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.

SecuGen Hamster III

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 III

SecuGen® Hamster III is the next generation model of SecuGen's popular and versatile fingerprint reader product line. Packaged in a comfortable, ergonomic design, Hamster III features the industry's most rugged and advanced optical sensor using patented SEIR fingerprint biometric technology.

Use SecuGen Hamster III with your choice of compatible biometric software for authentication, identification and verification functions that let your fingerprints act like digital passwords that cannot be lost, forgotten or stolen.

SecuGen Hamster III Features

• USB connection
• Removable weighted stand
• Compact, lightweight and portable
• Integrated finger guide
• Readily accessible for any finger
• Driver CD included

Benifits of using SecuGen Hamster III

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.