A card reader is a data input device that reads data from a card-shaped storage medium. The first were punched card readers, which read the paper or cardboard punched cards that were used during the first several decades of the computer industry to store information and programs for computer systems. Modern card readers are electronic devices that can read plastic cards embedded with either a barcode, magnetic strip, computer chip or another storage medium.
A memory card reader is a device used for communication with a smart card or a memory card.
A magnetic card reader is a device used to read magnetic stripe cards, such as credit cards.
A business card reader is a device used to scan and electronically save printed business cards.
Smart card readers
A smart card reader is an electronic device that reads smart cards and can be found in the following form:
The INEC card reader is a portable electronic voter authentication device, configured to only read the Permanent Voter Cards issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The card reader was designed specifically for the accreditation process, authentication of eligible voters before voting. The machine was configured to only read the PVCs of a particular polling unit and can only work on election day.
Operation
The device uses a cryptographic technology with an ultra-low power consumption and one core frequency of 1.2GHz and an Android 4.2.2.
The device is position by its operator (usually a trained INEC official) to reads the embedded chip on the PVC, this procedure display the information of the voter, followed by fingerprinting. It usually takes about 10 to 20 seconds to validate a voter.
On completion of accreditation process, a close V key is used to close the accreditation process and the total number of voters accredited can be previewed using a query key beside the close V key and thereafter, the result may be forwarded to INEC using the Communication key.
The card reader was first used for the Nigeria's presidential election that was held on March 28, 2015.
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For example, by activating the library card authentication service on smartphones, readers can use their social security cards to enjoy services such as borrowing books.
... a door, and stole $100 in cash from Deeks Pizza; he stole patrons' credit cards and damaged two cash registers at the Hub Pub; and he stole cash, credit cards and a card reader from the ToastedFrog.
DearHeloise. I am an older person who recently received a couple of gift cards for Christmas, but I don’t know what their amounts are. Please inform your readers to write the dollar amount on the cards with a marker ... .
DEAR HELOISE. I am an older person who recently received a couple of gift cards for Christmas, but I don’t know what their amounts are. Please inform your readers to write the dollar amount on the cards with a marker ....
Watching as a campaign to write holiday cards to people in the LGBTQ+ community took on an extraordinary life of its own, thanks to readers of this column.
The 21st Grunion GazetteGift Card Drive is in the books ... Your donations, from that $20 Denny’s card to the $1,000 check, show the kindness and concern of Long Beach in general and Grunion (and PT) readers in particular.
In the video, the vendor can be seen holding the card reader as she repeatedly says 'sorry' ... She said. 'It's just typical of our family ... Another said ... 'This is why you should always check what they've typed in before you put your card on the reader.' ... .
DearHeloise. I am an older person who recently received a couple of gift cards for Christmas, but I don't know what their amounts are. Please inform your readers to write the dollar amount on the cards with a marker ....
DearHeloise. I am an older person who recently received a couple of gift cards for Christmas, but I don't know what their amounts are. Please inform your readers to write the dollar amount on the cards with a marker ... .
StrangeFrequencies... It features many jump-scare scenes and nerve-wracking thrills ... Actor and ‘Strange Frequencies ... 19, actress Jane De Leon and tarot card reader Raf Pineda earned praise from the audience for their remarkable performances in the film ... .
By Sarah Hofmann . Contributing Writer... So long that one of his earliest ventures involved reselling toys ... 21, 2024 ... 21, 2024 ... To keep track of the machines’ inventory, Garrido saves time by using card readers that remotely update him of their status.
GENTLE READER ... This year, I sent out Christmas cards as I did last year, to mostly the same group of people. I didn’t hear back from anyone who received my cards -- not a “thank you” or a “Merry Christmas” or anything ... GENTLE READER.
GENTLE READER ... This year, I sent out Christmas cards as I did last year, to mostly the same group of people. I didn’t hear back from anyone who received my cards — not a “thank you” or a “Merry Christmas” or anything ... GENTLE READER.
Chicago Tribune
27 Dec 2024
Chicago Tribune
27 Dec 2024