Biometric reader Recognition Systems, Inc. , of Campbell, California, has released the HandPunch family of biometric terminals using hand geometry technology. The user's identity is verified in less than one second. Terminals can be programmed to collect additional data, such as tips collected or job codes, as the employee punches. The HandPunch 2000 is an entry-level system created for basic time and attendance applications. The 4000 includes ten data management keys that can be programmed to meet the data collection and management needs of any organization.
Administrators can send messages to employees, which can be viewed when they punch in.
The Windows-based product offers strategic support for business impact analysis. It recommends preventive measures and recovery capabilities based on identified priorities for areas of concern, such as business units, data centers, telecommunications, and local or wide area networks. New features also include access to details within reports, slide view capability for the questionnaire, and print grouping to organize output for any audience. Options include smart card encoding, color matching software, and dual-coercivity magnetic encoding. The stations operate on regular phone lines or PBX, with automatic emergency number dialing.