DigitalPersona U.are.U 5160 Optical Fingerprint Scanner
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The touch-style U.are.U 5160 Fingerprint Reader is a FIPS 201 PIV certified, optical fingerprint sensor designed to serve as a USB peripheral. This ruggedized, powerful fingerprint verification and identity machine is ideal for large deployments in voting, entitlement, healthcare, finance and education.
The U.are.U 5160 Reader optically scans the fingerprint when the user touches the glass imaging window. Optical technology offers the highest combination of durability and ease of use.
The reader is IP64 rated and sealed against dust and liquids. The on-board electronics automatically control calibration and data transfer over the USB interface.
The U.are.U 5160 Reader is designed to meet and exceed the FIPS 201 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Image Quality Specification, a key industry standard. It produces 500 and 1000 dot-per-inch (dpi) fingerprint images in ANSI an ISO/IEC standard formats. The U.are.U 5160 Reader can be used with any standards-compatible fingerprint templates extractor or matcher, including the DigitalPersona® FingerJet™ Biometric Engine, VeriFinger and MegaMatcher Standard and Extended SDK's.
THE U.are.U 5160 IS NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH THE U.are.U 4500.
U.are.U 5160 Technical Specifications
| Device
name |
U.are.U 5160 Reader |
| Manufacturer |
DigitalPersona, Inc. |
| Device connection |
USB 2.0 (High Speed) |
| Supported OS (1) |
Microsoft Windows 7, CE, XP Pro, Linux, Android 4.x |
| Sensor resolution |
500 dpi (native) 1000 dpi (interpolated) |
| Image capture
area (Platen size) |
19 mm x 16 mm |
| Sensor type |
Optical |
| Illumination |
Blue LEDs |
| Device size |
72 x 39 x 21.7 mm |
| Operating
temperature |
-10°C ~ 60°C |
| Operating humidity |
20-90 % (non-condensing) |
(1) These operating systems are supported by Neurotechnology SDKs.
Device manufacturers may have different lists of supported operating
systems.
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Product Compatibility
The
U.are.U 5160 Reader is compatible with many different software
development kits and applications. Below is the list of products
that are currently known to support this scanner. Please note
that some applications and development kits require specific versions
of the drivers to be installed. Please contact us if you need
additional information.
Supported Software Development Kits:
VeriFinger Standard and Extended SDK
MegaMatcher Standard and Extended SDK
Supported Applications:
FbF
(TM) Device Listener
Scan & Pin
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Fingerprint Readability
Fingerprint scanning is affected by a variety of factors, some that can
be controlled and others that cannot:
- Age - As people age, they lose collagen which
makes their fingerprint harder to read.
- Occupation - Manual laborers can sometimes wear
down fingerprints on one or more fingers.
- Ethnicity and Gender - Some women and
ethnicities have very faint fingerprints.
- Environment - Extremely dry environments cause
fingers to become dry.
- Hygiene - Frequent hand washing or use of
hand-sanitizers can dry out the skin, making fingerprints harder to read.
People with difficult-to-read fingerprints may wish to press
slightly harder, hold their finger on the reader slightly longer, touch
their forehead before touching the reader (skin oils aid in
readability) or register and use one of their other fingers.
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Taking Care of Your Fingerprint Reader
The fingerprint reader, while tolerant of residues left on the
reader, performs optimally when kept clean!
Cleaning U.are.U Readers
Apply the sticky side of a piece of adhesive cellophane tape to the
window, and then peel it away, OR
Gently dab the fingerprint reader window with a cloth that has been
dampened with a mild ammonia-based glass cleaner, such as Windex. (Do
not use paper!)
Protect Against the Risk of Damage to Your Fingerprint Reader
- Do not pour any liquid directly on the reader window.
- Do not use alcohol-based cleaners.
- Never submerge the reader in liquid.
- Never rub the window with an abrasive material, including paper.
- Do not poke the window coating with your fingernail or any other
item, such as a pen.
Proper Use of Your Fingerprint Reader
Most of the unique, repeatable fingerprint information is located in
the "pad" of your finger, not in the "tip". Flat finger placement as
shown below will result in fast and accurate fingerprint authentication.
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