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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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Using the mouse:
Siemens state over and over that you must
install the software before you
plug in the ID mouse. With the software installed you have several options for
security, including password only, password or authentication, and the most
secure, authentication only. Unless I really had to, I would be a bit hesitant
to check off the most secure form of lock down just because of that "what if"
scenario - loosing the authenticating fingers.
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| The first person to install the
software and setup the ID mouse automatically becomes the
administrator. Groups of users can be configured, and along with
first and last name an individual password is required. |
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| The first step in the process is to
scan in the fingers from either your right or left hand (depending on your
preferences). Each of the users fingertips are scanned in three times,
with an animation prompting you to lift up and re-position your finger
between each scan. This helps the unit get a few, slightly different scans
of the finger print as each time you reposition your finger on the sensor
it differs slightly. An image of your fingerprint is displayed so you
can see how clear the scan is. |
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| During the authenticating procedure
the ID mouse software prompts the user to position their finger on the
capacitive sensor for acquisition. A large image of your fingerprint
(we've blocked out the center portion in this image) is displayed on the
screen, and the software then grants access, or asks you to attempt
authentication again. As you can see, this representation of one of
PCstats hardworking staff is very solid and clear. This fingerprint was
authenticated and the user granted access to their computer. |
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| In this attempt at authentication,
there was some residual oil from a previous attempt which produced a
slightly less clear image (again, we've blocked out the center portion of
the image) for the software to calculate against. Our faithful staff
member also made the error of not pressing their finger firmly enough onto
the capacitive sensor. Both environmental effects conspired to result in
access being denied. In most situations even a dirty sensor will properly
authenticate if the user ensures they press firmly on the sensor with
their finger. |
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