The latest in biometric devices

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013: Biometrics devices not only offer virtually foolproof security but with the upgradation of technology, they also offer ease of use. Biometrics technology is considered one of the best protection methods of user information, data, etc. This technology offers several ways to collect and measure data of users such as scanning the unique characteristics of the person through retinal, fingerprint, facial, viens expression etc. Here are some of the launches in 2012

Model: Face ID 4 series, Brand: FingerTec, Manufacturer: FingerTec Worldwide Sdn, Malaysia

Brand—FingerTec (Face ID 4 series)
Brand—FingerTec (Face ID 4 series)

Launched in December 2012, Face ID 4 offers a contactless solution, which detects unique facial features and responds accordingly for precise attendance reporting. It has a high resolution infra-red camera, improving the tool’s ability to detect faces in low light. Its Face ID 4d version, offers added features such as door access.

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Key features
Contactless identification •Multiple verification methods: verifies people by using facial recognition, cards or even a password •Multiple communication methods: CP/IP, USB flash disk or 26-bit Wiegand input-output •Ergonomically designed •Memory: 256 MB flash memory and 64 MB SDRAM

Contact details: Ph: 1-800-921-4270 (Toll-free), 1-646-898-0505; [email protected]; www.fingertec.com

India distributor: Compax Industrial Systems Pvt Ltd
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Model: AccuTouch, Brand: ATS, Manufacturer: Accu-Time Systems, USA

Brand—ATS (AccuTouch)
Brand—ATS (AccuTouch)

Launched in November 2012, AccuTouch USB is a multi-modal fingerprint scanning device. It is a unique portable multi-spectral reader using multiple wavelengths of light to capture surface information as well as data from capillaries 1 mm below the skin’s surface. It provides more accurate reads even when the fingerprint surface is obscured, as the pattern of these capillary structures is identical to the surface print.

Key features
Multi-spectral imaging optical sensor •Durable, shatter-resistant IP65 sensor •Fast enrolment •Fast tap-and-go user interface •No loss of performance over a broad temperature range •Ethernet/Internet connectivity •Fully interactive

•Eight programmable function keys •On-board and remote diagnostics •Field-upgradeable

Contact details: Peter Dimaria, international sales; Ph: 860-870-5000; [email protected]; www.accu-time.com
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Model: NAC5000, Brand: BioEnable, Manufacturer: BioEnable Technologies Pvt Ltd, India

Brand—BioEnable (NAC5000)
Brand—BioEnable (NAC5000)

Launched in November 2012, NAC5000 is a most advanced yet very easy to use biometric time attendance system and access control machine. It is very popular with corporate houses. It comes with a 14.47 cm (5.7 inch) touchscreen LCD, live finger detection technology, built-in camera along with centralised access control server software.

Key features

Centralised server and terminal based fingerprint time attendance •14.47 cm true colour touchscreen LCD •Auto-on function and live fingerprint detection •Built-in camera •USB memory slot and Wi-Fi in addition to TCP/IP Ethernet •Memory: 256 MB Flash + 256 DRAM •Identification time: less than 1 sec (4000 templates)

Contact details: Pradeep Bhatia, managing director and CEO; Ph: 1800-209-2131; [email protected]; www.bioenabletech.com
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Model: EyeSign; Brand: Iris Guard, Manufacturer: Iris Guard Inc, UK

Brand—Iris Guard (EyeSign)
Brand—Iris Guard (EyeSign)

Launched in October 2012, EyeSign iris scanner is based on third generation hardware architecture. EyeSign is a dual iris biometric camera designed to eliminate fraud in bank transactions. The device also includes specifically engineered auto focus optics that provides a high ISO iris image quality. Hence, without the use of a PIN or password, one can easily make safe and secure online payments. All transactions are automatically authenticated and cleared immediately through the IrisGuard EyeCard payment switch.

Key features
Optical design •Iris countermeasures •Spoof-detection •Near field communication and crypto memory chip technologies •Provides secure, embedded hardware encryption for all biometric data transmission

Contact details: Toni Lipe, marketing & sales, Ph: +1-703-942-8120, +65-8188-0844 [email protected]; www.irisguard.com
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Model: FM 220; Brand: Startek, Manufacturer: Startek Engineering Incorporated, Taiwan

Brand—Startek (FM 220)
Brand—Startek (FM 220)

Launched in October 2012, FM 220 biometric fingerprint scanner supports the kid function, which enables the scanner to work with children as young as 5 to 6 years and has successfully been implemented in nearly 7000 schools by the government of Gujarat. In all, 19,000 devices have been installed in various schools, which facilitate in capturing the fingerprint based attendance of the students and staff in the schools. This data is transmitted to a central database for MIS reporting, which helps in controlling and analysing the drop-out rates, mid-day meals consumption, migration tracking, etc.

Key features

Compact and elegant •High-speed USB 2.0 interface •Fast scanning and matching speed •Choice of different security levels for different FRR/FAR demands •Non-distorted image quality •Kids’ function •Small template size, compliant to ISO 19794–2 and ISO 19794–4 •High resolution > 600 dpi (optional) •Live scan capability with ultra red below skin scanning (optional) •Suitably protected against dust and water ingress

Contact details: Vince K Jang, manager, sales; Ph: +886-986-275262; [email protected]; www.startek.com.tw

India distributor: Access Computech Pvt Ltd

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Model: MorphoTouchTM 1200 Series, Brand: Morpho, Manufacturer: Safran Morpho, France

Brand—Morpho (MorphoTouchTM 1200 series)
Brand—Morpho (MorphoTouchTM 1200 series)

Launched in October 2012, MorphoTouchTM 1200 series is a fingerprint scanner. It comes with a multi-interface handheld terminal with strong biometric authentication capabilities that is based on Morpho’s world class fingerprint recognition technology. Secure, fast and light weight, the MorphoTouch 1200 series is designed to offer unmatched features in its category. It is specifically suited for confirming the identity of a user prior to service delivery in varied environments, on field as well as over the counter.

Key features

FBI PIV and STQC certified •Highly compact and extremely light weight:

Contact details: Ujjwal Sabharwal, director, product management (for Asia region); Ph: 0120-4072900; [email protected]; www.morpho.com

India distributor: Sagem Morpho Security Pvt Ltd

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Model: EyeSwipe-Nano TS, Brand: EyeLock, Manufacturer: EyeLock Inc, USA

Brand—EyeLock (EyeSwipe-Nano TS)
Brand—EyeLock (EyeSwipe-Nano TS)

Launched in September 2012, EyeSwipe-Nano TS provides real-time iris capture at a distance and while in motion, and was designed for use in turnstile and other rapid throughput environments. Its hardware and software integrate with all industry standard access control platforms. The EyeSwipe-Nano is an ideal replacement for card-based systems, and seamlessly controls access to turnstiles, secured entrances, server rooms and any other physical space.

Key features:

Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) •Ability to store 50,000 records in memory (larger databases supported remotely over network) •Enrolment and matching ‘On Board’ •Video-based iris capture •Integrated card reader supports HID Prox or MiFare and other common formats •Connects via Wiegand, F/2/F, relay and Ethernet for simple integration with all existing platforms •Throughput: up to 20 people per min •Standoff distance: 0.305 m (12”) •Vertical capture range: 0.254 m (10”) •Horizontal capture range: 0.17 m (6.5”)

Contact details: www.eyelock.com

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Electronics Bazaar, South Asia’s No.1 Electronics B2B magazine

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