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1.5 Alarm Systems
Alarm systems are available for any equipment.
Advantages Disadvantages
• Noise levels can be a significant deterrent
• Silent alarms may inform the police or owner
of theequipment.
2. Other Technologies 2.1 Biometrics
• Inefficient in unpopulated areas • Not provided as a standard by
manufacturers
• False alarms can cause additional
• False problems
This emerging technology uses unique human characteristics (iris of eye, finger print, hand shape...) as a form of identification. The reader required is significantly more expensive than a card reader. For instance, a fingerprint could replace in the future a key or a keypad with PINcode.
2.2 Security Cameras (CCTV)
Already used in public transport, they could act as a deterrent to thieves on large driven equipment.
2.3 Smart Cards
They may be an alternative to keys. They are usually plastic cards sometimes containing a microchip. Some require a reader (like a credit card or a hotel smart card), others can be read remotely. They can also provide additional security and safety if issued only to authorised and qualified users.
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