Biometric methods for identifying and authenticating persons are more and more in use when it comes to increasing security in the areas of access control, time management and payment.
So reports security product manufacturer LEGIC, whose partner RTC introduced a vein biometrics product into the European market in spring 2004. The VP-II ‘vein scanner’ checks identity based on the vessel pattern on the back of the hand. The biometric data (210 Byte) can be stored on a LEGIC credential.
An installation is a Swiss bank in Zurich. Normal key technology with keys and code entry was re-equipped to SEVA 3D and redundant lock motors. The operating design calls for system encryption when putting into operation by means of customised password. Biometric detection of authorisations to open the safe and the opening of the safe itself are always using dual control. Every authorisation credential is also individually encrypted, besides the LEGIC security features. In addition to biometrics, emergency opening is possible using a coded keyboard with separate lock control.
The operating design can generally be adapted to all kinds of customer
requirements and can not only be used for opening safes and vaults but for other access controls, the makers add. The firm adds that an authorised user no longer needs to remember a code or to carry a key. He can use his normal access credential that is immediately linked to his identity through the additional storage of his biometric features and which can therefore only be used by himself. The security risk in case of loss of theft is therefore eliminated, it is claimed.
