We are familiar with the classic padlock and its applications. Technology now enables us to make these "dumb" lumps of metal highly intelligent devices that incorporate minaturized computers which are used to control the opening and closing of the locks.

Padlocks can now be made to open only by a certain key, at a certain date, at a certain time and for a certain period.

VIDEX Inc., a US based partrner of EXCLAIM manufactures the world's most intelligent cylinders and keys that can be installed in any conventional lock or padlock. Once installed, the opening and closing of the lock can be controlled extremely accurately and reliably from anywhere in the world. The locks and keys also record and generate a complete audit trail of alll events that they are involved in.

Privaris, a US based partner manufactures highly secure devices that use fingerprint sensing to ensure that any device linked to the Prevaris device can only be operated by a specific individual.

Please visit the websites of these companies to find out more.

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