Biometrika - Fingerprints identification for security systems

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Why should I buy an Fx2000 or Fx3000 scanner when I can find cheaper fingerprint scanners?
The quality of the fingerprint scanners available on the market differs radically. A likely example are the digital cameras: their market price goes from few hundreds to thousands of euros: all of them can take digital pictures, but their quality is totally different. Biometrika’s scanners are the cheapest products in the professional segment of the market. Please, see a technical evaluation of fingerprint scanners for more technical details on this topic.
Are Fx2000 and Fx3000 "FBI compliant scanners"?
No, they are not, as none among the single-finger live scanners is. The FBI compliant products, following CJIS-FBI specifications, are bulky systems that allow the acquisition of four fingers at the same time and that are very expensive. However, the technical parameters of Biometrika’s scanners are very close to FBI specifications.
What is preferable, optical or capacitive scanners?
Optical devices offer a higher sensing area and a better image quality. Capacitive devices are very sensible from the point of view of electrostatic discharges, they last less time and need more maintenance. One of the few advantages of the capacitive sensors is that they are suitable to be integrated in very small devices. Please, refer to a technical evaluation of fingerprint scanners for further details on this topic.
Is it possible to use Biometrika’s scanners with other producer’s recognition algorithm?
Yes, it is, by using FX3 SDK Light to acquire the images from Biometrika’s scanners.
Is it possible to use Biometrika’s algorithm (FX3 SDK) with other producer’s scanners?
No, it is not. FX3 SDK only accepts images taken with Biometrika’s sensors. In fact, images are “watermarked” by the sensor: in this way the FX3 SDK can always verify the image origin thus preventing software attacks that try to replace the original images with fake ones.
Is it possible to use Biometrika’s algorithm (FX3 SDK) with images generated/acquired with FxLock and FxIntegrator?
Yes, it is. FX3 SDK is compliant with images and templates generated by all the Biometrika’s devices.
What is the difference between FX3 SDK and FX3 SDK light?
FX3 SDK Light can only drive Fx2000 and Fx3000 scanners and acquire fingerprint images through them but neither transform them in mathematical models (templates), nor perform the matching.
Is it possible to reconstruct a fingerprint image from a template?
No, it is not. Fingerprint templates created with both Biometrika's hardware (FxLock, FxIntegrator, Fx3000) and software (FX3 SDK), do not allow the reconstruction of the original fingerprint image. Moreover, templates are always encrypted.
Is integration of biometric information with pre-existing database possible?
Yes, it is, in case the software that manages the database can use FX3 SDK.
How fingerprint information is stored?
Through FX3 SDK, fingerprint images acquired with Fx2000 and Fx3000 scanners can be saved on file (TIF format), for further elaboration or later use. Note that storing images is NOT necessary to perform the matching: using the templates extracted (about 3 KB) is enough.
Do Fx2000 and Fx3000 work under Linux?
Fx2000 and Fx3000 scanners are fully compliant with Linux: drivers are available for different Linux kernels, both in executable form and source code. Linux versions of FX3 SDK and FX3 SDK Light are also available, allowing the development/integration of/in any applications. However, Biometrika does not develop end-user applications for Linux: in fact FxLogon, FxSecure, FxSentinel and FxAccessControl work under Windows only.
Are Biometrika’s scanners "BioAPI compliant"?
FX3 SDK users can obtain, upon request, the BioAPI BSP (beta version) for Fx2000 and Fx3000 scanners.
What is the typical configuration of a centralized access control system realized through FxLock terminals?
See examples of systems built with Fxlock units.
Can FxAccessControl be interfaced with third party access control applications?
FxAccessControl allows to export access records in several formats (txt, MS Excel, MS Access). These data can be used to feed third party applications (e.g., employees salary calculated according to their effective working time). When a more complex integration between FxLock terminals and third party devices is required, instead of FxAccessControl we recommend using FxGate SDK.
Is Biometrika an importer/distributor of products manufactured abroad?
No, it is not. All Biometrika hardware and software products and parts (including optics, mechanics, electronic boards, firmware, etc.) are completely designed and developed in house. For this reason, Biometrika's products can be modified to suit the particular needs of its customers.
Does Biometrika retail to end users?
Biometrika's typical customers are companies and integrators (i.e., business market), rather than private persons.
Does Biometrika develop customized software solutions and/or install its products at the customer site?
Usually Biometrika does these activities through its partners (software houses, integrators, etc.).
How can I order Biometrika's products?
First, please check if there is one of our partners in your country. Otherwise, you can buy directly from us by sending an e-mail or fax (see contacts). Please, do not forget to add your Company profile: name, address, phone and fax number. This help us to provide you a better service.

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