About This Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help customer using the AirID ID on Windows and iOS and contains also all the necessary information for application developers needed to use certgate's AirID Bluetooth reader with their apps.

Who Should Read This Guide

The guide is intended for users of the AirID on Windows and for app developers who want to integrate AirID in their smart card aware environment or software.

Typographical Conventions

The following kinds of text formatting and icons identify special information in the document:

Code and or command line examples

Device Layout

Overview

Device Description

AirID is a wireless smart card reader that you can carry with you at all times. The AirID reader communicates via a secure Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection with your device and makes the inserted smart card available for cryptographical operations such as data encryption or authentication. 

AirID is powered by a rechargeable Li-Po battery. The battery is charged by plugging the AirID into either a computer or external USB wall adapter using the USB cable provided. The LCD display shows all setting information and status of the reader. The user-friendly jog-dial control element helps you to navigate through the settings of the device.

Bluetooth Connected Mode Usage

With the AirID is it possible to protect Apps with smart card based-security via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

Note: Because of the sandbox architecture of iOS and Android, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app.

Examples of apps with AirID integration:

• cgPhone for iOS

• SecurePIM for iOS

• your company specific apps*

*contact your company administrator!

If you would like to integrate AirID into your app, contact our support at [email protected] and get our AirID SDK for iOS.

USB Connected Mode Usage

AirID can be used as a standard USB CCID reader on all most all PCs with an common operanting system (Windows, OS X and Linux).

Package Contents

Check the product box for the following items:

• AirID smart card reader

• USB cable

• transparent plastic strap for using as ID badges

• Bumper (landscape and portrait variant) (only with AirID version 2) 

Before start-up,ensure that the two safety seals are undameged.

If the safety seals are damaged, it is suspected that your device has been altered inadmissibly. In this case, please contact your distributor and do not use the device.

Hardware Features

Device Features

Menu Layout

In the AirID device menu you can make various settings. You can access the different setting menus by navigating with the jog dial.

AirID

The AirID menu is diplayed in the main window and shows the smart card status.

Connection

The Connection menu is the second setting when you scroll down. This is used to activate the Bluetooth connection or to terminate the connection.

Pairing Code

This item is only shown during the first connection setup with a device and is used to display the pairing code and connection status.

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Settings

Under the menu Settings, you can configure settings for your AirID . Use the jog dial to select and confirm the settings.

Following settings are possible:

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Update Firmware

The AirID firmware can be updated with this setting.

Coverage (not ready)

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AirID Info

Under AirID Info you will find further information about the AIrID.

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Prefered Device

Under "Prefer Device" the pairing information of the AirID with the before connected devices are stored. From these information you can select to which device the AirID should preferably be connected in the future. All other devices will be ignored.

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Select the option New to connect AirID to a new device if the already connected devices are nearby. All other devices connected to AirID will be ignored.

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AirID Info

Under AirID Info you will find further information about the AIrID.

Card Info

Prefered Device

Under "Prefer Device" the pairing information of the AirID with the before connected devices are stored. From these information you can select to which device the AirID should preferably be connected in the future. All other devices will be ignored.

Firmware Update

certgate is constantly working to make AirID even more reliable and faster. Therefore we provide firmware updates for our wireless smartcard readers under AirID Software, Driver & SDK from time to time. Please install a firmware update as soon as it is available as it improves the reliability of the reader.

The AirID firmware can be updated via USB on Windows or MacOS Pcs. Download the latest firmware from our website and unzip the file. Below you will find the necessary steps for the update.

Update AirID 2

1. Under Settings, select Update Firmware and navigate to Confirm: Yes and select it
2. Connect your AirID with USB-cable to a Windows computer or Mac.
3. The AirID should display: "Send update or unpower to exit"
   On a PC running WINDOWS operating system
4. Open the folder with the firmware and click on "flash_gecko.bat" file
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5. Open the folder with the firmware and click on the "flash-gecko.command" file
6. After the update the AirID will reboot automatically.

The AirID has been updatet and you can use it with your smart card.

Update AirID 1

1. Remove the smart card from your AirID
2. While pressing the jog dial control element, connect your AirID with USB-cable to a Windows computer or Mac.
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4. Open the folder with the firmware and click on "AirID_FW_CC2540.bat" file
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5. Open the folder with the firmware and click on the "AirID_FW_CC2540.command" file
6. After the update the AirID will reboot automatically.

The AirID has been updatet and you can use it with your smart card.

Using AirID

AirID supports various operating systems like Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS and Android. The basic requirement is the Bluetooth Low Energy functionality of the device. When AirID is successfully paired and the driver is installed, the inserted smart card is available to be used for cryptographical operations such as authentication or data encryption. This requires an applet on the smar card and the corresponding middleware for the operating system used. 

The AirID software consists of two components:

1. AirID Central App - a management software for your AirID forming the basis for usage of the device. The tool provides you with information and setting options for your AirID when your reader is connected to your device. 
2. AirID drivers, which ensures the communication between the AirID and the operating system, must be installed additionally depending on the platform or is already integrated in the Apps and solutions of third party vendors.

AirID can be used with different terminals and platforms is possible, but not in parallel operation.

Windows

The use of AirID under Windows is only possible as of Windows 8.1 due to the Bluetooth Low Energy functionality required. For use under Windows 7, an ONEKEY BRIDGE is additionally required.

Installation and Pairing

1. Download the latest installer (zipped .msi file) for Windows at AirID - Software, Driver & SDK.
2. Unzip and double click on the .msi installer file.
3. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard.
4. The AirID Windows driver and the AirID Central App are now installed.
5. Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader and activate Bluetooth at the AirID reader by navigating to the connection menu and pressing the jog dial control element. The AirID should display: 
6. Open Windows "Settings→ Devices→ Bluetooth". Your AirID should be listed with its serial number. Press "Pair"
   
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9. After successful connection establishment, the AirID should display the name of your device

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3. After successful connection establishment, the AirID should display the name of your device

The AirID can now be used.

Deleting the Connection

The pairing information are stored on both the Windows system and AirID. To terminate the connection completely, the information on both sides must be deleted.

On Windows

1. Open the Bluetooth settings on Windows (Settings- Devices - Bluetooth)
2. Select the corresponding AirID using the displayed serial number and click on "Remove Device"
3. Click "Yes" to confirm the removal of the device.

On AirID

Delete All Pairing Information

To delete all stored pairing information from AirID a "Reset Keys" (verlinkung) can be performed in the Settings menu.

Delete Specific Pairing Information

To delete specific pairing information from AirID a "Reset Keys" of the Windows workstation can be performed in the Settings menu.

The pairing information can also be deleted via AirID Central App. To do this, go to the paired devices view, select the corresponding device from the list and click Delete.

AirID Central App

AirID Central provides information and setting options for your AirID once your AirID is connected to your Windows device. If there is no connection, "No device" is displayed in the AirID Central.

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AirID Central as an AirID management software, provides an overview of:

• Serial Number - Displays the Serial Number of the connected AirID
• Card Status - Displays the status of the inserted smart card. This can be readable , unreadable or no card inserted
• Coverage Feature - Displays if the coverage feature is activated or not
• Encryption - Displays if the AES encryption is set to 128 or 256-bit
• Refresh - Checks if there is an older firmware and offers a firmware update if necessary.
• AirID Change - Displays the list of the connected AirID readers from which you can select one.
• Battery Status - Displays the battery charge in percent. The green flash symbol indicates an active charging process.

In the AirID Central, the following settings can also be made on the AirID:

• Signal Strenght - Select the signal strength of the AirID:
  • low (~3-5m)

  • middle (~5-7 m)

  • high (~7,5-10 m)

• Backlight - Select if a display backlight is required
• Buzzer - Select if an acustic feedback is required
• Display - Select if the display should always be on or only for a certain time.
• Advertising - Select if the Bluetooth signal for the connection to a device should always be on or only for a certain time.An individual work schedule to save energy can also be created with AirID Central. The advertising mode remains deactivated after the defined working hours.

The following information is displayed when clicking on the AirID device displayed in the AirID Central App:

• Serial Number
• MAC Address
• Hardware - Board Version of the AirID
• Bootloader Version
• Firmware Version
• Card OS of the inserted smart card
• Build version of the firmware
• Connected devices - shows a list of devices for which AirID stores connection information. The connection information can be deleted by deleting the device from the list.

A right click on the AirID Central icon in the Windows notification area opens a menu with the following application functions:

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• Reestablish - opens the AirID Central App window in the foreground.
• Settings -
• System Log - displays a log of the system log entries that you can use to track activities and processes.
• Bridge - Displays the ONEKEY Bridge and the settings you can do.
• Change PIN - PIN change function for the inserted smart card
  
• About - Shows the AirID Central version and the developer information
• Close - Closes the AirID Central App

iOS

Under iOS system-wide support of smart cards and card readers is not possible. Therefore, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app. These apps usually interact with the available AirID Central App via extension or keychain.

The connection to the the iOS device is only active when the app in foreground is open. As soon as the app goes into the background, the Bluetooth connection to the AirID is released again.

Pairing

1. Go to the App Store on your iOS device and search for AirID Central
2. Install the AirID Central App on your iOS device
3. Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader
4. Activate Bluetooth at the AirID reader by navigating to the connection menu and pressing the jog dial control element. The AirID should display: 
5. Make sure that Bluetooth is activated on your iOS device (Settings > Bluetooth > On)
   
6. Open the AirID Central App
   
7. Select the AirID (serial number) in the shown device list
8. Compare the 6 digit pairing code shown on AirID display and confirm it to connect 
9. After a successful pairing, the AirID shows:

Technical Specification

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