ID Card Reader
NFC Card Reader
The Samsara ID Card Reader leverages near-field communication (NFC) technology to provide increased visibility into student and passenger transit systems. Passengers are issued Samsara ID Cards (or compatible NFC-based ID cards) that contain unique identification numbers. When passengers board and disembark, they tap their ID Cards against the ID Card Reader, which logs and securely transmits time, date, and location data to the Samsara Cloud. As part of Samsara's powerful IoT platform, the ID Card Reader enables transit fleets to combine ridership data with real-time GPS and camera data, delivering improvements in passenger safety, operational efficiency, and route planning.
Make sign-in easy
The NFC Card Reader is quick to install and easy to use with any compatible ID card. Audible beeps make it intuitive for drivers and passengers to remember to tap into vehicles.
Ensure passenger safety
Instant access to real-time location of passengers and vehicles allows dispatchers to swiftly respond to incidents and send help in case of breakdown or emergency.
Optimise route efficiency
Passenger transit fleets can track ridership patterns and vehicle utilisation rates to plan more cost-effective routes that better serve the community.
Data Security and Privacy
END-TO-END DATA PROTECTION
Close read range of 5-10 cm prevents unauthorised data skimming
Secure data transmission via SSL with 256-bit AES encryption (military-grade)
24x7x365 monitoring
Learn more about how we secure our entire IoT platform
DATA PRIVACY SAFEGUARDS
Personally identifying data are not stored on the ID Card Reader or ID Cards.
ID Card identifiers and cardholder names are matched and securely stored in the Samsara Cloud, which is accessible only by authorised users.
Interoperability
COMPATIBLE WITH OTHER NFC-BASED ID CARDS
Radio frequency: 13.56 MHz
Transmission protocol: ISO/IEC 14443 A standard
COMPUTER-BASED ID CARD MANAGEMENT AND PROVISIONING
Connects to computer via USB
Supports various methods to import passenger data, including .csv upload
Installation and Power
PLUG-AND-PLAY INSTALLATION
Powered by USB
Connects to Samsara Vehicle Gateway via USB port
Easy mounting with 4-metre cable (mounting hardware and cable management clips included)
License
No additional software license required.
*List pricing based on Samsara Enterprise license with 36-month pre-paid term. Other license options available, contact us for details