Today fingerprint devices are by far the most popular form of biometric security used, with a variety of systems on the market intended for general and mass-market usage. Long gone are the huge bulky fingerprint scanners; now a fingerprint-scanning device can be small enough to be incorporated into a laptop for security. Fingerprint scanning essentially provides an identification of a person based on the acquisition and recognition of the unique patterns and ridges found on his finger.
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| SecuGen Hamster |
Standard scanning devices comprise of a sensor for scanning a fingerprint and a processor, which stores the fingerprint database and software, which compares and matches the fingerprint to the predefined database. Within the database, a fingerprint is usually matched to a reference number, or PIN number, which is then matched to a person’s name or account. In instances of security the match is generally used to allow or disallow access, but today this can also be used for something as simple as a time clock or payroll access.
 SecuGen Hamster IV |
SecuGen Hamster IV is the FBI Certified addition to SecuGen's popular and versatile fingerprint reader product line. Packaged in a comfortable, ergonomic design, Hamster IV features the industry's most rugged and advanced optical sensor using patented SEIR fingerprint biometric technology.
Use SecuGen Hamster IV together with SecuGen's MINEX Certified Template Generator and Matcher to develop PIV-compliant applications that require fingerprint biometrics (now available in SDK Collection 11).
| SecuGen Hamster IV |
| FBI Certified "PIV Single Finger Capture Device" |
| GSA APL listed and FIPS 201 / PIV compliant |
| High-performance, maintenance-free optical fingerprint sensor |
| Resistance to scratches, impact, vibration and electrostatic shock |
| Auto-On™ (Automatic Finger Placement Detection)* |
| USB connection |
| Removable weighted stand |
| Compact, lightweight and portable |
| Integrated finger guide |
| Readily accessible for any finger |
| Driver CD included |
| When used with SecuGen Software |
| Fast and accurate verification |
| Latent print image removal (does not accept prints left behind) |
| Encryption of fingerprint templates (cannot be used to reconstruct fingerprint images) |
| Fingerprint Device Recognition™ (via Programmable Serial Number) |
| Multi-Device Connection™ (via Programmable Serial Number) |
Auto-On™ is an Automatic Finger Placement Detection technology that automatically checks for the presence of a finger. When used with Auto-On-compatible software*, the Hamster IV will turn on and scan your finger as soon as you touch the sensor - all without having to prompt the system.
Benefits of Using SecuGen Peripherals
SecuGen peripherals are easy to use and can be installed quickly on any Windows PC. Backed by the industry's longest warranty, years of field use and proven reliability under extreme conditions, SecuGen peripherals provide consistent performance and security for a growing number of software applications for desktop, network, enterprise and Internet environments. When used for biometric authentication as part of an overall security program, SecuGen peripherals can help reduce the hassles of password overload, decrease the risks of security breaches, improve accountability and add true non-repudiation, all while making it more convenient and intuitive for almost any user. Look to SecuGen for advanced, fingerprint biometric technologies that let your fingerprints act like digital passwords that cannot be lost, forgotten or stolen.
| Fingerprint Sensor |
SecuGen PIV USB Sensor |
| Dimensions (w/o stand) |
1.1" x 1.6" x 2.9" (27 x 40 x 73 mm) |
| Weight (w/o stand) |
3.5 oz. (100 g) |
| Resolution |
500 dpi + 2% (effective)
1200+ dpi (native) |
| Image Capture Size |
0.5" x 0.7" (12.9 mm x 16.8 mm) |
| Image Output Capability |
8 bits per pixel, 256 gray-levels |
| Verification Time |
Less than 1 second |
| Operating Humidity |
< 90% relative, non-condensing |
| Interface |
USB 2.0 high speed |
| Supported Operating Systems |
Windows Vista / 2003 / XP / 2000 / Me / 98 |
| Certifications |
FCC, CE RoHS |
| Supported Standards |
FIPS 201 / PIV / NIST
SP 800-76 / PIV / NIST |
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Benifits of using SecuGen Hamster IV
SecuGen peripherals are easy to use and can be installed quickly on any Windows PC. Backed by the industry's longest warranty, years of field use and proven reliability under extreme conditions, SecuGen peripherals provide consistent performance and security for a growing number of software applications for desktop, network, enterprise and Internet environments.
When used for biometric authentication as part of an overall security program, SecuGen peripherals can help reduce the hassles of password overload, decrease the risks of security breaches, improve accountability and add true non-repudiation, all while making it more convenient and intuitive for almost any user.
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