Understanding installation concepts

To properly secure building access, Amazon One recommends that you install the device as part of a typical access control environment, as described in the following block diagram.

An access control environment typically consists of these components:

• Amazon One device: This is the palm recognition device that will perform biometric authentication to identify the individual who is attempting to gain access to a secure area of the building.

• Access control server: This component typically controls the access rights of users to the secure area. The badge IDs of individuals who have access to the area are stored on this server. This server caches the relevant IDs to the appropriate door controllers.

• Door controller:

  • An Amazon One device connects to the door controller server through an OSDP interface.

  • If a Wiegand interface is necessary, a COTS OSDP-to-Wiegand converter can be used.

  • Upon successful authentication, the Amazon One device sends the badge ID of the user to the door controller.

  • The door controller responds with a decision, which then allows the Amazon One device to display either an Access Granted or Access Denied message.

• Badge scanner: A badge scanner is typically used to scan RFID badges and send the badge number to the access control server. With Amazon One, a badge scanner connects to the Amazon One device, allowing users to scan their badges, which associates them with their palm profiles.