Kofuku Trading Strengthens ACS IC Card Reader Offerings for HPKI, My Number Card, and Electronic Vehicle Inspection Compatibility

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Key Product Offerings

The primary products being proposed are the ACR40U, ACR1552U, and ACR1555U (a successor model compatible with ACR1255U). The ACR40U functions as a contact-type IC card reader, the ACR1552U as a USB-connected NFC/contactless reader, and the ACR1555U as a portable NFC reader with Bluetooth 5.2 support, allowing for selection based on specific application needs.

IC Card Reader Lineup

HPKI Compatibility for the Medical Field

HPKI is a system that electronically certifies a doctor’s qualifications through a Doctor’s Professional Identity Card issued by the Japan Medical Association Electronic Certification Center. In medical institutions, IC card readers are crucial for electronic signatures and regional medical network authentication. The Japan Medical Association Electronic Certification Center confirms that Doctor’s Professional Identity Cards can be used for electronic certification in IT environments with IC card readers.

Japan Medical Association Electronic Certification Center: <https://www.jmaca.med.or.jp/service/app/>

Among the IC card readers handled by Kofuku Trading, the following models have a track record of use and confirmed compatibility with HPKI cards (Doctor’s Professional Identity Cards):

  • ACR40U: Registered

  • ACR1552U: Registered

It is important to note that while the older model ACR1255U-J1 is no longer listed in the Japan Medical Association’s HPKI compatible devices, its successor, ACR1555U, maintains compatibility.

NFC Card Reader Applications

Electronic Vehicle Inspection Certificate and My Number Card Support

Electronic Vehicle Inspection Certificate

Beyond the medical sector, ACS readers are also applicable in the electronic vehicle inspection certificate field. Models such as ACR1252U, ACR1255U-J1, ACR1251T, ACR1252-MW (WALLETMATE), ACR40U, ACR1552U, and ACR1555U are confirmed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for electronic vehicle inspection certificate operation. This confirmed track record supports proposals in automotive maintenance and vehicle inspection related operations.

My Number Card

ACS products are also expanding in My Number Card related applications. ACS Japan announced in 2026 that WalletMate II, AquaGuard, ACR40U, ACR1552U, ACR1555U, and ACR1581U are compatible models for smartphone-based My Number Cards. This broadens the scope for ACS product proposals in administrative procedures, online authentication, and future identity verification solutions.

WalletMate II Series for Contactless Applications

Furthermore, the WalletMate II series can be proposed for contactless applications. WalletMate II is presented as an Apple MFi certified and Google Smart Tap certified mobile wallet NFC reader, with WalletMate II Mini and WalletMate II Boost also supporting Apple VAS / Google Smart Tap. These are expected to be utilized for membership cards, coupons, tickets, access management, loyalty programs, and smart marketing.

Main Use Cases

Kofuku Trading LLC will comprehensively propose ACS products, starting from HPKI electronic signature applications in medical institutions, to encompass medical, administrative, automotive maintenance, corporate authentication, and membership/access control. For the medical sector, ACR40U and ACR1552U are central, with ACR1555U for mobile requirements, and WalletMate series for contactless membership cards and mobile wallet applications, offering choices tailored to operational requirements.

NFC Reader and IC Card Applications

  • Medical Institutions / HPKI Electronic Signature: For electronic signatures using Doctor’s Professional Identity Cards (HPKI cards) and regional medical network authentication.

  • Automotive Maintenance / Electronic Vehicle Inspection Certificate: For proposals of devices compatible with electronic vehicle inspection certificate reading.

  • Administration / Home / My Number Card: For administrative procedures, online authentication, and related solutions.

  • Corporate Security / Multi-factor Authentication: For strengthening authentication by combining with FIDO-compatible product groups.

  • Stores / Facilities / Membership & Access Control: For building systems utilizing FeliCa, MIFARE, and NFC.

Technical Consultation and Implementation

For inquiries regarding the introduction of ACS-manufactured IC card readers, including HPKI applications, and technical questions, guidance will be provided based on the content.

For consultations regarding the integration and technical aspects of the WalletMate series, GL Solutions Co., Ltd., Kofuku Trading’s sales and technical partner, handles these inquiries. Please feel free to contact them even at the planning stage.

Product Overview

  • ACR40U: Contact-type IC card reader. USB connection, ISO 7816 A/B/C compatible.

  • ACR1552U: USB-connected NFC/contactless IC card reader. CCID / PCSC compliant.

  • ACR1555U: Mobile NFC reader with Bluetooth 5.2 and AES-128 encryption.

  • WalletMate II / Mini / Boost: NFC product group for mobile wallets, compatible with Apple VAS / Google Smart Tap.

Purchase Information

About Advanced Card Systems Japan Co., Ltd. (ACS)

ACS Japan Logo

  • Location: Nihonbashi Daiei Building 7F, 1-2-6 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022

  • Established: 1995

  • Business Activities: IC card readers/writers, FIDO security keys, NFC solutions

  • URL: <https://www.acs-japan.jp/>

About Kofuku Trading LLC

Contact Information

Kofuku Trading LLC
Email: acsjapan(atmark)kofukutrading.com
URL: <https://www.kofukutrading.com>

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