Hand Punch Time Clock Relies On Three-dimensional Biometric Data
The hand punch time clock is one of the numerous biometric systems available on today's market. Available from different manufacturers, the hand punch clock relies on three-dimensional biometric data of the individual employee's hand for identification. By scanning an employee's hand, the unique geometric characteristics of an individual's hand can be verified in less than one second. Hand punch systems eliminate the need for costly time punch cards, badges or plastic swipe cards. Costs are saved and labor costs are reduced since the 'buddy punching' system and time fraud are eliminated.
Hand punch time clocks are accurate and convenient to use. The user-friendly terminals permit identification through biometrics which does not store fingerprints or palm-prints. Employees' concerns about privacy are respected. Red and green lights generally indicate to an employee whether or not his print was recognized and accepted. Since these systems can be programmed, employees may not be granted access to restricted areas if they are not scheduled to be there. Thus, security concerns are observed with a high degree of accuracy. Not only do the terminals register accurate information, they may be connected to many different time and attendance applications. Different applications will calculate payrolls including overtime, time-off, lunch breaks, reasons for leaving early, or any other type of information an employer needs and programs into the system. By using a hand punch system, the employer eliminates lost time cards, time spent in making new cards, badges, and fraud through 'buddy' punching and time manipulation. By eliminating these costs, a quick return on the initial investment is realized. Hand punch systems are available for the small business or for large business. The small business that grows can easily upgrade the memory onsite with a minimum of hassle to 100 or 512 users. Hand punch systems are tough. They can be used in the sterile atmosphere of hospitals or on outdoor construction sites where all types of materials may adhere to employee hands. Their hands can still be scanned for size and shape for unequaled security and time attendance needs. Some systems can make up to 5000 punches and maintain the data securely. Additional features can be purchased in the higher end models. Hand Punch time clocks come with external readers, converter printer, door controls, bell output, transfers, supervisor overrides, schedule restriction, employee messaging, and code validation. All of these extra features are ease the employer's security concerns or are for convenience. By incorporating extra features such as bell output, additional savings are made by avoiding duplicate equipment. The day of the mechanical clock is over, and digital clocks lack many of the security features readily available in the biometric systems such as hand punch time and attendance clocks. Where time fraud and 'buddy punching' are of concern, where security is important, and where labor costs need to be reduced, hand punch time systems are worth investigating for their affordability and ease of use. |