Biometrics is a physical property recognition system that identifies and verifies specific physical characteristics of an individual. The characteristics used in biometrics range from fingerprints to voice recognition and retinal patterns, to name but a few. Biometrics has developed to an advanced level and is now widely used in the workplace, campuses, government buildings, and even at airports. With biometrics data is collected at the enrolment stage and then matching is done every time a person gets to a specific terminal. It is also possible to use biometrics simply to track who enters without using it as access control or limitation system. It uses a one to one authentication system and a one to many identification process. Fingerprint is perhaps the most common and most accepted form of biometrics used today.
Part of being able to manage the security of a company effectively is to install access control solutions at the client premises. Combine the access control systems with that of for instance, Kronos time record keeping systems, and you will not only be able to improve the overall security, but also reduce labour costs, improve productivity and prevent employee fraud. The Kronos time record keeping systems can be connected with your payroll solution as well, ensuring that you will be able to combine the costs of security, payroll management, and time record keeping – thus save on management costs. The Kronos time record keeping systems include data collection devices such as their badge, ID, and touch terminals. The ID terminals include biometric verification features for improved security.
The Impro door access control range is known as the IXP20 range. Impro offers two main door access control products suitable for one to eight doors at a time. The systems can work independently. Some of the key features of the IXP20 door access control products are briefly described below. The one model is touch based for 1 to 8 doors and has a user-friendly full colour graphical display. The second model is net based for 1 to 8 doors and works directly from a computer or through TCP/IP Internet based communication. The models feature onboard web applications requiring no additional installation of software. Each of the doors has door opening sensors and request to exit features. There are multiple door mode options with onboard reporting features.
Electronic risk management is today just as an important part of business management than is budget control. Access control to specific areas within a building reduces the risk of fraud, theft by employees, and industrial espionage. At the same time access control to corporate premises helps to reduce the risk of armed robberies, large scale theft, and instances of fraud by outside parties. Financial losses are minimized through improved electronic risk management. Biometrics has come to play an important part in effective access control as have door control. In addition, IP based camera surveillance has become equally important. The main focus of electronic risk management should be the integration of various security and safety systems to reduce costs and improve control. This also means that time & attendance systems, payroll systems, parking management, door control, fire detection, alarms, and general access control should be integrated. IDtek provides various advanced electronic risk management solutions which allow for full integration of all of the above systems.
Security risk control should be one of the main considerations when it comes to building management because information, employees, clients, vehicles , finances, the buildings, and assets should be protected. Security risk control measures should be in place to address access to the premise and specific areas within the premise by authorized persons only, reduction of fire risks, fraud, industrial espionage, and robberies, in addition to lowering high maintenance costs. As such it is imperative that a company make use of a complete security risk control system rather than stand alone units which cannot be monitored from a central place or from a remote location. Such a security control system should for instance, integrate parking management, surveillance, biometric access control, door control, smoke detectors, fire alarms, and user-friendly building management systems. IDtek is able to provide integrated security risk control systems for medium to large companies.
Biometric identification is based on a process of comparing the fingerprint pattern characteristics of the individual’s finger with that available in the database. It is an extremely quick process whereby the ridges and valleys of the fingerprint are compared to sets in the system. These ridges and valleys are commonly known as the minutia points. The minutia points are analysed to assess the matching points. Where the ridges split or end, there are specific points which should all be present for a successful match. In total around 85 such points are measured for a fingerprint. This kind of technology makes biometric identification highly accurate and although many points must be analysed, it is done all at once, ensuring quick biometric identification.
Biometric fingerprint scanning involves a process of authentication, which in turn entails matching the fingerprint data from the individual with that of the data already in the system. The data is thus compared with the record of the individual’s biometric fingerprint scan which was originally done to create a template. In addition it also involves comparison of the data on an ID card or a PIN number with the biometric fingerprint data of the individual already scanned into the system. Apart from authentication the process can also involve identification where the template of the biometric fingerprint data is compared to all the records in the system for closest match to that of the user. This type of biometric fingerprint identification is used in a one to many relationship.
IDtek is a leading provider of advanced security solutions which integrate building management, parking management, fire detection, fire control, access control, time and attendance, data centre management, and surveillance security solutions. We do not offer any products for sale over the counter, but assess client security and safety risks. According to the results from the risk assessment, recommendations will be made. We work in close cooperation with client companies to ensure the best possible security solutions for the particular client company premise. Each premise is assessed and within the risk of the particular industry reviewed. We don’t offer a single solution, but rather a combination of security solutions which are installed at the client premise. We handle the whole project from assessment, installation, and testing to training of staff on the particular applications.
The more conventional access control systems of passwords and ID cards have limitations including limited mobility and scalability, high risk of fraud, theft, and administrative problems. Wireless biometric access control systems provide greater flexibility and mobility as well as scalability. With wireless biometric access control improved identification accuracy is obtained and productivity increased. The wireless biometric access systems such as the Sagem MorphoAccess devices can be used in conjunction with time and attendance systems, for computer access control, student access, and limitation of access to specific areas according to authorisation recorded with the fingerprint scans. Easy to install, lower cabling costs, and remote readings are more advantages available when making use of wireless biometric access control systems.
IDtek installs relevant building management solutions at client premises. One such a building management solution is the Honeywell Symmetre building management solution allowing for control over heating, air conditioning, and ventilation from one centralised access point. The system helps to improve energy efficiency, building management, and safety as well as reduces resource usage. With remote access to the information made possible through an IP interface, building and security managers can operate the building management solution from a location far from the premise. The tenants of the building have controlled access for minimal changes including air-conditioning settings and light dimming. Alarm settings can be defined and managed from a remote location and priorities set. The mentioned features make the Symmetre building management solution perfect for upmarket apartment buildings.