What is Biometric identification 1 ? –Biometrics is the use of automated methods to recognize a person based on a physical characteristic. –Biometric technologies are becoming the foundation of highly secure identification solutions. –Examples of biometric technologies include fingerprint, face, retinal, and iris recognition. Why the fingerprint 1 ? –Fingerprinting is the oldest & most mature biometric science. –Fingerprint technology provides the most cost effective biometric solution on the market. 1 M2SYS Biometrics

How Biometrics Works Enrollment process –During student enrollment, the software extracts a unique fingerprint pattern from the scanned image. This data is referred to as the Biometric Identity Template. –The unique fingerprint pattern is made up of minutiae points. The orientation of these points within the pattern is what differentiates one fingerprint from another. Meal Service –As students pass through the lunch line, their scanned finger is recognized by the biometric identification system to access their meal account.

Biometric Privacy Concerns What are the real risks? –Essentially, there are no real risks. –The M2Sys solution does not store an image of the student/adult fingerprint. –The captured data is secured using a 128-bit encryption scheme. –It is impossible to recreate a fingerprint image. What are the perceived risks? –Parents or guardians may object to having their child “fingerprinted” relating to privacy infringement. –Parents may be concerned that the biometric ID can be stolen or shared with other authorities. –Parents may create a public relations issue for the district if not given an option for an alternative method of identification with the POS system.

Things to consider: –15 seconds to enroll a student/adult (240 people/hour). –Enroll students in batches – similar to school pictures. Be sure to communicate the enrollment plan to all faculty. –Have alphabetized printouts of all students & adults (and their ID #s) at each enrollment location. –Instructing each student on how to properly place their finger on the reader will cause some delay. –All students should use the same finger (index finger) when enrolling. –Provide an alternative method of identification for the students whose parents do not want their fingerprint scanned. (Pinpads, Barcode scanners, Name Search, etc.) Biometric Enrollment

Integrating Biometrics at the Serving Lines –Identifying students can take anywhere from 1-5 seconds (depending upon quality of print). Identifying Elementary students may take a few seconds longer compared to Middle/High school students. Biometrics is not a faster method to identify students. –Computer Speakers at the Serving Line are highly recommended for positive/negative read feedback. –Student Pictures can be incorporated for additional identification –Misidentification at the Serving Line is almost non-existent due to the sensitive nature of the Biometric reader. –Dry, coarse hands are very difficult to identify. Some fingers may never be able to be read. Biometric Identification

Community acceptance –Notification to families should be communicated early. Media coverage? Network connection not required while serving breakfast/lunch –If network connectivity is lost, system still operates stand alone. A very small percentage of prints may not be able to be enrolled There is room for human error during enrollment process Enrollment can be time consuming –An enrollment schedule needs to be created and communicated to coincide with roll out of system. Miscellaneous Information

System Requirements –Windows ® 2000 (Hamster Only), XP –512 MB Ram or greater –1.2 GHz CPU or greater Network Requirements –Windows Domain User Authentication –Hard-wired Connection Technical Specifications

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