Dealing with Security issues is far easier and safer than people think

Today, when new security threats evolve regularly, it becomes necessary that Biometric Time and Attendance Machine shall be developed in order to meet the changing requirements, and therefore, the salient features included in the fingerprint reader system includes easy updates, monitoring of defaults, and also scalability to integrate new users.
Although the algorithms which are used to implement fingerprint recognition are efficient enough to improvise with minor changes in the original fingerprint of the authorized user, but certain physical factors like heavy injuries that may cause damage to the finger is an issue, and such instance have created a concern for the developers of such system. An idea to overcome this situation has been considered by our team, and the proposed software not only provides alternates to such conditions but it also provides a dual security mechanism which is based on dual checks during access. Precisely, multiple scans of a particular fingerprint are stored in the system, and in case, a mismatch occurs with one of the images, the system automatically rematches the finger print with the other images.
In view of the security policy which depends on the nature of business organization, this system provides the user to set various security priorities as per the specific requirements. Logs of successful access and entries of defaults are preserved in the system for monitoring the entire access control system. An important features which is a part of this biometric T&A system is to restrict the number of login attempts, that is to say, after a certain number of unsuccessful login attempts, the systems prohibits the user to make another login attempt. This number can be set by the authorized user, and that apart, login accounts can be created for guest members which lapse after single usage.
A fledgling attempt to deliver security oriented software which satisfies the demands of a vast section of users, this system has been tested in various environments and platforms. Minimal hardware requirement for deploying the system is a low cost fingerprint reader machine which is compatible with the system, and for the sake of making it easy for our clients we do provide certain recommendations for such machines.


Ontime Attendance Software of Secureye Biometric System

The system once introduced for forensic purposes is deployed in every home and office. Not to mention the intention of the installers. All of them are not consumed by the thoughts of time theft. Some want to create an air of discipline in the workplace. The others want to prevent other frauds and spoofing of ID cards in the world of increasing security threats.
When we sat down with our cell support team to discuss the problems our users face frequently, we found out that pain areas hardly are hardware. It is software where the friction lies.
It is where the users struggle and reach out to us for help and support. So we decided to publish content in hope of easing the tension.
In the screen shot below, you can see the URL of our website from where you can download the software. The software has evolved over the time and changed its name from Time tracker to Ontime employee manager.  When we first launched our software, we named it time tracker because it tracks work hours of the employees, and keeps records of attendance and calculates pay of each employee.

After a few months of its launch date, we realized the potential to improve it from the feedback.
3.1 named after Ontime Attendance is an old version. As you can see in the screen shot below, the latest version is 3.3.6. It came out after accommodating so many useful sessions of evaluation. Before that there were almost ten of them, we had developed. Every time we added a number of useful features to the software. For example, "multiple shifts" was one feature we added to our creation as employees can work more than one shift.

You can download our fully functional 60 day trial version. Once you develop a comfort level with our software and are hands on with it, you can pay Indian rupees 2200-2300 and get lifetime validity.
After a year of cost free support, you can continue on your own. Our support team will cease to support you after that interval.


If the software stops beyond that warrantee date, you have to renew it once again by paying the same amount. Generally, the software endures far longer than one year period.

How to maintain a biometric system?

There are many users of biometric system. Some use it in such a way that its shelf life exceeds a decade, the others damage it within just a few years. So what does help you prolong the longevity of a biometric system? Let's us educate you. There are some precautions that you have to take.
Don't clean the dirt buildup with an alcohol-based or a gasoline-based cleaner. The prohibition is even more important for a better performance of sensor. The abrasive cleaning agents make the layer of silicon on the sensor cloudy and lead to a poor performance. You should rather buy a mild ammonia-based cleaning agent.
Maintain the biometric system every three months at least. Longer interval can lead to short circuits in the hardware due to moisture condensed. The moisture is one more threat to the product life of the biometric system. The moisture trapped in the sealed packaging of the system causes product failure quickly. What can be done to maintain the integrity of the machine, then? Before making a purchase, try to know if the assembly was done in a controlled environment. Ask the buyer to what extent the packaging is permeable to moisture.


You should use a proper desiccant solution to avoid moisture. Make sure there is not any defect through which the moisture can pervade the desiccant.
If the biometric system is installed outdoors, the metal housing should be affixed.
The case is more appropriate for the lonely premises. Out of hours anybody may intrude in the building and tamper with the machine.
As shown in the picture below, the area sheet of plexiglass covering the sensor can be cut to allow the enrolled fingers to punch in.

Dust deposited on the hardware can be wiped out with a soft cotton piece of cloth.  The detergent can be used to clean the sides of the biometric system. If the dirt particles are big and obvious enough, lift up the front part of the hardware and remove the dirt particles.

Things to consider when buying a biometric machine


There are many things which one should consider before buying a biometric system. When I browsed the topic, I didn't find a single post cautioning the prospects. Surprising to us!  We decided to educate the potential clients of biometric machines.
1.The first thing any prospect buyer should take into account is the scale to accommodate future business growth. We all know that all businesses grow overtime. If your company outgrows your current system, you will have to migrate to a new system. This unnecessary costs you more money and disruption.
2. User capacity varies from one model to the other. We, at Secureye, provide 500 to 9000 user capacity range. By user capacity, we mean the number of users can be enrolled in the biometric machine. Of course, keep in mind the future strength of your organization in a decade, because lifespan of a biometric system stretches seven to ten years at least.
3. User capacity is of three types: Fingerprint based, card based and password based.  Generally, all these three types are equally distributed. For example a 9000 user capacity is divided equally amongst finger based, card based and password based technologies. You can choose the configuration best fits your business need. 
Consider if the biometric machine is fingerprint based, or card based. Generally, card-based biometric machine doesn’t cost you a few hundred more rupees. So don't hesitate to buy a card-based machine if there are senior citizens employed in your company. They lose their fingerprints with old age. Save them from any kind of embarrassment.
4. Sensors are not a problem with the biometric machine. There are LED lights in various colors. You can switch between red, green and blue LED. LED lights and sensors don't prove to be the selling point. As long as the sensors in your biometric system read your fingerprints, it is fine. Keep it on by default mode. If you want it should allow you to adjust brightness of the LED.

A lot of people like it when their biometric machine goes well with the physical environment. So no problem if you buy a biometric machine that compliments your office setting and doesn't look out of place. 

How to install the biometric lock onto your door?

Biometric locks are more and more in use today.  In spite of its flaws, nothing beats the convenience it promises to its users. The users don't have to keep the keys and stay locked out of the home if the keys are lost. Now you don't have to remember many passwords to enter your home. What's more, you don't have to remember one more thing: Your own fingerprint. Yes, there are burglars who are criminals of opportunity, but the intelligent locks are invented to rob them of such many opportunities.
Some say that the intruders often break into the house from the back side or the windows not from the front door. They need to install the locks on the window as well. And of course, they can be installed in the window as well.
How to install the biometric locks on the door?
 All the equipments that you need to install the lock very much come with the package. Things like screws and template with proper measurement are in the box already. You need a drill as well.
 It is not advisable to install the lock yourself. You will need a carpenter to do the job for you.


There are two bodies of the lock: exterior body lock and the interior body lock. Pass the power wires through the holes drilled already according to the template in the picture.



Thickness is important while installing the lock. If the thickness is not sufficient, you can add a shim plate, wooden plate to align the parts.
Now remove the battery and install the interior lock body onto the other side of the door. Connect the wires to the interior lock body and install the batteries.