Serialio - RFID, Barcode, and Wireless Solutions

Post RFID Reads As Keystrokes With Wireless RFID Reader You have been able to post RFID readings as keystrokes using SerialMagic for years. First you connect a Scanfob or idChamp brand RFID reader using SerialMagic. Next you make SerialMagic Keys the active keyboard, then scan. Finally you would see data ‘typed’ to the cursor location of any application that accepted keyed input. On Android, SerialMagic was the first application you could use support doing the same with the built-in NFC reader on Android. However, HOW can you do this using the built-in NFC reader on iPhones? How To Post RFID Reads As Keystrokes With iPhone Built-In NFC-RFID reader When iOS started supporting reading NDEF and CSN (Card Serial Number) values you naturally would think, how can RFID-NFC readings be posted to the cursor using the built-in RFID-NFC reader of the iPhone? SerialMagic Keys iOS now allows you to post RFID readings from the iPhone built-in NFC reader to cursor location of any iOS app that takes keyed input. You can post both NDEF readings or CSN readings, you simply pick the option you want. Install SerialMagic Keys on iPhone First you install SerialMagic Keys from AppStore, get the link here, or search SerialMagic Keys on appstore. Make SerialMagic Keys Active Keyboard Next you make SerialMagic Keys the active iOS keyboard. This is done by tapping the globe icon. When your iPhone has multiple 3rd party keyboards, you tap-and-hold, then select SerialMagic Keys. Scan RFID-NFC Tags Thirdly, you tap the NFC icon in SerialMagic Keys, then scan the RFID-NFC tag/badge or badges. Post RFID Readings To Any iOS App Finally, you switch back to the app where you want readings posted, then again tap the NFC icon. You will see all the RFID tags/badges scans instantly posted to the app cursor with 100% accuracy.

What is Buddy Punching Commonly a friend or colleagues asks someone for a seemingly an innocent favor. Your employee may ask a teammate, ‘please scan me in today, I’m running late’. This is buddy scanning aka buddy punching aka buddy check-in. You find this term from when time clocks were used for all check-ins. Here you will see how to stop buddy punching forever. Also it’s important to note the American Payroll Assoc. (APA) reports buddy scanning affects 75% of U.S. businesses. Buddy scanning reduces your team productivity and can destroy team morale. Buddy Scanning Security Risk Often buddy scanning may seem innocent. You might hear someone say ‘Can I use your card for a minute to get in the room? I left my card over in…’. Maybe the intention is innocent, but your security is immediately compromised. Also note for sensitive locations, this can violate company security policy, and put the company and the individual at risk. Finally you can obviously note, the person may not be qualified to be in the location they use someone else’s card to access. Quickly Stop Buddy Punching Forever Stopping buddy scanning / buddy check-in may seem like a daunting task. First you can implement one very straight-forward solution that uses all the current RFID-NFC hardware of your building. Next, mobilize your solutions when you get the idChamp RS4x RFID-NFC smart card badge reader, and use SentryCards. SentryCard Badge Built-In Fingerprint Reader SentryCard uses a capacitive fingerprint biometric sensor produced by Fingerprint Cards, a Swedish manufacture with over a billion+ sensors successfully deployed. First, your company user’s fingerprints are enrolled directly on the SentryCard. Next, you never need a pass-thru or storage on a database of server. This is critical in your on-going compliance. Finally, you meet many requirements like GDPR (General Data Protection Rights), CCPA (California Consumer Protection Act) and you will see a growing number of BIPAs (Biometric Information Protection Acts) in the future. idChamp® RS4x Mobile Smart Card Badge Reader First, idChamp RS4x is a mobile smart card badge reader that can operate anywhere with an host device. Secondly, iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS are supported. Thirdly, you use RS4x with Cloud-In-Hand stratus-io Time and Attendance application, or a 3rd party application. Finally, you get flexibility unmatched by any other card reader. You can also use RS4x for check-in with Apple Watch and Apple iPhone.

So you go to a meeting, or have an emergency event, and go do you muster point. You then find you've left your employee badge somewhere, so you can't check-in. When you have an iPhone, or an Apple Watch your problem is solved with idChamp RS4x reader. You can Check-in with iPhone & Watch, as well as with every common RFID-NFC employee badge type. Just have a Certified identity credential on your iPhone e.g. like provided by the CBORD GET app, and you can checkin to meetings, emergency mustering and any event type using idChamp RS4x.

Cloud-In-Hand brand visitor management system is a contactless check-in system that keeps health and safety a top priority for employees and visitors. Reduce visitor wait times and generate accurate visitor logs in three easy steps. 1) First visitors can pre-register through a customizable web form. 2) Second visitors receive a unique QR code via email. 3) Lastly visitors present their QR code at a kiosk and are instantly checked in. Once checked in employees will also be automatically notified of their visitor’s arrival via TEXT or EMAIL.

This video shows how to connect the stratus-io Time and Attendance app on an iPhone, to a wireless NFC reader. The Scanfob brand NFC reader is very small and conveniently sized, like a keyfob. It has great battery life capable of reading a large number of scans on battery power. The best mobile time and attendance app can be used for roll-taking, safety training, emergency evacuations and mustering. Do mobile wireless check-in with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch device. Use the built-in NFC-RFID reader on iPhone to read NFC tag on RFID-NFC reader and make an instant wireless connection. Then read employee badges and instantly do check-in to your class, training, or emergency event very quickly. You’ll never use a spreadsheet again once you try this solution. Solution also works when network connection goes down.

How do you check in to a meeting when your iPhone is in your pocket or purse? Who said attendance arrival using Apple Watch could not be fun? Empower Your Wrist stratus-io Remote Check-in empowers you to check-in to your meeting using your Apple Watch. You can check-in & out of your meeting, event, or class while your iPhone is in your pocket or purse. When you simply load the Cloud-In-Hand® stratus-io Remote Check-in app on your iPhone & Apple Watch, you then have check-in, check-out options using your Apple Watch. Furthermore, you can use Apple Watch ‘complications’ (who came up with that name!) UI feature so a single tap on your Apple Watch dial can open Remote Check-in app. No need to unlock your iPhone, simply use your Apple Watch! Your Voice Dictates Your Event Messages stratus-io Remote Check-in also provides you the ability to send messages related to your event. For example in case of emergency, you can notify your manager about your location, and safety. See the steps below for an example of ‘the power of your wrist’ with stratus-io Remote Check-in app using Apple Watch voice dictation. Select Remote Check-in App Events On Apple Watch stratus-io Remote Check-in gives you the ability to see your scheduled meetings, events, and trainings. The Apple Watch screen below shows you have to events assigned on your account. Suppose for example you want to check-out of first event on the list, simply tap on your event, then swipe up, and tap the Check-out button. https://serialio.com/serialio-news/innovations-new-features/meeting-check-in-using-apple-watch/

How does the 2nd largest major mining company in North America manage their on-site personnel? idhamp RFID readers facilitate mining site compliance at this major mining company. Why Tracking On-Site Personnel Is Important Knowing your employees locations is important for their safety. Additionally your contractors, visitors and guests also appreciate your concern for their safety. Finally your government likely requires compliance of your personnel management system. Multi-Site Personnel Management Problem How do you rate your company’s mining site personnel management? Your site compliance system must be able to report who is currently on your site at any time. When your mining concern has multiple locations this can be difficult. When your locations are remote and may have unreliable power and Internet, the solution can be extremely difficult. What if your mining facility have an entrance located on a public road? In this case, you can’t use a traditional access control system since it won’t work. What Solution Was Picked By This Major Mining Company The compliance solution mentioned here must accurately account for all their on premise personnel. The solution used is CLOUD-IN-HAND® stratus-io Time & Attendance. Stratus-io handles all their on-site personnel employees, contractors, visitors & guests. Stratus-io also provides their multi-location stations for check-in and checkout that generates accurate reports of who is currently on-site at their locations in real-time. How It Works Their personnel are issued badges used to access some of their on-site buildings. Some of their personnel may stay on-site for weeks at a time. They also issue badges to all their contractors, guests, and visitors. These badges are issued as they come on-site at their mining location’s front entrance. Their personnel check-in by swiping their badge at an idChamp RFID reader kiosk, or a guard scans their badge. When their personnel leave the site their badge is swiped again. Their check-in, check-out process is fast and easy. Their reporting makes a list of the current on-site personnel hourly. Reporting When Power Fails They make reports anytime they are needed with the tap of a button. Their check-in/out stations are deployed to all locations needed. What happens when their site power is down? Their system works even when network data access and power are lost. Stratus-io works in their mines where WiFi is unavailable. In conclusion. How can stratus-io empower your business to be safety compliant? Contact us today to learn how stratus-io can meet the needs of your organization and workflow.

Automatically check-in and checkout personnel at any location using stratus-io: Remote Check-In. With stratus-io, your organization can create geofences in any number of places and personnel are automatically checked in and out as they enter the defined geographic location. Use automatic check-in for accurate incident reporting, on-site check-in, check-out, resource auditing, and more. Custom geofences can be seen from the stratus-io app on an Android or iOS device and a push notification is immediately sent when the geofence is entered to alert the user of their check-in. Once inside the fence, the app will continue to check to see when the individual leaves for automatic checkout. Watch as the GPS location is updated in real time while the individual is in motion. Check-ins are instantly uploaded to the cloud where reporting is customizable and available in real time. Even in remote areas where internet or cellular connection is limited, check-ins can be cached and saved for later upload. Interested in recording attendance in other ways like RFID? Contact us to learn more about how stratus-io can eliminate pen and paper and save your company thousands in accurate reporting and wasted time.

Cloud-In-Hand Solutions allows organizations to generate attendance records for OSHA compliance at meetings, safety training, and emergencies. Use any iOS or Android device to quickly capture who is present. Employees can swipe their employee badges, search for themselves manually via name or ID, or be selected from a pre-defined list to be checked in. Integrates with existing systems to make data collection easy. Reports are automatically generated and can be customized to meet your needs. Contact us today for more information. sales@serialio.com (512) 994-3630

How to use secure credential stored in smartphone wallet to check-in? Use unique credential stored insmartphone wallets (e.g.google pay) for event checkin, for restricted access checkin, controlled equipment use, emergency mustering and other solutions requiring secure credential like employee badge, or membership access. Cloud-In-Hand stratus-io Time & Attendance with idChamp®family, model NF4 badge reader makes it easy to use smartphone credential, and supports virtually every physical credential type like PROX, iCLASS, Seos, etc. for a single solution supporting multiple credential types simultaneously. Simply hold the smartphone to the NF4 badge reader, and the unique credential is securely read by the NF4 and the person is checked-in to the event active in thestratus-ioTime and Attendance app. Check-in employees for your business and get reporting? https://www.serialio.com/contact-us

Shows how to connectGallagher HR5 to iPad to scan RFID livestock tags. Since theGallagher HR5 supports Bluetooth SPP (and WiFi) but not Bluetooth BLE this seems impossible. This video showsGallagher HR5 connected to iPad using the BlueSnap bridge. HR5 can auto-connect at power-on to the bridge, making it easy to use HR5 with iPad iPhone iPod Touch. Whenauto-connect fails, simply connect manually as shown in the video. Once connected use iScanBrowser app as shown in video, or use SerialMagic Keys, Cloud-In-Hand Mobile Grid, and more. iScanBrowser posts RFID livestock tags to any website/web page without the user having to tap to get focus. Contactserialio.com or see other serialio.com videos forGallagher HR5 for details.

Shows how to connectGallagher HR5 to iPad to scan RFID livestock tags. Since theGallagher HR5 supports Bluetooth SPP (and WiFi) but not Bluetooth BLE this seems impossible. This video showsGallagher HR5 connected to iPad using the BlueSnap bridge. HR5 can auto-connect at power-on to the bridge, making it easy to use HR5 with iPad iPhone iPod Touch. Once connected use iScanBrowser app as shown in video, or use SerialMagic Keys, Cloud-In-Hand Mobile Grid, and more. iScanBrowser posts RFID livestock tags to any website/web page without the user having to tap to get focus. Contactserialio.com or see other serialio.com videos forGallagher HR5 for details.

How can Gallagher HR5 post scans to iPhone & iPad? Since theGallagher HR5 supports Bluetooth SPP (and WiFi) but not Bluetooth BLE this seems impossible. This video showsGallagher HR5 connected to iPhone 11 and posting livestock tags as keystrokes using Cloud-In-Hand Mobile Grid Spreadsheet and database app. Scans can be sent to email, uploaded to FTP, hosted on Cloud-In-Hand, and more. What's not shown in the video is the SPP to BLE bridge that makes this possible. Contactserialio.com or see other serialio.com videos forGallagher HR5 for details.

How can the Gallagher HR5 beconnectedto and iPad or iPhone? Since theGallagher HR5 supports Bluetooth SPP (and WiFi) but not Bluetooth BLE this seems impossible. This video showsGallagher HR5 connected to iPad and posting livestock tags as keystrokes using SerialMagic Keys to Filemaker Go app. What's not shown in the video is the SPP to BLE bridge that makes this possible. Contactserialio.com or see other serialio.com videos forGallagher HR5 for details.

SerialMagic Keys iOS connects wireless Bluetooth Tru-Test S3 Scale Head to iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch devices. (serialio.com also has solutions for Android, Windows 10, MacOS) Weight readings are posted from the rechargeable battery powered scale head as simulated keystrokes to all iOS apps. Connect multiple BLE devices simultaneously like UHF RFID readers, NFC readers, barcode scanners, calipers, sensors, and other devices. Use for 3rd party applications using Serial Device Manger (SDM) libraries. Shown here is idChamp Ultra-BB2e keyfob sized mobile UHF reader working with iPhone11 and ultra-tiny UHF chip. Have another type of scale or another Bluetooth capable device? Contact us at Serialio.com https://www.serialio.com/contact-us

This video shows multipleidChamp®NF4RFID readers simultaneously connected to Android tablet (Galaxy S6 Lite) and reading NDEF data for the 1st stanza of theStar Spangled Banner while theStar Spangled Banner is sung by Whitney Houston. All the stanzas ofStar Spangled Banner were written to the tiny PCB based NFCNTAG213tags (measure 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.8mm) using the NF4 reader/writers. Demonstrates the power and flexibility of the NF4 that can provide multi-point attendance check-in using a single tablet or phone on Android, iOS, Windows 10, and MacOS. Contact serialio.com for your RFID, NFC, Barcode scanning and mobile solution needs.

Did you know there is a PROX reader for iPad that supports multiple wireless readers simultaneously? Did you know the PROX reader can work 30 feet from the iPad? Did you know iPad attendance could be so easy with iPad PROX badge reader? Read HID PROX badges and ALL common (and most uncommon credential types) ISO14443A: LEGIC Advant1), MIFARE Classic 1k & 4k EV12) ,MIFARE Classic, MIFARE Mini, MIFAREDESFire EV1, MIFARE DESFire EV22), MIFAREPlus S, X, MIFARE Pro X3), MIFARE SmartMX3), MIFARE Ultralight, MIFARE Ultralight C,MIFARE Ultralight EV1, NTAG2xx, PayPass3),SLE44R35, SLE66Rxx(my-d move)3), TopazISO14443B:Calypso3), Calypso Innovatron protocol3),CEPAS3), HID iCLASS1), Moneo3), Pico Pass4),SRI4K, SRIX4K, SRI512, SRT512 ISO18092ECMA-340:NFC Forum Tag 1-5, NFC Peer-toPeer, SonyFeliCa5), NFC Active and passivecommunication modeISO15693:EM4x333), EM4x353), HID iCLASS1), HIDiCLASS SE/SR1), ICODE SLI, LEGIC Advant1),M24LR16/64, MB89R118/119, SRF55Vxx(my-d vicinity)3), Tag-it, PicoPass4)125 kHz, 134.2 kHz:AWID, Cardax, CASI-RUSCO, Deister6),EM4100, 4102, 42007), EM4050, 4150, 4450,4550, EM43058), FDX-B, EM4105, HITAG 19),HITAG 29), HITAG S9), ICT8), IDTECK, Isonas8),Keri, Miro, Nedap6), PAC, Pyramid, Q5,T5557, T5567, T5577, TIRIS/HDX, TITAN (EM4050), UNIQUE, ZODIACSupported Card Types(iClass/Elite/Indala etc.)All Standard Card Types,HID iCLASS10), HID iCLASS SE/SR/SEOS(CSN and Facility Code/PAC)10),HID iCLASS Elite & SE EliteAll Standard Card Types, Cotag, G-Prox6), HIDDuoProx II, HID ISO Prox II, HID Micro Prox, HID ProxKey III, HID Prox, HID Prox II, Indala, ioProx, Nexwatch

Need to measure distance where tape measure is cumbersome or simply can't work? SerialMagic Keys provides unmatched connectivity for laser distance measurement/meters like Leica DISTO E7100i. Here fireplace measurements are made withwirelessE7100i and distance values are posted without any user error to FileMaker Go app. All iPhone/iPad/iOS apps can be used that can take typed input, providing unmatched flexibility allowing laser distance measurements to be posted as if typed to all iOS apps. For your solution needs for wireless distance measurements scales, sensors, RFID readers, barcode scanners, RS-232 and more, contact serialio.com

Impossible to properly measure distance with tape measure? Sometimes it's not possible for one person to make measurements with tape measure, even when there are two people, it may be less accurate than using laser distance meter/measurement device. SerialMagic Keys provides unmatched connectivity for laser distance measurement/meters like Leica DISTO E7100i to post measurements directly as keystrokes to all iPad/iOS/iPhone apps. Post laser measurements to FileMaker Go, Excel spreadsheet, Google Sheets, Microsoft 365, Notepad, Email, TEXT msg, window measurement apps, every app that allows keyed input.

stratus-io RFID-UHF Attendance Check-in is fast and simple. Instantly see the person who's checking in on iPad, or use iPhone or iPod Touch. Standard CR80 sized employee UHF-RFID badge can be ready easily from 6 feet (2 meters) and more as desired (...or reduce the power of the UHF RFID reader to require the badge to be closer before it can be read). Contact cloud-in-hand support for information on how to setup the easiest and fastest attendance solution every invented, the competition watches closely and are always trying to catch-up. Get setup and running in less than one day. Videos show the idChamp Ultra-5109 RS-232 UHF RFID reader with integrated antenna, connected to Android or iOS using BlueSnap M6A dongle.

Do you need wireless RS-232 connection between legacy software that uses COM port connection and peripheral device? BlueSnap M6A offers Peripheral and Central(host) firmware devices that can be paired together allowing wireless cable connections between COM port and peripherals like scales, sensors, RFID readers, barcode scanners, and other RS232 devices. The BlueSnap M6A with host/central firmware, can connect to otherBlueSnap M6A devices providing a wireless RS-232 connection that can work 30 feet and more between two devices, the wireless connection can also operate through drywall, brick, concrete, plaster, wood, glass and other materials that prevent cable connections. For more information on your wireless RS232 connection needs contact serialio.com

Linea Pro 5 provides single-handed iOS 2D/1D built-in barcode scanner solution. Cloud-In-Hand stratus-io Mobile Attendance solution iOS runs on the iPod Touch providing solution for iOS to scan 2D/1D barcodes, like QR codes, code 128, PDF-417, and other symbologies to any app running on iOS. e.g. SerialMagic Keys, iScanBrowser, Cloud-In-Hand® Mobile Grid, stratus-io: time and attendance. Use this scanner and others like it to check-in employees, guests, visitors, and more in the blink of an eye. Have another scanner you would like to use and see supported? Check-in employees for your business and get reporting? https://www.serialio.com/contact-us

Check out more about Cloud-in-Hand® stratus-io Attendance Solutions: https://cloud-in-hand.com To find out more about how you can implement Cloud-in-Hand® Mobile Attendance Solutions for into business, contact a Serialio Solution https://www.serialio.com/contact-us Tired of using the pen-and-paper system to check in attendees at your event? Use InDesign and Cloud-in-Hand® Workforce Management! Cloud-in-Hand, InDesign and Excel sheet, create your own event badges and scan them into any mobile device. Eliminate user errors and increases efficiency, save money and time. Make your event enjoyable for everyone! With this technology, the possibilities are limitless. Talk with a Serialio Solution Specialist today! https://www.serialio.com/contact-us

How do you perform safety training and get signature capture using iPad, iPhoneor Android mobile? Cloud-In-Hand® stratus-io Mobile Attendance provides easy solution to meet your safety meeting compliance requirements with signature capture for each person in attendance.

SDM (Serial Device Manager) PAC wizard provides ability to setupidChamp NF4 (when in Smart Mode)to post correct badge value. SDM iOS and SDM Android both provide a PAC wizard option. Video below showssetup example using the iOS PAC wizard in stratus-io app. The SDM works same in all apps like iScanBrowser, SerialMagic, Mobile Grid. Contact serialio.com for more information.