Biometrics explained

Biometrics are the measurable factors related to human characteristics. Biometric access control systems utilise unique physiological reference points to identify an individual; this could include a fingerprint, iris pattern, facial features, or DNA make-up. 

The identifiable characteristic data is mostly associated with security because biometric traits provide a higher, more secure level of authentication, where special characteristics are unique to the individual.

A traditional access card or tag could be given to someone else, lost, cloned, or stolen. Biometric data is exceptionally difficult to replicate, making it an attractive choice for high security access control systems.

Advantages of biometric security

Identification using biometric characteristics is preferred over traditional passwords and PIN-based methods for various reasons. For example, a person is required to be physically present at the time of identification, preventing ‘buddy punching’ or membership sharing which are common terms used to describe an unauthorised person using another person’s valid card or fob to gain access to a restricted area. 

Identification based on biometric fingerprint scanning eradicates the need to remember a password or carry a secondary credential such as a card or fob. This means the risk of theft of cards or fobs and the need for costly replacements are eliminated

Why choose biometrics?

Better security

Biometric data is unique to individuals, making it extremely difficult to lose, steal, or clone.

More compliance

Card sharing is a thing of the past, as only authorised individuals can utilise their own biometric features.

Less admin

Registering, removing, and replacing credential information is made quick, simple, and painless.

Data protection

Zero data is stored on the ievo fingerprint reader heads,meaning data isn’t at risk even if the reader is vandalised.

High reliability

Best-in-class sensors mean ievo offers solutions for indoor, outdoor, and harsh weather conditions.

Seamless integration

Off-the-shelf integrations with multiple major access control manufacturers create comprehensive building management systems.

Facial recognition in access control

Facial recognition technology uses special cameras to analyse faces and create a digital representation or faceprint that is unique to each individual. The faceprint is then compared to the existing faces in the database to see if the person is recognised or not. As computing power has advanced in the last two decades, facial recognition has become commonplace in our lives. In airports, casinos, retail stores, and even in our mobile phones, facial recognition technology is analysing our features.

As an extremely fast, highly reliable, and fully touchless solution, facial recognition is ideal for access control in businesses, public buildings, and high security environments like banks and financial institutions.

Who uses facial recognition?

There are two main types of facial recognition: one-to-one and public. One-to-one systems are designed for purposes such as access control, where faces are scanned one by one and then compared against a pre-defined database of users to grant or deny them access. Public face recognition systems are generally used for surveillance purposes to scan many different faces at once and identify any known individuals.

• Mobile phones. A one-to-one method for unlocking smartphones first introduced in Apple’s iPhone X.

• Social media. When you put a photo on Facebook and it suggests other people to tag – that’s facial recognition.

• Casinos. A public face recognition system that scans the room to identify persons of interest or concern.

• Retail. Similarly to casinos, shops can identify shoplifters using surveillance recognition cameras.

ievo iface™ Facial Recognition

The ievo iface™ is an advanced face recognition terminal that provides highly accurate face recognition with very efficient processing of face images for high matching accuracy. iface™ provides a fully touchless and safe access control solution for various environments.

The device can be mounted on walls, desks, turnstiles etc. iface has 2 cameras for optimised face matching & detection (NIR), allowing authentication & authorisation at only 3sec. The built-in RFID card reader with MIFARE® DESFire® protocol enables card access where required.

Key features

• Highly accurate biometric facial recognition terminal

• Dual camera for optimised facial matching & detection

• Automatic capture of people

• High speed face matching

• Built-in MIFARE® DESFire® card reader

• Memory for up to 20,000 templates