Access Control

Measures the physical property of the user such as hand geometry, retina pattern, or voice pattern. These types of systems are very high in security.

Utilizes a numeric pad. The user would simply enter a set of numbers into the keypad to gain entry.

Commonly used in banking credit cards. It is required that the magnetic stripe on the card come in direct contact with the reader head.

The most secure and best types of reader technologies. No direct contact is required between the card/fob and the reader, therefore reducing wear and tear on the access card.

Basic Components of an Access Control System:

The access card is used by persons to gain access through the doors secured by the access control system. Each access card is uniquely encoded. Most access cards are approximately the same size as a standard credit card, and can easily be carried in a wallet or purse.