TimeLink offers the accuracy and convenience of biometric technology in its HandPunch. Leveraging the unique geometry of the hand to verify the identity of a user, the HandPunch has proven itself as a practical and precise solution. Smarter than card-based terminals, there are no cards to create, administer, carry - or lose.

How Does it Work?

The HandPunch measures the unique size and shape of the fingers of the hand (not fingerprints). A low-level infrared light (100 milliwatts, similar to remote controls for TVs, VCRs, etc.) and a CCD camera record a 3D image of the hand, which is converted to an algorithm. The mathematical value is stored as a template and is used as a point of reference each time an employee uses the device.

Benefits

	Eliminates Badges and Buddy Punching The HandPunch verifies the identity of an individual based on unique features of the hand rather than steal-able and lose-able items like badges, passwords, or keys. As employees are required to present their hand as identification, the HandPunch dramatically reduces time fraud or “buddy punching.” Increased accuracy and reduced time theft will ultimately maximize payroll accuracy and lower payroll costs for your organization, ensuring that corporate pay policies are fairly applied.
	Versatile and Programmable Beyond a simple time clock, the HandPunch provides definable function keys that allow data collection when employees punch. The systems transmit data to the time and attendance host PC through a variety of options.
	Highly Accurate Employee Verification The HandPunch is 99.9% accurate in all types of environments from the office to the manufacturing floor.
	Fast and Easy to Use The HandPunch verifies employees' identities in less than one second, based on the unique size and shape of their hands. HandPunch clearly notifies each user of a match using red and green indicator lights. Over 15 employees can be verified on a single device in 1 minute.

Specifications

Size:		8.85 in (223 mm) wide 11.65 in (296 mm) high 8.55 in (217 mm) deep
Weight:		6 lbs (2.7 kg)
Power:		12 to 24 VDC or 12 to 24 VAC 50-60 Hz, 7 watts
Video:		4 x 20 Character-Based Display
Temperature Range:		14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C) non-operating/storage 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) operating
Relative Humidity:		(non-condensing) 5% to 85% non-operating/storage 20% to 80% operating
Verification Time:		Less than 1 second
Memory Retention:		Up to 5 years via the standard internal lithium battery
Transaction Storage:		7680 transactions
Communications:		RS-485 (4 and 2 wire) RS-232 Serial Printer Support or network communications
Reader Support:		Supports all common reader technologies including:
		- Barcode - Magnetic Stripe - Proximity
Deployment:		- Time and Attendance - Access Control - Data Collection - Job Recording
Optional		- BB-200 Operational Battery Backup - DC-102 Data Converter (RS-232 to RS-485) - EM-805 Memory Expansion 3,498 users - EN-200 Ethernet Communications Module - MD-500 High Speed Internal Modem - WAR-EXT 1 year extended warranty

Want to learn more? Contact TimeLink.