Camera surveillance provides real-time video footage of places, the point arises here is, why to wait for some security breach or theft to happen when we can prevent it by regular security checks through security guards, and the guard tracking system can be the proof for it. Guard Tracking System caters to one of the most peculiar problems that big setups face and that too related to security. Features provided are: • Biometric reduces the chance of manipulation • Report with punching details at multiple points • Active and prompt guards at duty • Safe and secure premises • Accurate, easy to access, highly secure

1. Guard Tracking System
Star Link owns a credit to work on different projects resolving the most critical prevailing
problems in big set-ups. Here I will discuss one of the major problem Star Link was able
to cope-up easily by providing an appropriate solution and services.
Problem:-
The major issue faced by different employers are related to the negligent behavior of
Security guards in the periphery of the factory. The Guards in duty were showing
irresponsible behavior during night times. They were mostly found sleeping in any corner
of the compound being unaware of the problems like AC failure, Power Cuts and other
unwanted movements in the premises. This was prevailing for longer times and the
management were not finding any solution.
Solution:-
Star Link suggested to install Industrial Model of their Biometric Access Control
System, which worked on fingerprint and smart card. The Industrial Model is perfect
device for industrial environments as it is robust with its metallic body making it vandal
proof. Also, this device comes with built-in battery with back-up of almost 3-6 hrs. It can
store 65,000 records and 25,000 fingerprints templates. This machine is synchronized
with software for proper functioning and detailed records.
Process:-
Industrial Model is installed at different points in the periphery of the factory. The Guards
are provided with contact less Smart ID card with fingerprint and his information.
Guard has to simply register his fingerprint with his information which can be uploaded in
the software (provided by Star Link). The whole process of writing this smart ID card takes
fraction of seconds, after which smart card is ready to be used by the guards during their
duty time.
During patrolling, the guards have to carry this card with them and show this card to the
machines installed at different points. Each machine installed at different point has some
unique ID and name to identify the location for easy understanding. They have to follow
few steps for successful authentication, which includes verifying his fingerprints by putting
his finger on the machine. Firstly the guard will show his smart card, then after message of
“Put Finger” he will verify his finger print and then again have to show cards after the
message “Show Card”. After successful authentication Green Light will glow, verifying the
process. The same process is repeated at every machine on his patrolling track.

2. During this process, data is transferred repeatedly to-and-fro from machine to card and
vice-verse. The data which is transferred to the card is – “Machine health” like battery
status, connectivity; and the details of punching like date and time. These details are stored
in his card; this reduces the necessity of wiring and connectivity to connect every
machine with server. The only requirement is card that stores the data at different points.
When the day is called off, the guard has to come in security office and show card to one
other machine in Control Room which marks his end of the duty. During this, his all data is
transferred to the machine with a green light indicator with a long beep, indicating
successful operation.
Outcome:-
Now, Guards were unable to manipulate the attendance system due to the features
Industrial Model that accepts only biometric inputs like fingerprints (unique physical
identity). They are bound to do their duty sincerely without any proxy in attendance.
This whole process is helping the security officials and company personals to make the
weekly and monthly report on the basis of Guard's Info and machine health report. Now,
the installation of this system, which helped them to find the security solution for their
prevailing problems they were facing for so longer. All Credit goes to Industrial Model of
Star Link Biometric Access Control.