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Determine System Model
When to use the Stored Value Server Environment
When a IBOS system is set up as a 'Stored Value Server Environment' all relevant balance and account information is stored
on the server.
This means the user only needs a way to point to this account information.
This can be done with a wide variety of possibilities: PIN-codes, cards (ID-only) …
Some of the advantages are:
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Because the system only needs an ID to recognize the user a wider number of login methods can be used, including PIN
code identification
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No need to write data on an existing customer card
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Accounts can be credited without the user and or card present
Supported technologies:
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Contact chip card
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Magnetic stripe card
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Mifare proximity card
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Legic proximity card
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Hitag proximity card
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Barcode card
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Proximity card
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When to use the Stored Value Card Environment
When a IBOS system is set up as a 'Stored Value Card Environment' all relevant balance and account information is stored
on the user's card.
Some of the advantages are:
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Each user takes more care of his card because his money is on this card
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Can be used with non-networked payment systems
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Even if the network is down a large number of functions still can be executed by the system
Supported technologies:
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Contact chip card
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Mifare proximity card