Swedish identity firm Precise Biometrics is strengthening its Precise Visit by EastCoast visitor management system by adding new, direct access control capabilities. The announcement details an integration that creates a seamless connection between the digital visitor check-in journey and a building’s physical access control hardware, such as secure doors and turnstiles.
This move solves the “last mile” problem that has long plagued visitor management. Most digital systems (typically an iPad at a front desk) are “air-gapped” from the building’s actual security. A visitor checks in, but a human receptionist must still manually unlock a door or issue a temporary physical keycard.
Precise Biometrics is closing this air gap. The new integration allows a visitor, after completing their digital check-in, to use their verified identity as their key. The system supports a multi-modal approach, allowing visitors to gain door access directly via biometric authentication (facial or palm recognition) or by using a QR code on their mobile device. This automation provides a massive administrative efficiency gain for building managers and is a critical enabler for modern use cases like unmanned front desks, multi-tenant environments, and coworking spaces.
The company’s multi-modal strategy is particularly astute. A biometrics-only system would inevitably face pushback from visitors concerned about privacy or usability. By offering a QR code as a parallel option, Precise Biometrics overcomes this adoption friction. It allows a building manager to offer a choice between a high-security, touchless biometric experience and a high-convenience, privacy-preserving QR code, making the product far more marketable to a diverse range of tenants and visitors.
The update also integrates with major physical access control systems including RCO, Integra, ARX, Genetec, and Avigilon. Precise recently announced a strategic partnership with Avigilon, a Motorola Security Solutions company, allowing the firm to expand its reach through Avigilon’s extensive partner network.
Source: Precise Biometrics
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By the ID Tech Editorial Team
