stem first prompts for a user name and password. Then they must have their fingerprint scan match what is on record. They can also use a video camera for real time video to capture photographs which can be incorporated into the data base. The time to scan and gain entrance to the building take from 6 to 10 seconds depending on what other information the operator wishes the user to enter. The system also keeps on record three of the individuals finger patterns incase one of the others is injured. Biometrics is still relatively new to most people and will remain expensive to purchase good equipment until it becomes more popular and the technology gets better. And as people become more aware of how the systems work they will become more accepting of the more secure systems and not shy away from them as much. The future of access control security is literally in the hands, eyes, voice, keystroke, and signature of everyone....
