A UK company has announced the launch of the next generation of biometric reader for use in access systems which they claim will change the perception of biometric technology.
iEvo is the result of several years of research and 18 months of development, and consultation with end users, installers and integrators.
The iEvo system integrates with existing card or fob access systems and has been designed to ‘work out of the box’, requiring basic electrical installation skills and minimal maintenance. Among the innovations of the iEvo system is an internal heater that activates when the temperature drops to eight degrees, meaning the unit can operate to a minimum of minus 20 degrees Celsius.
The iEvo reader can be manufactured in any colour the end user requires, making it the first biometric reader to appeal to designers and architects. It is totally waterproof and vandal resistant; and can be flush or surface mounted to any interior or exterior surface.
iEvo Director Shaun Oakes says: The biometric security sector has suffered over the past ten years from early adoption of technology that was not quite fit for purpose, meaning high installation and maintenance costs. This has been the case in Europe, the USA and Asia with the result of Biometric Technology not being trusted one hundred percent worldwide. Some years ago we took the decision to commit resources to research with end-users, then to perfect the technology required to put their faith back into biometrics. It has been a long road but the end result is a low cost biometric reader with aesthetic appeal, reliability and ease of installation. We believe the iEvo is a world first in this regard.”
The iEvo system is a finger print system that will the makers say scan your finger print through levels of dust, dirt, water, grease, oil, creams and even some latex gloves. The product is being rolled out in the UK over the coming months with oversees agents appointed later in the year.
