Spark 2 - Use cases

[NiamhAstra]

This post covers some of that:

Vivokey Spark actual use cases

Yes the VivoKey forum is a private forum for VivoKey members only. The Spark can do basically what any implantable NFC chip can do… the UID serial number can be registered with compatible stand-alone access devices like door locks, gun cases, padlocks, etc. which only rely on the UID for “security”, as well as be configured to forward anyone who scans it with their NFC smartphone to another URL or to share your contact details with them. Those are the most basic functions that are pretty commo…

This also has some good info:

VivoKey Spark 2 questions

The Spark2 is a cryptographic implant with AES keys. It’s allows authentication to login into different services, this forum, WordPress, the VivoKey forum etc… It also has the ability to be scanned by a 3rd party to access a business card that looks like this. [Screenshot_20200226-122945~2] No chip currently will do payments unless you get a custom piece done. The Apex line coming out in the next couple months will have future support for payments, pgp signing and pretty much anything you can…

I am hesitant to answer things directly since I do not have a spark. Other members will provide much better info but in the mean time as far as I know:

@ncc74656

the Spark is best served as a secure credential platform as opposed to a simple access/ID device like a traditional NFC

It is specifically designed to authenticate you with the VivoKey ecosystem, websites like this can then implement VivoKey based login using it. It can still be enrolled with simple access systems.

@ncc74656

I’m guessing I’d want the Spark in the best position for unlocks for my phone and other things.

Depends on your use case obliviously but most people only need to authenticate on new devices so you might not need that functionality all the time. Also phones are very easy to move around compared to wall mounted readers so it’s location for phones is less important.

@ncc74656

If I’m reading right, it will also support the “ordinary” NFC functions as well for dumb devices, right?

It has a UID that can be enrolled on “dumb devices” yes, assuming there compatible with the chip standard. It also has a NDEF URL so phones can open the link as seen in @MouSkxy’s post I linked.