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** Group of people walk in at once
 
** Group of people walk in at once
 
** Someone knocks and has the door opened for them
 
** Someone knocks and has the door opened for them
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** ''All these Cons are valid for any system'' --[[User:Korc|Korc]] 19:26, 8 May 2008 (CDT)
  
 
==Induction==
 
==Induction==
 
===Pros===
 
===Pros===
 
===Cons===
 
===Cons===

Revision as of 19:26, 8 May 2008

Entry Automation

RFID

Pros

  • Hands-off access
  • Hands-off tracking of access
    • As long as user has their RFID tag on them, their presence within a certain proximity around the reader will be recorded.

Cons

  • Keys easily stolen with anonymity

Implementation

Materials

  • Need a reader with good range. Can be found for under $100
  • To build a system that can perform coming/going detection, would need two readers. or 1 + N readers, where N is the number of approachable directions
  • Need a writer. Under $100
    • Some writers are substantially more expensive. Q: Why the price difference?
  • Need a server
  • Need an UPS for the server
  • Need a deadbolt actuator that can be overridden standard metal key

iButton

Pros

  • Rotating keys are available
  • Someone must have physical access to the fob to capture the non-rotating key

Cons

  • Hands-on access
  • 1 wire interface may be fakable with any interface that has the same signal levels (very cheap and easy buttonforging)
  • User may forget to log their entry to the area.
    • If door is open, no incentive to use key
    • Group of people walk in at once
    • Someone knocks and has the door opened for them
    • All these Cons are valid for any system --Korc 19:26, 8 May 2008 (CDT)

Induction

Pros

Cons