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HID

Human Interface Device

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HID

High-intensity discharge (lighting).

HID

Abbr. for “high-intensity discharge.”

HID

(Human Interface Device) A class of peripheral devices that enables people to input data or interact directly with the computer, such as with a mouse, keyboard or joystick. The HID specification is a part of the USB standard, thus USB mice and other USB user input devices are HID compliant. Bluetooth also supports the HID USB protocol (see Bluetooth profiles).

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HID Global customers now have an easy way to implement Face ID using the company's mobile authentication platform, either as a turnkey application or directly integrated into existing corporate apps using the HID Approve software development kit (SDK).

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"The goal of the recent evolution of the HID brand was to convey what we stand for, what our purpose is, and what positive difference we make in the world," said Samuel Asarnoj, SVP, Corporate Strategy & Business Development with HID Global.

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The HID and Axis mobile access offering is the first IP-based, end-to-end solution.

Axis Launches First Integrated, Open, IP-Based Mobile Access Control Solution With HID Global

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"The HID Global mobility initiative dramatically elevates how users regard security by enabling them to confidently connect to and use more applications, on the go, than ever before, with a single, trusted ID that can be carried on a smart device," said Stefan Widing, President and CEO of HID Global.

HID Global Launches Mobility Initiative in Asia Pacific to Transform User Experience for a More Convenient, Trusted and Secure Digital World

The jointly developed solution also utilises NXP and HID Global reader technologies within a physical access control infrastructure.

NXP and HID Global collaborate on generic Mobile Access solution for NFC-enables handsets

As a member of the programme, SCOPE will distribute the full range of IAM Solutions, including HID Global's ActivID Authentication Solutions and ActivID Credential Management System.

SCOPE Middle East joins HID Advantage Partner Program

"We will also demonstrate our latest award-winning HID Mobile Access[R] solution, which makes it possible for users to unlock doors and open gates using smartphones.