Futronic PS90 fingerprint scanner: High potential in a small package
Scanners have been an exotic technology in our real world, they have become ever so common, but the relevance still lingers. With a motive to make a difference on the shelves and amid the users, Futronic has revealed the FS90 USB 2.0 mini fingerprint scanner with optic system. The portable mobile application scanner with the embedded optics delivers high-quality images in a very confined form factor.
The tiny scanner measures 15×22mm, being a handy addition for mobile and notebook users, the PS90 is accompanied by a 0.3 meter USB cable and can transfer fingerprint image at 300×440 pixel resolutions to a PC in only 0.1 second. The scanner comes with modules ready to work with all operating systems, making it easier for users to stick it with their portables without any added discomfort.
The PS90 has a window measuring 13mm for finger scanning, while the images scanned are automatically illuminated and adjusted depending on the characteristics of the fingerprint. Here guys, a great scanning toy to play with your captured images and getting them on to your systems at lightening speeds.
Via: NetSecurity
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