PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Universal NFC Wallet readers, reader boards and modules
Our VTAP NFC reader products address the rapidly growing need to integrate mobile wallet pass and credential reading into any situation and application environment
Universal interactivity and connectivity
VTAP products are uniquely able to interact seamlessly with all common NFC mobile wallet apps. They also support popular NFC tags, RFID cards/fobs and several other NFC protocols such as Host Card Emulation, dynamic tag emulation and connection handoff. Product variants are available with multiple connectivity options, ranging from USB, serial and Bluetooth host interfaces to IP-connected readers, supported by an IoT-style cloud platform, and access control readers, connected to any standard physical access control (PACS) system, via either Wiegand or OSDP.
VTAP key features and benefits
All models fully certified by Apple and Google for VAS, Smart Tap and ECP2 Access protocols. Equally at home reading MIFARE, DESFire, HCE, MIFARE2Go, NDEF and ISO 18013-5 mDL cards and credentials.
Common firmware and features across all models. Simple and secure configuration, key management and firmware updates managed over USB, serial, OSDP or by VTAP Cloud
Secure on-board decryption and interpretation of many different NFC pass, credential and RFID card types. Local storage of multiple ECC and AES keys and optional secure host communications.
Why use VTAP readers for NFC Wallet applications?
Simple, swift and secure
Famously easy to integrate and deploy. VTAP readers, and the services that we provide alongside them, typically cut months, if not years, from project timelines. They can be trusted to operate safely and reliably in any environment. Designed and manufactured in the UK by industry experts.
Backwards-compatible, future-proof
Our VTAP technology has been carefully designed and developed to ensure a smooth transition from legacy technologies. Our continuous improvements mean that support for new NFC Wallets, protocols and credentials will continue to be expanded over time as the market develops and matures.
Designed for any environment
VTAP NFC readers are available in a wide range of form factors. These include readers in standard enclosures for desk, panel and wall mounting, embedded reader boards for incorporation into existing OEM products and housings, and compact surface mount NFC reader modules designed for inclusion into new products.
VTAP product family
The VTAP NFC Wallet reader product range is designed for simple, swift and secure integration into many different environments. You can learn more about each of the main groups of product below.
Desktop / kiosk / PoS readers
Readers designed to be installed in any desktop, kiosk or point of sale environment without needing new device drivers
Access control readers
Readers designed for integration with access gates, doors, turnstiles and existing access control systems using standard protocols
IP-connected readers
Readers designed to be connected over Wi-Fi or Ethernet to VTAP Cloud and/or 3rd party cloud-based application platforms
Reader boards and modules
Embedded readers designed to be integrated into OEM products including boards with antennas and SMT modules
VTAP Cloud platform
Remote reader management, taps-to-apps gateway and real time cloud-based access control enablement
Desktop / kiosk / PoS readers
Readers designed to be installed in any desktop, kiosk or point of sale environment without needing new device drivers
Access control readers
Readers designed for integration with access gates, doors, turnstiles and existing access control systems using standard protocols
IP-connected readers
Readers designed to be connected over Wi-Fi or Ethernet to VTAP Cloud and/or 3rd party cloud-based application platforms
Reader boards and modules
Embedded readers designed to be integrated into OEM products including boards with antennas and SMT modules
VTAP Cloud platform
Remote reader management, taps-to-apps gateway and real time cloud-based access control enablement
Quick deployment
Easy to retrofit to existing systems, and quick to integrate into new platforms. A smooth transition to an Apple and Google digital wallet pass experience. Includes QR/barcode code scanner emulation.
VTAP readers have been designed specifically for mobile pass applications. They also read popular contactless NFC and RFID cards and tags, supporting mixed media environments and easing the migration away from legacy plastic cards.
Configurable to selectively extract and transfer pass data within existing system formats.
Easy management
No SDK required for configuration and management. The file-based approach to VTAP reader configuration is platform independent and requires no drivers or dedicated software. Simply copy configuration, firmware, and private key files (in standard file formats) to the reader to update.
Operating parameter configuration can be done via either USB or serial host interface. Serial file transfers use the ZModem protocol, with active (send on tap) and passive (command/response) interface options.
The flexible and intuitive settings can be edited manually or programmatically, and real time commands can be sent. Settings include support for the use of multiple pass profiles and private keys, as well as tailored feedback to users via RGB LEDs and/or a buzzer.
Strong security
Designed with security in mind from the outset.
Protected merchant private keys. It is not possible to read back the keys used to decrypt pass data once they have been loaded, although they can be updated easily by reloading.
Reader firmware updates can use an encrypted update file. All configuration data can be password protected. Reset to factory defaults, if needed, clears all sensitive data.
MIFARE secure sector and DESFire secure file reading is also implemented to support migration from legacy systems.