The core proposition of the XPass Q2 is its native QR and barcode authentication capability. Rather than relying on a general-purpose camera, the device uses a dedicated scanning module built specifically for QR reads. This matters in practice because busy entrances rarely offer ideal conditions – the module is optimised to handle varying lighting environments, which is a common pain point when deploying QR-based access at outdoor gates or poorly lit reception areas.

Beyond QR and barcode, the XPass Q2 supports RFID card credentials alongside BLE and NFC-based mobile access. This combination means facilities do not have to choose between legacy card infrastructure and newer mobile or QR workflows – the XPass Q2 handles all of them from a single reader head. For sites currently running a mix of employee RFID cards, visitor QR passes, and member or ticket-holder barcodes, that kind of credential flexibility reduces the number of reader types needed at any given entry point.

The hardware is rated IP65, making it suitable for both indoor installations and outdoor deployment where exposure to dust and water is a concern. Adaptive feedback through LED indicators and audio cues helps maintain throughput at high-traffic entrances, giving users a clear confirmation without slowing the line.

On the software side, the XPass Q2 integrates natively with Suprema’s BioStar X platform, which handles unified visitor workflow management and provides an API for third-party system integration. For organisations that need dynamic QR functionality – where codes are generated on demand and expire after use – Suprema offers compatibility through its CLUe integration platform. This is particularly relevant for event ticketing and temporary visitor access scenarios where static credentials are a security liability.

Suprema CEO Hanchul Kim commented on the launch: “QR codes have become the standard credential for visitors and ticket holders,” pointing to the purpose-built design of the XPass Q2 as a response to that shift. The broader trend here is real – many facilities that previously issued proximity or smart cards to everyone are now dealing with a visitor and event population that expects to present a QR code from a smartphone rather than carry a physical card.

The XPass Q2 positions itself as a practical answer to that operational reality. By consolidating QR, barcode, RFID, BLE, and NFC into one device with an outdoor-capable enclosure and deep BioStar X integration, Suprema is targeting the segment of the market where access control complexity has been growing fastest: mixed-use facilities, stadiums, corporate campuses with high visitor volumes, and venues where ticketing systems need to talk directly to access control infrastructure.

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Officials demonstrated the upgraded processes at ONPE’s headquarters in Lurín, Lima, inviting political organisations and media to see the changes first-hand. The centrepiece of the modernisation effort is the introduction of RFID chips embedded in ballot boxes and their components. Each chip carries detailed information about the contents of its box, while radio antennas stationed throughout storage and transport facilities monitor the boxes in real time, verifying that nothing has been tampered with.

“Now we’re applying technology to better manage assembly and transport,” said José Samamé, ONPE’s Electoral Management Manager.

The RFID-enabled tracking system is part of a broader push to tighten election security and improve logistics. Ballot boxes contain several pre-packaged items, including installation packages, ballot packages marked with the mesa number and ballot quantity (a maximum of 300 for national polling stations and 500 for those abroad), scrutiny packages, electoral ballots and official records.

Beyond RFID, ONPE has also added QR codes to individual ballots. Each code reveals the geographic location codes (ubigeo) for the polling station where the ballot will be used, adding another layer of traceability to the process.

On the assembly line, gravity-fed conveyor systems have replaced manual assembly tables, speeding up the workflow and reducing the physical demands on staff. Hermetic sealing of packages is now handled by dedicated sealing machines, taping machines and heat-sealing ovens, ensuring ballot packages (which weigh roughly 5 kilos each) and final boxes (around 9 kilos) are securely closed before leaving the facility.

The upgrades reflect a growing global trend of election authorities adopting RFID and other automatic identification technologies to strengthen the integrity of voting processes. By digitising the tracking of materials from assembly through to delivery at polling stations, ONPE aims to reduce the risk of lost or compromised materials and give voters greater confidence in the system.

Peru’s general elections are set to take place later this year, and ONPE’s modernised approach could serve as a model for other countries looking to bring their election logistics into the digital age.

Read more at https://www.gob.pe/institucion/onpe/noticias/1366733-onpe-moderniza-ensamblaje-de-material-para-las-elecciones-generales

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