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Why I.A.S. Ltd?
Good question and the answer is relatively simple, I wanted the name of the company to reflect what we did. As for the type of business we set up - there wasn't anything on the market that could do what our clients wanted. There were locks and swipe card systems which were available but they could be breached easily or users could pass their access keys, cards or codes to friends - hardly intelligent. We needed to address these problems and develop systems which were unique to a single user.

Intelligent Access Systems Ltd is a modern, forward thinking company who aim to put the client first. Honesty and integrity are our tenets, founded and run by two brothers Lawrence & James Laidlow. Both brothers are martial arts black belts who understand the values of discipline and honor. They offer cutting edge products at a cost effective price with full support and on going maintenance service.

"We understand the needs of our clients and know you can't do a hard sell in this industry. We inform and explain what is and isn't possible, then let the client decide.

We hope to bring you the best in "Intelligent" access systems available today. Plain, no nonsense stuff - we don't aim to confuse people with jargon. "Intelligent" means you, the user, can actually interrogate a system and immediately assess who has used or attempted to gain entry to your building, door, office or tooling system. You can then reset operational perameters - putting you in charge. We use only the latest, most cutting edge technological systems. Fingerprint, hand geometry and retinal scanners for example. Most of our systems are designed not just to put you in charge, but specifically to meet your needs. Which is why there are no prices on this site, every one of our clients has different needs. If the system you want isn't available yet, we'll build it. So, what are your needs?

Access control systems.
This covers a multitude of systems and the needs will vary greatly from one client to the next. Using and linking with barriers, CCTV, intercom and electro magnetic door systems helps the client decide which form of access control is best for their needs. Existing barriers could be converted from coded keypad to fingerprint recognition so as to eliminate fraudulent entry. CCTV cameras can be wired to biometric readers to take a snapshot of an unauthorised person trying to gain access. The possibilities are as variable as you could ever imagine.

Biometrics....or in other words, fingerprint access control. No keys. No cards. No paswords. No pin numbers. No forgetting. No mistake. If your finger doesn't fit, you're not getin' in!
Built in Time & Attendance and Fire Register - can you afford not to have these?

Eliminate the requirement for keys, codes and cards to control door access. The capability of ensuring the person accessing a door has the authority to do so has traditionally been via pin-pad or card-swipe. Although effective, does not guarantee the pin-code or swipe-card has not been stolen. In addition, pin-codes are forgotten and swipe-cards are misplaced, but with Biometric technology these variables in your security processes are eliminated. History of Fingerprinting. The use of fingerprints as means of authentication and identification goes back as far as far as ancient Babylon and China. Since those ancient days the science of identification by means of fingerprints has been developed to the sophisticated methods employed in biometric products today.

Biometric Identification - How does it work? A fingerprint is made up of a series of ridges and troughs very much like the ripples that we see when a stone is dropped into water. Each pattern is unique to the finger upon which it sits, in fact the chances of someone having the same fingerprint, as you are 1 in 64 billion. However in order to identify someone from their fingerprint it is not necessary to examine the whole print pattern. Fortunately for us the fingerprint also contains other features we call minutiae or small features. These are points where the lines end or divide.

It is the pattern of these small features that most fingerprint locks store and use to validate the user of the lock, and not the whole fingerprint image. When the user presents a fingerprint to the lock, it is the minutiae points that are quickly determined and compared to those stored in the lock memory; if a match is found the lock is opened and if not then access is denied, it's as simple as that.

Just think, no more forgotten passwords or key numbers, lost cards or resetting of codes if an employee leaves. Your fingerprint IS the key with biometric technology fingerprint locks. These amazing products replaces keyed locking mechanisms with a finger print sensor that actually recognises who is and who is not authorised to enter.
Adding and deleting users is quick and easy and can be done directly on the lock or by a PC with appropriate permissions.
From standalone products of one lock to a network of many, have peace of mind that only the people who need to be there will access specific areas. Time and attendance capability is an in-built feature in some of our models to ensure staff are recorded in and out, producing a download for payroll systems automatically. Fire register is another important issue, if you don't know who is where in your building, how can you be sure everyone is accounted for in a fire?

Intelligent Access Systems Ltd. brings the true security and convenience of biometric technology easily within reach of most access control applications. The HandKey II utilizes field-proven hand geometry technology that maps and verifies the size and shape of a person's hand all in less than one second. The benefits of biometric security were once reserved for high-security applications, but the HandKey II changes that. Tens and thousands of HandKeys are already installed in applications that range from health clubs and day care centres to laboratories and prisons. Its ease of use and reliability have made the HandKey the biometric standard for the access control industry. The lower costs of the HandKey II now makes that choice even easier. Real security at a reasonable price.

Features of the HandKey II include:
* Door operation and monitoring
* Card reader input
* Request for exit
* Tamper switch
* Memory expansion from 512 (standard) to 32,512 users
* RS-232 printer output
* Optional modem or Ethernet module
* Stand-alone or networked operation
* Card reader emulation mode
* Integrated wall mount design
* Multiple auxiliary inputs and outputs
* 62 user definable time zones
* Outdoor version available

Stand-alone or fully integrated.
Systems can be as simple as one unit on the computer room door to hundreds of units networked together. The HandKey II's card reader emulation mode makes adding it to existing access control systems fast and easy. A variety of communications options, including dial-up modems and Ethernet, allows you to design a system that's right for your facilities.

RSI's HandNet for Windows software links a virtually unlimited number of HandKey units into an integrated door access control system. All alarms and transactions report back in real time to the central computer, making door and alarm monitoring easy and efficient. Activity, user, and system reports can be easily generated. The central computer handles all hand template management automatically, allowing supervised enrolment at any reader and system-wide deletions. An optional internal modem lets you include remote site operations. Ethernet communication is also available.

The HandKey II provides the security and convenience you need at a price you can afford, even when compared to card-based systems. Because your hand is your card, HandKey II allows access only to authorized people without the hassles of a card or key. By eliminating cards, you can reduce administrative costs while greatly increasing the level of security. Users appreciate the convenience of never worrying about keeping track of a card or key. Door control and monitoring

The HandKey II's design provides the ultimate in system reliability. Each HandKey II is a complete door controller providing door lock operation, request for exit, and alarm monitoring. All information, including biometric data and decision-making capability resides locally. This ensures your doors are secure and will continue to operate properly even if all communications to the main access control computer are lost.

Features:
Integrates easily with prox and smart card systems (iCLASS etc)
Compatible with standard PROX Cards and Smart Cards. Allows individual’s iris data to be stored in ID card, eliminating need for centralized iris data management. Also compatible with Wiegand general-purpose access control system. This flexibility allows you to tailor a system to meet specific needs.

1.0 second recognition speed
When both eyes are reflected in the mirror, the system automatically captures the iris images and completes recognition in 1 second or less.
The quick identification process prevents waiting in line.

14 Language voice guidance
Use the menu on the iris server to select English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Turkish, Dutch, Swedish, or Japanese. A single iris server allows use of any language by different BM-ET330 terminals.

Tamper detection
Audible alarm is triggered via the integrated tamper switches. Alarm signals are also transmitted to the access control system and Administration Server. The tamper protection feature prevents data from being extracted from the system.

Intelligent Locking Systems.
Traditionally tooling (not limited to tooling...) is something which is most at risk from loss, misappropriation and downright theft. We all know someone who boasts about the power tools and consumables they 'borrowed' from work. That 'borrowing' alone costs industry hundreds of thousands of pounds a year. Not to mention the time it takes a tradesman to realise items are lost and then replacing those items, this also costs a company money. What can industry do? How can they stop this loss? Intelligent Access Systems allow only authorised personel to gain access to high value and specialist tools and/or sensitive materials. The applications are almost limitless and can ensure a level of security otherwise unheard of. Almost any cabinet, locker, workbench, filing system can be fitted with our patented controlled access electronics.
How does it work?
Each user is given a unique personal identity profile by one of the following methods:- Magnetic swipe cards, Key-tags, Proximity readers, Finger-printing or Retinal scan. Programming is done in situ and takes only a couple of seconds per user. Each user is issued with only one key, whether one or one hundred cabinets are used. This eliminates the security risk and nuisance of users losing keys. From then on the system will recognise that user and scan its database for access perameters. Single drawers or a combination of pre defined areas will be accessible via intelligent locks once the user is identified. All other compartments will remain locked.
Systems can be supplied either :-
* Ready installed into bespoke storage units.
* As electronic sub assemblies for OEM users.
* Retro-fitted into existing systems.
No doubts?
All events are logged via the onboard memory and data can be downloaded to remote software, therefore providing instant evidence of use. Alarms and extra security systems are also built into the electronic systems. This removes the guesswork as to who was where, when and who took what. Another great advantage of these systems is that of time saved looking for materials which have been mis-placed. In the more advanced systems contents can also be monitored and movements logged.
All systems come with a 'Supervisors Configuration Key' which can add new users or deletes present users in seconds. Each system can work as a stand alone unit or be part of a group, there is also the posibility of remote access via the"Ethernet." A computer can interogate and permit access to a cabinet on the other side of the world.
Full on-going maintenance & servicing contracts are available to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of the systems into the future. In essence, the installation of our cabinet range, takes away the storage headaches of your company completely.

Membership tracker system.
Ever wondered what makes one gym more successful than another?. The key is repeated attendance. How do you achieve this? The answer is Intelligent Access Systems' membership tracker.. We will upgrade your gym membership system by the use of Fingerprint Technology, making your Gym a more prestigious and stylish place to come to workout at an affordable price.
· Quick registration for "NEW Members"
· Reduction of Paperwork to minimum
· Mailshot facility - for the more unpersuasive clients.
· Client Account instantly attainable.
· Customisable Entry greeting.
· Full H&S/ fire roll call backup
· No forgetting/losing/replacing of membership card.
· Reduces problem clients.
· Fully intergreatable with fingerprint doorlocks.
· Full Service & Maintenance contract available.
· Full Leasing terms.
Already got a membership software package? Like the idea of biometrics but don't want to lose the system you have? No Problem. Card swipe, bar code reader, digital keypad can all be replaced with the fingerprint reader and integrate with the software you're running now. Contact I.A.S. today for details. 0191 5369255

Time & Attendasystems
The IAS T&A unit is a single touch, fingerprint based access control system. Simply placing a finger on the scanner enables the unit to identify the user and grant access to those who are authorized. Registering users on the system is fast and simple. Using PC based software the users details are entered and the fingerprint scanned using a simple desktop device. The en