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SecuGen releases new fingerprint device for enterprise network security
Milpitas, CA (June 18, 2002) - SecuGen Corporation, one of the world's leading providers of biometric fingerprint recognition systems, announced today a new model of fingerprint input device in its Hamster series. The popular Hamster is a standalone desktop fingerprint scanner used to increase security and user convenience in accessing corporate network, intranet, extranet and Internet applications. An innovative "finger guide" in the new Hamster makes it easy to position any finger for both left- and right-handed people. Its light weight and portability make it ideal for use with laptop and desktop computers. The compact, ergonomic design includes a removable, weighted base and stand. Combined with SecuGen's state-of-the-art fingerprint image processing and matching algorithms, the Hamster recognizes virtually everyone's fingerprint accurately and reliably, even when the user has very dry, wet, scarred or soiled fingers. The Hamster comes with either a USB or parallel port interface with no external power required. Standard color is black with special colors available for large orders. The Hamster is compatible with Windows operating systems (95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP), Windows CE for the USB model, and Linux for the parallel model. Currently, the Hamster is one of the few biometric devices approved to carry the Designed for Microsoft Windows XP logo. SecuGen offers customers a variety of enterprise software choices to use with the Hamster for biometric authentication. According to Dan Riley, SecuGen vice president of software development, "We also offer software development kits that allow programmers to quickly and easily build software applications that incorporate SecuGen's fingerprint recognition technology in applications on many operating systems ranging from Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 through Windows XP and also various Linux versions. Developer's kits include a module for easy integration into OEM products, SecuBSP for Web and rapid application development, and BioAPI BSP for support of industry standards including the BioAPI 1.1 standard and the Common Biometric Exchange File Format (CBEFF)." "SecuGen is now introducing a new option for an extended warranty on the Hamster sensor. This raises the bar for competition and offers SecuGen customers superior value by providing the best biometric peripheral warranty in the industry. SecuGen's standard 1-year warranty and extended sensor warranty option is a testament to the Hamster's proven reliability and durability," stated James Sortino, vice president of sales. The precision-manufactured optical sensor is maintenance free and incorporates an impact- and scratch-resistant sensor surface that is extremely durable in a myriad of environments. Unlike other biometric sensors, there is no wear mechanism, the sensor has no surface coating to be maintained, and it is not susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). The Hamster also passes stringent shock resistance and drop tests. List price for the new Hamster starts at $119 for the USB model and $109 for the parallel model. The product is now released and production quantities are available. About SecuGen SecuGen Corporation provides biometric solutions for physical and network security employing the most advanced fingerprint recognition technology. The company invents, develops, manufactures and markets a complete line of patented optical fingerprint recognition sensors that, combined with powerful, sophisticated algorithms, yield products with the highest resolution and longest warranty in the industry. Businesses worldwide implement SecuGen's proven hardware and software products for Internet, enterprise network and desktop security, physical access control, time and attendance and medical record control applications. SecuGen's cost-effective products are sold as complete solutions, OEM components, or integrated into ready-to-use PC peripherals such as optical mice, keyboards and standalone desktop devices. Partnerships with key network security software suppliers assure compatibility across multiple platforms and applications. SecuGen is a registered trademark of SecuGen Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other products referenced are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. |