Familiarizing with Access Control Systems
Offices today are turning to high-tech security systems to lock down their workplace and regulate employee access. Two of the prevalent technologies that control the access control realm are face recognition technology and card-based access systems. One must know the difference between them to make the appropriate choices for workplace security.
A Brief Introduction to Card-Based Access Control
Physical credentials in the form of key cards, proximity cards, or smart cards are employed in card-based systems to grant access to authorized users. The system may incorporate card readers, access control panels, and a central database that operates the system. Once an employee swipes his card in a reader, the system verifies the credential with its database and allows or rejects entry based on the permissions granted to the user.
How Face Recognition Access Works
Face recognition access control systems use advanced biometric technology for the identification of an individual by the facial structure. WR501 binocular face recognition terminal supports face recognition, identity verification, on-scene face collection, blacklist alarm, person-passing photo storage, liveness detection, and more. It utilizes a wide dynamic high-definition facial recognition camera, is able to operate in severe environments such as strong light and weak light, and has the characteristics of fast recognition speed, high accuracy, and a large list library capacity.
Face Recognition vs. Card-Based Systems: Comparison
Security of Both Systems
Card-based systems are secure but can be stolen, shared, or copied. Lost or stolen cards are used to breach security until they are extracted from the system. Face recognition systems are more secure with biometric verification that can’t be shared or replicated easily. Highly cost-effective, dynamic face recognition with up to 5,000 face databases support, as seen with our E518-V motherboard solution. This feature makes it possible for widespread coverage of medium to large-sized organizations without compromising on system efficiency.
Speed and Ease of Use in Daily Usage
Both options offer instant access, but do away with the need to carry and present physical cards. The staff just approach the reader, and the system immediately identifies them. Different ways of opening the door (swipe card/face/password/fingerprint, etc.) offer diversity in our integrated solutions, with businesses having the liberty of choosing the best option available for their environment.
User Experience and Accessibility
Face recognition systems provide a more user-friendly experience since no cards need to be memorized or carried. This is particularly convenient for staff who tend to forget their access cards often or work in areas where carrying cards is not feasible.
Why the Majority of Companies Prefer Face Recognition Today
Compatibility with Smart Office Solutions
Device end is also supportable with integration protocols such as MQTT/HTTP/WEBSOCKET, thus being compatible with third-party cloud platforms. It is hence integratable with smart office devices and IoT systems pre-installed.
Scaling with Growing Teams
Face recognition systems offer higher scalability for expanding companies. It is possible to integrate it with a facial recognition access control and attendance management system, along with the services of Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN) deployment support. It can perform functions such as staff adding in the backend for face recognition, visitor management, door opening record uploading, and export of attendance data through the web or WeChat mini-program.
Enhanced Visitor Management
Current face recognition systems have complete visitor management functionalities, allowing for easier enrollment and monitoring of temporary access without sacrificing security functionalities.
Choosing the Right Solution from Uniwin-Global
Uniwin-Global Face Recognition Products Overview
Uniwin-Global Technology Co., Ltd was founded in 2016, is a young IOT intelligent device solution company with an abundant product and engineering background, is committed to providing customers with industry motherboards and intelligent system solutions, including attendance terminal, apartment intercom, villa intercom, etc. WR501 and WO501 terminals are our best-selling products, and both of them have the latest binocular face recognition technology. WR501(5-inch attendance terminal), WR502F(5-inch attendance terminal with fingerprint), and WR701(7-inch attendance terminal) provide various models to meet various organizational needs.
Uniwin-Global’s Card-Based Solutions Summary
Although our area of expertise is advanced biometric technology, the solution also supports legacy card-based means of access. The E518-V motherboard was designed upfront with multiple types of authentication to offer backwards compatibility with current card-based systems, as well as future paths to facial recognition technology.
Customization Options for Diverse Work Environments
Product differentiation, development, and customization support (hardware/system/application/management platform and mini-program) allow us to offer solutions for specific industry needs and company requirements.
Implementation Tips for Enterprises
Evaluating Your Workplace Needs
Consider the facility size, security, user count, and integration requirements in a decision between card-based and face recognition systems. Most appropriate for complex application environments such as communities, campuses, hospitals, scenic spots, hotels, shopping malls, corporate campuses, public service facilities, construction, etc., which require temperature detection, identity identification, and access control.
Data Privacy and Compliance
We adhere to International Product Certification, Compliance, and Safety Certification. This ensures our solutions are in accordance with international privacy and security regulations and protect sensitive biometric data.
Onboarding Process and Staff Training
We have a strong technical support staff. Therefore, the concerns of the customer will be responded to within 2 hours and resolved within a span of 48 hours at the most. Our end-to-end support allows untroubled implementation and end-user adoption of new access control systems.
FAQ
Q: Are face recognition systems able to work in low light?
A: Yes, our wide dynamic cameras employed in binocular face recognition terminals are capable of adapting to strong light as well as weak light environments, guaranteeing smooth performance in different lighting conditions.
Q: Can it store how many faces?
A: Our systems support databases with 5,000 to 20,000 faces, depending on the model and design.
Q: Can both card and face recognition be integrated?
A: Yes, indeed. Our solutions provide a range of authentication options such as card swiping, facial recognition, passwords, and fingerprints, individually or in combination.
Q: How can one prevent spoofing by using a photo?
A: Our systems incorporate advanced liveness detection technology to detect real faces and not images or videos, thereby preventing attempts at spoofing.
Q: How long does the face recognition take?
A: Our systems provide high-speed identification, typically completing authentication in under one second but with excellent accuracy.
