I have a fingerprint reader. How do I use it with the BioFoundry® SDK?
It depends on the software accompanying the fingerprint reader. If the software implements a BioAPI standardized interface, then you can use it as is. If not, then you must obtain a BioAPI Biometric Service Provider wrapper library, which could be developed using the instructions and components from the SDK_CPP package of the BioFoundry® SDK. Can I start developing a Biometric application immediately once I download the BioFoundry® SDK? Do I need additional software components? The BioFoundry® SDK comes with a sample Password Dynamics Biometric Service Provider. This technology essentially allows you to enhance any password-based authentication, by checking not only if the passwords match, but also the way users type their passwords. Also see the BioFoundry® SDK Samples FAQ. You can enable the use of Biometrics in your application by using the Password Dynamics BSP out of the box or, since source code is provided for it, you can modify it to satisfy your requirements. However, if you w
