The Fingerprint Locking Technology Is Applied To USB Drives

It seems far-fetched for you to open a door or mobile phone with your finger, in the past few decades. But for now, they are very ordinary actions. Recently, the biometric technology is even added to USB drives to reduce malicious access.

Fingerprint Locking Technology in New USB Drives

Using a USB drive with fingerprint locking technology (also known as biometric technology) is more than just a fashionable thing. The fingerprint lock is definitely one of the best authentication methods to help us protect our data. It contributes a lot to getting away from unauthorized access, which is the last thing people want to see.

No one can open your USB drive without your permission; that’s why the new USB drive with a fingerprint lock attracts so many people.

Compatibility & Capacity

The OEMs claim that the new USB drives with a biometric lock gives support to Windows XP/7/8/10 and Mac OSX 10.4 and Linux. Besides, the new fingerprint locking USB drives could be used in different devices that support USB. They also declare that the fingerprint sensor used in USB is tough enough to resist scratches.

The fingerprint USB drive has a wide capacity range, from 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB to 64GB. Of course, a USB drive with different capacity has a different price. The deliveries are expected to roll out by September, 2018.

What if USB drive becomes dead suddenly?

By the way, you can back this project on Indiegogo if you are in favor of the fingerprint lock.

Fingerprint Sensor

Fingerprint sensor is attached to the USB device to achieve fingerprint encryption. With this sensor, you can easily open your USB drive with fingerprint. The AES265 encryption is used to guard your drive, so as to ensure data safety.

When you get a new USB device with fingerprint locking function, you should plug it into a computer to complete configuration. After connecting to computer, you’ll see a content management system, in which you should set up an administrator and add fingerprints.

How to solve when USB drive is not showing up on computer?

In fact, both “Public” and “Privacy” sectors are included in adjustable capacities; in this way, you can decide exactly which files are private and which are not.

Benefits of Introducing Biometric Technology

3 main advantages are found in a biometric locking USB drive.

Enhance Security

The conventional locks have pin-tumblers, which are vulnerable to a forced entry. So they may be broken easily. In contrast, the fingerprint locks are better for 3 reasons.

1. They have no key, so they cannot be bumped or picked. Your fingerprint is the only way to access your USB drive, which makes the device more reliable.
2. You don’t need to worry about the problems like stolen keys and getting locked out suddenly; these problems happen now and then in the past.
3. Most important of all, the fingerprint locks will detect whether a door or a device closes and it will automatically lock for you after several seconds if you forget to do so.

Increase Control

Up to a thousand authorized users can be recognized by programming fingerprint locks. This gives you more control than ever to decide who has access privileges.

What can you do with fingerprint lock?

1. You can choose from fingerprint identification and password entry, or both; besides, the owner is allowed to assign the type of access for each authorized user.
2. You can program the lock anytime and anywhere; as long as you have a computer, you can do it quickly.
3. After setting access privileges, you can upload them to the lock using a flash drive.
4. The fingerprint lock will record the time and date of each entrance automatically, making it possible for you to audit the user activity.

Reject Duplication

1. The fingerprint lock is created on the basis of people’s actual thumbprint, making it very difficult to replicate.
2. Unlike the traditional key, you don’t need to worry about that a fingerprint may be stolen, lost, or taken to a locksmith for duplication.
3. When a thumbprint is putting on the sensor, it will detect whether it matches or not, without sending information to an external source.
4. The biometric lock is designed to identify the properties of a 3D finger, so it will reject anything except for a human finger.

According to study, I found the USB drive with fingerprint lock is part of a crowdfunding project on Indiegogo. Apart from the fingerprint locking technology, the rapid storage is another highlight that makes this type of USB drive an impressive product.