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Digital Photo is the most
secure type of ID because you can put a picture of
the person directly on the card. This type of
ID uses a special card design
software or design template to print from your
computer directly on a PVC card. It requires a dye
sublimation printer that can print in full colour.
The printer requires a special 4-colour
ribbon.
You will also need a digital or
video camera, a computer, card-design software,
and a video capture board if you're using a video
camera. A system without the computer would retail
from about $5,000 and up. This puts the system
within the budgets of most organizations.
You can also add card security
features such as signatures, holographic overlays
or image ghosting to make a card far more
difficult to duplicate.
In addition, other security,
access control, time and attendance, recording and
e-cash capabilities can be added using magnetic
striping, proximity cards, bar codes and smart
cards.
A digital system is also fast and
cost-efficient. Names and information can be typed
on a special screen, checked, corrected and then
printed. If a logo changes, the new one can be
dropped in and a completely new set of cards
printed without calling everyone back to have
their picture taken. All cards can be printed
using the photos and information stored on the
computer. Or, if someone loses their card, a new
card can be printed and sent via inter-office mail
or courier. | 
