Monday, November 28, 2011

Biometrics In School Cafeterias

Most articles dealing with biometrics in a school cafeteria follow a set formula. This one is different. It covers biometrics, nutrition and other nuts-and-bolts aspects of managing a public school food service business.

Franklin County Elementary Schools Serve Up Modern Lunches (Pennlive.com)
Like other students, Kasey doesn't hand over a ticket to the cafeteria worker in charge of the cash register, or provide a $1 bill and coins. Every day, Kasey places his index finger firmly against a biometric finger scanner. His lunch number, name, picture and lunch stats pop up on the computer screen. That's how all F-M students pay.

Then, it's time to eat.