Microsoft Fingerprint Reader
Microsoft Fingerprint Reader was a device sold by Microsoft, primarily for homes and small businesses. The underlying software providing the biometrics was developed by Digital Persona.
Fingerprint readers are more secure, reliable and convenient than a normal traditional password,[1] although they have been subject to spoofing. A fingerprint recognition system is more tightly linked to a specific user than, e.g., an access card, which can be stolen.[2]
History
First released on September 4 2004,[3] this device was supported by Windows XP and Windows Vista x86 operating systems.[4] It was discontinued shortly after Windows Vista was released.[5]
Functionality
The Fingerprint Reader's software allows the registration of up to ten fingerprints per device. Login names and passwords associated with the registered fingerprints were stored in a database on the user's computer.[6]
On presentation of an authorized fingerprint, the software passes the associated login names and passwords to compatible applications and websites, allowing login without a keyboard. If the software finds that the particular fingerprint does not match one it its database, it declines the access.
Application
64-bit Windows
The Microsoft Fingerprint Reader may be modified to work with 64-bit Windows.[7]
Firefox browser
The reader works with Firefox using the FingerFox Add-on.
See also
References
- ↑ Thanh Tran, Brian (2006-12-01). "Biometric Security: Are Inexpensive Biometric Devices Reliable Enough to Gain Wide-Spread Security Usage?". Inquiry. http://paperity.org/p/82782196/biometric-security-are-inexpensive-biometric-devices-reliable-enough-to-gain-wide-spread.
- ↑ Tiwari, Aditya (2016-03-27). "How Does A Fingerprint Scanner Work — The Application Of Biometrics". Inquiry. https://fossbytes.com/how-does-a-fingerprint-scanner-work-the-application-of-biometrics/.
- ↑ Robert McMillan (2006-03-06). "Researcher Hacks Microsoft Fingerprint Reader". IDG News Service. http://www.pcworld.com/article/124978/article.html. Retrieved 2006-05-04.
- ↑ "Microsoft Fingerprint system requirements". http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/support/fingerprintreader.mspx. Retrieved 2009-06-05.
- ↑ Slater-Robins, Max (October 20, 2015). "11 weird products that you probably didn't know Microsoft made". Business Insider. http://www.businessinsider.com/unknown-microsoft-products-2015-10#the-microsoft-digital-sound-system-80-3.
- ↑ "Fingerprint Reader - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics". https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/computer-science/fingerprint-reader.
- ↑ "Microsoft Fingerprint Reader compatibility project - TeknoGods.com" (in en-gb). http://teknogods.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8653.
External links
WebArchive of MS Fingerprint home page
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