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Fulcrum carrying USB fingerprint readers

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Fulcrum Biometrics, a distributor of biometric solutions across the globe, has announced it is now offering EikonTouch USB-connected fingerprint readers, a product of biometrics developer UPEK.

Among the features offered by the Eikon Touch line of readers is its one-touch placement, along with some specific models offering other aspects such as FIPS 201 certification or protective coating for rugged field use. [end] 

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