Kissing Keys Goodbye: New Lock Tec hnology i (NAPSA)—Homeownersfinally have a way to unlock the eternal problem of forgetting (or losing) one’s keysor locking oneself out of the house. It’s estimated that millions of keys are lost each year in the U.S. and, shortof calling a locksmith or waiting for a family memberto come home, there’s not much to do when you find yourself in such a position. But biometric technology is changing all that, giving homeowners a way to open the front door with just a swipe of the finger. The new BioLock—from Se- quiam Biometrics and Weiser, a Black and Decker Company—fea- New sensor technology allows homeowners to open a deadbolt lock with just a simple swipe of a finger. No keys required. deadbolt door locks. However, the such as tennis camps in Florida tures a simplistic design that on the outside resembles traditional biometric deadbolt lock features a battery-powered locking mecha- and ski slopes—andin prisons and hospitals where the individuals’ prints might be hardto capture. gerprint sensor—eliminating the need for traditional keys. Homeowners can enroll up to 50 family members, friends or other individuals to activate the batteries, which will last through more than a year of normal use. The lock signals ahead of time when batteries need to be replaced—similar to a smoke detector. It also features a traditional of the lock that is inside the home. The BioLock is available via select retail outlets and the nism that is activated when the homeowners swipe their finger across AuthenTec’s FingerLocfin- lock, which has an easy-to-use instructional keypad on the part The lock is powered by four AA key entry option as a backup. Homeowners can also easily de- Internet and in national home the same keypad. This fingerprint sensor is sequiam.com/products/biolock. lete or add authorized users using unique because it reads below the surface of the skin—making it possible to read virtually every fingerprint. It was designed to be easy to use andreliable, to help prevent homeowners from being locked out of their homes. The AuthenTec creators tested the TruePrint™ technology in ex- treme weather environments— supply stores. Online, go to www. Biometric Facts @ There are 20 million biometric devices worldwide. Popular biometrics replace the need for passwords on PCs, and in such devices as cellphones and doorlocks. Biometric fingerprint sensors add security and convenience.
