TIMATE was designed as a self-operating system that supports performance at work and does not distract employees during their daily tasks. Since TIMATE cards offer a new alternative to smartphones and smartwatches, it is a good idea to see the differences between these devices in terms of time and attendance functions as well as safety support.
| Feature / Device | TIMAE card | Company smartphone | Company smartwatch |
|---|---|---|---|
| A dedicated application for TNA support | Built-in | Requires installation | Requires installation |
| Automatic recording of the working time with detection of abuses | Yes | No | No |
| Power supply | 6 months on one CR2032 battery | One day after full charging | Several days after full charging |
| Charging time | Battery replacement in 10 seconds | Approx. 2 hours – requires a charger | Approx. 2 hours – requires a charger |
| Access to other applications than the one for TNA, safety and tasks | No | Yes | Yes |
| Internet access | No | Yes | Yes |
| Social media access | No | Yes | Yes |
| An option to use as a pendrive to transfer data | No | Yes | Yes |
| Taking photos, recording image and sound | No | Yes | Yes |
| An option to use as an employee ID | Yes - only on the company premises | No | No |
| Worn on the outer garments | A strap as in the standard employee ID | No option (usually carried in the pocket) | Must be used instead of a private watch |
| Weight | Od 17 do 55 gr | Approx. 150 gr | Approx. 40 gr |
| Size | Small | Medium | Small |
| An additional protective case | Yes | Yes | No |
| Screen permanently visible in the sun and in the office lighting | Yes - ePaper (black and white) | No | In some models |
| Detection of falls and bumps | Yes | Depending on the model and application | Depending on the model and application |
| Receiving messages | Yes – pre-defined or personalized messages entered on the premises | Yes – any messages, e.g. SMS and instant messaging | Yes – any messages, e.g. SMS and instant messaging |
| Sending messages | Yes – pre-defined messages sent with one button without editing options | Yes – – any messages, e.g. SMS and instant messaging | Yes – – any messages, e.g. SMS and instant messaging |
| Task processing | Yes – simplified to five tasks at a time | Yes | Yes |
| Weather forecast | Yes, 5 days | Yes | Yes |
| Biometric sensors | No | Yes | Yes |
| Thermometer | Yes | Probably no | Yes |
| Photometer | Yes | Probably no | Probably no |
| GPS | No | Yes | In some models |
| GSM | No | Yes | In some models |
| Motion sensor | Yes – motion intensity | Yes – steps, direction | Yes – steps, direction |
| Bluetootch | No | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes | Yes |
| Operation | Two buttons, buzzer and an RGB LED | Touchscreen, speaker, vibrations | Touchscreen, speaker, vibrations |
| Ease of operation | Self-operating | Requires starting the application and training how to use it | Requires starting the application and training how to use it |
| An option of cooperation with access control via NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| An option of cooperation with a private smartphone | Yes - only to open the WWW panel via NFC without installing applications | Yes - any | Yes - any |
| A risk of running malware | No (no operating system) | Yes | Yes |
| Software update | Automatic & remote | Automatic & remote | Automatic & remote |