The primary value of biometric technology over traditional lock systems is that there are no keys to lose or falsely duplicate, no passwords or codes to be broken or swipe cards to be falsified with electronic skimmer devices
Taking the heat
The FPC1031B from Fingerprint Cards (pictured) is a heavy-duty device which withstands extreme wear and temperatures.

   It is also said to be a lot faster, more accurate and cheaper.

This "next generation" swipe sensor is more than just a new version – it is described as a new level of technology. If you already own a development kit, additional cost for new hardware is zero.

As regards image quality, eight-bit greyscale, 32-line pixel matrix and the company's own 3-D algorithm result in improved recognition. And the high sensitivity and output signal level allows a more durable coating.
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Fingers and hands
IR Recognition Systems, the biometric component of Ingersoll-Rand, has debuted the FingerKey DX fingerprint access control reader, a low-cost biometric alternative designed to secure smaller user populations.

"Ingersoll-Rand provides both fingerprint and hand geometry, the two top biometric technologies used for access control," said director of marketing Bill Spence. "Installers Fingers and hands IR Recognition Systems, the biometric component of Ingersoll-Rand, has debuted the FingerKey DX fingerprint access control reader, a low cost biometric alternative designed to secure smaller user populations.

   "Ingersoll-Rand provides both fingerprint and hand geometry, the two top biometric technologies used for access control," said director of marketing Bill Spence. "Installers can fit the appropriate technology to each and every access point."

The FingerKey DX reader includes a keypad and LCD display. An optional proximity reader, memory and Ethernet upgrades are also available. A user simply enters a PIN code or presents a proximity card, which calls up a template to scan.

Then a user places a finger on the FingerKey reader for verification against that local template. Verifica-tion takes less than two seconds.

Integration to access control systems is simple. On successful verification, the FingerKey outputs the ID number in a Wiegand format to an access control panel. Both standard and proprietary formats are supported. Alternate facility codes can be sent on invalid verifications and alarm conditions. A large red, green and amber light bar provides user feedback.

Two fingers per user can be scanned into the system. Fifty users is the standard configuration.
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Facial recognition
Recognition technologies from Dec-tel Security Systems include facial recognition, ANPR and behavioural technology.

Dectel's face recognition system allows the operator to:

  • Monitor cameras for long periods without breaks
  • Remember many unfamiliar faces
  • Retrospectively monitor videotape
  • Add value to existing CCTV systems
  • Work from a single image of an individual
  • Carefully monitor the database of selected target images
  • Easily add this technology to existing camera networks
  • Remotely monitor over a wireless network.
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Self-contained reader
Bioscrypt says the V-Pass is the ultimate biometric reader for access to facilities. This reader eliminates the need for PINs, keys or cards to gain access to secure areas.

   To gain access, the user simply places their finger on the reader, and in less than one second the V-Pass confirms or denies access based on an internal database of fingerprints of authorised readers.

The V-Pass performs onboard enrolment, identification and template storage for 200 fingerprints.

Benefits include:

  • Fingerprint identification for access control installations in a self-contained reader
  • Automatic finger detection provides one-touch identification
  • Advanced patented fingerprint algorithm maintains accuracy and is robust when faced with scarred, dirty, wet or dry fingers
  • Flexible communications options supporting Wiegand formats up to 64 bits
  • User's original fingerprint enrolments are maintained and employable across a variety of fingerprint imaging devices (sensors)
  • Intuitive user interface with red, amber and green LED and tone signals
  • Weather resistant housing.
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Fingertip security
Sitel Electronics has launched an advanced range of locks, safes and door access interface systems using cutting edge biometric technology. Fingerlocks combine biometric technology, electronics and high quality engineering with procedures for enrolling or deleting of fingerprints made simple via LCD window exhibits. Once installed, authentication for access is completed within a second to open the door.

The electronics will allow an interface to a BMS programme where security management programmes are used.

Fingerlocks are not susceptible to varying weather conditions and will not be affected by exposure to ultra violet.Fingerlocks are being evaluated by Government Research Laboratories because of their numerous and obvious applications.
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Affordable biometrics
The BioProx 007 from Sensor Access will enable installers to specify biometrics as a preferred technology and enable them to fully evaluate and test the product prior to use.

Sensor Access says more than 5,000 units have been installed worldwide. It is fully intelligent and can be operated in standalone mode or networked together using RS485.

Programming is undertaken using the keypad or by connection to a LAN/WAN and via RS232 to a PC where a simple but powerful software enables the user to implement Time and Attendance, single door Anti Passback and remote site dial-up.
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The eyes have it
Biometrics isn't just about fingerprints: from Panasonic comes iris recognition products.

   The BM-ET100US Authenticam is a high speed, high precision 'one glance' identification system, which is said to have an error rate of less than 1/100,000 and is claimed to be the world's most advanced access and entry point security identification system.

   It is aimed at financial institutions, offices, labs, traffic control centres, airports and prisons.
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Hand geometry
Recognition Systems Inc is a global leader in biometric access control, time and attendance and personal identification.

   It has patented hand geometry technology, which verifies identity by the size and shape of the hand.

   At IFSEC the company will show the latest dual biometrics reader and verifier, which demonstrates both hand geometry and facial recognition technology.

   They include the HandKey (pictured) which has brought the benefits of biometric security to applications from health clubs and day centres to schools, laboratories and prisons.
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User authentication

AccessGuard fingerprint recognition system provides strong authentication for physical access control applications. Manufactured by Guardware Biometric Systems of Hungary and distributed by ID Biosystems of Harrow, it offers an easy and cost-effective solution to upgrade the user authentication part of existing access control systems with minimum impact on administration and maintenance. AccessGuard is able to read access cards already in circulation as it features both a built-in proxy card reader (for HID compatible cards) and wiegand or clock/data input from an external reader.

With a high level of system integrity and easy administration, AccessGuard is suitable for protecting highly sensitive areas. Key features include:

  • Live finger detection technology. Guardware’s active biosensor rejects finger replicas that may compromise the system

  • Secure, two-component approach. No relays, unencrypted communication cables or biometric data are present in the fingerprint reader

  • Durable optical fingerprint scanner. The scratch-resistant prism and robust chassis make AccessGuard a durable device

  • X-factor authentication. Advanced image processing technology and sophisticated fingerprint matching algorithms enable personal identification based on the fingerprint only

  • Fault-tolerant client/server architecture. AccessGuard tolerates server and network breakdowns without interrupting the flow of users

  • Easy-to-access management system. Flexible yet simple administration of authentication options.

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Going Dutch means low false rates

Dutch manufacturer Integrated Engineering responded to the demands for intelligent biometric verification with a combined finger scan/Mifare reader – SmartTOUCH.

A scan of the pass-holder’s fingerprint is written into a ‘biotemplate’ in the chip of the Mifare card. The green light is only given if the template and the finger scan made by the reader match.

The combination of a Mifare reader and finger scanner is claimed to be both easy to use and highly reliable. Both the false rejection rate and the false acceptance rate are low.

A choice was made to use the robust CMOS sensor, which makes a template of the fingerprint by measuring the interference in an electrical field. The whorls of a finger interfere with the electrical field when the finger is placed on the surface. Small wounds or dirty fingers do not affect the result. Even a dirty surface will not cause an incorrect rejection, says the manufacturer. Another advantage of CMOS sensors is that they last longer than optical sensors.

There is also an ergonomic design. With the SmartTOUCH housing, the user’s finger is automatically forced into the correct position, minimising the risk of incorrect rejection. The verification algorithm corrects any movement.
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