Digital certification platform MyID.is is taking a crack at offering a way for people to claim their real identity online, in order to be able to prevent ID theft and to verify content they publish on their blogs, social networking accounts, photo & video sharing sites, and so on.
Additionally, the site offers (yet another) way to manage your online identity and doubles as a certified OpenID provider. The site has been in alpha testing for the past 8 months and as of yesterday entered into public beta.
This is how it works: you register for a MyID.is Certified account on the website, and enter your personal details, which are later verified by the team (I’ll get to the issues with this later). They do this by cross-checking the name you submitted with the one on your credit card - they’ll charge a fee between $2 and $5 to verify that it is yours, similar to how Google checks your credit card details for an AdSense account - and by sending a 6-digit code to your postal address which you have to enter to verify your identity on their platform. Other than the small setup fee, the service is free of charge. Read More...
Monday, March 30, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Plan to introduce biometric IDs stirs privacy debate.
By Shahar Ilan
Tags: Sheetrit, Knesset
No other democracy has yet introduced biometric identity cards, which Israel recently decided to do, and the only nondemocracy to have done so is Hong Kong, according to a study by the Knesset's research center.
One reason for this reluctance is that biometric identity cards require establishing a centralized database with biometric data on every citizen and legal resident of the country.
Biometric passports, in contrast, are becoming more common in the West. However because people can choose whether or not to obtain a passport, which is not true of ID cards, this is considered less problematic from the perspective of privacy. Read More...
Tags: Sheetrit, Knesset
No other democracy has yet introduced biometric identity cards, which Israel recently decided to do, and the only nondemocracy to have done so is Hong Kong, according to a study by the Knesset's research center.
One reason for this reluctance is that biometric identity cards require establishing a centralized database with biometric data on every citizen and legal resident of the country.
Biometric passports, in contrast, are becoming more common in the West. However because people can choose whether or not to obtain a passport, which is not true of ID cards, this is considered less problematic from the perspective of privacy. Read More...
Belgium expanding electronic ID program to children
The Belgian government is expanding it’s electronic identification card initiative to include all children under the age of 12. The program consists of a dedicated electronic ID with specific features intended to increase their security in emergency situations.
In particular, a special hotline number is printed on the card body of the child’s ID card so that his parents can be alerted as soon as possible. Zetes is the systems integrator for the project and Gemalto is providing the smart cards.
The size of a credit card, the new Kids-ID card features three main functionalities. Firstly, it acts as an electronic national ID credential for Belgian children and also serves as an official travel document in most European countries. It contains all ID information as well as the child’s photograph. This data is printed on the card body and also stored in the microprocessor.
Read More...
In particular, a special hotline number is printed on the card body of the child’s ID card so that his parents can be alerted as soon as possible. Zetes is the systems integrator for the project and Gemalto is providing the smart cards.
The size of a credit card, the new Kids-ID card features three main functionalities. Firstly, it acts as an electronic national ID credential for Belgian children and also serves as an official travel document in most European countries. It contains all ID information as well as the child’s photograph. This data is printed on the card body and also stored in the microprocessor.
Read More...
The software behind the ID card printers
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - CR 80news
Today’s ID cards do far more than just present a name and face. They can conduct financial transactions, enable you to log on to your PC and access networks, track time and attendance as well as grant building access.
In addition, ID cards are an important extension of an organization’s image and brand. Consequently, those charged with designing and activating ID cards for their organizations have a pretty big responsibility.
“Effectively personalizing ID cards involves more than meets the eye,” says Steve Lohman, product marketing manager at HID Global. “For most organizations, it’s not just about creating a visually attractive card. It’s also about appropriately enhancing security while ensuring the effectiveness of the entire card program.”
Every type and size of organization has different needs for their ID card program. Educational institutions, for example, can have a wide range of security requirements. At the most basic level, these institutions may simply be looking for a single, easy-to-use ID badge to provide the ability to quickly identify those who belong in school and those who don’t.
Some institutions, however, may choose to have the cards control access to facilities, restricted areas and equipment throughout the campus and enhance operations such as library check-out and financial transactions. They also need the ability to easily replace lost or damaged badges.
This is where a card personalization software package, such as Asure ID 2009 from HID Global, or Magicard ID from Magicard, can help. Read More...
Today’s ID cards do far more than just present a name and face. They can conduct financial transactions, enable you to log on to your PC and access networks, track time and attendance as well as grant building access.
In addition, ID cards are an important extension of an organization’s image and brand. Consequently, those charged with designing and activating ID cards for their organizations have a pretty big responsibility.
“Effectively personalizing ID cards involves more than meets the eye,” says Steve Lohman, product marketing manager at HID Global. “For most organizations, it’s not just about creating a visually attractive card. It’s also about appropriately enhancing security while ensuring the effectiveness of the entire card program.”
Every type and size of organization has different needs for their ID card program. Educational institutions, for example, can have a wide range of security requirements. At the most basic level, these institutions may simply be looking for a single, easy-to-use ID badge to provide the ability to quickly identify those who belong in school and those who don’t.
Some institutions, however, may choose to have the cards control access to facilities, restricted areas and equipment throughout the campus and enhance operations such as library check-out and financial transactions. They also need the ability to easily replace lost or damaged badges.
This is where a card personalization software package, such as Asure ID 2009 from HID Global, or Magicard ID from Magicard, can help. Read More...
Zebra unveils QuikCard ID Solution
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 in ID News
Zebra Technologies, a Vernon Hills, Ill.-based printer manufacturer, has launched its QuikCard ID solution, an all-in-one integrated program for entry-level card applications designed for small- to mid-size businesses and colleges and universities.
The QuikCard ID system combines the company’s value class printers with card design software and design templates that enable users to design, print and issue color photo ID cards for a variety of applications, including access control badges, visitor ID management and retail loyalty and membership cards. This solution also works for educational, state and local government, public safety agencies and nonprofit associations.
Package components include a Zebra P110i or P120i card printer, QuikCard ID Software, a Logitech USB Web cam and mini-tripod and a starter kit with a ribbon and 200 PVC cards. Contact: Security Imaging for all you ID badge needs.
Zebra Technologies, a Vernon Hills, Ill.-based printer manufacturer, has launched its QuikCard ID solution, an all-in-one integrated program for entry-level card applications designed for small- to mid-size businesses and colleges and universities.
The QuikCard ID system combines the company’s value class printers with card design software and design templates that enable users to design, print and issue color photo ID cards for a variety of applications, including access control badges, visitor ID management and retail loyalty and membership cards. This solution also works for educational, state and local government, public safety agencies and nonprofit associations.
Package components include a Zebra P110i or P120i card printer, QuikCard ID Software, a Logitech USB Web cam and mini-tripod and a starter kit with a ribbon and 200 PVC cards. Contact: Security Imaging for all you ID badge needs.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Race Camcorder - Video your on track recklessness
This Race Camcorder is great for reviewing your line around the track. Take a look at this short video using this cam, it is attached to a CRG racing go kart.
Footage is bumpy since their are no shocks to absorb vibration.
Footage is recorded to a SD memory card for easy computer download. Camera also records sound and has a LED screen for easy playback.
This video race camcorder has fantastic optics.
Video cam sits into a CNC made housing built by Squires Machine.
RHR Racecam with CNC housing - Price $250.00
If interested in purchasing your own race camcorder contact:
Rod Helmuth
Squire’s Machine
Lynnwood, WA
206-285-7110
Footage is bumpy since their are no shocks to absorb vibration.
Footage is recorded to a SD memory card for easy computer download. Camera also records sound and has a LED screen for easy playback.
This video race camcorder has fantastic optics.
Video cam sits into a CNC made housing built by Squires Machine.
RHR Racecam with CNC housing - Price $250.00
If interested in purchasing your own race camcorder contact:
Rod Helmuth
Squire’s Machine
Lynnwood, WA
206-285-7110
Mainstream Media Acknowledges The National ID Card
Here is some videos I have found regarding Real ID. Take a look tell us what you think?
More videos:
U.S. unveils national I.D. plan
National ID Card
ID Cards, security or control?
More videos:
U.S. unveils national I.D. plan
National ID Card
ID Cards, security or control?
Friday, March 20, 2009
A Song for Tough Economic Times:
Seattle Teen Encourages People to “Don’t Give Up” on Debut CD
FOR RELEASE:
IMMEDIATE
Seattle, March 20, 2009 -- Seventeen-year-old Amy Helmuth thinks big. So when the young singer first heard “Don’t Give Up,” she saw it not just as a catchy pop tune, but as a message to people struggling through our country’s current economic crisis.
“I hope the song puts a smile on people’s faces,” said Helmuth, who recorded the song by Dalona Foster and Chelsi Lee Marie for her debut, four-single CD, “Don’t Give Up.”
When Helmuth first heard the song in the recording studio, she couldn’t help but smile. “The beat made me bounce in my seat,” she said. Helmuth knows that no song can make up for losing a job or home, or both, but she hopes its message will give people a sense of hope—or at least help them forget their troubles for a while.
At just five feet tall, Helmuth hardly looks like someone who could take on such a big challenge. What this petite high school junior lacks in height, though, she makes up for in spunk. “I’m a little person, but I don’t let anybody push me around,” she said.
A student at Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Helmuth has been active in musical theater since second grade. She has performed in numerous productions with Broadway Bound Children’s Theater. She wrote her first song, “You’re Near,” in 2007 after losing several loved ones within months of each other.
In addition to the title track “Don’t Give Up,” Helmuth’s CD includes “You’re Near,” “Rendezvous” and “Queen.” To sample her music, purchase the CD or buy MP3 downloads of any of the songs, visit Helmuth’s web site, www.amyhelmuth.com. The CD costs $6.50 (shipping included). Downloads are 99 cents per song. Copies of the CD are also available at Silver Platters—Northgate, 9560 1st Ave. N.E., in Seattle.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Amy Helmuth
Email: Amy@amyhelmuth.com
Website: www.amyhelmuth.com
More information about Amy Helmuth
Amy is a young, talented, and inspirational artist emerging from the Seattle area whose demo began attracting attention within weeks of its release! If you like the hottest in new pop music, but also hunger for authenticity and a great story in the music, then you should definitely give this teen’s tunes new demo compilation “Don’t Give Up” a spin on your player!
Attending Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Amy is now dreaming of attending college in New York and getting degrees in performing arts and graphic design. She keeps herself busy not only with music and theater, but also volunteering at the “Ruby Room” (an agency that provides formals gowns to girls who are unable to purchase their own). Amy has been continuously active in theater and music since she was a little girl and maintains these theatrical talents to this day while expanding into professional singing as well. In elementary school, Amy was in her first play and got the role of “talking tree” and ever since that moment she knew that performing arts and music would be her calling. She has been in multiple plays at a wide range of venues over the past years acting and singing in several very well known productions including Broadway Bound’s “The Wizard of Oz” featured as Dorothy, and "High School Musical" where she was featured as Gabriella. Amy was also recently a featured singer in her high school cast of “Cats”.
Though she is only 17 and does not yet have her first full length album, Amy is more than well on her way. “You're Near”, a very moving tune off her new 4 song demo, received airplay in Seattle shortly after its release in late 2008. The song was also the featured song on The Memorial Music Library Homepage at www.memorialmusiclibrary.com for several months in 2008. “Rendezvous,” an up tempo and flirty love song was recently featured on the Ron and Don Show “Make or Rake the Band”. Recently, Amy even scored high enough through Everett’s “Aquasox Idol” to sing the national anthem at an upcoming Sox game this 2009 season. It seems the opportunities just keep coming and this vivacious artist grabs hold to each one!
Amy performed her first official concert of her own original music for a packed out house at the infamous Brick in Roslyn, WA and left the crowd wanting more! Amy is in the process of building a professional band with her producer/manger in Seattle and is also heading back to the studio to record again this summer. Her upbeat personality and quirky sense of humor make her easy to be around and easy for audiences to relate to. Amy is now in search of her own record label and with the contagious vibe her demo presents it seems a likely outcome. Her song “Don’t Give Up” is an inspirational masterpiece in these tough economic times and will also be her motto as she pursues what will likely become a very “mainstream” career in the music industry and theater business.
FOR RELEASE:
IMMEDIATE
Seattle, March 20, 2009 -- Seventeen-year-old Amy Helmuth thinks big. So when the young singer first heard “Don’t Give Up,” she saw it not just as a catchy pop tune, but as a message to people struggling through our country’s current economic crisis.
“I hope the song puts a smile on people’s faces,” said Helmuth, who recorded the song by Dalona Foster and Chelsi Lee Marie for her debut, four-single CD, “Don’t Give Up.”
When Helmuth first heard the song in the recording studio, she couldn’t help but smile. “The beat made me bounce in my seat,” she said. Helmuth knows that no song can make up for losing a job or home, or both, but she hopes its message will give people a sense of hope—or at least help them forget their troubles for a while.
At just five feet tall, Helmuth hardly looks like someone who could take on such a big challenge. What this petite high school junior lacks in height, though, she makes up for in spunk. “I’m a little person, but I don’t let anybody push me around,” she said.
A student at Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Helmuth has been active in musical theater since second grade. She has performed in numerous productions with Broadway Bound Children’s Theater. She wrote her first song, “You’re Near,” in 2007 after losing several loved ones within months of each other.
In addition to the title track “Don’t Give Up,” Helmuth’s CD includes “You’re Near,” “Rendezvous” and “Queen.” To sample her music, purchase the CD or buy MP3 downloads of any of the songs, visit Helmuth’s web site, www.amyhelmuth.com. The CD costs $6.50 (shipping included). Downloads are 99 cents per song. Copies of the CD are also available at Silver Platters—Northgate, 9560 1st Ave. N.E., in Seattle.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Amy Helmuth
Email: Amy@amyhelmuth.com
Website: www.amyhelmuth.com
More information about Amy Helmuth
Amy is a young, talented, and inspirational artist emerging from the Seattle area whose demo began attracting attention within weeks of its release! If you like the hottest in new pop music, but also hunger for authenticity and a great story in the music, then you should definitely give this teen’s tunes new demo compilation “Don’t Give Up” a spin on your player!
Attending Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Amy is now dreaming of attending college in New York and getting degrees in performing arts and graphic design. She keeps herself busy not only with music and theater, but also volunteering at the “Ruby Room” (an agency that provides formals gowns to girls who are unable to purchase their own). Amy has been continuously active in theater and music since she was a little girl and maintains these theatrical talents to this day while expanding into professional singing as well. In elementary school, Amy was in her first play and got the role of “talking tree” and ever since that moment she knew that performing arts and music would be her calling. She has been in multiple plays at a wide range of venues over the past years acting and singing in several very well known productions including Broadway Bound’s “The Wizard of Oz” featured as Dorothy, and "High School Musical" where she was featured as Gabriella. Amy was also recently a featured singer in her high school cast of “Cats”.
Though she is only 17 and does not yet have her first full length album, Amy is more than well on her way. “You're Near”, a very moving tune off her new 4 song demo, received airplay in Seattle shortly after its release in late 2008. The song was also the featured song on The Memorial Music Library Homepage at www.memorialmusiclibrary.com for several months in 2008. “Rendezvous,” an up tempo and flirty love song was recently featured on the Ron and Don Show “Make or Rake the Band”. Recently, Amy even scored high enough through Everett’s “Aquasox Idol” to sing the national anthem at an upcoming Sox game this 2009 season. It seems the opportunities just keep coming and this vivacious artist grabs hold to each one!
Amy performed her first official concert of her own original music for a packed out house at the infamous Brick in Roslyn, WA and left the crowd wanting more! Amy is in the process of building a professional band with her producer/manger in Seattle and is also heading back to the studio to record again this summer. Her upbeat personality and quirky sense of humor make her easy to be around and easy for audiences to relate to. Amy is now in search of her own record label and with the contagious vibe her demo presents it seems a likely outcome. Her song “Don’t Give Up” is an inspirational masterpiece in these tough economic times and will also be her motto as she pursues what will likely become a very “mainstream” career in the music industry and theater business.
The iPhone as a student ID card?
March 16, 2009 in "CR80 News"
The iPhone as a student ID card? That may be next at Stanford University, Palo Alto, Calif., which, thanks to an entrepreneurial firm created by Stanford students has already produced a suite of iPhone applications that include the university’s course catalog, campus map and other resources.
Called iStanford, the application suite was rolled out in October and has already garnered national attention, including winning the $10,000 grand prize for AT&T’s “Big Mobile on Campus” contest for best smart phone application. One of the student members of the firm said he would also like to see the iPhone replace student identification cards sometime in the future.
Read more...
The iPhone as a student ID card? That may be next at Stanford University, Palo Alto, Calif., which, thanks to an entrepreneurial firm created by Stanford students has already produced a suite of iPhone applications that include the university’s course catalog, campus map and other resources.
Called iStanford, the application suite was rolled out in October and has already garnered national attention, including winning the $10,000 grand prize for AT&T’s “Big Mobile on Campus” contest for best smart phone application. One of the student members of the firm said he would also like to see the iPhone replace student identification cards sometime in the future.
Read more...
Lost ID card? It will cost you...
by Andy Williams, Contributing Editor "CR80 News"
While some students may complain when they have to fork over money for a replacement student ID card that was originally free, most have little choice if they want to keep availing themselves of the university’s services.
Still, CR80News wondered what was the going rate for lost or stolen cards. We interviewed 20 campus card administrators and discovered that replacement rates vary widely, from as little as $5 a card to $25. Some even had varying rates, depending on whether this was the first, second or third time a student may have lost his card, or whether he was trying to replace a simple mag stripe card or one with more advanced technology on it.
The responses from campus card administrators pretty much track a “Benchmarking Survey” conducted six years ago by the National Association of Campus Card Users, which listed universities charging from $5 to more than $25 for a lost or stolen card. Two thirds of universities responding charged either $10 or $15. Keep in mind these are six-year-old figures. Read More
While some students may complain when they have to fork over money for a replacement student ID card that was originally free, most have little choice if they want to keep availing themselves of the university’s services.
Still, CR80News wondered what was the going rate for lost or stolen cards. We interviewed 20 campus card administrators and discovered that replacement rates vary widely, from as little as $5 a card to $25. Some even had varying rates, depending on whether this was the first, second or third time a student may have lost his card, or whether he was trying to replace a simple mag stripe card or one with more advanced technology on it.
The responses from campus card administrators pretty much track a “Benchmarking Survey” conducted six years ago by the National Association of Campus Card Users, which listed universities charging from $5 to more than $25 for a lost or stolen card. Two thirds of universities responding charged either $10 or $15. Keep in mind these are six-year-old figures. Read More
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
3 Styles Of Lanyards To Place Your ID On
If your job requires you to have some type of badge or identification card you are going to want a lanyard. Lanyards are worn around your neck and are a convenient way to display your ID. Lanyards come in various styles and are made for short term or long term use. Here are three different styles you may want to consider for displaying your badge: Vinyl Neck Tubes/Straps, Beaded Chains and Elastic Neck Cords.
Vinyl Tubes/ Neck Straps
Vinyl tubes and Neck straps are terrific if you are looking for an economical way to display your employee Id badge. The vinyl is soft and won’t irritate the skin. These lanyards are great for food service workers because the vinyl can easily be wiped down.
You can have your vinyl strap custom imprinted with your company information allowing you to promote your company and wear your ID badge while still keeping your costs low.
Beaded Neck Chains
Beaded lanyards can be a fun way to hang your id badge. Beaded chains are popular with the Military who use them to display their dog chains, they are also popular for special events or conventions. Beaded neck chains are available in nickel-plated steel or in plastic. Metal Chains have a metal connector and the plastic chains sometimes give you an option of either metal or plastic connectors.
Beaded Chains can also be made with glass beads, shells or pearls and are a popular option for woman who want to fashionably display their ID badge. These fashion chains are available with a key ring at the end so you can display your badge or use it for keeping your keys handy.
Elastic Cords
Elastic neck cords have metal barbs and stretch around the neck to be connected to a badge holder that has chain holes. Some elastic cords even come with the a pre-punched holder attached. These Elastic Lanyards are extremely cost efficient and are great for conventions or special events.
Lanyards have many options to choose from in regards to material, style and options. Neck Cords can be made for long term wear or for short term use at special events, they can be customized to promote your company or be used for giveaways. Having your ID badge handy and easy to read is a top priority for most companies that's why it’s worth taking the time to find the right style of lanyard.
Vinyl Tubes/ Neck Straps
Vinyl tubes and Neck straps are terrific if you are looking for an economical way to display your employee Id badge. The vinyl is soft and won’t irritate the skin. These lanyards are great for food service workers because the vinyl can easily be wiped down.
You can have your vinyl strap custom imprinted with your company information allowing you to promote your company and wear your ID badge while still keeping your costs low.
Beaded Neck Chains
Beaded lanyards can be a fun way to hang your id badge. Beaded chains are popular with the Military who use them to display their dog chains, they are also popular for special events or conventions. Beaded neck chains are available in nickel-plated steel or in plastic. Metal Chains have a metal connector and the plastic chains sometimes give you an option of either metal or plastic connectors.
Beaded Chains can also be made with glass beads, shells or pearls and are a popular option for woman who want to fashionably display their ID badge. These fashion chains are available with a key ring at the end so you can display your badge or use it for keeping your keys handy.
Elastic Cords
Elastic neck cords have metal barbs and stretch around the neck to be connected to a badge holder that has chain holes. Some elastic cords even come with the a pre-punched holder attached. These Elastic Lanyards are extremely cost efficient and are great for conventions or special events.
Lanyards have many options to choose from in regards to material, style and options. Neck Cords can be made for long term wear or for short term use at special events, they can be customized to promote your company or be used for giveaways. Having your ID badge handy and easy to read is a top priority for most companies that's why it’s worth taking the time to find the right style of lanyard.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The Ron & Don Show - Rake The Band Competition
The Ron & Don Show - Amy Helmuth Interview
If you like my song "Rendez-vous" please give me a vote.
Where two FM radio stars tell you your band's no good!
It's another round of Ron & Don: Make or Rake the Band. Give them a listen then scroll down to tell us who you think is best. The winner for each week will be entered to play LIVE on the Ron and Don Show's Friday Happy Hour at the end of the month!
Visit Amy's Website...
If you like my song "Rendez-vous" please give me a vote.
Where two FM radio stars tell you your band's no good!
It's another round of Ron & Don: Make or Rake the Band. Give them a listen then scroll down to tell us who you think is best. The winner for each week will be entered to play LIVE on the Ron and Don Show's Friday Happy Hour at the end of the month!
Visit Amy's Website...
Friday, March 6, 2009
Tempbadge Products - Expire time badges
Tempbadge - Expiring badges for visitor management -Temporary ID cards for contracted workers.
Tempbadge id badges are time expiring badges that expire in 4 different time frames - 1/2 day, 1 day, 1 week and 1 month. These expiring badges are designed to help identify visitors, contractors and temporary workers.
Everyone that enters your building should wear an Identification badge. Permanent employees are usually issued access control badges or PVC badges, but what happens when visitors come to your location?
Tempbadge id products are a great solution! The time expiring badges are low costs and easy to issue.
Purchase visitor management software that keeps track of visitors and their length of stay. Passage Point software works with temporary badges and permanent pvc badges and allows you to identify undesirable visitors through photos or other alerts, as well as help with emergency evacuations. Passage point software can also communicate to staff current threat levels or policies.
Security Imaging offers tempbadge manual sign in systems for those who want an economical badging solution. Log sheets are available for sign in and the information on the log sheet is then transferred onto a temporary time expiring id badge.
School Security Systems are also available. School Expiring visitor badges are a great way to keep your volunteers and substitute teachers badged.
Download our Tempbadge Catalog to view part#’s and photos of some of the products available. If you have any questions please call us and we can help you find the best solution for your needs. Tempbadge products are not available for purchase online because the complicity of the product itself, our staff will be happy to take your order and will also be able to further explain how to use the product at time of purchase.
Tempbadge id badges are time expiring badges that expire in 4 different time frames - 1/2 day, 1 day, 1 week and 1 month. These expiring badges are designed to help identify visitors, contractors and temporary workers.
Everyone that enters your building should wear an Identification badge. Permanent employees are usually issued access control badges or PVC badges, but what happens when visitors come to your location?
Tempbadge id products are a great solution! The time expiring badges are low costs and easy to issue.
Purchase visitor management software that keeps track of visitors and their length of stay. Passage Point software works with temporary badges and permanent pvc badges and allows you to identify undesirable visitors through photos or other alerts, as well as help with emergency evacuations. Passage point software can also communicate to staff current threat levels or policies.
Security Imaging offers tempbadge manual sign in systems for those who want an economical badging solution. Log sheets are available for sign in and the information on the log sheet is then transferred onto a temporary time expiring id badge.
School Security Systems are also available. School Expiring visitor badges are a great way to keep your volunteers and substitute teachers badged.
Download our Tempbadge Catalog to view part#’s and photos of some of the products available. If you have any questions please call us and we can help you find the best solution for your needs. Tempbadge products are not available for purchase online because the complicity of the product itself, our staff will be happy to take your order and will also be able to further explain how to use the product at time of purchase.
Badge Reels - Medical ID Badge Supplies
Medical Badge Reels - ID Reels
If you work in a hospital it is mandatory you wear an ID badge to help identify your position. Your ID card probably also allows you into secure areas of the hospital, as well as entrance doors and secure elevators. Its important to always have your id badge handy and ready to be scanned at any time.
Security Imaging now sells badge reels that are geared toward the medical industry. Badge reels allow you to attach your access card and they extend to card readers for easy access.
If you work in a hospital it is mandatory you wear an ID badge to help identify your position. Your ID card probably also allows you into secure areas of the hospital, as well as entrance doors and secure elevators. Its important to always have your id badge handy and ready to be scanned at any time.
Security Imaging now sells badge reels that are geared toward the medical industry. Badge reels allow you to attach your access card and they extend to card readers for easy access.
 Nurse Badge Reel |  Stethoscope Badge Reel |  Caduceus Badge Reel |
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ID Card Slot Punch - ID Credential Lanyard Punch
ID Card Slot Punches, Slot punches for ID Cards, Badge Hole Punch
Definition of a Slot Punch:
A slot puncher (known also as a hole punch, pvc puncher, rectangle punch) is a common office tool that is used to create slots in pvc cards. Often for the purpose of slotting the card so that it can be worn with a pvc badge holder.
Our slot punches come in four different styles. Hand Held Punches, Stapler Style Slot Punches and Electric Slot Punches.
Hand held slot punches that are made for long term use but can be hard on the users hand if slotting multiple cards in a day. These punches can also be customized with 1-3 letters, numbers or small characters.
Stapler Style Slot Punches are extremely popular and are made for a low to medium volume slotting. If you are slotting multiple cards in a day these punches are easy to use, light weight and sit on your desk top for convenience.
Our most popular is the TS-102 which is a three in one slot punch. With this slot punch you can punch a round hole, a slot for ID badges or round corners.
Table Slot Punches are made for high volume punching. The Table slot punches have a larger base than the stapler style slot punches and slot your id card by pulling down a lever which sends the dye down to cut the slot in the card. These table punches have adjustments to adjust the depth of the slot as well as adjustments to align the slot vertically or horizontally.
Our TD-102 Desk top punch is made in the USA and manufactured locally in Lynnwood, WA. It is one of our most popular punches made for high volume. We use this slot punch in our bureau service and have had it for over 5 years without any issues.
Electric Slot punches are made for high volume printing. They feature adjustable guides and can slot up to .040” thick. These Electric Punches hace a hand and foot switch for activation and have a one year warranty.
Definition of a Slot Punch:
A slot puncher (known also as a hole punch, pvc puncher, rectangle punch) is a common office tool that is used to create slots in pvc cards. Often for the purpose of slotting the card so that it can be worn with a pvc badge holder.
Our slot punches come in four different styles. Hand Held Punches, Stapler Style Slot Punches and Electric Slot Punches.
Hand held slot punches that are made for long term use but can be hard on the users hand if slotting multiple cards in a day. These punches can also be customized with 1-3 letters, numbers or small characters.
Stapler Style Slot Punches are extremely popular and are made for a low to medium volume slotting. If you are slotting multiple cards in a day these punches are easy to use, light weight and sit on your desk top for convenience.
Our most popular is the TS-102 which is a three in one slot punch. With this slot punch you can punch a round hole, a slot for ID badges or round corners.
Table Slot Punches are made for high volume punching. The Table slot punches have a larger base than the stapler style slot punches and slot your id card by pulling down a lever which sends the dye down to cut the slot in the card. These table punches have adjustments to adjust the depth of the slot as well as adjustments to align the slot vertically or horizontally.
Our TD-102 Desk top punch is made in the USA and manufactured locally in Lynnwood, WA. It is one of our most popular punches made for high volume. We use this slot punch in our bureau service and have had it for over 5 years without any issues.
Electric Slot punches are made for high volume printing. They feature adjustable guides and can slot up to .040” thick. These Electric Punches hace a hand and foot switch for activation and have a one year warranty.
Security Features for ID Badges - Hologram
Security Features for ID Credentials - ID badge Security Features - Secure Badges
Security Imaging offers many different solutions for New and Existing PVC - Access Cards. Adding visual security to a card use to require an upgrade in printer functionality or thousands of dollars in tooling fees. Now, you can achieve the same high level of customization necessary for added security without having to pay a ton of money.
Embedded Hologram Cards:
Security Imaging’s embedded hologram cards have the security feature embedded into the card, making your pvc card tamper proof . The hologram can be produced with any customized design and can have your company name or logo. You can also purchase embedded hologram cards with stock images such as the world map or keys.
Holographic Overlays:
Holographic overlays are slightly smaller than a PVC card and can adhere to your existing cards. Overlays can be purchased with stock images or they can be customized to help elimate the possibility of card duplication.
Surface Stamped Foil Hologram Cards:
The demand for customized security card solutions is greater than ever! Security Imaging now offers Surface stamped hologram cards. These Foil Stamped Cards can be used with all PVC Card Printers and are cost effective. Stock images are available and these cards can also be customized.
Fargo Verimark and Holomark Cards:
Made for use in your Fargo ID Card Printer Fago Offers Verimark and Holomark customized PVC Cards. Fargo uses a hot stamp process and embeds your logo or company name into a silver metallic foil. A verimark seal is made with gold and silver foil.
Colored PVC Cards:
Colored PVC Cards are a great way to identify visitors or to identify personel from different locations or positions. The PVC Cards come in many different colors and they can be ran through any ID card printer. One thing to be aware of when using colored pvc cards is if you print color on top of a colored card the print will print whatever color that those two colors combined make...example: If you print Blue on a red card the image will be purple.
Security Imaging offers many different solutions for New and Existing PVC - Access Cards. Adding visual security to a card use to require an upgrade in printer functionality or thousands of dollars in tooling fees. Now, you can achieve the same high level of customization necessary for added security without having to pay a ton of money.
Embedded Hologram Cards:
Security Imaging’s embedded hologram cards have the security feature embedded into the card, making your pvc card tamper proof . The hologram can be produced with any customized design and can have your company name or logo. You can also purchase embedded hologram cards with stock images such as the world map or keys.
Holographic Overlays:
Holographic overlays are slightly smaller than a PVC card and can adhere to your existing cards. Overlays can be purchased with stock images or they can be customized to help elimate the possibility of card duplication.
Surface Stamped Foil Hologram Cards:
The demand for customized security card solutions is greater than ever! Security Imaging now offers Surface stamped hologram cards. These Foil Stamped Cards can be used with all PVC Card Printers and are cost effective. Stock images are available and these cards can also be customized.
Fargo Verimark and Holomark Cards:
Made for use in your Fargo ID Card Printer Fago Offers Verimark and Holomark customized PVC Cards. Fargo uses a hot stamp process and embeds your logo or company name into a silver metallic foil. A verimark seal is made with gold and silver foil.
Colored PVC Cards:
Colored PVC Cards are a great way to identify visitors or to identify personel from different locations or positions. The PVC Cards come in many different colors and they can be ran through any ID card printer. One thing to be aware of when using colored pvc cards is if you print color on top of a colored card the print will print whatever color that those two colors combined make...example: If you print Blue on a red card the image will be purple.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Badge Holders - U.S. Virgin Islands
Badge holders and ID card dispensers are very popular for holding ID credentials for U.S Virgin Island workers. Security Imaging ships ID products daily to these Islands and the great thing is "No custom forms are needed.
A shout out and thank you to those of you that order with our company.
Badge Reels are so popular...
Badge Reels are so popular due to HID access control systems installed in many building around the world.
Badge Reel Definition
A hard case shell that houses a retractable spring and nylon or steel cord. Badge Reel has a slide, Bulldog clip, Carabiner clip or Lanyard for attaching to clothing or to wear around the neck. End fittings are attached to end of cord to hold access control card, ID Badge or Keys.
End fittings included - Vinyl strap, Bulldog Clip, Split Ring, or Card Clamp.
With a pull of the cord, the cord extends out to the access control reader then retracts. There are two grades of reels, premium grade that is made in the USA and Economy grade that is made overseas.
Economy Badge Reels
Economy Badge retractors are manufactured overseas and are the most popular badge reel on the market. These badge reels have been tested at 40,000 pulls and are long lasting. Most badge reels listed have a 36inch long cord and are perfect for those who have to extend their ID card to a access card reader.
Premium MiniBak Badge Reels
MiniBak Badge reels manufactured by Key-Bak are the best quality and longest lasting reel in the market. The Stainless spring is 8 inches longer than the economy reels, that makes for better pull.
Credential Wallets - Not just an ID Holder
Credential wallets are fast becoming the norm for people who wear ID badges during their
work day. The cool thing about these badge holders is they have multiple pockets to hold
cash, pens, credit cards, USB storage devices and more.
Many tour and vacation cruise lines have their company logo imprinted on these holders for added security and recognition.
If your looking for that perfect ID holder that can carry some personal items then a credential wallet is what your looking for.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Oversize Event Passes - ID Credentials
Security Imaging now produces oversize Event Pass Credentials.
These passes are printed using a dye sublimation process that creates vivid colors and makes your credential stand out in the crowd.
Ask us about adding a custom Printed Lanyard to this credential and make it zing.
Lanyards a Fashion Statement
Posted by channaga August 10, 2007 3:42PM
Have you noticed the fashion statement some women are making with their identification badges?
When badges first hit our offices we didn't quite know how to wear them. Most people have stuck to putting a plain old black cord, id attached, around their neck every morning. Some brave souls began wearing lanyards in the colors of their favorite sport teams, or some museum they visited.
Now it seems as if every conference or training session I go to the organizers hand out Imprinted lanyards with the name of the event sponsor on it. Lanyard as advertising tool.
Now the lanyard has become a fashion statement.
Some women are wearing beautiful lanyards made of fabulous beads and crystals. They look more like a necklace than a chain to hold an id.
Others wear lanyards covered with pins, or "flair" as the restaurant boss told Jennifer Aniston in the movie Office Space.
Read More...
Have you noticed the fashion statement some women are making with their identification badges?
When badges first hit our offices we didn't quite know how to wear them. Most people have stuck to putting a plain old black cord, id attached, around their neck every morning. Some brave souls began wearing lanyards in the colors of their favorite sport teams, or some museum they visited.
Now it seems as if every conference or training session I go to the organizers hand out Imprinted lanyards with the name of the event sponsor on it. Lanyard as advertising tool.
Now the lanyard has become a fashion statement.
Some women are wearing beautiful lanyards made of fabulous beads and crystals. They look more like a necklace than a chain to hold an id.
Others wear lanyards covered with pins, or "flair" as the restaurant boss told Jennifer Aniston in the movie Office Space.
Read More...
WHS students must wear IDs
By Ed Baker
Mon Feb 16, 2009, 12:39 PM EST
Weymouth High School students look more like employees at a business firm with the new identification cards they must wear while attending class or a school event.
The identity card contains a student’s picture that is attached to a neck lanyard
“We’ve introduced a new ID card,” said Weymouth High Principal Anthony Pope to the school committee on Feb. 12. . “We are one of the only high schools in the area that requires students to display the ID around their neck.”
School officials previously required students to carry a picture ID in their wallet or pocketbook but they did not have to display it except upon request by a teacher or administrator.
Students have been wearing the new ID’s since the second semester began a little more than a week ago.
“The students must wear the ID at all times,” Pope said. “We see this as a requirement for school safety purposes. We want to be able to identify our students if there is an incident.”
He said the students have been quite cooperative with wearing the ID’s.
“The students have done an amazing job,” Pope said. “I stood in the connecting corridor one day and saw about 90 kids walk by that were wearing their ID’s. We still have 2 percent of the school population that we are working with to get them in the habit of wearing the ID’s.” Read More...
Mon Feb 16, 2009, 12:39 PM EST
Weymouth High School students look more like employees at a business firm with the new identification cards they must wear while attending class or a school event.
The identity card contains a student’s picture that is attached to a neck lanyard
“We’ve introduced a new ID card,” said Weymouth High Principal Anthony Pope to the school committee on Feb. 12. . “We are one of the only high schools in the area that requires students to display the ID around their neck.”
School officials previously required students to carry a picture ID in their wallet or pocketbook but they did not have to display it except upon request by a teacher or administrator.
Students have been wearing the new ID’s since the second semester began a little more than a week ago.
“The students must wear the ID at all times,” Pope said. “We see this as a requirement for school safety purposes. We want to be able to identify our students if there is an incident.”
He said the students have been quite cooperative with wearing the ID’s.
“The students have done an amazing job,” Pope said. “I stood in the connecting corridor one day and saw about 90 kids walk by that were wearing their ID’s. We still have 2 percent of the school population that we are working with to get them in the habit of wearing the ID’s.” Read More...
Senators name names with new badges
AMANDA STEWART
Arbiter Journalist
Joel Henretty wants to make clear he's a senator for the Associated Students of Boise State University - not a bookstore employee.
"I was in the bookstore after a meeting, when a girl came up and asked where some textbook was," he said. "At first I was confused, but then I realized she saw my name tag - and thought I worked there."
ASBSU senators currently wear the same nametags as other Boise State employees. The white plastic placards that dangle from a lanyard are identical in design to those hanging from dozens of non-senators' necks.
Henretty and the other senators hope their new nametags will identify them as members of student government to their constituents. They hope that being identifiable will make students more willing to talk to them about campus issues.
"We want people to recognize who we are and what we're doing. We want to take up their problems and deal with them," Sen. Justin White, who sponsored the bill, said. Read More...
Arbiter Journalist
Joel Henretty wants to make clear he's a senator for the Associated Students of Boise State University - not a bookstore employee.
"I was in the bookstore after a meeting, when a girl came up and asked where some textbook was," he said. "At first I was confused, but then I realized she saw my name tag - and thought I worked there."
ASBSU senators currently wear the same nametags as other Boise State employees. The white plastic placards that dangle from a lanyard are identical in design to those hanging from dozens of non-senators' necks.
Henretty and the other senators hope their new nametags will identify them as members of student government to their constituents. They hope that being identifiable will make students more willing to talk to them about campus issues.
"We want people to recognize who we are and what we're doing. We want to take up their problems and deal with them," Sen. Justin White, who sponsored the bill, said. Read More...
Definition of a lanyard used for holding ID credentials
Definition of a lanyard...
We get many calls from customers looking for a “Neck cords, ID necklace, ID Cord, ID Hanger then we let the customer know “oh your looking for a lanyards” then the customer reply’s “What’s a Lanyard?”
In our industry of selling identification products the product holding your ID badges, Trade show pass, Coaches Whistle and now in the digital age USB devices and Cell phones that have a cord attached is called a lanyard.
I decided to do a web search to get as much information I could find regarding the definition
of a corded lanyard and here is what I have found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanyard
A lanyard, lanyards, or wrist strap is a rope or cord often worn around the neck or wrist to carry something. Usually it is used where there is a risk of losing the object or to ensure it is visible at all times. Aboard ship, it may refer to a piece of rigging used to secure objects, or to a cord with a hook at the end which is used to fire a cannon.
In the military, lanyards were originally used to connect a pistol, sword or whistle (for signaling) to a uniform on a semi-permanent basis. Lanyards were used in situations where there was a good chance of otherwise losing the object - commonly by cavalry and naval officers at sea. A well made pistol lanyard can be easily removed and reattached by the user, but otherwise will stay connected to the pistol whether it is drawn or in a holster. Lanyards later became more decorative.
Lanyards of various color combinations and braid patterns are also commonly worn on the shoulders of military uniforms to denote the wearer's qualification or regimental affiliation. Many regiments were originally mounted and wore the lanyard on the left, enabling the rider to pull a whistle from his left tunic pocket and maintain communication with the rest of his troop.
Simple lanyards made of braided fabric with a clip attached to the end are used frequently in retail and business situations for holding name badges. The typical arrangement is to attach a plastic badge holder with at least one clear side to the lanyard, with the person's name badge facing the front and occasionally small items such as business cards, pens or tools stashed behind the badge for easy access. Such lanyards can also be used as key chains, particularly in situations where keys can easily be lost for lack of storage, such as gyms, public pools and communal showers.
Lanyards are widely used with small electronic devices such as cameras, MP3 players and USB flash drives to prevent loss or dropping. Electronics designed to take a lanyard usually have a small through-hole built into a corner or edge of the case or anchored to the frame of the device; the corresponding lanyard generally has a loop of thread on the end that is attached to that hole with a simple knot, usually a cow hitch. Some earphones incorporate the audio signal into the lanyard, meaning it doubles up as headphone cords as well. Lanyards are often used to keep keys on.
Lanyards are commonly used to display badges, tickets or ID cards for identification where security is required. Many public places such as hospitals, prisons and some schools as well as public gatherings such as pop concerts, conventions and trade fairs as well as many commercial enterprises.
Lifeguards typically use lanyards to accommodate their whistles for the obvious reason that they lack pockets.
The Wii Remote uses a sort of lanyard, called a wrist strap, due to its nature to be swung around by the player.
Lanyards are usually attached to dead man's switches or "kill switches" on dangerous machinery, such as large industrial cutting/slicing machines, and also on vehicles, such as jet-skis or trains, so that if the operator suddenly becomes incapacitated, their fall will pull on the lanyard attached to their wrist, which will then pull the switch to immediately stop the machine or vehicle.
Lanyards can be custom printed with a slogan or company logo to promote your business or add additional security to your employees and staff.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Designer Beaded Badge Lanyard - Necklace
You now have a choice when wearing your corporate ID/Security badges.
Designer beaded badge lanyards are a choice for those who rather not wear a standard woven lanyard.
Contact: Security Imaging regarding this new product.
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