M2SYS Biometrics

1. M2SYS Biometrics • What is Biometric identification1? • Biometrics is the use of automated methods to recognize a person based on a physical characteristic. • Biometric technologies are becoming the foundation of highly secure identification solutions.  • Examples of biometric technologies include fingerprint, face, retinal, and iris recognition. • Why the fingerprint1? • Fingerprinting is the oldest & most mature biometric science. • Fingerprint technology provides the most cost effective biometric solution on the market. 1http://www.m2sys.com

2. How Biometrics Works • Enrollment process • During student enrollment, the software extracts a unique fingerprint pattern from the scanned image. This data is referred to as the Biometric Identity Template. • The unique fingerprint pattern is made up of minutiae points. The orientation of these points within the pattern is what differentiates one fingerprint from another. • Meal Service • As students pass through the lunch line, their scanned finger is recognized by the biometric identification system to access their meal account.

3. Biometric Privacy Concerns • What are the real risks? • Essentially, there are no real risks. • The M2Sys solution does not store an image of the student/adult fingerprint. • The captured data is secured using a 128-bit encryption scheme. • It is impossible to recreate a fingerprint image. • What are the perceived risks? • Parents or guardians may object to having their child “fingerprinted” relating to privacy infringement. • Parents may be concerned that the biometric ID can be stolen or shared with other authorities. • Parents may create a public relations issue for the district if not given an option for an alternative method of identification with the POS system.

4. BiometricEnrollment • Things to consider: • 15 seconds to enroll a student/adult (240 people/hour). • Enroll students in batches – similar to school pictures. • Be sure to communicate the enrollment plan to all faculty. • Have alphabetized printouts of all students & adults (and their ID #s) at each enrollment location. • Instructing each student on how to properly place their finger on the reader will cause some delay. • All students should use the same finger (index finger) when enrolling. • Provide an alternative method of identification for the students whose parents do not want their fingerprint scanned. (Pinpads, Barcode scanners, Name Search, etc.)

5. Biometric Identification • Integrating Biometrics at the Serving Lines • Identifying students can take anywhere from 1-5 seconds (depending upon quality of print). • Identifying Elementary students may take a few seconds longer compared to Middle/High school students. • Biometrics is not a faster method to identify students. • Computer Speakers at the Serving Line are highly recommended for positive/negative read feedback. • Student Pictures can be incorporated for additional identification • Misidentification at the Serving Line is almost non-existent due to the sensitive nature of the Biometric reader. • Dry, coarse hands are very difficult to identify. Some fingers may never be able to be read.

6. Miscellaneous Information • Community acceptance • Notification to families should be communicated early. Media coverage? • Network connection not required while serving breakfast/lunch • If network connectivity is lost, system still operates stand alone. • A very small percentage of prints may not be able to be enrolled • There is room for human error during enrollment process • Enrollment can be time consuming • An enrollment schedule needs to be createdand communicated to coincide with roll out of system.

7. Technical Specifications • System Requirements • Windows® 2000 (Hamster Only), XP • 512 MB Ram or greater • 1.2 GHz CPU or greater • Network Requirements • Windows Domain User Authentication • Hard-wired Connection

8. Sample Notification Letter to Parents Page 1 Page 2

9. Any Questions?