Keri Systems BioPointe Users Manual - Manual (Page 16)

Features
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3.1 Authentication and Managing Authentication Properties
The BioPointe is designed to refute unauthorized access using fingerprint authentication. However,
the device also caters to the use of a non-fingerprint medium.
As you have seen briefly, the BioPointe also supports the use of card only and card with PIN
authentication. The type that is being used is defined during the enrollment process.
As you read this section and the next few, you will come across the term 'authentication' quite
frequently. The various types of authentication can be grouped as follows:
• Door Access Authentication
Fingerprint, card only and card with PIN authentication are grouped under this, since they
essentially involve authenticating you to gain access, regardless of whether you are enrolled with
fingerprint, card only or card with PIN.
• Master Authentication
A master authentication involves ascertaining whether you have the device administrator rights to
administer the device.
• Door Access Authentication Time-Zone Control
Door Access Authentication Time-Zone Control is similar to Door Access Authentication except
that the first type checks a user against schedule that he or she is assigned to before granting access,
while the second type does not.
In this section, you will learn more about Door Access Authentication only. The other two types of
authentication will be described in the next few sections.
3.1.1 Fingerprint Authentication
For fingerprint authentication, each user will be assigned with a unique ID (not necessary a secret
ID). The number of digits to use for the ID is 4 by default. However, the ID can be configured to be
in other number sets, in the range of 3 to 10, using the BioPointe Central software.
The fingerprint authentication operation begins when the User provides the ID (either by entering
keys or scanning a contactless card). The device will check whether the ID has already been
registered in the device. If the entered ID is valid, it will activate the fingerprint sensor to capture the
live fingerprint. The fingerprint authentication operation completes with the result being shown on
the LEDs.
Up to Three Fingerprints can be enrolled for each ID
Each ID can be associated with a maximum of three fingerprint templates. During the authentication
operation, the device will match the live fingerprint with the entire associated fingerprints
automatically. Matching speed will be fastest if the first fingerprint (primary fingerprint) matches.
Otherwise, any subsequent matching will take up a little more time. This is one of the most powerful
features provided by the BioPointe.