SecuGen introduces new versatile fingerprint recognition modules for integration into security applications

New, compact modules from SecuGen are ready to install and adapt for fingerprint identification security in computer, system and product applications.

San Jose, CA (January 24, 2000) - SecuGen Corporation, a leading global developer, manufacturer and supplier of biometric and fingerprint imaging systems and devices, announced the introduction of two new fingerprint recognition modules, the FDP01 and FDU01 for parallel and universial serial bus (USB) applications.

SecuGen's advanced, versatile and compact modules provide security enhancement for computers and networks, as well as other devices and products where access or use by authorized users is desired. Many password, PIN or keyword identification and verification systems may be easily and economically replaced or enhanced with these new devices. SecuGen's compact, rugged fingerprint recognition modules and industry standard software protocols allow for adaptation or design into existing or new products with biometric security functions.

Instead of passwords, PIN-numbers, keycards or keypads that can be stolen, forgotten or even broken into, SecuGen identification modules rely on a physical characteristic unique to each individual in the company or workplace – their fingerprint. SecuGen's FDP01 and FDU01 modules rely on a characteristic that is unique to each individual - the fingerprint. They incorporate SecuGen's patent-pending optical prism and fingerprint identification software to provide optimum security with convenience and ease-of-use in a very durable product.

"These new and versatile, advanced biometric technology products offer the most flexible and cost-effective fingerprint recognition solutions on the market today for developers or vendors where security is critical, or where they can add to the functionality of their products and services," stated Ann Walker, VP Marketing at SecuGen. "Versatility is the key here. Their adaptation to new and enhanced products and security applications is limited only by the security needs and imagination of their users," Walker added.

SecuGen's FDP01 and FDU01 modules work by scanning a live 3-D fingerprint from which data points are converted into a unique mathematical template processed by SecuGen's proprietary algorithm software. Users are recognized and allowed access only by the unique encrypted data description of their fingerprint, in less than half a second.

The FDP01 module is available for ECP or EPP parallel ports or PS/2 port. The FDU01 module is designed for USB applications. Both work with any Windows 95/98/NT4.x operating systems and use the computer to create the fingerprint template database. Industry standard communications protocols such as RS-232, RS-485 and Wiegand make adaptation and installation easier. The modules have been integrated into time and attendance machines, door locks, access control systems, ATMs computer peripherals and other security-sensitive applications.

SecuGen's unique biometric devices require no external power supply and are built to meet the rigors of dirty environments such as warehouses, industrial sites, and commercial and office workplaces. The patent-pending optical prism is specially designed to resist distortions caused by dirt, oil and moisture build-up for reliable user identification at all times. Their compact size allows installation in many devices with small housings.

Developer Kits, with source code and demonstration software, and Evaluation Kits, with demonstration software only, are available for these new SecuGen biometric modules.

About SecuGen Corporation A pioneer of the biometric industry, SecuGen Corporation designs, manufactures and markets its award-winning optical fingerprint recognition technology worldwide. SecuGen's products have been integrated into a broad range of applications including Internet, network and desktop security, physical access control and other electronic products. As a trusted source for reliable hardware and software products, SecuGen is committed to ongoing research and development in biometrics technology.