Comparison of authentic QR code and dynamic QR Code
Dynamic QR code is another alternative for consumer to use in order to prevent unauthorised access by using generic QR codes. The work mechanism for dynamic QR code is different from the authentic QR code. With dynamic QR code, every time a visitor presents a QR code to a QR Master, the server will generate a new QR code with different content. The Server then will send the new QR code to the visitor for his or her next use at an access point. At the same time, the server will also send the QR code to the next access controller, for it to be ready to recognise the new QR code from the visitor. However, this process would require a server with high processing power for it to generate new QR codes, to send the codes to visitor and access controller immediately. When the door quantity growing, the server needs to take up even more processing power to perform these actions. When you add more installation locations, and receiving more visitors, the server will suffer. Therefore, to prevent the misuse of QR code in access control, a combination of authentic QR code and anti passback rules is the best solution for consumers without burning a hole in the pocket with high specification server.
|
Authentic QR Code |
Dynamic QR Code |
Server generates QR to visitor |
One time generate to use by one visitation. Re-usable for multiple entrance and exit during one visitation. |
Require to generate new QR code for one visitation. Each code only for one time use either entry or exit action. |
Authentication process |
Real time authentication at server to determine access permission. |
Server sends the QR code content to store inside the local door access controller. Authentication by individual door access controller at each door. |
Server updates door access controller |
Not applicable as all authentication happen inside server. |
Server requires to send new QR code to next access controller after visitor verifies to enter/exit at the current door access controller. |
Data stored inside QR code |
One QR code is an unique ID to represent a access permission towards a person. |
Each QR code is a card ID, to be verify by local access controller. |