Iris scans are the new school IDs Kids lose their school IDs but they don't often lose their eyeballs. That's one of the reasons why a growing number of schools are replacing traditional identification cards with iris scanners. By the fall, several schools -- ranging from elementary schools to colleges -- will be rolling out various iris scanning security methods. Winthrop University in South Carolina is testing out iris ...
July 11, 2013 - Local 6 Orlando
Eyeball Scanners Replacing ID Cards In Schools When the bell rings this fall, several schools – ranging from elementary schools to college campuses – will be using various iris scanning security methods as a way to improve security. “Iris scanning has a very high level of accuracy, and you don't have to touch anything,” James Hammond, head of Winthrop University's Information Technology department, said. “It can be hands free security ...
July 11, 2013 - Opposing Views