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INTEGRATING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY
In 2006, the turnstiles were paired with fingerprint scanning technol- ogy to confirm the identity of each member. But in 2014, when the Iris ID IrisAccess solution was paired with tripod turnstiles at two dining centers on campus, the RAC facility managers decided to investigate integrating an iris scanner with their current access control software.
“With each passing year, the size of the fingerprint database would grow, leading to an increase in the time it would take to verify each member. The process slowed, taking five to 12 seconds to grant access, causing unwanted delays for our users,” said Jason Schmidt, facility coordinator at the RAC. “When students used the iris scan- ners in the dining halls, it took no more than two seconds to process their entry. Once we realized that Iris ID was the superior method for access control, we decided to upgrade our system to better meet the needs of our members.”
Currently, as members enter the RAC in the main lobby, they can choose from two different access points: scan their iris at the Iris ID iCAM7000S Series mounted on the turnstile, or swipe their ID at the main desk and proceed through a gate.
The Iris ID IrisAccess solution provides highly accurate, non-con- tact identification by the iris of the eye from 14 inches away. The solu- tion features a rapid auto-tilt capability that speeds up the entire pro- cess, with a simple touch or when combined with member cards or PINs to adjust for height. A face image can also be obtained during the enrollment process to streamline badging and visitor management applications. The solution also incorporates a space for an optional surveillance camera.
Boon Edam Trilock Side Gates are used on the other side of the main desk for dedicated egress, including access for those with special needs or the passage of dollies or carts.
“The arrangement of a turnstile paired with the iris scanner technol- ogy is extremely fast and we’re encouraging our members to use it,” said Schmidt. “Once they purchase a membership and are entered into our database, the system grants them access to the facility, and it is pretty seamless.”
LOOKING FORWARD
The RAC is planning to renovate in the near future to have a total of four turnstiles integrated with the IrisAccess solution.
“The Iris ID and Boon Edam partnership goes back to early 2000 when the two technologies were integrated at Schipol airport in Amsterdam,” said Mohammed Murad, vice president, global sales & business development for Iris ID. “We’re very excited to continue delivering integrated technology solutions to our customers.”
Facility coordinators at Georgia Southern are always concerned with who is coming in and prefer to have as many turnstiles as possible to automate the entrance process and reduce the burden to their staff.
“Everyone who is registered for the iris scanner likes it,” Schmidt said. “We’re looking forward to the next stage when we can have multiple entrance lanes, bringing everything up to speed.”
Jessica Davis is an Associate Content Editor at 1105 Media.
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