Card Reader

Technology on Card Reader
①　Development and Manufacturing for Card Readers
NIDEC INSTRUMENTS has a rich history of product design and innovation. Beginning with the motor and magnetic head in the 1970’s NIDEC INSTRUMENTS has been designing and manufacturing a wide variety of card readers that are used across a multitude of applications. Currently, many of our readers are used on devices such as ATM’s, POS fuel dispensers, gaming machines, self-serve kiosks, and many more.
②　Write and Read for Magnetic Card
As part of Nidec’s global footprint, many of the magnetic heads used for magnetic reading/recording are designed by our engineers and manufactured in-house. NIDEC INSTRUMENTS’s circuits used for magnetic recording and reading are also designed onsite by our engineering team with the highest quality specifications in markets where the readers are introduced.
③　Contact IC Card Communication
Contact IC cards were introduced to cash cards and credit cards for security purposes. NIDEC INSTRUMENTS has been designing and manufacturing the contact IC cardreaders since the EMV standard was established. Under the current EMVCo® requirement, terminals with EMV spec must pass their approval. All NIDEC INSTRUMENTS card readers with IC Card Communication function are EMV Level 1 certified.
④　Contactless IC Card Communication
Due to the increase in popularity of contactless payment methods, NIDEC INSTRUMENTS now provides card readers for contactless IC Card communication. Accepted by major domestic and international card brands, NIDEC INSTRUMENTS readers also support contactless EMV specs. Both the card reader dimensions and antenna size can be altered to support your needs.
⑤　Security Measures for Fuel Pump Card Readers
While ATM’s are often under close surveillance, many fuel terminals have minimal security at best. Given the lack of surveillance at each fuel terminal NIDEC INSTRUMENTS has designed each reader so that it is safeguarded against fraudulent activity. NIDEC INSTRUMENTS has extensive knowledge of this process, and has the ability to design and manufacture readers so the users data is protected. Our fuel pump card readers with PCI PTS approval for security have been manufactured since 2008.
⑥　OEM Card Readers
Given many of NIDEC INSTRUMENTS’s card readers are listed online, we also have a wide variety that are specific to our OEM clients. These readers are designed to specifically meet the needs of each client. These readers are also manufactured by NIDEC INSTRUMENTS and should you need a customized design please contact the NIDEC INSTRUMENTS sales department.

The PCI standard is a standard that defines physical and logical security requirements for devices that enter a PIN required for IC card credit payment. Officially called PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). It is a security standard for credit cards operated by the PCI SSC (PCI Security Standard Council) established by 5 major card companies in the world (American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, VISA). To realize this standard, we have established PCI PA-DSS (Payment Application Data Security Standard) and PCI PTS (PIN Transaction Security) POI (Point of Interaction). PCI PTS POI is a standard for security requirements of PINPAD which is PIN Entry Devices Program. Devices that comply with this standard can be used safely against external attacks and incorporate the latest technology and innovations that prevent the theft of important information.
 
Before PCISSC was established, each card company operated its own management program. However, it is commonplace for member stores and terminals to support multi-cards, and the five major card companies mentioned above have created and operated standards. Since then, due to globalization and the spread of the Internet, there have been problems with large-scale credit card damage and illegal use of cards, including forgery and kissing. Due to such problems, the protection of the personal identification number (PIN) by the personal identification number input device (PINPAD) is becoming very important for IC card credit payment.
It is recommended that the PCI standard be recognized by companies that process card information (banks, card merchants, payment agency services, telecommunications companies, etc.).
Please refer to the following URL for PCI DSS related information.
https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/
 
As mentioned above, NIDEC INSTRUMENTS card readers have a track record of over 80% of the world market share in ATMs with the strictest security. We have pursued a mechanical mechanism that is durable and does not break, and a structure that carefully and rapidly conveys the customer's card. We believe that the results have led to achievements around the world. In addition, we will provide the world's highest level of reliability card readers that support the above PCI DSS to the world, and will continue to support the safety and security of society.

The SCP100 is a card dispenser that integrates the functions of the dual-sided color printing process with a high-end card reader-writer. This card dispenser can be used for a variety applications including ATM’s and kiosks. Built with the manufacturer and end user in mind, the SCP100’s compact design offers a significant reduction in space and helps decrease your production cost as there is no longer a need for multiple devices.

The SCP100 is a card dispenser that integrates the functions of the dual-sided color printing process with a high-end card reader-writer. This card dispenser can be used for a variety applications including ATM’s and kiosks. Built with the manufacturer and end user in mind, the SCP100’s compact design offers a significant reduction in space and helps decrease your production cost as there is no longer a need for multiple devices.