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Photo ID cameras for credentialing

Photo ID cameras for credentialing

Videology Industrial-Grade Cameras
2024-12-113 min
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In this episode of Videology Industrial-Grade Cameras, I take you on a journey through the fascinating history of photo ID cameras and their pivotal role in credentialing. Starting with Napoleon Bonaparte's early national ID system and moving through the groundbreaking Centennial Exposition in 1876, we explore how photo IDs have evolved. Discover the ingenious creation of the magnetic stripe by Forrest Parry and his wife Dorothea, which paved the way for modern smart cards. Today, photo ID cameras are indispensable in the credentialing and access control industry, used globally for everything from visitor management to passport applications. For over 20 years, our Videology cameras have been trusted by governments and institutions for their security and reliability. Join me as we delve into the past, present, and future of photo ID technology and its impact on the multi-billion dollar smart credentialing industry.