NuVision Networks Introduces The First Touchscreen Activity Card Reader In The Industry
NAPA, CA, February 8, 2010 – One Card system solution provider NuVision Networks introduces the Tempest Reader for use in college and university campus card operations.

The Tempest Reader is the first and only fully touchscreen card reader designed exclusively for use in colleges and universities. The Tempest retains all of the functionality of a traditional activity reader such as attendance, access privileges, equipment check out, status verifications, cash/debit/meal plan transactions, age verification, account lookup, while introducing new features. New features include: product movement, audible ‘error’ prompts, and the ability to display the cardholder’s picture on the check out screen.

NuVision Networks chose a touchscreen for their latest reader in response to the demands and expectations of students and staff now accustomed to simpler and more efficient processes. “The use of interactive touchscreen menus not only allow for easier navigation, less mistakes, and a more attractive product,” says Bob Roth, Director of Engineering for NuVision, “but now we also have the ability to display the student’s picture right on the screen which greatly enhances the security.”

Other noted benefits of the Tempest include:
an advanced, web-based configuration, making it unnecessary to go to each physical machine to configure and update
ability to customize account names and the accounts that are displayed on the unit
simple “iPhone-like” swipe navigation
can be fitted for contactless acceptance