Are you looking for a new fingerprint reader for your business and employees to stay on top of the latest demands from cyber criminals?

We don’t blame you! They are becoming much wiser and have even found ways to hack into large corporations with their own safeguards. Sony and its PlayStation Network also suffered a DDOS attack eleven years ago from the hacker group, Anonymous, who had compromised the data of millions of users which resulted in a massive PR nightmare for Sony to clean up after.

So, how are you going to protect yourself from these intrusions?

That is where biometrics comes into play with options ranging from facial recognition, iris scans, finger vein scans and much more allowing for a stronger scheme than traditional passwords. All of these provide a higher level of security and penetrability than a regular password.

This fingerprint reader will make sure that your office will stay secure even with the most avid hackers out there. Read below for more specific details on what the SecuGen Hamster Pro 30 fingerprint reader can do for your business!

Let’s say that you have a set of workstations at your office with little security besides a simple password scheme. This scheme is set up with the bare minimum password qualifications such as eight characters with a mix of a numerical, special characters and upper/lower case letters. Conversely, even with these combinations, you might have a case where employees are sharing passwords or are not even changing them as they are supposed to. Where does that leave you when a hacker comes in with a tool such as a password cracker than can guess your employee’s simple password in a matter of seconds. If you hadn’t realized, there are tools that are available for free on the web that can do this for you.

That is why you need a stronger solution with a track record of reliability which is fingerprint reading. I am sure that you have seen one of these bad boys when you have gone to the DMV and have been asked for a fingerprint. The DMV uses what is known as a Live Scan to determine a background check on applications for a driver’s license which can be processed much quicker than a physical print.

That is similar to how they used to do it at the police station and at crime scenes with an inking plate of printer’s ink, rollers and 8×8 cards/paper. However, those days are limited now thanks to SecuGen readers that rely on digital imaging, so there is no more need for blackened fingers.

That is why SecuGen has come out with their Hamster Pro 30 which is an update on their Hamster Pro series for those users who want additional security with FBI Certification of FIPS 201 (PIV) along with Mobile ID FAP 30 and to be added on to their specific application while accommodating those who need a larger platen and a more ergonomic build. Hey, some users have bigger fingers than others! Don’t be fooled though as this reader does not skimp on the security features that you need to get the job done and have come to be accustomed by the Hamster Pro Series.

SecuGen was founded in 1998 and is based in Illinois with a focus on optical fingerprint recognition technology for physical access and logical access use cases.

It offers products with a specialty in SEIR-based fingerprint sensors and their very own extraction and matching algorithms. It caters to both ready-to-use PC peripherals along with OEM components for manufacturers wanting to incorporate fingerprint reading into their devices.

It has been widely used in industries such as information security, labor tracking, financial transactions and immigration applications.

It manufacturers their readers with an ISO 9001:2015 certification which means that they are constantly improving their processes beyond regulatory requirements to be more in line with customer needs and satisfaction.

If you are located in the U.S. and want to start implementing a finger print authentication scheme for your business then we have the Hamster Pro product line including the Hamster Pro 10 and Hamster Pro 20. We carry even more product from SecuGen including their embedded readers for OEMs and their classic iD-USB SC/PIV Readers. With the security and ease-of-use of fingerprint reading, robustness of security protocols that they adhere to and the quickness of authentication, you can trust SecuGen to secure your physical and logical assets. We a certified distributor of SecuGen products meaning that we are trusted to properly support you on your journey with these amazingly advanced fingerprint readers.

This fingerprint reader supports fingers of all sorts with them not needing to be in the best of shape to be able to be read. This is thanks to their usage of SEIR (Surface Enhanced Irregular Reflection) and the proprietary Smart Capture imaging technology which is able to automatically adjust the brightness sensor to capture damaged fingers. The image is still reliable and of high quality to be used for identification purposes.

For example, if you have wrinkled, scarred, aged or dried skin, your fingers will still be able to be accurately read. So, if you have an employee that has a scar from chopping onions, you will still be good to go. With the increased platen size, you can also have larger fingers be scanned.

Fake finger rejection (Latent print rejection for prints left behind on sensor) to prevent issues with those trying to spoof the system with 2-D and 3-D models. Some people may try to create their own fake finger using silicone or even steal the finger of another, but that will not work on SecuGen readers. The accurate Smart Capture technology paired with the 360-degree Fingerprint Rotation. No Scotch Tape and lifting for this reader will work!

This with the latent print rejection which means that if there are leftover finger prints from a previous scan that they will not be accepted.

*Remember to keep the glass platen clean of these prints.

Some users will not have the best-looking hands especially if they use them all the time. Think of the burly weight-lifter who has calluses over his entire hands or the handyman that uses them as a tool. All of them will be acceptable with this fingerprint scanner. This is also the case for those that experience dry skin during the winter when the temperatures drop and the humidity is less than 15 percent. Overall, it is readily accessible for all types of people and users with fingers that are in all types of conditions such as rough, scarred or dried skin.

Apart from the condition of the hands, it is aware of the size of the hands. Some people have relatively large hands that can barely type in their passwords on their phone. This would it difficult for them to have an accurate reading on a smaller platen and sensing area as the case with the Hamster Pro 20. Both the Platen Size and Sensing Area have been increasing in size which has allowed the Image Size to become bigger. That will also allow for a much more accurate picture, one that can account for the numerous types of minutiae on the finger of each user. That is why the SecuGen Hamster Pro 30 has a large glass platen/bed for finger sizes of all types to accommodate users who may have larger finger widths. Platen Size is the optical glass sensor size that can be used to be placed on the finger which needs to fit the entire finger. This is to ensure that the most accurate picture of the finger can be made with all the minutiae present. Now, even Big Jim can scan his fingerprint without crushing his fingers on the reader.

DIMENSIONS PICTURE

SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 Image Size:

SecuGen Hamster Pro 30 Image Size:

SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 Platen Size:

SecuGen Hamster Pro 30 Platen Size:

SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 Sensing Area:

SecuGen Hamster Pro 30 Sensing Area:

Sensing Area is the area that is on the platen meant for the area where the finger is supposed to go. The sensing area is not the entire size of the platen but may actually be a smaller portion of the entire area. By being aware of this area, you can position your finger to be the most accurately scanned and to create a template that can be readily compared to the registered template. So, make sure to cover the entire glass platen with the core (center) of your finger rather than with just the tip of your finger. This will result in the best image of your fingerprint rather than one that is distorted and does not provide the entire picture.

Suitable for fingerprint enrollment, authentication, ID and verification for businesses within high security field such as research and development, medical technology, hospitals, financial firms and those dealing with personal data such as collection houses.

It is great for physical access control for your office and its rooms and the automation of identifying users for logical access into their workstations, networks and applications (server-based and cloud-based) to replace passwords. It can also be used within mobile device applications such as with tablets and smart phones. Overall, it would be a great accessory to keep track of attendance for employees.

You can also use this to create secure financial transactions for online banking/financial firm purposes or even e-commerce websites.

To add to your ergonomic keyboard and mouse which helps protect you from write strain and carpool tunnel. The SecuGen Hamster Pro 30 makes sure that it stays with an ergonomic design to be as comfortable as possible when reading a fingerprint. Edges are rounded to avoid harsh marks left on the skin from blunt edged including those on the glass platen.

It has moved beyond the blunter edges of the previous Hamster Pro and Hamster Pro 20 to adopt a smooth feel in the hands of users who may need to carry the device around if needing to log-in remotely to their VPN at work. It is also compact meaning that it will not take a lot of real estate in your laptop bag and can fit in one of the included pockets.

Finger Guide integration to assist users when placing their finger on the glass platen to make for certain that you keep your finger within the sensing area which means that the first joint or finger crease should be towards the bottom of the sensor window. This will be present within the input window and will avoid common mistakes such as using only the fingertip to provide an image.

This is also supported by Auto-On which allows for automatic finger detection when you place your finger on the glass platen and should be noted by the green LED that lights up. It may not appear if your fingers are wrapped around the wide, back or top of the reader.

SecuGen includes on their website simple and easy-to-understand user guides so that you can create an accurate image of your fingerprints.

The most important question is how long this fingerprint reader lasts for its users. Obviously, people want to have their money work for them in the long-run which requires that it last at least a few years.

The Hamster Pro 30 has a rugged, high performance, maintenance-free optical sensor resistant to scratches, impact, vibration and ESD which are easy to build-up during daily office usage. ESD (electro-static discharge) is the bane of existence for those keen to computer hardware as that could kill your components with one touch of the hand. It is especially problematic when Santa Ana conditions appear and the overall humidity is extremely low. So, you do not have to worry about having to wear an ESD strap when you handle this reader.

Well, thanks to design choices by SecuGen, it has features that allow for it to outlast environmental concerns.

It is water/dust resistant (certified by IP54) for those work environments that see a lot of production happening such as saw mills, mining facilities and smelters. These environments might also see dirt and oil accumulation from production not only from being present in the air but also on the hands of employees who use it daily. This is only the tip of the surface though. It is able to operate in noncondensing humidity such up to 90% which means those foggy mornings in Los Angeles will not impact its capabilities.

*These can be operated outdoors.

Not only with those features be beneficial but those anti-shock/impact-resistant features will resist the vibrations sent out by powerful machinery such as presses, drills and extractors. Vibrations are not ideal for when reading finger prints as your finger could move thereby, having a shoddy picture.

If you drop this reader on the ground, its impact/drop/scratch resistant features will prevent it from excessive damage. This is the case for the sensors as it is made of hardened glass that does not require additional protection. It can easily be wiped clean with a wet nap or other corrosive cleaners and be ready for the next finger.

The SecuGen Hamster Pro 30 is certified by FBI FIPS 201 (PIV) and Mobile ID FAP 30 for the most trusted security and is supported by both U.S. and international biometric standards such as INCITS 378 and NIST MINEX.

The SecuGen Hamster Pro 30 uses the unique minutiae on your hand, certain key elements of a fingerprint such as ridge endings, ridges bifurcations, and fusions which is then turned into a unique digital template similar to a 60-digit password with no actual image stored of the fingerprint stored . This digital template is taken twice and is then encrypted and stored on your storage medium of choice meaning that it cannot be reconstructed to create your fingerprint.

The registered fingerprint template is then matched to your subsequent fingerprints provided when you login to your workstation at work.

Patented fingerprint technology to ensure the most reliable support and operation versus open-source which could compromise security and integrity. Open-source software is ideal for free users but can be difficult when its only support is the backing of amateur and novice programmers. Only those who work at SecuGen know of the fingerprint scanning programming that they use.

Image Gray Scale (256 levels or 8-bit) for clearer fingerprint images that make it easier for the reader to process and store with an image resolution of 500 DPI (Dots Per Inch) meaning that it will be an accurate representation of your fingerprint. Thanks to the patented imaging technology and the automatic adjustment of lighting, your fingerprints will be extremely accurate and your minutiae will be visible on those images. In addition, there are features that allow for high contrast, high signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion. This will allow for less false rejections and false acceptances .

Image Resolution:

500 DPI

Image Size:

400×500 pixels

There are multiple free SDKs for Windows, Linux and Android applications to create integrations with the reader to be able to use fingerprint template matching, scanning, template generation in your respective software application. They are supportive of major U.S. and internationally recognized biometric standards, including full documentation and are easy-to-use for experienced programmers.

You can also find SDK plug-ins and WebAPIs on SecuGen’s website.

It can be used with operating systems such as:

Look for:

FDx SDK Pro for operating systems such as Windows, Linux and Android.

* (FDx) is a low-level API

* BSO is a high-level API

*Pro SDKs allow for the support of features such as Auto-on, Smart Capture, Device Recognition and 360 Degree Fingerprint Rotation.

In order to download the SDKs, you will need to fill out a form which will allow for an email with download instructions.

So, take a look if you are a programmer to better utilize the SecuGen Hamster Pro 30 within your office workplace.

The SecuGen Hamster Pro 30 works out of the box with Windows 10 Hello as there are Windows’ drivers that come with the reader. Windows Hello supports login features such as passwords, PINS, facial recognition, voice recognition and fingerprint scans. It is simple to set-up with most of the procedures being contained within the Settings app on Windows 10. It can be set-up to be prompted when you login into Windows 10 for safer access to your files and applications on your workstation at the office.

Even though Windows Hello is only found on Windows 10 PCs, the Hamster Pro 30 supports other major operating systems such as Android 3.1 and Linux. It also has support of Windows Versions going back to Windows 7. Beyond that, it can support Windows Server Versions from 2008 R2 to 2016.

If you need other readers for operating systems such as Android, the Hamster IV and Hamster Plus support Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) and above. SecuGen readers also support operating systems such as Java and Windows CE, Windows Server versions depending on the model that you purchase.

If the SecuGen Hamster Pro 30 sounds like a great biometric reader for you then remember these key benefits:

So, if you would like to learn more about the SecuGen Hamster Pro 30 then visit SecuGen’s website for User Guides and available drivers.

Tx Systems plans on putting this into stock in the future so keep an eye out on our website ! We do have a full line of SecuGen’s biometric readers, so take a look at their Hamster Pro line, OEM sensors and the iD-USB SC/PIV readers.

USP:

Accurate/Ergonomic/Water Resistant/Affordable/Accessible/Easy Install/Reliable in Extreme Conditions/Consistent Performance/