October 24, 2001—Lenel Systems has added new enhancements to its OnGuard portfolio that enable smart card encoding with full biometric template management integrated systemwide, eliminating the need for any separate biometric management software.
The key element of the OnGuard biometrics architecture is to centrally capture, manage and distribute biometric information. In the distributed smart card solution, biometric data is captured during normal user enrollment procedures. The biometric information is then encrypted and stored on the user’s smart card. This new feature is designed to utilize both contact smart cards—which store electronic data on an embedded memory chip and transmit data via physical contacts—and contactless smart cards, which transmit data wirelessly.
The distributed controller based architecture also allows for biometric data to be captured during normal user enrollment procedures. The biometric information is then transmitted to the access controllers along with the user’s badge and access information. This architecture offers local real-time decision making at the door used for access decisions. For more information, contact Lenel.
