The document summarizes a next generation front desk unit (FDU) that encodes and tracks keycards, programs and maintains locks, and connects to external systems. It accelerates check-in, reduces training time, and is easy to use. The FDU encodes keycards, tracks keycard data, programs locks, maintains locks, and audits locks. It connects to computers, printers, and property management systems to share check-in data and produce reports.