Napier University in Edinburgh is using
biometrics to revolutionise the way that undergraduate and
postgraduate students submit coursework within its School of
Computing.
The system, designed in
conjunction with NCR Financial Solutions, uses advanced
fingerprint technology. Students' fingerprints are captured at the
time coursework is handed in, creating a robust audit trail for the
process.
The system will be evaluated as part of a larger research
project over the course of the academic year. It is expected that
the new system will reduce queuing and make the process quicker and
easier for students.
Chris Riley, human computer interaction researcher at the School
of Computing, said, "The system will make students' lives easier
when handing in coursework. Undergraduate and post-graduate
students in the School of Computing have signed up to the scheme
and we've had an excellent response."
"If it is a great success, we may look at introducing the
fingerprint scheme to other departments and faculties within the
university," he said.
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