Electronic Locks
Electronic locks usually require a form of identification to allow for the deactivation of the lock, thus ensuring the efficiency of any access control solution.. The authentication methods are of three kinds that can be combined together for an improved security.
- Numerical code or password
- this is the most prevalent for of authentication method.
The keypad usually represents numbers that have to be entered in order to deactivate the lock. - Security token
- This method allows for a superior level of security, since only the holder of a coded token, that can be a magnetic card, a coded key or even a special remote control or even of a code line to be transmitted to the lock can deactivate it.
- Biometric
- This identification method is the only one that can ensure a positive identification, since it makes use of unique morphologic characteristics of any individual. Some new electronic locks can perform a retinal or fingerprint scanning, compare the results to a memory of previously authorized person, and deactivate the lock.
Some biometric locks scan the voice by a voiceprint identification to authenticate the user.
Many of these electronic locks are either integrated in a larger security system, or stand alone devices able to secure any sensitive access.
