Smartcard reader (internal and external)
All IGEL Universal Desktop thin clients support smartcard readers in accordance with the PC/SC standard. All-in-one: Apart from external devices, many Universal Desktop models are available with an optional integrated reader. Regardless of whether internal or external – IGEL Universal Desktops support a variety of solutions for smartcard-based authentication, session roaming and single sign-on.
Features:
- Full support for external SC readers in accordance with the PC/SC standard (memory and processor cards) in all IGEL model series
- Integrated PS/SC reader for the following model series (optional): IGEL UD3, UD5 and UD9 (new)
- IGEL smartcard solution for secure authentication, single sign-on and session roaming (optional)
- Support for solutions and external devices for processing biometric data such as DigitalPersona
Deployment scenarios:
- Healthcare: Solutions for reading the health insurance card (KVK) or the electronic health card (eGK) in conjunction with SC readers, for example from Cherry
- Finance: Connection of keyboards with integrated smartcard reader, for example from DESKO or Cherry
- Space-saving: Integrated IGEL smartcard reader, no additional asset management for external readers, fewer USB slots occupied
- Reading electronic passes, such as UZI Pass (NL) or eID (BE) via external readers
Sample applications for smartcards:
Industry | Processor Card | Memory Card |
1. Universities | --- | Entrance Card |
2. Banks | Money Card | --- |
3. Health Insurance Companies | Health Insurance Card | Health Insurance Card |
4. Public Authorities | Identity Card | --- |
5. Pay-per-view | Decoder Card | --- |



