SideSwipe
BIO-key’s SideSwipe is a compact, easy-to-use, durable swipe fingerprint scanner that operates on any Windows device with a standard USB port. BIO-key’s SideSwipe was developed to provide an affordable option for tablet and laptop users to conveniently incorporate biometric authentication into their sign-in process.
This USB fingerprint scanner operates seamlessly with Microsoft’s Windows 10 biometric sign-in feature – Windows Hello and is one of the only USB fingerprint reader machines on the market to pass Microsoft’s rigorous accuracy and security testing qualification process to bear the Microsoft Hello-Ready mark.
Use SideSwipe and Windows Hello to access your device and soon, your favorite applications and websites with a simple swipe. By delivering fast and convenient authentication, this USB fingerprint reader is the perfect replacement for passwords using the simple, yet significant, “Power of a Touch.”
*Please note that this product is not compatible with Apple products.
Features & Benefits
- Microsoft-tested and qualified for Windows Hello
- Enables Windows Hello as a FIDO2 Authenticator
- Fingerprint biometric sign-in for Windows Hello & Hello for Business
- Cordless, compact design for everyday use
- Cost-efficient alternative to expensive readers
- Works with BIO-key PortalGuard – Multi-factor Authentication.
Full Support for Windows Hello Sign-In Options
Product Specifications
- Sensor Capture Area: 12mm wide swipe
- Image Resolution: 508 DPI
- Power Consumption During Imaging: 19mA (typical) at 3.3V
- Connection Options: USB 1.1 or higher – Type A and C
PASSWORDS ARE A SUPPORT NIGHTMARE. USERS DON’T LIKE PASSWORD POLICIES THEY SEE AS ONEROUS. FOR HELP DESK, THEY ARE CONSTANTLY BOMBARDED BY USERS WHO LET THEIR PASSWORDS EXPIRE AND REQUIRE A RESET. FROM THE INCEPTION OF MY FIRM’S NEW DESKTOP REFRESH TO WINDOWS 10, WE IDENTIFIED THAT WE WANTED TO USE BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION AS A PASSWORD ALTERNATIVE. WE TESTED SEVERAL DIFFERENT FORM FACTORS AND TYPES. MY USERS PREFERRED THE BIO-KEY SIDESWIPE COMPACT SCANNER FOR ITS EASE OF USE AND FEEL. FOR IT, INSTALLING THE SCANNERS WAS AS SIMPLE AS PLUGGING IT IN AND LOADING THE DRIVERS, WINDOWS 10 RECOGNIZES THE DEVICE INSTANTLY. A SIMPLE DEVICE THAT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE TO USERS AND THE IT DEPARTMENTS THAT SUPPORT THEM.
