Identity, Security, Payments, Biometrics, Smart Cards and Authentication News

Locks Galore offers consumer grade biometric access control

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Locks Galore, an online lock store, is offering the Kaba E-Flash EF220 consumer grade rim-mounted fingerprint reader lock, according to a Ferret article. The E-Flash is designed as a replacement for deadbolt style locks on residential homes.

Beyond its basic function of replacing ones keys with a swipe of a fingerprint, The E-Flash lock touts simplicity of use with one touch operation, the option of adding security code access and optional wireless door release via remote control. It also allows for up to 40 users to be programmed into it with individual fingerprint enrolling and deleting.

Read the full story here [end] 

Related Articles
ImageWare enhances identity management biometrics for points-of-access

Multimodal biometric security provider ImageWare Systems Inc. has released version 2.0 of its Biometric Engine (BE) physical security identification product.

This product is designed for airports, seaports and other critical points-of-access for government and private enterprises. This update takes into account the SAFE Port Act, which requires foreign shippers to secure cargo being shipped to the U.S. and ensure the identity of those loading it. Shippers must manage this by 2013.

read more »
GSA certifies 3M Cogent PACs reader

3M Cogent announced that the U.S. General Services Administration, in accordance with FIPS 201, has certified its MiY-ID Gov biometric access control reader as an approved biometric authentication system standard.

read more »
Disney Resort features next-gen door locks

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, a future resort within Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, will feature contactless proximity door locks when it opens on May 31, 2012, according to the Examiner.

read more »
Les Hôtels JARO goes contactless with Kaba RFID Locks

Kaba announced that Les Hôtels JARO in Quebec City, Canada has equipped five of its properties with its contactless RFID locking systems.

The hotel management company implemented ILCO 790 locks at three of its hotels – Hotel Quebec Inn, Hotel Quebec, and Hotel Must. The Hotel Palace Royal and its sister property, the Hotel Plaza Quebec, installed Saflok RT hotel door locks with Messenger LENS online wireless system.

read more »
Video: HID unveils mobile strategy

HID Global announced the company’s mobile access strategy briefing at ISC West 2012 is available for viewing online. During the event, HID and its parent company ASSA ABLOY examined the growing market opportunities as access control goes mobile to deliver new ways for the industry to create, use and manage secure identity.

read more »
Data center better secured by biometrics

ScaleMatrix integrated biometrics into various levels of access in its San Diego-based cloud data center, reports Security Info Watch, giving it added security for its clients.

read more »

Copyright © 2012, AVISIAN, Inc. All rights reserved.