Brief Overview 

The SecuGen Hamster Plus scanner is our most poppular and best value USB scanner.  Compatible with all versions of Windows operating system including Windows 7, the SecuGen Hamster Plus has a wide range of uses;

Software Development Kit : We provide a range of software development kits FREE OF CHARGE allowing you to develop your own custom fingerprint biometric solution, whether it's web-based authentication / time and attendance or school / clinic or other use!   These software development kits allow you to develop using pre-written classes for Windows / Linux / Thin Client & PDA (Windows CE.net) / Java / X86 & SPARC Solaris 10...  You can either adopt a low level approach and integrate functions in detail, or you can opt for a higher level SDK which includes pre-written enrolment and verification wizards, this makes it easier than ever to plug fingerprint authentication straight into your project.  The SDK also includes sample projects and code in multiple languages including C++, C# and VB.net

Windows Biometric Framework : The Hamster plus is compatible with the Windows Biometric Framework (WBF)

SecuDesktop : Along with SecuDesktop software (sold separately) - Users can replace their Windows login password with fingerprint authentication, as well as protect your screen saver and encrypt important files... This software is for protecting an individual PC login using fingerprint to replace password.

SecuGen NMAS login method : Integrate the Hamster Plus into your Novell network system for a secure fingerprint network login solution.

Active Directory Login Solution : Coming soon!

Hardware Overview;

SecuGen Hamster Plus is the improved version of SecuGen's popular and versatile fingerprint reader product line, with Auto-On™ and Smart Capture™. Packaged in a comfortable, ergonomic design, the Hamster Plus features the industry's most rugged and advanced optical sensor using patented SEIR fingerprint biometric technology.

Auto-On™ is an Automatic Finger Placement Detection technology that automatically checks for the presence of a finger. When used with Auto-On-compatible software*, the Hamster Plus will turn on and scan your finger as soon as you touch the sensor - all without having to prompt the system.

Smart Capture™ ensures quality fingerprint scanning of difficult fingers. By automatically adjusting the brightness of the sensor, Smart Capture allows the Hamster Plus to capture high quality fingerprints from a wide range of traditionally difficult fingers, including those from dry, wet, scarred or aged skin, and even in bright ambient conditions such as under direct sunlight.

SecuGen Hamster Plus can be used for authentication, identification and verification functions that let your fingerprints act like digital passwords that cannot be lost, forgotten or stolen. Check with your software provider to ensure that the software works with Auto-On.

Features

SecuGen Hamster Plus

When used with SecuGen Software

Benefits of Using SecuGen Peripherals

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.

Examples of security applications include:

Technical Specifications