporating HID technology inside our 3-in-1 PIMD,” said Bruno Geyer, managing director with DESKO.

Maik Pogoda, vice president of e-government sales for HID Global’s Identification Solutions (IDS) business, said HID and DESKO have worked jointly with Panasonic to create an advance border-control identity-checking technology

The PIMD RFID reader module is the only solution available that supports both BAC and EAC standards, and also complies with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 9303, International Standardization Organization (ISO) 14443 and ISO 15693 standards, and follows German Federal Ministry for Security in the Information Technology (BSI) specifications for biometric passport reading.

HID Global offers a wide range of RFID reader board modules that OEM customers can use to develop customized solutions.