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BioRugged

Manufacturer/Brand name: BioRugged

Device / Solution: Ruggbo & Wolf series

Description: BioRugged provides rugged Android- based mobile terminals designed for demanding access and identity applications. Available options include fingerprint capture, barcode scanning, card reading, RFID and NFC. The BioRugged Ruggbo 31 series and BioWolf 8R integrate Xperix (formerly Suprema ID) fingerprint scanners with live finger detection, supporting FBI PIV and FAP certifications for mobile identity use cases. Built on an open Android architecture, BioRugged supports custom application development for civil, criminal and public-sector deployments, or seamless integration with Suprema BioStar via the Andro-ID software suite, making it ideal for both new and expanded mobile biometric solutions.

Intended applications:

* Rugged and mobile biometric enrolment and verification solutions for government or private sector implementations. Mobile identity confirmation for construction, corporate or residential guard access, spot checks and roll call.

Primary use case:

* Access control, vehicle access control, high-security (government/finance), visitor management, time & attendance, harsh environments, civil and criminal ID projects.

Supported credential types:

* Biometric (fingerprint), Smart card (encrypted), legacy card/fob, QR code, PIN, face supported. through custom development.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) support:

* Yes.

Biometric liveness detection:

* Yes.

Biometric storage type:

* Implementation specific.

Communication protocol(s):

* TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.

Data encryption:

* Implementation specific.

PACS integrations:

* BioStar and any custom development and integration supported.

Other third-party integrations:

* Various visitor & workforce management, government systems.

Ingress protection (IP) rating:

* IP65.

Impact (IK) rating:

* Other

Power requirements:

* 5V/12V.

Local support and repairs available?

* Yes

More information:

* BioRugged devices are custom-manufactured, typically requiring minimum order quantities. To support smaller deployments, neaMetrics maintains local stock of preconfigured Ruggbo 31 and BioWolf 8R units, enabling low-volume access to high-end mobile solutions. Larger civil and government projects can be supplied to specific technical requirements.

Contact: Paul Ramsay

Tel: +44 7980 750 731

[email protected]

www.cdvi.co.uk/atrium

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