Handheld biometric authenticator

Authenticator is a portable device for matching "live" scanned fingerprints with those stored on a 2D barcode printed on a badge. The authentication process lasts a couple of seconds and is performed in two steps.

The authentication process is initiated by putting a card or badge with the barcode on the embedded scanner window. Authenticator automatically detects the card and scans the barcode. After a successful barcode information retrieval, the process goes to the next phase, which is the "live" scanning of the card holder's finger. Once the fingerprint capture is completed, the operator and the card holder get the matching result (match or "no match") through audio and visual signals.

The device can be powered by a Li-ion battery supply, USB or A/C connectors. The battery autonomy is 12 hours under heavy usage. Authenticator communicates with the environment (a PC, a lock, etc.) over USB interface. In addition, it has a general purpose output port with two galvanic isolated signals.

Documentation:

Handheld Biometric Authenticator - Brochure (pdf file, 118 kB)

authenticator.pdf