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Secure keyboard checks fingerprints by Cherry Electrical
The UPEK TCS1 capacitive fingerprint sensor with TouchChip technology protects against unauthorised access, offering a resolution of 256 x 360 pixels
Cherry's G83-14401/15401 Fingertip ID keyboards have an integrated fingerprint sensor and PC/SC smart card reader (G83-14401 only) and are aimed at professional users in applications such as the police, banking, schools and retail. The UPEK TCS1 capacitive fingerprint sensor with TouchChip technology protects against unauthorised access, offering a resolution of 256 x 360 pixels.
The optional smart card reader is Cardman 3121-compliant and connects to the PC via a USB cable.
Comments Robin Bithrey, Technical Sales Support Engineer at Cherry UK: 'These new products are being used by organisations where security of information is paramount as they provide a cost-effective, simple-to-use barrier to unauthorised access without requiring a password for log-on and authentication'.
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