dear jdn,
I have studied a few Biometric fingerprint authentification devices,
and I believe the "Precise BioAccess™ Mifare" unit (by Precise
Biometrics) would be most suited to your needs. It is a convenient
standalone unit, that is fast, accurate, easy to implement and
cost-effective. It is ideal for new systems and a straightforward
inexpensive way to increase security inexisting systems. It does not
require new wiring and it is meant to ideal for new systems, and an
inexpensive solution to increase security in existing systems. The
device uses templates in a handy database, i.e. a contacless smart
card - Each card stores up to 4 fingerprint templates. The resolution
of its optical sensor is 500dpi.
The "Precise BioAccess™ Enrolment Station" is the tool needed to
program fingerprint data onto the Mifare smart cards. It consists of
hardware and software that can be installed on a Windows PC. When
properly programmed, the cards will work without any adjustment or
connection to the computer
http://www.precisebiometrics.com/products.asp?FIRSTLEVELID=20020624_141537_51337941&GROUPID=01072002_122332_44612111
You can see a flash demonstration of the MIFARE unit with narration by
Leonard Nimoy (it sounds like):
http://www.precisebiometrics.com/products.asp?FIRSTLEVELID=20020624_141537_51337941&GROUPID=20020627_140402_50642051
The unit appears to be sable to fit in a standard wall switch box,
even though it is shown to protrude from the wall it is attached to.
It's size is 125x68x61mm
You can download a .pdf product information file here:
http://www.precisebiometrics.com/data/content/DOCUMENTS/04092002_094836_353161413707_PreBio_Mifare.pdf
Prices start at $134.66 per scanner. All Prices can be found on their
ditributor's site:
http://www.cdwg.com/shop/tools/sbb/vendor.asp?MFG=PRB&SearchClass=DA
Distributor contact details:
CDW Computer Centers, Inc.
200 North Milwaukee Ave.
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
USA
Telephone: 1-800-808-4239 , 1-847-419-6100
Fax: 1-847-419-6200
Web: www.cdwg.com/r.asp?n=23176
I hope this is what you are looking for! |