A duress code is a covert distress signal used by an individual who is being coerced by one or more hostile persons It is used to warn others that they are being forced to do something against their will. Sometimes referred to as a “ Panic Alarm ,” but technically Panic and Duress are quite different. A duress alarm acts as a silent notification On the other hand, a panic alarm is intended to provide notification not only to local building security and/or a central station but more importantly the personnel in the immediate vicinity. Duress in Biometrics/Access Control When there is a question, how to make biometric access-control systems more secure? The answer is to get the option of a Duress Code . In Biometrics and access control Duress is usually used with a finger and it's the main method single that can be used for duress. Some home and property alarm systems have duress PINs too so that the pin can also be used to send the duress signal. A similar mecha...
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