Campus Cards, College and University Identification and Security

Scanning the Biometrics landscape: Getting your hands around the key concepts

Monday, April 1, 2002 in Library

As institutions seek to enhance their identification programs, many benchmarks are set. Typically they include a digitized photo ID integrated with their meal plan, security, banking and stored value. Ultimately many institutions seek ways to get more from their card program and turn toward the latest technologies. There is something relativelty new on the horizon, not necessarily a replacement for existing technologies but at least initially a compliment to them. Welcome biometrics!

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