ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS
FT-TEC offers a full range of access control systems from core components to peripheral devices. A complete access control portfolio enables us to offer a complete solution design tailored to address our individual customer needs.
Our core access control range can be classified into distinct system types:
•Basic access control security alarm systems
•Smartcard Technology
•identity & Badging Solution
•Time & Attendance
•Security System Integration
What are Biometrics?
Biometrics are biological measurements — or physical characteristics — that can be used to identify individuals. Fingerprint mapping, facial recognition, and retina scans are all forms of biometric technology, but these are just the most recognized options.
Researchers claim the shape of an ear, the way someone sits and walks, unique body odors, the veins in one’s hands, and even facial contortions are other unique identifiers.
Because physical characteristics are relatively fixed and individualized — even in the case of twins — they are being used to replace or at least augment password systems for computers, phones, and restricted access rooms and buildings.
Advanced biometrics are also used to protect sensitive documents. Citibank already uses voice recognition, and the British bank Halifax is testing devices that monitor heartbeat to verify customers’ identities. Ford is even considering putting biometric sensors in cars.
Biometrics are incorporated in e-Passports throughout the world. In the United States, e-passports have a chip that contains a digital photograph of one’s face, fingerprint, or iris, as well as technology that prevents the chip from being read — and the data skimmed — by unauthorized data readers.