A combination of VingCard Elsafe’s VisionLine
system, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and advanced NFC
(Near Field Communication) technology is now making it possible
for hotel guests to check in remotely through their PC or
web-enabled mobile devices and bypass the front desk at check-in,
using NFC-enabled mobile phones as virtual guestroom keys.
This
smart check-in solution is based on NFC, a secure delivery
infrastructure for distributing and managing virtual keys securely
on mobile devices, using a short-range wireless communication
technology standard that enables the exchange of data between
devices over about a 10 centimeter distance.
With the new
VingCard Elsafe NFC solution, hotel guests can book their hotel
rooms as usual, through a PC or any other web-enabled device. Upon
the day of arrival, the room number and the digital hotel room key
is sent securely to the guest’s mobile phone. When the guest
arrives at the hotel, they can bypass the front desk and proceed
directly to the hotel room. The hotel room door is unlocked by simply holding the phone near the door lock.
“Our
groundbreaking NFC-based mobile key solution is a simple,
user-friendly way to save valuable time for today’s tech-savvy
guests,” said Tim Shea, Global President for VingCard Elsafe
“Because our solution uses NFC, it requires no additional action
by the guest such as dialing a number at the door, making it the
quickest, most convenient and reliable solution on the market.
This is game-changing technology for the hotel market that doesn’t
require additional hardware expense to deploy.”
VingCard
Elsafe’s NFC solution also provides end-to-end security by making
it impossible for unauthorized people to use a lost or stolen mobile phone. Security managers can add, remove or update access
rights for any of the users instantly, regardless of if the doors
are online or offline.
The backbone of VingCard Elsafe’s NFC
solution is the VisionLine system, which features standalone
electronic locks that communicate with a central property server,
eliminating the need to manually encode keycards, cancel master
cards and check battery life. A remote audit trail and live
card-tracking capabilities provide valuable intelligence in the
event of a guest dispute. Optional advanced communication
functionality keeps hotel management constantly in the loop
regarding security issues via automated text message or email.
Another distinct advantage of the VingCard Elsafe system is that
it works with existing RFID locks, such as VingCard Elsafe’s
Signature RFID locking solution. This provides maximum flexibility
and an easy upgrade path for existing RFID customers.
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