SR3 Installation Guide
& User Manual
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UniKey Mobile Credentials
This section provides an overview of commercial mobile credentials within the UniKey platform.
The various actors in a typical deployment will be defined as well as a review of the typical
lifecycle of the mobile credential.
Definitions
Term
Definition
Credential
Credit
A mobile credential that has not yet been assigned to a mobile device
Mobile
Credential
A digital key that contains card ID and facility code information that is transmitted
from a mobile device to a reader for the purpose of entering a protected area
Redemption
Codes
Two numbers that represent a quantity of credential credits. Redemption codes can
be redeemed for credential credits within the portal. Partners can specify the number
of credits that are assigned to each redemption code.
Partner
Organization that partners with UniKey to leverage our mobile credential solution in
their products. Partners purchase redemption codes from UniKey.
Partner
Customer
An entity that purchases redemption codes from the partner for resale to End
Customers.
End
Customers
An entity that manages mobile credentials and access rights to a protected area.
End User
An individual that uses a mobile credential to gain access to a protected area.
Typical Lifecycle
1.
Partner orders redemption codes from UniKey by submitting a purchase order.
2.
UniKey delivers spreadsheet containing redemption codes.
3.
Partner sells redemption codes to partner customer.
4.
Partner customer sells codes to end customer.
5.
End customer enters redemption codes in UniKey portal and receives credential credits.
6.
End customer consumes credential credits by issuing mobile credentials to end users.
7.
End users use their mobile credential day to day to enter a door.
