SecuGen® USB Fingerprint Reader User Guide
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1. 8 FOR BEST HESULETS a ke eee ce Oc teks eee enh ec cee 8 HOW TO SCAN YOUR FINGER 9 FOR HAMSTER READERS EQUIPPED WITH 10 3 HOW TO ADJUST YOUR 71 4 HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR READER ivecccccccccccceccsccccnenanncasenanansananansnsanasensnanasnnanansnnaannnsn 12 5 ABOUT FINGERPRINT 13 I 878 TII zs OTO NU I Can 14 SecuGen Peripheral User Guide Consumer Notices FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur a particular installation If this equip2. SecuGen iometric Solutions SecuGene USB Fingerprint Reader User Guide Installation Usage Care and Troubleshooting SG1 0007B 017 01 14 Copyright 1998 2014 SecuGen Corporation ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Specifications are subject to change without notice SecuGen FDP01 2 FDU01 FDUO2 FDUOS FDU04 50003 SDUOA SecuGen Hamster SecuGen OptiMouse and U20 are trademarks or registered trademarks of SecuGen Corporation Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other names or brands may be the property of their respective owners SecuGen Peripheral User Guide Contents CONSUMER NOTICES uccccccccccccccccenacenessssaanssnsaasensaaasesaaaanasaaaagassaaasenaaaasnaaansssanaanensaaanensnannanns HH BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2 io tees ese IV 7 INTRODUCTION amp INSTALLATION ccccccccccccccceccsscccenessaeanssaaanssanannnnaaaasensaaansnananssnananensaaanss 6 TYPES OF USB FINGERPRINT 6 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR 6 DRIVER 1 1111111121211 2 1 1 7 2 HOW USE YOUR FINGERPRINT
3. 55022 Rules could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences due R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada SecuGen Peripheral User Guide Before You Begin Biometrics Overview Biometrics is a method of recognizing a person based on physical or behavioral characteristics Examples of biometric information used to identify people include fingerprint voice face iris handwriting and hand geometry There are two key functions offered by a biometric system One method is identification a one to many 1 N matching process in which a biometric sample is compared sequentially to a set of stored samples to determine the closest match The other is verification a one to one 1 1 matching process in which the biometric system checks previously enrolled data for a specific user to verify whether the user is who he or she claims to be The verification method provides the best combination of speed and security especially where multiple users are concerned and requires a user ID or other identifier for direct matching With an increasing reliance on online and mobile technology and other shared resources more and more transactions of all types are initiated and completed online and remotely This unprecedented growth in electronic transactio
4. cuGen sensors ideal for a broad range of applications Low Cost Products are developed to deliver high performance zero maintenance at very affordable prices for general and industrial use Advantages of SecuGen Sensors Over Other Optical Sensors Unique optical method captures fine details even from dry skin Extremely low image distortion Reinforced materials Wear resistance Attractively small size Ease of integration Ready to use Low cost through longer life and no maintenance requirements Advantages of SecuGen Sensors Over Semiconductor Capacitive Sensors Non metal non silicon components make SecuGen sensors less susceptible to corrosion when exposed to salts oil and moisture from skin and environment Superior surface properties eliminate need for costly coating and processing procedures Greater mechanical strength wear resistance and durability Broader range of applicability especially for use in extreme conditions and climates Immunity from electrostatic discharge Low cost through longer life and no maintenance requirements Strengths of SecuGen Software and Algorithms Unique image processing algorithm extracts fingerprint minutiae very accurately High signal to noise ratio processing algorithm screens out false features Highly efficient matching algorithm Fast overall process of extraction matching and verification Encryption function to protect user privacy Compatibility with existing desktop laptop PCs int
5. e doesn t work action view m Y Mice and other nainbing rd First verify that the OptiMouse is connected to the USB port correctly Then click Start Control Panel System and select the Device Manager tab to verify that the mouse drivers are installed correctly If they are not installed correctly repeat the driver installation process A HID compliant mouse D uj Monitors Network adapters Ports COM amp LPT 4 Sound video and game controllers H System devices E Universal Serial Bus controllers Generic USB Hub Intel 82371AB EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller 6 SecuGen FDUO1B USB FRD Se USB Composite Device My USB reader is not recognized If you are using an FDUO1 FDUO2 based reader be sure to use the appropriate device driver from SecuGen s website at www secugen com download Although older FDUO1 devices can work with FDUO2 device drivers readers based on FDUO2 cannot work with FDU01 device drivers Le
6. ected the reader to a USB port in a USB keyboard or hub verify that the USB keyboard or hub has its own power supply Some SecuGen readers use up to 150 mA of electric current so if they are not already connected directly to the computer then they should be connected to hubs that are self powered My USB reader powers on but cannot scan fingerprints When you have other high speed USB devices such as a digital camera or scanner connected to your computer the SecuGen reader cannot be used at the same time SecuGen USB readers may use up to 66 of USB 1 1 bandwidth and therefore cannot function concurrently with any other device using more than 4096 of the bandwidth Close the programs that use the other USB devices and if necessary disconnect those devices before using the SecuGen reader My USB reader powers on but sometimes cannot scan fingerprints If you are using a reader that is equipped with Auto On you might be experiencing interference with the Auto On sensor To reset the Auto On sensor remove you finger from the reader and wait 5 seconds To prevent this problem see the tips in section 2 My OptiMouse is very slow When certain other mouse drivers are installed on your computer the USB OptiMouse response may be slow Click Start Control Panel Mouse and the Operation tab to adjust the speed of mouse pointer If you cannot adjust the speed of mouse pointer remove the other mouse driver from the system My OptiMous
7. erface computers Ease in developing applications for various purposes SecuGen Peripheral User Guide 1 Introduction amp Installation 1 Introduction amp Installation Thank you for choosing SecuGen USB Fingerprint Readers You will find many uses for SecuGen readers versatile high quality scanning devices that can be used for a variety of security applications This guide explains the different types of SecuGen readers guides you through installation and provides tips on usage care and troubleshooting Types of USB Fingerprint Readers It is important to know which sensor your fingerprint reader is based on to ensure that it is correctly installed and configured on your system If you are not certain please refer to the chart below which lists the model numbers and product names Sensor Type Model Number Product Name HU20 SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 Hamster HFDU04 HSDU04P SecuGen Hamster IV FDU04 SDUOAP XFDU04SC XSDU04PSC SecuGen D USB SC PIV HFDUOS3 HFDUOSFR HFDUOSFRS HSDUO3M HSDUOSP SecuGen Hamster Plus FDUOS FDUOSFR XSDUOS3MSC SecuGen D USB SC FDUOSFRS SDUOSM Mouse MSDU03M2 SecuGen OptiMouse Plus SDUOSP Keyboard KSDUOSM SecuGen Keyboard Plus HFDUO1 HFDUO2 SecuGen Hamster 111 MFDUO1 MFDUO2 SecuGen OptiMouse III Keyboard KFDU01 KFDU02 SecuGen Keyboard III Note We use the terms reader and device interchangeably to refer to the SecuGen fingerprint reader itself System Requirements for Windows USB 1 1
8. int is scanned only a portion of the minutiae are sampled and then processed by an extraction algorithm and converted into a template After the template is formed the fingerprint image is deleted When fingerprints are used in the form of templates there is no need to store fingerprint images Fingerprint images cannot be reconstructed from minutiae or templates The minutiae that are sampled from a fingerprint do not have enough information to recreate an image of the fingerprint Additionally minutiae cannot be extracted from a template because the mathematical conversion from minutiae to template is irreversible As an extra measure of security depending on the application you are using templates may be secured using advanced encryption to further protect the template data SecuGen Peripheral User Guide 6 Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting Windows is warning me that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing If you are a Windows user and you see a warning box that says the SecuGen device driver has not passed Windows Logo testing please click the Continue Anyway button Our drivers have been tested thoroughly with all Windows version listed in System Requirements Drivers are regularly updated for Windows compatibility and should be automatically downloaded from Microsoft s Windows Update web site and included in future Windows Service Packs www windowsupdate com My SecuGen USB reader does not power on If you have conn
9. ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected or 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance to Part 15 of the FCC Rules could void the user s authority to operate the equipment CE NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B or Class 2 digital device pursuant to EN 55022 Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the expense of the user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance to EN
10. n use the following instructions to adjust your reader 1 5 From your software application open the option to adjust the scan settings on your fingerprint reader It might be called Setting Brightness Adjustment or something similar to this x Brightness k 405 Cantracl 2 Ok Auto Exposure Cancel Fiet For manual adjustment click and drag the slider s place your finger on the reader and then click Preview again If the resulting fingerprint does not improve you can further adjust the settings by moving the sliders 68 Contrast 20 Auto Exposure Cancel 2 When a window like below opens up place your finger on your fingerprint reader and click Preview to view your fingerprint Example of fingerprint that needs to be adjusted To let the system automatically determine optimal settings place your finger on the reader and then click Auto Exposure Hold your finger still while the settings automatically change incrementally This may take several seconds Once completed place your finger on the reader again and then click Preview to view the improvement of your fingerprint 90 Contrast F 20 OK Cancel Brightness To keep the new settings click OK To go back to the original settings click Cancel SecuGen Peripheral User Guide 4 How to Care for Your Reader 4 How to Care f
11. ns has underlined the need for a faster more secure and more convenient method of user verification than passwords can provide Using biometric identifiers offers several advantages over traditional and current methods This is because only biometric authentication is based on the identification of an intrinsic part of a human being Tokens such as smart cards magnetic stripe cards and physical keys can be lost stolen duplicated or left behind Passwords can be forgotten shared hacked or unintentionally observed by a third party By eliminating these potential trouble spots only biometric technology can provide the security with convenience needed for today s complex electronic landscape Advantages of Using Fingerprints The advantages of using fingerprints include widespread public acceptance convenience and reliability It takes little time and effort to scan one s fingerprint with a fingerprint reader and so fingerprint recognition is considered among the least intrusive of all biometric verification techniques Ancient officials used thumbprints to seal documents thousands of years ago and law enforcement agencies have been using fingerprint identification since the late 1800s Fingerprints have been used so extensively and for so long there is a great accumulation of scientific data supporting the idea that no two fingerprints are alike About SecuGen SecuGen www secugen com provides biometric solutions for physical and network secu
12. or Your Reader SecuGen fingerprint readers do not require any special maintenance except for occasional cleaning of the sensor window if it gets dirty Normal oil residue or smudges on the sensor window should not cause problems or interfere with scanning fingerprints The sensor window was designed to withstand heavy use and extreme conditions including heat and cold It does not have any coatings that can get damaged because it is made of a hard quartz like material that resists scratches etching and damage from environmental elements If you wish to clean the surface of the sensor window e You can safely use a tissue paper towel or cloth to wipe down the window To remove stubborn dirt you can wipe the window with a cloth dampened with a soap solution Squeeze out excess liquid before wiping with the damp cloth e Cleaning agents like glass cleaners and anti bacterial wipes may be used without harming the sensor However as with most plastic material the housing of the unit may be damaged if strong solvents acids or caustic solutions are used e Do not pour liquids directly onto the sensor or device as the liquid might seep into the underlying components and cause damage SecuGen Peripheral User Guide 5 About Fingerprint Privacy 5 About Fingerprint Privacy Fingerprint images are never stored SecuGen fingerprint recognition technology is based on minutiae the feature points around the core of your fingerprint When a fingerpr
13. port USB 2 0 port or USB hub self powered for OptiMouse or Keyboard 32MB RAM 20MB available hard disk space If you are installing an application based on platforms other than Windows such as Android or Linux please refer to the documentation provided by the maker of the application program SecuGen Peripheral User Guide 1 Introduction amp Installation Driver Installation Before using your SecuGen fingerprint reader drivers must be installed in one of the following ways For Windows users Drivers are automatically installed after you plug in the reader for the first time If you have software for your reader Drivers may already be included with the installation media To manually install device drivers If neither of the above options is available you may download the Windows device driver from SecuGen s website at www secugen com download SecuGen Peripheral User Guide 2 How to Use Your Fingerprint Reader 2 How to Use Your Fingerprint Reader For best results Why is image quality important SecuGen fingerprint recognition technology is based on minutiae the unique feature points of a fingerprint After a fingerprint is scanned minutiae are extracted and processed into a template that will be used for biometric enrollment and matching If the scanned fingerprint is unclear or does not have enough contrast the minutiae may be inconsistently sampled resulting in less accuracy and poor performance Certain environment
14. rity employing advanced fingerprint recognition technology SecuGen s patented and patent pending products are renowned for their accuracy reliability affordability and versatility The company s comprehensive product line includes high quality optical fingerprint readers and sensor components software and development kits used for a variety of innovative applications including mobile Internet enterprise network and desktop security physical access control time and attendance management and financial and medical records control Based in Silicon Valley SecuGen has been serving the biometric community since 1998 and is an active member of the Biometrics Consortium the International Biometrics amp Identification Association and the BioAPI Consortium SecuGen Peripheral User Guide About SecuGen Products SecuGen Sensor Qualities Excellent Image Quality Clear distortion free fingerprint images are generated using advanced patented and patent pending optical methods Quality imaging yields better sampling for minutiae data extraction Durability Mechanical strength tests show resistance to impact shock and scratches Powerful Software Precise fast processing algorithm ensures efficiency and reliability Ruggedness and Versatility Solid engineering and superior materials allow for use under extreme conditions Ergonomic Design Compact modular design for seamless integration into small devices ease of use and compatibility make Se
15. s and skin conditions such as wet or dry skin can initially cause a fingerprint to appear too light or dark The scanning quality of SecuGen readers can be manually or automatically adjusted to overcome the enrollment or matching problems that have commonly occurred with fingers that don t seem to work More information about this is available in the next section Proper placement is the key to good results SecuGen s fingerprint extraction algorithm is capable of extracting the correct minutiae even without benefit of a perfect print However the proper placement of your finger while scanning can help give more consistent results for any biometric application The suggestions below will help you get the best quality fingerprint to ensure better performance and reduce the chances for failure to enroll or match correctly SecuGen Peripheral User Guide 2 How to Use Your Fingerprint Reader How to scan your finger Place the pad of your finger at the center of the sensor The pad is the fleshy part of the finger located in the middle of the first segment Be sure that the pad not the tip covers as much of the sensor window as possible so that the core of your fingerprint can be scanned It is okay to place your finger at an angle m V c lt Uu 2 YES NO Apply light pressure Apply pressure lightly and evenly during the scanning process Use as much pressure needed to hold a piece of paper between your fingers Pres
16. se a moisturizing lotion before input Alternatively if these problems are persistent you can by adjust the brightness settings for your device to get the best contrast and brightness levels For more instructions refer to the next section Scarred For Hamster readers equipped with Auto On Do not place your finger too slowly or too softly The Auto On sensor might not detect your finger when it s placed too slowly or too softly on the reader If the LED does not turn on remove your finger and wait for 5 seconds to allow the sensor to reset Then try again Do not wrap your fingers or hand around the top of the reader near the sensor The Auto On sensor might not detect your finger if your fingers are wrapped around the sides or back of the top of the Hamster If the LED does not turn on remove your finger and wait for 5 seconds to allow the sensor to reset Then try again Avoid touching the sides and back of the Hamster Plus Hamster IV near the top SecuGen Peripheral User Guide 3 How to Adjust Your Reader 3 How to Adjust Your Reader Depending on the software application you are using you may have the option to adjust the scan settings on your fingerprint reader to get better results For some applications the system will automatically adjust the scan settings each time your scan a finger using the Smart Capture capability offered with most SecuGen fingerprint readers If Smart Capture is not turned on you ca
17. sing too hard may result in a dark or blurred fingerprint Keep your finger still The LED will light up to scan your fingerprint Keep your finger in place while your fingerprint is scanned How to find the core of your fingerprint The core of your fingerprint is located between the middle and lower edge of the first segment of your finger An easy way to ensure that the core is scanned is to place your finger on the reader so that the first joint of the finger aligns with the bottom edge of the sensor window If you cut or injure your finger As a precaution it is best to enroll more than one finger so that if one finger becomes unavailable for authentication you will have an alternate finger to use Most biometric applications provide the option to enroll multiple fingers If your application features a password or PIN back up you can use this feature in case no finger or fingerprint device is available If none of these options work please contact your IT administrator or technical support provider for help SecuGen Peripheral User Guide 2 How to Use Your Fingerprint Reader Problematic fingerprints By following the above guidelines you should be able to get consistently good results Sometimes however certain skin conditions or environments may cause poor fingerprint images Damp skin may cause fingerprints that are too dark or smudged but can be remedied by wiping fingers before input If your finger is extremely dry you can safely u
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