Achieving smooth and efficient appointment check-in solutions
Whether in healthcare, government or corporate environments, NFC-enabled mobile wallet passes allow organisations to streamline the verification and flow of people arriving for pre-booked appointments. Our ‘just tap’ technology readers can be used with front desk, kiosk and cloud-based platforms.
Achieving smooth and efficient appointment check-in solutions
Whether in healthcare, government or corporate environments, NFC-enabled mobile wallet passes allow organisations to streamline the verification and flow of people arriving for pre-booked appointments. Our ‘just tap’ technology readers can be used with front desk, kiosk and cloud-based platforms.
Pre-booked appointments efficiently spread the load on staff resources. Verifying a visitor’s appointment ensures only those with an appointment are seen, but to avoid delays and wasted time – verification needs to be simple, straightforward and not reliant on ID’s that are likely to be forgotten or lost. Smartphones have become an indispensable part of everyday life and are always kept close to hand. Apple Wallet and Google Wallet NFC passes provide a smooth, secure and contactless form of appointment verification.
Super convenient, quick verification
VTAP wallet readers auto-select the relevant NFC pass on a device the instant it comes in range, so people can validate their appointment details with just a ‘tap’ of their phone or Apple Watch.
People increasingly expect to do everything with just their phone – tapping to pay, tapping to open a door, and now tapping to check-in for an appointment.
There’s no standing around opening individual apps or phone-scrolling to find a QR code, and no need to present the phone’s screen for scanning – while avoiding glare and reflections.
NFC wallet passes are just naturally easier to use than having to search for a physical document or ID card – which are so often missing, misplaced or damaged.
Highly secure
Wallet passes leverage the robust security architectures of Apple Wallet and Google Wallet – all pass data exchanged over NFC with VTAP readers is securely encrypted.
Unlike QR codes, NFC passes can’t be copied through simple screen-grabs or photos.
Contact-free appointment validation
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of minimizing the level of contact between staff and visitors to facilities is well recognized. Using NFC to validate appointment attendance avoids the risk of virus transmission through unnecessary contact.
Fast, clean issuance & management
Immediate issuance via SMS, email or app, with easy online management. Avoiding the delays and costs incurred to produce and distribute physical appointment documents or cards, which are also detrimental to the environment.
VTAP readers – designed for easy integration
Flexible modes of operation
Reception or kiosk check-in
VTAP readers can connect to a local desktop or kiosk appointment platform, transferring the data read from the visitor’s wallet pass for validation. Successful and invalid responses can be shown with appropriate colour changes on the VTAP’s LED – in addition to the information displayed by the appointment platform on desktop or kiosk screen.
Stand alone check-in
VTAP Pro readers can connect to a cloud-based appointment platform directly, without needing a local host system – just power and an internet connection. Data from the visitor’s wallet pass is sent to the appointment platform and successful or invalid responses are shown with appropriate colour changes on the VTAP’s LED.
Turnstile or door access control
The VTAP reader range includes industry standard Wiegand and RS-485 connectivity options for door and turnstile control. The data read from visitor’s wallet passes can be used the access control hardware to allow or deny entry.
Economical deployment
VTAP readers are designed for easy deployment, they can simply be plugged into a USB slot as a direct replacement for traditional barcode scanners and mag-stripe readers. In addition to NFC wallet passes, VTAP readers also support popular RFID technologies – such as MIFARE. This mixed media support makes migrations from plastic to digital cards seamless and easy to manage.
Straightforward integration
Integration effort is minimised – with no requirement for dedicated drivers or development software tools. VTAP readers are designed to be easy to configure and manage.
Comprehensive form factor & connectivity options
VTAP readers have an extensive range of connectivity options, including USB and RS-232 serial interfaces as well as Wiegand and RS-485 interfaces for door, gate and turnstile control.
Available in ergonomic counter-top or vertical/wall mount cases, VTAP readers occupy a small footprint and can have a custom branded label applied to their face. PCB module versions are ideal for inclusion within self-serve check-in kiosks or turnstiles, with the option of using a custom antenna.
