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Using Biometrics for Attendance logging

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by munroe

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I have a client who wants to use fingerprint ID as a way to "log-in" his patients at his office, and do away with a sign-in sheet. All the research I've done tells me that fingerprint ID can easily be implemented as a way to log-in to s work station, it can be used as a way to conttroll access (secure door access) but I can't find any instances where I can just track attendance. Also most of the commercially available products seem to be limited to a low number of prints that can be tracked ( 200 - 500 people) Has anyone got any suggestions as to where I can find something that will fit my requirements? ( I need the ability to track at least 5000 patients)

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by oldefar

It sounds to me like your client has jumped from a business objective to a technical requirement with no stops in between.

The objective I am seeing is automated patient login. The requirements are something that is easy to use, scales to 5,000 or more individuals, and logs for some unindentified output that someone arrived at a specific time. Other requirements may include a way of validating the individual is who he or she claims to be, multi language, etc.

I recommend getting a non technical requirement list identified. For the record, I don't believe I would be inclined to have my doctor or a medical facility have my fingerprints on file just for the convenience of signing in for an appointment.

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