MT Digit

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Manufactured by Datawise MT Digit, this is an early fingerprint reader, from the Windows '95 era. Plugs in through the parallel port and minimum system requirements were a 486-33DX or higher and 12Mb memory.

The Datawise MT Digit used to be an accurate, affordable fingerprint reader for secure NT Server, NT Workstation, and Windows 95, PC System access. Aimed at both the corporate network and home desktop, the MT Digit authenticates users access using proven biometric technology, raising the bar of data access security. With access granted in typically less than 2 seconds, the MT Digit does away with the hassles involved in remembering and keying in passwords.

Reference Number : 5030001002142

Date : 2000

Manufacturer : Datawise

Physical Description : Outer card sleeve Inner card box Scanner Mouse adaptor Serial cable with 3.5mm jack and two serial (male and female) Biologon CD CD Sleeve Questionaire leaflet Instruction booklet Installation tip sheet

This exhibit has a reference ID of CH72951. Please quote this reference ID in any communication with the Centre for Computing History.

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