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Hand Recognition

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Hand geometry as the name suggests uses the shape of the hand to identify/verify the person. Unlike iris, face or fingerprints, the human hand isn't unique. The existing systems use finger length, thickness, and curvature for the purposes of verification but not for identification. Hand geometry is very reliable when combined with other forms of identification, such as or personal identification numbers. In large populations, hand geometry is not suitable for so-called one-to-many applications, in which a user is identified from his biometric without any other identification.

Hand geometry data is relatively easier to collect compared to other technologies e.g. for fingerprint collection good frictional skin is required by imaging systems, and with retina-based recognition systems, special lighting is necessary.

Hand Geometry Solutions

HRS has a long history and association with the technology and offers various biometric and identity solutions based around hand recognition. HRS has successfully implemented Hand Geometry based solutions across hundreds of sites both inside and outside UK. Most noticeably our team of engineers were responsible for developing and delivering one of the largest hand reader based access control and information solutions in the aviation sector for a major Asian airline.

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Our Hand Recognition Partners

Ingersoll Rand is a leading global innovator and solutions provider for the major global markets of Climate Control, Compact Vehicle, Industrial, Construction and Security Technologies. The Ingersoll Rand Corporation is an $11 billion global innovation and solutions provider, employing 40000 people worldwide and with over 90 manufacturing facilities.

Simply Biometrics was set up in 2007 to provide the growing UK and wider global physical access control and time attendance market with an efficient and effective supply chain. www.simplybiometrics.com is the only authorised company in the UK/EU that offers a comprehensive range of biometric hardware and software from the leading OEMs including Sagem Morpho, Panasonic, Ingersoll Rand, L1 Identity Solutions/Bioscrypt, Hitachi and Fujitsu.