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Cherry to demonstrate secure logon using biometric technology at Gadget Show Live

28th March 2011

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Anyone concerned about keeping their PC or network secure should definitely visit Stand L1 at Gadget Show Live, where they can see demonstrations of Cherry’s high-tech computer input devices using fingerprint recognition technology to authenticate an individual before allowing him or her to log on. With the explosion in the number of people who use online banking and the internet for shopping from home, using biometric data sign on to keep prying eyes out of your computer is likely to interest home as well as business users.

The Cherry M-4200 FingerTIP ID mouse incorporates sophisticated biometrics technology to enable users to log on to their PC or laptop using their own fingerprint as identification. Struggling to remember difficult-to-recall user IDs and passwords becomes unnecessary and PCs and networks are secured against unauthorized access. Using biometric identification has the additional advantage of saving time and frustration – no more waiting for waiting for “change password” emails or phoning the IT support department to request a new logon.
The M-4200 FingerTIP ID mouse incorporates a TCS2 TouchChip® sensor developed by UPEK Inc., the global leader in biometric fingerprint security solutions and is compatible with Windows 7 and other Microsoft operating systems via freely downloadable Bromba software, available on the Cherry website. Symmetrical for left or right hand use, its ergonomic 3-button design is very comfortable and non-slip, with gripping recesses on the sides. The wired M4200 FingerTIP ID mouse uses 800 dpi optical technology for superior precision control. It comes with 1.8m. of cable for connection to the PC via USB. Available in a smart silver/black housing, this high-tech biometric mouse is guaranteed for two years and is available from Stand L1 at the special Gadget Show Live price of £75.00 inc. VAT.

The Cherry FingerTIP ID board G83-14503 is also being demonstrated and strictly limited stocks are available to buy at the very special show price of £50 inc. VAT – a huge saving off the normal price of over £150! This fully-featured USB keyboard features an integrated capacitative TCS1CD fingerprint sensor from UPEK, the most popular on the market, as it meets the high security standards for system logon demanded in public sector and government installations. Only the authenticated user’s fingerprint will enable logon. With a clean, compact design (its footprint is only 455mm x 195mm) it’s available in light grey or black. Fully compatible with Windows 7, the FingerTIP ID board can be used with other Microsoft operating systems using free downloadable Bromba software, available on the Cherry website.