Abstract: The invention is for a method and apparatus of biometric data collection, distribution and management. The method allows for the collection of biometric data and the management and distribution of that data though at least one but preferably a network of biometric reading devices. The biometric reading devices can be used in conjunction with currently known applications or custom developed applications that can utilize data collected and managed throughout a network of remote biometric devices. These remote biometric reading devices can be used to perform time and attendance functions, access control functions, work release prisoner monitoring or any end use where information is managed and gathered to identify a person scheduled to be at a particular remote biometric device at a particular time.

Abstract: A biometric access control system with time and attendance data logging and reporting capabilities for use in employee access control, time tracking, and processing of payroll data.