What is the Apple and Google VAS (Value-Added Services) Protocol Certified Card Reader from ACS?

Hello. Today’s K-blog is about an IT solution that Hongfu Trading sells in Japan as an authorized distributor.
Today’s K-blog is about Advanced Card Systems Ltd.

Advanced Card Systems Ltd.
https://www.acs-japan.jp/acs-worldwide/

Founded in 1995, Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (HKSE: 2086) is the No.1 supplier of PC-linked smart card readers in Asia Pacific (according to Frost & Sullivan) and one of the global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution. ACS develops and ships a wide variety of high quality smart card reader/writer products, smart cards, and related products to over 100 countries worldwide. ACS develops and ships a variety of high-quality smart card reader/writer products, smart cards, and related products in 100 countries around the world.
ACS is promoting the easy adoption of smart card applications in different industries.

As one of the world’s leading suppliers of PC Link smart card readers, ACS has the technology, know-how, and global reach to develop and provide versatile next-generation smart cards to meet the needs of customers worldwide.

Products
ACS develops and supplies smart card operating systems (COS) and readers to facilitate the adoption of smart card-based systems in a wide variety of industrial applications.
Smart Card & Smart Card OS, PC Link Smart Card Reader, Contactless Reader, and Mobile Card Reader,
PC Link readers with mass storage, and smart card reader modules.

Establishment of ACS Japan
Hong Kong-listed IT solutions manufacturer Advanced Card Systems Ltd,
Advanced Card Systems Japan K.K. will be established in Japan on December 27, 2022.
The company will focus on technical support as a manufacturer.

Corporation number: 4010001231837

Corporation name: Advanced Card Systems Japan K.K.

Corporate name: Advanced Card Systems Japan K.K.

Location: Nihonbashi Daiei Building 7F, 1-2-6 Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Date of registration: December 27, 2022

■Wallet Mate Specifications

USB 2.0 Full Speed (12Mbps)
Compliant with CCID standard
Mobile wallet and contactless smart card reader:
Apple VAS and Google Smart Tap certified (Wallet Mate is a VAS only, not an electronic payment terminal), free test tool for Linux (other operating systems will be further supported), write speed up to 424 kbps, built-in contactless antenna for contactless tag access, card read distance of up to 50 mm (depending on the type of contactless tag used), support for Mifare® and ISO 14443 A and B cards, FeliCa, all four types of NFC (ISO/IEC 18092) tags, MIFARE® 7-byte UID, MIFARE® Plus and MIFARE® DESfire support, built-in anti-collision (always access only one tag)
NFC support
Reader mode
Peer-to-peer communication mode
Card emulation mode
Application programming interface

Apple VAS and Google Smart Tap APIs for Windows and Linux
PC/SC support
CT-API support (via wrapper on top of PC/SC)
Components

User-controllable two-color LED
User-controllable buzzer
USB firmware upgradeable

Wallet-Mate Product Description
The Wallet Mate mobile wallet NFC reader was designed to make mobile NFC applications easier to use.

Certified by Apple and Google VAS (Value Added Services) protocols, Wallet Mate supports a variety of virtual passes such as loyalty cards, tickets, and staff/student ID cards on IOS and Android platforms to bring the ultimate bring a cardless user experience; by utilizing the VAS protocol, users can select a specific wallet pass via the merchant ID on the host terminal, allowing users to enjoy a quick and convenient tap-to-go user experience.

WalletMate was developed based on 13.56MHz contactless (RFID) technology and can support Mifare®, FeliCa, ISO 14443 Type A and Type B cards and all NFC tags compliant with ISO/IEC 18092 standard, etc. Certified by NFCForum It is NFCForum certified and supports three NFC modes: card reader/writer, card emulation and peer-to-peer communication. WalletMate is a plug-and-play USB device that is both CCID and PC/SC compliant and interoperable with a wide variety of devices and applications. It is ideal for unconventional marketing and advertising applications such as smart posters. It also comes with an optional stand to hold the reader at an optimal angle, allowing users to easily tap their cell phone, contactless card, or NFC-enabled device.

For ACS card reader inquiries, please contact
acsjapan@kofukutrading.com

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