Fingerprint scanner w/RS232 interface

Hi group,

We have a need for a fingerprint scanner to be connected to our controller,
running ROM-DOS, and only having RS232 connectivity available. The idea is
for staff to id themselves as part of a security protocol to initiate
critical processes.

The fingerprint ids to match are relatively low, about 10 to 15 at most, and
some storage space on the controller can be provided.

Anyone have an idea of something suitable, preferably costing a couple of
fingers and not an arm and a leg <g> ?

Thanks in advance and regards,
Harnek

"S. Harnek" <harnek@magix.com.sg> wrote in message
news:c9e0v3$ua5$1@mawar.singnet.com.sg...
> Hi group,
>
> We have a need for a fingerprint scanner to be connected to our
controller,
> running ROM-DOS, and only having RS232 connectivity available. The idea is
> for staff to id themselves as part of a security protocol to initiate
> critical processes.
>
> The fingerprint ids to match are relatively low, about 10 to 15 at most,
and
> some storage space on the controller can be provided.
>
> Anyone have an idea of something suitable, preferably costing a couple of
> fingers and not an arm and a leg <g> ?

Atmel makes this sort of thing. Don't know how much they cost or if they
work OK, though.

Leon
-- 
Leon Heller, G1HSM
http://www.geocities.com/leon_heller

>
> Atmel makes this sort of thing. Don't know how much they cost or if they
> work OK, though.
>
> Leon

Hi Leon,

Thanks for the info.

However, my requirements at the moment are such that I need a self contained
unit that will interface to the COM port of a PC or a PC-based controller
without any other integration work.


Regards,
Harnek

S. Harnek wrote:
> Hi group,
> 
> We have a need for a fingerprint scanner to be connected to our controller,
> running ROM-DOS, and only having RS232 connectivity available. The idea is
> for staff to id themselves as part of a security protocol to initiate
> critical processes.
> 
> The fingerprint ids to match are relatively low, about 10 to 15 at most, and
> some storage space on the controller can be provided.
> 
> Anyone have an idea of something suitable, preferably costing a couple of
> fingers and not an arm and a leg <g> ?

A google search should reveal some companies.
Also have a look at http://www.fpusa.com/
http://www.fpusa.com/links.htm

I remember having seen a small device at http://www.identix.com/

Rene
-- 
Ing.Buero R.Tschaggelar - http://www.ibrtses.com
& commercial newsgroups - http://www.talkto.net

"Rene Tschaggelar" <none@none.net> wrote in message
news:40bc6378$0$721$5402220f@news.sunrise.ch...
> A google search should reveal some companies.
> Also have a look at http://www.fpusa.com/
> http://www.fpusa.com/links.htm
>
> I remember having seen a small device at http://www.identix.com/
>

Hi Rene,

Thanks for the links. Some interesting ones I will follow up on.


Regards,
Harnek

S. Harnek wrote:

> "Rene Tschaggelar" <none@none.net> wrote in message
> news:40bc6378$0$721$5402220f@news.sunrise.ch...
> 
>>A google search should reveal some companies.
>>Also have a look at http://www.fpusa.com/
>>http://www.fpusa.com/links.htm
>>
>>I remember having seen a small device at http://www.identix.com/
>>
> 
> 
> Hi Rene,
> 
> Thanks for the links. Some interesting ones I will follow up on.
> 

Have a look at a page of mine. The whole is not as simple as
it appears.

http://www.ibrtses.com/projects/fingerprint.html

Rene
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& commercial newsgroups - http://www.talkto.net