Biometrics Selection Guide 2022

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Select technology: All | Contactless fingerprint | Facial | Facial, fingerprint | Facial, fingerprint, finger vein | Facial, palm | Facial, temperature | Fingerprint


Select brand: All | Dahua Technology | Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology | IDEMIA | Suprema | ZKTeco


Select distributor: All | Ademco | ADI Global Distribution | Elvey Security Technologies | Gallagher | Ideco Biometric Security Solutions | Impro Technologies | Inhep Electronics Holdings | neaMetrics | Pinnsec | Reditron | Regal Distributors SA | Saflec Systems | Security & Communication Warehouse | Sensor Security Africa | Stafix Electric Fence and Security Centres | TOP CCTV



Dahua Technology South Africa

Biometric Technology: Facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Dahua Technology

Distributor/Supplier: Reditron, TOP CCTV, Inhep Electronics Holdings, Stafix Electric Fence and Security Centres, Elvey Security Technologies, Security & Communication Warehouse

Device: ASI6213/ASI6214

Description: Dahua FACT series facial recognition terminals offer a fast recognition speed of less than 0,3 seconds per person. Highly accurate recognition rate which adapts well to changes in body characteristics and different environmental conditions. An anti-spoofing algorithm prevents the system from verifying photos or videos in place of a real person.

Application: Facial and temperature monitoring access control terminal

Integration support: Developer API, SDK

Contact:

Tel: +27 10 593 3242

[email protected]

www.dahuasecurity.com



Hikvision South Africa

Biometric Technology: Facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology

Distributor/Supplier: Ademco, Pinnsec, Regal Distributors SA, Sensor Security Africa

Device: DS-K1T343MWX Face Recognition Terminal

Description: Features a 4,3-inch LCD touchscreen, 2 MP wide-angle lens, MIFARE card reading module, configuration via web client, 2-way audio with client software, indoor station and master station. Supports TCP/IP and Wi-Fi. Face recognition distance is 0,3-1,5 m, duration is below 0,2 s/user, accuracy is above 99%. Maximum capacity is 1500 faces, 3000 cards.

Application: Access control, face recognition, time and attendance

Integration support: Hikvision ISAPI protocol, Hikcentral open API, Hikvision AC gateway

Contact: Bruce Wei

Tel: +27 64 801 5925

[email protected]

www.hikvision.com/africa



IDEMIA

Biometric Technology: Facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: IDEMIA

Distributor/Supplier: Ideco Biometric Security Solutions, Impro Technologies, Gallagher

Device: VisionPass

Description: With VisionPass, IDEMIA combined its latest advances in artificial intelligence and facial recognition algorithms with a state-of-the-art optical set combining 2D, 3D and infrared cameras. VisionPass is efficient in all light conditions and is resistant to all kinds of attacks; it topped the iBeta anti-spoofing evaluation charts as of October 2021.

Application: Access control, identity management, time management, biometrics

Integration support: System integration

Contact: Chelesile Moya

Tel: +27 11 601 5500

[email protected]

www.idemia.com



Reditron

Biometric Technology: Facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: ZKTeco

Distributor/Supplier: Reditron, Regal Distributors SA

Device: SpeedFace Mini

Description: The SpeedFace Mini’s recognition distance has been greatly extended to 2 metres, which significantly improves the maximum track rate. While most other algorithms only support +/-15° of detectable face angle, SpeedFace Mini doubles the detection angle in terms of head rotation and tilt to +/-30°.

Application: Access control, time attendance terminal, facial recognition, multiple verification methods: face/palm/card/password

Integration support: BioSecurity

Contact: Gordon Moore

Tel: +27 87 802 2288

[email protected]

www.reditron.co.za



Saflec Systems

Biometric Technology: Facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology

Distributor/Supplier: Saflec Systems

Device: DS-K1T671TM-3XF Ultra Face Recognition Terminal

Description: This terminal performs high-speed (<0,2 seconds), high-accuracy (≥99%) face recognition with an integrated temperature sensor. It can detect people with an out-of-range temperature reading or without a mask and supports up to 50 000 faces on the reader.

Application: Access control, time and attendance, Covid-19 protocol observance

Integration support: Wiegand, Ethernet

Contact:

Tel: +27 11 477 4760

[email protected]

www.saflecsystems.co.za



Suprema

Biometric Technology: Facial

Manufacturer/Brand name: Suprema

Distributor/Supplier: neaMetrics, ADI Global Distribution, Elvey Security Technologies, Gallagher

Device: Face Series

Description: FaceStation 2 and FaceLite feature algorithms for high-speed face matching and live face detection, MIFARE/DESFire, RFID/NFC/ BLE, operating illuminance up to 25 000 lux, up to 30 000 users and 5 million text logs. FaceStation 2 offers a wide touchscreen, videophone interface, embedded web server, 50 000 image logs and thermal camera support.

Application: Access control, time and attendance, building management systems, CCTV and VMS integration, home, office and production automation

Integration support: Developer API, software development integration support, open platform Wiegand, RS-485, integrated door control, integrated with all major access control manufacturers

Contact: Suprema Team

Tel: +27 11 784 3952

[email protected]

www.suprema.co.za





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