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This biometric security unit is
particularly useful for businesses with
high footfall as it helps to eliminate
the risk of unauthorised access. In an
environment where employees might
not recognise one another it provides
secure protection from intruders.
The lock offers ultimate security as
it comes complete with a mortice
deadbolt and a unique key that
cannot be duplicated. The fingerprint
technology also means that the lock’s
system cannot be overridden except
by the nominated key holder.
‘particulary useful
for businesses
with high footfall
as it helps to
eliminate the risk
of unauthorised
access’
FUTURE TECHNOLOGY
As well as biometrics, there are
a number of new security systems
being trialled that experiment
with state-of-the-art technology.
For example, a security device
is being developed that uses
smartphones to gain entry to
a building. The smartphone
is becoming more and more
integrated into people’s daily lives
and has the ability to replace a
variety of appliances. For many
people, it is already the go-to
tool when they need to take a
picture or find directions. It is
also increasingly being used in
the home to centralise a number
of operations such as the heating
and lighting systems.
With this in mind, it is not
inconceivable that in the near
future smartphones will be used to
gain access to buildings. However
for the technology to really gain
traction, manufacturers will have
to develop a way to ensure that
unauthorised users cannot take
over the equipment and use it
to gain access to a building. The
Hilton chain of hotels is already
trialling the new smartphone
technology and guests will soon
be able to check-in and open the
door to their room using a special
lock controlled by their mobile
phone.
IronmongeryDirect is also
expecting to stock a product
later on this year, which uses
smartphones as a form of access
control. The product known as the
Assa Abloy Entr Lock is easy to
install and allows users to unlock
a door and gain entry to a building
using only a smartphone, tablet
or another Bluetooth enabled
device.
The technology is
straightforward to use and
requires users to download an app
that connects their mobile device
to the door as they approach it
and unlock the security system
over Bluetooth. This Bluetooth
technology is hoped to be a more
secure and convenient alternative
to the lock and key as it can ensure
the home is automatically locked
after everyone has left it.
It is recommended that
tradesmen keep up-to-date
with the latest advancements in
security technology so that they
can recommend the most versatile
and secure options to customers
looking to improve the overall
security of a building. Biometric
technology can help to prevent
unauthorised access and increase
overall protection as only the
correct user will be a biological
match and will be able to gain
access to a building.
‘keep up-to-date
with the latest
advancements in
security technology’
A detailed guide to fitting the
Biometric Fingerprint Codelock
can be found here http://docs.
ironcdn.co/fittings/130820.pdf
For more information, visit
http://www.IronmongeryDirect.
com
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