smart card reader
Badge access device
A smart card reader is a device that reads data from smart cards—credit-card-sized plastic cards embedded with microprocessor chips.
These readers connect to computers or operate standalone, enabling transactions, identity verification, or access control: The office uses smart card readers for building entry.
Common in banking, healthcare, and government ID systems.
- chipSmall broken-off piece
- swipeQuick sliding motion
- swipe inRegister arrival electronically
- PINAuthentication number sequence
- contactlessRequiring no physical touch
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