UPEK, a developer of biometric technology specializing in fingerprint scanners for computers, has released a new product that is expected to make biometric security a realistic option for everyday computer users, according to a Boston Herald article. The new product, called the Eikon To Go Digital Privacy Manager (EDPM), is a USB-connectable fingerprint scanner that retails for $49.99 and is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems.
As well as being an easy way to control access to one’s computer and sensitive files, the EDPM is also capable of password management, file encryption and application specific protection. Additionally, to assuage fears of having a digital image of one’s fingerprint on their computer, the EDPM uses a specific algorithm to only match certain points on the finger rather than matching images.
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