Physical Robustness

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  1. Introduction
  2. Biometric Grade
  3. Housing
  4. Carriers
  5. Standards Compliance
  6. Summary
  7. Frequently asked questions

Built to endure harsh environments, rough handling, and long operational life.

Introduction

The APPSCARD Biometric System-on-Card platform is engineered for real-life operation, providing lifetime durability and secure performance under all conditions. Each card functions as a protected identity vault, shielding its embedded computer from physical stress and tampering.

Biometric Grade

Unlike traditional smartcards, the APPSCARD device integrates a government-grade biometric subsystem, energy-harvesting circuits, and high-performance antenna coils within standard smartcard dimensions. To achieve this, new materials were developed in cooperation with advanced partners. The specialized composite housing delivers rigidity, surface hardness, and signal transparency—ensuring consistent contactless performance and long-term stability.

Housing

Physical security extends beyond encryption. Reinforced encapsulation and tamper-resistant coatings prevent invasive attacks, automatically destroying internal circuits upon manipulation. Multi-layer protection ensures no sensitive data is exposed, even under stress or forced intrusion.

Carriers

Because smartcards are part of daily life, APPSCARD designed precision-engineered carriers for continuous protection. The standard carrier is rugged and ergonomic for daily pocket use and professional lanyards, while the smart carrier adds USB-C connectivity, battery-assisted operation, and automatic charging for offline or extended use. Together, they enable secure and convenient mobility in any environment.

Standards Compliance

The product complies fully with ISO/IEC 17839 Class D and ISO/IEC 18328-2 (ID-T) standards for biometric smartcards. Its rigid architecture meets robustness requirements defined in ISO/IEC 18328-2, eliminating the need for flexible torsion and bending tests.

Summary

In summary, APPSCARD’s physical robustness concept ensures uncompromised protection across the device’s lifetime. With reinforced materials, advanced energy management, and tamper-destructive architecture, the biometric computer card remains reliable, secure, and operational anywhere—delivering true lifetime protection for the user’s digital identity in an individual portable vault.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has your product undergone card testing like ISO/IEC 10373-6?:
The AppsCard BSoC is designed compliant with ISO/IEC 18328-2 ID-T format and fulfills all the robustness requirements. Testing standards for ID-1 cards are not applicable.:
You say the product has a robust housing. Why are you using a protective carrier then?:
The BSoC is rigid and durable. However, to both be compatible with lanyards and to the protect the printed surface and sensor from harsh environments like a users pockets ther with keys and coins – just like with other cards. We recommend using one of our carriers the sleeve to prevent any visual defect or operational damage – for the lifetime of the card..: