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Siemens ID Mouse Review
Siemens ID Mouse Review - PCSTATS
Does your computer contain sensitive information? If it does, you might want to consider using a biometic mouse to control access to your computer.
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Siemens ID Mouse Review


Does your computer contain sensitive information? If it does, you might want to consider using a biometic mouse to control access to your computer and your files. By using the traits of a persons' fingerprint to grant, or disallow access to a computer system, biometrics introduce a level of security which is hard to match, and even more difficult to circumvent.

One such entry in the world of biometric mice is the Siemens ID Mouse. It differs from other biometric solutions we have looked at previously like the Umatch Biolink in that it uses a capacitive sensor from Infineon Technologies to read the lands and grooves of a fingers. According to Infineon this method is more difficult to foil because it can sense the difference between flat representation of a fingerprint and the real thing.

The unique characteristics of a fingerprint is the key that allows the owner to gain access to the system, and what keeps intruders from getting in.

Biometric Security in the form of a mouse

The Siemens ID Mouse Includes:

  • Biometric Mouse
  • Software
  • Brief Instruction Guide
  • Cost $129USD

Technical Specs:

Biometric features:
" Low false acceptance rtes due to highly developed, Siemens-patented recognition algorithms
" Low false rejection rates due to high-quality enrollment and user-friendly software
" Capactive FingerTIP sensor from Infineon Technologies for long-term use
" Adjustable identification (one-to-many) or verification (one-to-one)
" Simple operation due to biometric learning program and play mode
" High-quality enrollment thanks to quality-assessed references
" Short authentication times (less than one second)
" Manipulation protection by means of intelligent memory function

Mouse data: (Microsoft certified)
" Suitable for right and left-handers
" PC mouse with three buttons
" Primary mouse button (left)
" Secondary mouse button (right)
" Scroll wheel = wheel button (clickable scroll wheel)
" USB 1.1 interface
" I/O level USB
" Own USB driver for NT 4.0

Mechanical data:
" Ergonomically advanced finger guidance
" Impact-resistant housing with modern ergonomic design
" Shielded USB-approved cable, 2.09 m long

Encryption:
" Reference and user data are encrypted with Triple DES

Application examples:
" Variety of applications supported
" Simple integration of the ID Mouse Professional in any application via the Software Development Kit - no knowledge of biometrics necessary
" Integration in networks by means of standard solutions, Web and e-commerce applications

Designed for:
" Windows 98
" Windows ME
" Windows NT 4.0 SP 3 and higher
" Windows NT Workstation 4.0
" Windows 2000 and Windows 2000 professional

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Contents of Article: Siemens ID Mouse
 Pg 1.  — Siemens ID Mouse Review
 Pg 2.  What are Biometrics?
 Pg 3.  A Closer Look at the ID Mouse:
 Pg 4.  Using the mouse:
 Pg 5.  Conclusions:

 
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