Wireless, cardless, keyless access control

Biometric access control in itself is not unique. But integral to MicroLatch, a patented Australian engineered and manufactured solution, is an element not available from anyone else, the company says.

Incorporating fingerprint technology, this new system needs no external wires and does not need a card to activate it. All you need is a recognised finger.

Behind the design is Securicom managing director Chris Burke, who has been working in the access control industry for many years. With his knowledge of the market he knew that a wireless, cardless and keyless system would be well received.

The result is a fingerprint reader with the database housed in one self powered unit that can be easily installed wherever it may be required.

Burke says: “Wire-less fingerprint access systems have many advantages over incumbent systems. They are cost effective, as the scanning modules cost less, enabling replacement of keypad or pin pad units in all current applications.

“Biometric, and specifically fingerprint technology, surpasses key pad style products because they don't require the user to remember a PIN, and they don't suffer from an intruder looking over the user's shoulder as they enter their secure number.”

Burke demonstrated MicroLatch for the first time at a public safety trade show in China in March because unlawful entry is an even bigger problem in Asia than in Australia.

Because there are no external wires, the system, selling for about $500, is easy to install, especially in older buildings where a wired system can be extremely expensive to install.

The MicroLatch unit is combined with an electronic door strike and an RF receiver to create a very secure and simple, stand-alone access system.

Further information: Chris Burke, 02 9585 9299, c.burke@securicom.com.au, www.securicom . com.au