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    Fingerprint readers - how can you view the prints?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Valleybacker, Feb 24, 2008.

  1. Valleybacker

    Valleybacker Notebook Consultant

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    Is there a way to view the fingerprints that you take with the built in fingerprint readers? I have an HP laptop with the fingerprint reader, the software that comes with it does not provide images of the fingerprints. Is there a way to view them? It uses digitalpersona btw.
     
    Valleybacker, Feb 24, 2008
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  2. stefanp67

    stefanp67 Notebook Consultant

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    I think the prints are directly converted to mathematical functions, that is they are never stored as images.
     
    stefanp67, Feb 24, 2008
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  3. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Use scanner in Greyscale. I think stefan67 is correct.
     
    powerpack, Feb 24, 2008
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  4. ahl395

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    As far as i know, I also belive he is correct.

    Powerpack: NBR Kung-Fu Captain? Where can I join? lol, jk
     
    ahl395, Feb 24, 2008
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