Using biometrics

The use of biometrics is getting to be a more common way to ensure privacy and preserve identity and it is finding its way to College campuses.




In order to gain entry into a rec facility or campus gym students use a biometric device that identifies them, cross references them to an approved user of the facility and grants them access. The upside to this is that it is easy to use, the chances of sharing ID cards or pretending to be a student are eliminated and the safety of the facility increases. The downside is the cost, since it can be prohibitive, the reliability of the system and storing the information.




Since biometrics has been gaining traction as a way to preserve privacy with locking smart phones we can expect to see more and more use of this in the future. It may also expand to include access not just to the fitness centers, but classroom, sporting events and vehicles. Since there is no need to carry a card with you, this allows the institution the ability to track attendance, monitor use and even potentially identify those that are misusing the facilities.




If strength equipment gets to the point that they will automatically adjust to a biomarker, then whole workouts can be tracked and accessed just by scanning your hand. This will cut down on paper storage and thought involved with the workout, as the machine will automatically adjust to the user.


As time goes on it will be interesting to see where else biometric measurements will be used.




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