SecuGen Hamster IV
SecuGen Hamster IV is an FBI FIPS 201 / PIV compliant optical fingerprint scanner with USB 2.0 connection.
Scanner's manufacturer specifies that Hamster IV is based on a sensor that contains an optical prism that is resistant to scratches, impact, corrosion and electrostatic discharge. Also specified that scanner's optics ensure high quality distortion-free fingerprint images. The scanner is also able to capture fingerprints that are difficult to scan: dry, moist, aged fingerprints, fingerprints with scars or other problematic fingerprints.
Hamster IV is able to detect and reject latent fingerprints and 2-D spoof fingerprint images (i.e. photocopies).
Support modules for this scanner are included in:
- MegaMatcher 2025.1 SDK;
- MegaMatcher On Card 2025.1 SDK;
- VeriFinger 2025.1 SDK;
- Free Fingerprint Verification SDK.
at Biometric Supply, a subsidiary of Neurotechnology.
Specifications
| Scanner Name | SecuGen Hamster IV fingerprint recognition reader |
| Manufacturer | SecuGen Corporation |
| Connection | USB 2.0 |
| Supported OS (*) | Microsoft Windows Linux (only on HSDU04P sensor model) Android (only on HSDU04P sensor model) |
| Resolution | 500 ppi |
| Image capture area (Platen size) | 16 x 18 mm (0.6" x 0.7") |
| Fingerprint image size | 258 x 336 pixels |
| Sensor type | Optical |
| Illumination | Red LED |
| Device size (without stand) | 27 x 40 x 73 mm (1.1" x 1.6" x 2.9") |
| Device weight (without stand) | 100 grams (0.2 lbs) |
| Operating temperature | 0°C ~ +40°C |
| Operating humidity | 0-90 % (non-condensing) |
* These operating systems are supported by Neurotechnology SDKs. Device manufacturers may have different lists of supported operating systems.
Neurotechnology Solution Partners use this scanner in
The Hamster IV fingerprint readers are used in these systems, created by Neurotechnology Solution Partners:
- BIS – an identity verification system developed by Scanwell SA.
Other SecuGen scanners
Neurotechnology SDKs also include support modules for these SecuGen scanners:
- Hamster Air
- Hamster Pro
- Hamster Pro 10
- Hamster Pro 20
- Hamster Pro 30
- Hamster Pro Duo CL
- Hamster Pro Duo SC/PIV
- Hamster Plus
- iD-USB SC
- iD-USB SC/PIV
