User's Manual

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Product Introduction
 Overview
The use of biometrics system continuously increases in various
authentication systems and in areas that require a higher level
of security because of its ease of use and economical benefits.
Among a number of biometrics system, a fingerprint recognition
system is not only easy to use but also enables economical
product development. It takes up the most part of the market
as it allows a wide variety of application. NITGEN, a leader
in the fingerprint recognition area, has provided fingerprint
recognition solutions for the management of PC security,
knowledge, safe, access control, electronic payment and
financial clearings. Continuous R&D activities and quality
management ensure that NITGEN meets evolving needs and demands
of the market and the customers.
NITGEN access control system is a culmination of world-renowned
technologies from NITGEN including fingerprint recognition
algorithms, optical sensor, embedded design and software
applications. Unlike legacy access control systems that use
only password and ID card, it provides the ease of use and tight
security with no risk of forgetting password, stolen cards or
forgery. The system is designed to provide maximum operational
efficiency over the network by enabling remote monitoring on
terminals that have been independent so far.
NITGEN access control system allows various combinations of FR
card, password and fingerprints. It also meets the common set
of requirements and special needs in the corporate and