Access control system revolves around ID. This ID is created and given to individuals, based on which authorization takes place in the system. There are various types of ID credentials available with different technology capabilities to work in different environments.
Following are some types of credentials suitable to use in different scenarios.
- RFID Low Frequency
- RFID High Frequency
- RFID Ultra High Frequency
- Bluetooth
- Near Field Communication [NFC]
- Bar Code, QR Code etc.
All kinds of credentials will have different capabilities and properties. Some will perform under rough conditions, some are highly secured and can carry data, and some are easy to use requiring minimum infrastructure.
Depending on the type of deployment like long-range, short-range, metallic surface, vehicle tracking, animal tracking, asset tracking, file or book tracking, people tracking etc. will require choosing the right kind of credentials for the application.
Nowadays, biometric credentials are getting popular. Following are the leading biometric technologies used as credentials:
- Fingerprint
- Finger vein
- Palm
- Iris
- Face etc.
We choose the biometric credentials as per requirement. During covid time, touchless biometric credentials are gaining popularity. The biggest challenge in biometric credentials is the speed and reliability of credential authentication.