M 2 SYS Biometrics What is Biometric identification
M 2 SYS Biometrics • What is Biometric identification 1? – Biometrics is the use of automated methods to recognize a person based on a physical characteristic. – Biometric technologies are becoming the foundation of highly secure identification solutions. – Examples of biometric technologies include fingerprint, face, retinal, and iris recognition. • Why the fingerprint 1? – Fingerprinting is the oldest & most mature biometric science. – Fingerprint technology provides the most cost effective biometric solution on the market. 1 http: //www. m 2 sys. com
How Biometrics Works • Enrollment process – During student enrollment, the software extracts a unique fingerprint pattern from the scanned image. This data is referred to as the Biometric Identity Template. – The unique fingerprint pattern is made up of minutiae points. The orientation of these points within the pattern is what differentiates one fingerprint from another. • Meal Service – As students pass through the lunch line, their scanned finger is recognized by the biometric identification system to access their meal account.
Biometric Privacy Concerns • What are the real risks? – Essentially, there are no real risks. – The M 2 Sys solution does not store an image of the student/adult fingerprint. – The captured data is secured using a 128 -bit encryption scheme. – It is impossible to recreate a fingerprint image. • What are the perceived risks? – Parents or guardians may object to having their child “fingerprinted” relating to privacy infringement. – Parents may be concerned that the biometric ID can be stolen or shared with other authorities. – Parents may create a public relations issue for the district if not given an option for an alternative method of identification with the POS system.
Biometric Enrollment • Things to consider: – 15 seconds to enroll a student/adult (240 people/hour). – Enroll students in batches – similar to school pictures. • Be sure to communicate the enrollment plan to all faculty. – Have alphabetized printouts of all students & adults (and their ID #s) at each enrollment location. – Instructing each student on how to properly place their finger on the reader will cause some delay. – All students should use the same finger (index finger) when enrolling. – Provide an alternative method of identification for the students whose parents do not want their fingerprint scanned. (Pinpads, Barcode scanners, Name Search, etc. )
Biometric Identification • Integrating Biometrics at the Serving Lines – Identifying students can take anywhere from 1 -5 seconds (depending upon quality of print). • Identifying Elementary students may take a few seconds longer compared to Middle/High school students. • Biometrics is not a faster method to identify students. – Computer Speakers at the Serving Line are highly recommended for positive/negative read feedback. – Student Pictures can be incorporated for additional identification – Misidentification at the Serving Line is almost non-existent due to the sensitive nature of the Biometric reader. – Dry, coarse hands are very difficult to identify. Some fingers may never be able to be read.
Miscellaneous Information • Community acceptance – Notification to families should be communicated early. Media coverage? • Network connection not required while serving breakfast/lunch – If network connectivity is lost, system still operates stand alone. • A very small percentage of prints may not be able to be enrolled • There is room for human error during enrollment process • Enrollment can be time consuming – An enrollment schedule needs to be created and communicated to coincide with roll out of system.
Technical Specifications • System Requirements – Windows® 2000 (Hamster Only), XP – 512 MB Ram or greater – 1. 2 GHz CPU or greater • Network Requirements – Windows Domain User Authentication – Hard-wired Connection
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