Re: HomeVision access control???

["matt_miles_uk" <m_miles@xxxxxxx>]

My incredibly clever idea was to use old (ie out of date so no use=20
to anyone) bank or loyalty cards.  I understand they can read nectar=20
cards for example.


Matt


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> It is, BUT how do you WRITE the cards.....
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> Lee
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>   From: matt_miles_uk [mailto:m_miles@xxxxxxx...]
>   Sent: 29 January 2004 08:04
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>   Subject: [ukha_d] HomeVision access control???
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>   Hi!
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>   Just thought i'd provoke some tired braincells!  There are quite=20
a
>   few magnetic swipe card readers being sold on ebay at the moment=20
for
>   less than =A320 each... they have an RS232 connection.  They output
>   ASCII code from any card swiped.  Could HV or any other=20
controller
>   for that matter be programmed to open an electric lock if the
>   correct card is swiped?
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>   Just a thought as it seems like a MUCH cheaper door access system
>   than comercially available ones!
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>   Regards,
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>   Matt
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