So far my quest has led to promises but nothing. ooncrete. I got a secugen device that could not be detected on debian Ubuntu or windows 7&10. Access to sdks or technical docs and how-to is scanty and seems that it requires specialised device drivers.
My bet rests on the u.are.u devices(4500 & 5160) that are common in most authentication systems used by medical scheme providers.
From my research, 1:N matching is problematic; 1:1 matching is easier and the app may need tweaking to accommodate this.
An even bigger catch is customization to android devices as the target platform.
Will keep you posted on how it goes..
AlvinRegards,The ' real world testing' that's where the catch comes in. Naturally testing should be atleast 3 months before a live launch.Gadgets fail etc too...On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 8:56 AM, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu@gmail.com> wrote:Yeah, we did a bit of research. During the development phase, we bought about 3 different models from Amazon, by the time development was complete, we had zeroed in on one, which we then bulk ordered from the manufacturer.Unfortunately, the simulated real world testing showed the non-technical shortcomings with our choice;- Users either had to contort their bodies to comfortably place their finger on the scanner surface of the Futronic FS88H, or- Users had to pick it up, slant it, then place their fingers on the scanner surfaceIt may seem trivial, but if you have a queue of people waiting to get scanned, frustrations can build up extremely fast, due to a few seconds "lost" during scanning.On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 8:48 AM, Alvin Ochola <ajochola@gmail.com> wrote:Regards,Research is KEY painstakingly :-)Peter I bet alot of research was done before hand.I have seen many techies 'import' alot of stuff that in the end doesn't work.On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 8:29 AM, Peter Karunyu via skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:And in our case, we imported directly from the manufacturers.On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 8:28 AM, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu@gmail.com> wrote:I happened to have been part of a QA team that was testing a "biometrics module" on a locally developed software, and whichever device you chose, if its going to be used on a flat surface (e.g. a table top or counter), then it is better if the part where the user places their finger is slanted downwards, and not flat.In our test, this (Secugen Hamster Plus and Hamster IV) was better (less time), this (Futronic FS88H) was worse (more time), in terms of the number of minutes spent by a user to successfully get their finger scanned. All because of the slanting of the scanning surface.On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 8:12 AM, Alvin Ochola via skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:Alvin OcholaRegards,Those who require assistance can Email 'sales@greenline.co.ke' with your contact details.MorningFrom experience your supplier will have to import these.
+254-722-313-923On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 5:17 AM, Daniel Kimotho via skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:Following..i also need assistance in integrating it to a system that i have already developed but requires the biometric module.Any assistance or leads is highly appreciated.--On 26 August 2016 at 10:01, Ndungi Kyalo via skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:Following .. Please, if possible, let us know which drivers and OS platform you eventually opt for.--
Ndungi KyaloOn 26 August 2016 at 09:42, Kiti Chigiri via skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:Will let you know how it goes..got some leads that i am following up onOn Wed, Aug 24, 2016 at 3:17 PM, joe mwirigi <joemwirigi@gmail.com> wrote:____________________________________________________________ ___
We must Keep on, We can't stop here
On Wed, Aug 24, 2016 at 2:46 PM, Maisiba Bravo via skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:Chigiri,I too have been looking for a local supplier for the subject Digital Persona U. are. U 4500 but in vain.RegardsHi Guys,I am looking for *local* suppliers of USD fingerprint readers similar to the ones used in hospitals when identifying a member of a medical insurance scheme. I have walked around some shops in CBD and most of the attendants dont know where to source them.
The specific models are http://www.crossmatch.com/UareU4500Reader/ and http://www.crossmatch.com/uareu-5160-reader/ This is for a R&D activity with possibility of a bulk purchase on full rollout.
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