Secugen Is Expanding Its Hamster Biometrics Scanners Series With Hamster Pro Trio
SecuGen has launched a new multi-factor authentication device. The includes an FBI-approved optical fingerprint biometric scanner that can read both contact cards and smart cards. The Hamster Pro Trio is a multifunctional 3-in-1 device developed for eGovernment solutions, employee I.D., physical access control, immigration processing, patient/provider I.D., and other purposes.
The Hamster Pro Trio
The device works with the Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC), Department of Defense Common Access Card Next Generation (DoD CAC NG), and the U.S. Federal Information Processing Standard 201 (PIV). In addition, the Hamster Pro Trio includes SecuGen’s top-of-the-line U20-A fingerprint sensor. It moreover comprises an Identiv CLOUD 2100 R chipset for traditional card scanning and an A.B. Circle CIM315F-01 chipset for contactless card reading.
The device is comparable in size and weight to the Hamster Pro Duo SC/PIV, according to the manufacturer, despite the addition of a contactless card reader. According to Dan Riley, SecuGen’s V.P. of Engineering, the Hamster Pro Trio was created to give integrators and developers more freedom in providing sophisticated authentication solutions based on proven technologies without losing usability. As a result, the SecuGen R&D group has developed yet another high-quality device at an affordable price. According to SecuGen’s CEO, Won Lee, the company created the package to meet the needs of its partners. As a result, a wide distribution network is now offering the Hamster Pro Trio for purchase. Early in 2018, SecuGen also released the Hamster Pro 30 and U30 OEM sensors.
Features of the Hamster Pro Trio
SecuGen’s Hamster series is known for its comprehensive features, and the Hamster Pro Trio is no exception. Here are several examples:
- A fingerprint reader that has been verified as meeting FBI Image Quality Criteria (PIV, FIPS 201, Mobile ID FAP 20 Compliant)
- an ISO/IEC 7816 ID-1 contact smart card reader with a single card slot.
- Compatible with ISO/IEC 14443-4 Type A and Type B cards, ISO/IEC 15693-3 cards, MIFARE series cards, FeliCa, Calypso, and NFC Forum Type Tags.
- Token-based Identity Credential (TWIC), Common Access Card (CAC), and Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card support (Transportation Workers Identification Credential)
- In accordance with the CCID specification and the PC/SC requirements
- Easily transportable and ergonomically sized
- The USB bus power eliminates the need for an external power source.
Benefits of using SecuGen fingerprint scanners
For a growing variety of applications in point-of-sale, time and attendance, access control systems, and physical and information security. SecuGen fingerprint scanners offer consistent performance and safety. In addition, they are backed by the industry’s best warranty, have been used in the field for years, and have proven to be durable under extreme conditions. When utilized as a part of an entire security program, SecuGen fingerprint readers may alleviate the burden of memorizing too many passwords, reduce the risk of security breaches, raise responsibility, and provide true non-repudiation in a method that is simple and natural for nearly any user. In all instances, SecuGen’s cutting-edge biometric fingerprint technology may be utilized in place of traditional passwords. Another significant benefit of adopting the SecuGen fingerprint is that it may be used for eGovernment software projects. It is also ideal for complete biometric turnkey projects. Kindly contact us if you want to learn more about how SecuGen fingerprint scanners operate.
