Elatec TWN4 MultiTech 2 HF User manual

TWN4
Mobile Apps for Android and iOS
DocRev5, February 5, 2019
Elatec GmbH

Contents
Contents
1 Mobile Badge BLE - App for Android or iOS Phone / Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2.1 Play Store for Android phones / tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2.2 App Store for iOS phones / tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3Menu ............................................... 4
1.3.1 Settings / Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3.2 Feature Background Search for Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3.3 The transfered ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3.4 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3.5About ........................................... 6
1.4 Authenticate your Identity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Mobile Badge BLE+ App for Android Phone / Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1Menu ............................................... 8
2.1.1 Settings / Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1.2 The transfered ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1.3 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1.4About ........................................... 9
2.2 Authenticate your Identity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 TWN4 BLE Demo - BLE App for Android Phone / Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 TWN4 HCE Demo - HCE App for Android Phone / Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 TWN4 NFC Demo - NFC App for Android Phone / Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6Disclaimer ............................................... 14
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1 Mobile Badge BLE - App for Android or iOS Phone / Tablet
1 Mobile Badge BLE - App for Android or iOS
Phone / Tablet
The apps for both operating systems Android and iOS scans for nearby BLE devices and connects auto-
matically to TWN4 MultiTech BLE readers in the proximity of the mobile device. The maximum separation
between the reader and the mobile device across which a connection is allowed is adjustable via the "RSSI
field strength" bar. Once a connection is established, the app sends the unique physical properties of the
mobile phone / tablet to the reader so that a security code can be generated and forwarded to the device
connected to reader.
In the next stage the app transmits the identity credentials of the user associated with the mobile phone /
tablet hardware to the Elatec reader.
1.1 System Requirements
Elatec reader requirements:
- Elatec TWN4 MultiTech BLE reader
- Reader firmware with "Mobile Badge BLE" authentication functionality
The app supports Android 5.x OS or higher and iOS 10.x and higher. Ensure the following app permissions
are given:
- Bluetooth V4.x
- Coarse Location (explicit necessary for Android phones)
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1 Mobile Badge BLE - App for Android or iOS Phone / Tablet
1.2 Installation
1.2.1 Play Store for Android phones / tablet
Install the app "Mobile Badge BLE" on your phone / tablet via Play Store:
Figure 1.1: Mobile Badge BLE - Play Store
If any of the requirements for BLE operation are not fulfilled, the app informs the user on startup.
1.2.2 App Store for iOS phones / tablet
Install the app "Mobile Badge BLE" on your phone / tablet via App Store:
Figure 1.2: Mobile Badge BLE - App Store
If any of the requirements for BLE operation are not fulfilled, the app informs the user on startup.
1.3 Menu
Start the app and navigate to the menu on the top right corner of the screen by pressing symbol "...". The
following subsections describe the functionality of each option in the menu.
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1 Mobile Badge BLE - App for Android or iOS Phone / Tablet
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Figure 1.3: Mobile Badge BLE - Menu
1.3.1 Settings / Setup
When using the app at first time, you have to set the RSSI authentication distance to the reader:
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Figure 1.4: Mobile Badge BLE - Set RSSI Threshold
Select the menu point "Settings / Setup" and specify the maximum separation allowed for connecting the
phone / tablet to the TWN4 MultiTech BLE reader. The value -30dB is for short and -100dB for wide identify
distance from phone / tablet to the reader. So select your own prefered range!
1.3.2 Feature Background Search for Android
In the Android version you can Enable BLE Background Search to identicate without running the app in
foreground. Enable this point and close the app: The BLE authentication is still active!
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1 Mobile Badge BLE - App for Android or iOS Phone / Tablet
Figure 1.5: Mobile Badge BLE - Background Mode (Android)
The notification "Badge verified" appears after identication for 5 seconds.
1.3.3 The transfered ID
The transfered ID is a unique 16 byte number of phone / tablet hardware. In the reader firmware configure
your wished format.
1.3.4 Disclaimer
This menu point gives remarks on the functionality of the app and the disclaimer of warranty and limitation
of liability.
1.3.5 About
The menu point "About" gives information on the app and a list of successful tested phones with the
app.
1.4 Authenticate your Identity
On startup the app scans the proximity area for Bluetooth BLE devices with name "TWN4 BLE".
If there is a TWN4 reader compatible with requirements listed in section 1.1 present in the neighborhood,
the device connects to it. If authentication is achieved, the details are sent automatically to the periph-
ery.
Once the identification is complete, remove the phone / tablet from the reader to prevent the process from
starting again from the beginning.
Some Android phones do a waiting time till 10 seconds for the next possible connection. For that a idle
time is integrated in the app software for a further connection.
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1 Mobile Badge BLE - App for Android or iOS Phone / Tablet
Figure 1.6: Mobile Badge - Authentication Process - Android
Figure 1.7: Mobile Badge - Authentication Process - iOS
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2 Mobile Badge BLE+ App for Android Phone / Tablet
2 Mobile Badge BLE+ App for Android Phone /
Tablet
The app scans for nearby BLE devices and connects automatically to TWN4 MultiTech BLE readers in
the proximity of the mobile device. The maximum distance between the reader and the mobile device
across which a connection is allowed is adjustable in the reader App or designed with the AppBlaster.exe
via the "RSSI field strength" toolbar. Once a connection is established, the app sends the unique physical
properties of the mobile phone / tablet to the reader so that a security code can be generated and forwarded
to the device connected to reader.
The app transmits the identity credentials of the user associated with the mobile phone / tablet hardware
to the Elatec reader.
2.1 Menu
Start the app and navigate to the menu on the top right corner of the screen by pressing symbol "...". The
following subsections describe the functionality of each option in the menu.
Figure 2.1: Mobile Badge BLE+ - Menu
2.1.1 Settings / Setup
At this point, select or deselect the background activity of the app. If background mode is on, the app can
be closed. The authentication screen does not need to be displayed on the phone screen.
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2 Mobile Badge BLE+ App for Android Phone / Tablet
Figure 2.2: Mobile Badge BLE+ - Enable Background
2.1.2 The transfered ID
The transfered ID is a unique 16 byte number of phone / tablet hardware.
2.1.3 Disclaimer
This menu point gives remarks on the functionality of the app and the disclaimer of warranty and limitation
of liability.
2.1.4 About
The menu point "About" gives information on the app.
2.2 Authenticate your Identity
At startup the app initializes a GATT server for discovery. The device name is "ELATEC".
The TWN4 reader searches for the device name and connect to it automatically, if the RSSI treshold is
OK. The sensitivity is defined in the reader app!
Once the identification is complete, remove the phone / tablet from the reader to prevent the process from
starting again from the beginning.
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2 Mobile Badge BLE+ App for Android Phone / Tablet
Figure 2.3: Mobile Badge BLE+ - Authentication Process - Android
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3 TWN4 BLE Demo - BLE App for Android Phone / Tablet
3 TWN4 BLE Demo - BLE App for Android Phone /
Tablet
The TWN4 BLE Demo app tests the BLE connection to the TWN4 MultiTech BLE reader. The app scans
for nearby BLE devices and automatically connects with TWN4 MultiTech BLE readers within the allowed
adjustable RSSI field strength. The reader then receives a random MAC address of the mobile phone /
tablet and forwards it to a connected device.
This app is only for demonstration and not for productive use.
Requirements:
- Elatec TWN4 MultiTech BLE reader
Limitations:
- Depending on your mobile phone / tablet, the public or a random MAC address is transmitted.
App Permissions:
- Bluetooth
- Location (necessary for BLE)
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4 TWN4 HCE Demo - HCE App for Android Phone / Tablet
4 TWN4 HCE Demo - HCE App for Android Phone /
Tablet
The TWN4 HCE Demo app perform Host Card Emulation (HCE). The app emulates ISO14443A transpon-
ders and runs in the background without additional user input. If the APDU matches, a selectable response
is transmitted to the TWN4 MultiTech reader.
Requirements:
- TWN4 MultiTech reader with HCE firmware
- NFC enabled mobile phone / tablet
Permissions:
- NFC
- Phone (for IMEI transmission)
Information:
- Since HCE demo version V1.02 the APDU is A0h, 00h, 00h, 07h, 55h, 05h, 01h.
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5 TWN4 NFC Demo - NFC App for Android Phone / Tablet
5 TWN4 NFC Demo - NFC App for Android Phone /
Tablet
The TWN4 NFC Demo App exchanges selectable NDEF messages with the TWN4 MultiTech reader.
Requirements:
- TWN4 MultiTech reader with NFC firmware.
- NFC enabled mobile phone / tablet
Permissions:
- NFC
- Phone (for IMEI transmission)
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6 Disclaimer
6 Disclaimer
Elatec reserves the right to change any information or data in this document without prior notice. The
distribution and the update of this document is not controlled. Elatec declines all responsibility for the use
of product with any other specifications but the ones mentioned above. Any additional requirement for a
specific custom application has to be validated by the customer himself at his own responsibility. Where
application information is given, it is only advisory and does not form part of the specification.
All referenced brands, product names, service names and trademarks mentioned in this document are the
property of their respective owners.
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