1. Device Layout
1.1. Overview
AirID is a wireless smart card reader that you can carry with you at all times. The AirID reader
communicates via a secure Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection with your device and makes
the inserted smart card available for cryptographical operations such as data encryption or
authentication.
AirID is powered by a rechargeable Li-Po battery. The battery is charged by plugging the AirID
into either a computer or external USB wall adapter using the USB cable provided. The LCD
display shows all setting information and status of the reader. The user-friendly jog-dial control
element helps you to navigate through the settings of the device.
Bluetooth Connected Mode Usage
With the AirID is it possible to protect Apps with smart card based-security via Bluetooth Low
Energy (BLE).
Note: Because of the sandbox architecture of iOS and Android, the AirID driver needs to be
integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app.
Examples of apps with AirID integration:
xcgPhone
xSecurePIM
xyour company specific apps*
*contact your company administrator!
If you would like to integrate AirID into your app, contact our support
USB Connected Mode Usage
AirID can be used as a standard CCID USB reader on all most all PCs with an common
operanting system (Windows, OS X and Linux).
