The Card Validator™ combines mathematically specific, hidden card graphics with a special plastic lens that, when set on the card, reveals the graphics, confirming the authenticity of the card.

Because it does not use a conventional card reader or terminal, the Card Validator™ is ideal for ‘frontline’ applications where large quantities of cards must be preliminarily verified.  These include First Responder, Event Attendee, and Worker Credential.

The Card Validator™ solution consists of special graphics printed on the smart card that cannot be seen with the naked eye or scanned by a digital scanner.  When a Card Validator™ plastic lens is laid on top of the card, the hidden graphics are revealed, confirming the card is valid.  Although not as sophisticated as card reader authentication, the Card Validator is an additional security weapon for simple, preliminary identification.  As card counterfeiting becomes more prevalent and sophisticated, this solution can fight fraud with minimal increase in cost and infrastructure.  Example applications include preventing underage drinking and improving EMS

access for emergency response.

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