Wireless Solution: ID TECH Introduces SecurePIN An Encrypting PIN Entry Device For POS
ID TECH introduces SecurePIN, a handheld, encrypting PIN Entry Device for POS applications. "As a leading manufacturer of automatic identification products, it was a natural step for ID TECH to develop a PIN pad product, which can utilize our expertise in MagStripe and Smart Card technologies", said Terry Conant, ID TECH Executive VP & CTO. The initial release is a PIN pad only product. Later this year, SecurePIN will be available with MagStripe and Smart Card reading options.
As the number of debit cards issued increased at a rate of more than 20% a year since 2004, Visa & MasterCard announced that Payment Card Industry (PCI) is the new stricter security requirements standard for all new Encrypting PIN Pad products starting 2006. SecurePIN is PCI certified. "This means SecurePIN is an ideal solution for retrofitting existing POS equipment to meet new PCI requirements", said ID TECH SecurePIN Product Manager, Michael Chou.
Aside from compliance with the new security requirement, SecurePIN also features an ergonomic design that is ideal for the real world usage. This small & comfortable handheld PIN entry device is standard with a two-line backlit LCD display, and 16 color-coded operation keys. The keys support PIN entry, standard control functions, and function keys for customer response with both audio & tactile feedback. For new installations or upgrading existing equipment, SecurePIN has the features & operations to support most POS environment. SecurePIN provides DES & TDES encryption algorithms, DUKPT for key management, as well as ANSI X9.8 recommended key layout, selectable language options, and a choice of USB-CDC or RS232 communication interfaces.
About ID TECH
Founded in 1991, ID TECH employs over a 100 people at locations in California, Taiwan, and China. The company has a reputation for technical excellence through research and design engineering. Designing dependable, feature-rich products has made ID TECH a leading supplier of MagStripe readers, smart & contactless card readers, bar code readers, PIN Entry Devices, and related products for OEMs, VARs, resellers, distributors, and major end users. ID TECH products are sold worldwide through direct sales, distributors, product representatives, and agents. ID TECH provides both standard and custom solutions to support customer requirements.