Fingerprint vs.facial recognition

Biometric technology and ID identification has greatly reduced the possibilities of buddy punching and unauthorized access for businesses. Yet there are different types of biometric technology on the market as a business owner has to decide which will work right for their building.

Fingerprint recognition:
Door fingerprint locks rely on scanning the unique ridges and valleys on the tips of a worker's finger. These fingerprints are used to match the fingerprints on file in the system to identify the worker.

Facial identification:
Facial identification works by taking pictures of a worker's face at different angles during the enrollment program. These pictures are stored in the system's database. When a worker uses the facial recognition system, they show their ID card as the system scans their face through the camera and matches it to the pictures in the system.

How To Choose A Biometric System?
Both facial and fingerprint biometric recognition systems have their advantages and disadvantages. Yet the benefits should convince most business owners to invest in one of these security and time clock attendance systems. To decide which biometric identification system to pick, use these factors based on the type of business:
* How much can you invest in a biometric system?
* How many biometric systems will you need?
* Where will the biometric systems be placed (interior or exterior)?
* What environmental issues may affect the biometric system operations (i.e. dirty work areas that will affect fingerprint scans or lighting that may affect facial recognition)?

By asking these questions, the business owner has a better idea on which system will work best in their building and operations. Increase the security of your building and reduce buddy punching with a biometric recognition system.