Model FR700, the first terminal in its new line of FaceIN Face Recognition Systems

Lathem today launches the Model FR700, the first terminal in its new line of FaceIN Face Recognition Systems for time and attendance and access control. The FR700 wall-mounted terminal uses ground-breaking and innovative 3D-imaging technology to identify employees,enhance security and eliminate buddy punching (when employees clock in and out for each other), a costly expense for many employers.The FR700 ispacked full of features demanded by today¹s security-conscious businesses:• Uses foolproof face recognition technology to instantly identify employees• Provides a hygienic touch-free alternative to hand and fingerprint readers• Eliminates "buddy punching" and the need for cards and badges• Uses a standard Ethernet connection to an existing computer network• Supports 100 employees but can be easily expanded up to 500 per device• Built in relay control for secure door access, operating as a controllerfor door lock systems• Includes powerful desktop software for editing, running reports andexporting data to the most popular payroll software, including QuickBooksWith FaceIN, employees simply look at the device and within seconds, theyare identified, clocked in/out or admitted into secure locations, making itone of the most intelligent human verification systems on the market. Withits contactless operation, FaceIN provides a hygienic and more accuratesolution than existing biometric alternatives. FaceIN is the most reliablebiometric system available today, said Tony Burks, Lathem product marketingmanager. ³It¹s easy to use and delivers superior accuracy over biometricfingerprint readers, which can fail due to readability issues. It is also amore affordable alternative to high-priced hand geometry readers.FaceIN¹s touchless operation makes it ideal for any business, but especiallythose concerned with hygiene, such as food service or healthcare. JoeDeSalvo, director of Dining Services for West Virginia-based Aladdin FoodManagement, said,  FaceIN keeps employees from spreading bacteria and germs,which is important in our industry.  It also prevents buddy punching andmakes it easier for managers to pull time records for payroll.²The FaceIN system includes powerful desktop time and attendance software toautomate payroll calculations, reducing clerical and data entry errors,which saves time and money.  It allows for editing and running reports andexporting to popular payroll software programs such as QuickBooks, ADP andPaychex. FaceIN uses a standard Ethernet connection to an existing computernetwork, providing support for 100 employees, but can be easily expanded to500 employees per device. The unit can also be used as a stand-aloneverification and control system for individual door or facility-wide accesscontrol.