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VingCard Elsafe Enhances Guest Convenience and Mobility With NFC-based Locking Solution
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New locking solution allows hotel
guests to skip traditional check-in and use NFC-enabled mobile phones
as secure guestroom keys
DALLAS – June 22, 2011 – VingCard
Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA
ABLOY Group, announces that a combination of their 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.
[an error occurred while processing this directive]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. Currently, VingCard Elsafe has the largest installed base of
RFID locking systems in the world.
“When you choose a VingCard Elsafe
product, you can be assured that it is designed not only for today, but
for the future,” added Shea. “Our solutions are designed to allow our
customers to easily transition from one technology to another, or
augment their systems with additional features, as new protocols are
introduced and adopted by the market. For instance, we are currently
exploring a pilot to incorporate our NFC locking technology into the
existing RFID-based Aloft Smart Check-In program, in order to enhance
the program and provide another level of guest convenience and
mobility.”
VingCard Elsafe is the world leader
in developing locking systems and electronic in-room safes for the
hospitality industry, offering user-friendly security systems that meet
the unique operational needs of hotels and resorts.
For more information on VingCard Elsafe’s NFC solution, please view the video here or visit www.vingcard.com.
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