Iris recognitionAuburn University chooses iris recognition system for athletic facility

Auburn University athletic department has chosen SRI International Sarnoff’s Iris on the Move (IOM) N-Glance identification system to protect access to the university athletic facility. Auburn University, which began using the IOM system in November 2011, is the first school in the nation to use this type of biometric identification system.

“We wanted a solution to control access to secure locations, and we needed an authentication device that was easy to use and easy to integrate into our existing access control system,” said Jeff Steele, associate athletic director for facilities and operations at Auburn University. “We chose the IOM N-Glance system because it uses iris recognition, which is the most accurate biometric. It can’t be swapped, stolen, or lost.”

According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), iris recognition is about eight times more accurate than fingerprints with respect to false acceptance rates (FAR). SRI says that IOM N-Glance provides accurate standoff identification at points of entry. Users glance at the system from a distance without having to place their eye close to a camera. The system identifies people in less than a second and processes up to fifteen people per minute. It captures iris images even if a user is wearing eyeglasses, contact lenses, or sunglasses.

“Positive identity verification is critical for campus security and safety,” said Mark Clifton, vice president, Products & Services Division at SRI Sarnoff. “SRI Sarnoff’s IOM N-Glance provides accurate identification and secures access while capturing iris images quickly and effortlessly.”