Sony Adds Fingerprint Access To Portable Storage

zerodamage · Nov 6, 2003, 10:30 AM

"Sony launched Tuesday four new USB-based storage devices in its Micro Vault line, including one that relies on fingerprint authentication to secure passwords stored on the portable, stick-style flash drives.

The new Micro Vault with Fingerprint Access is a 128MB stick that connects via a USB 2.0 port, and replaces traditional passwords and user IDs with a fingerprint identification system for accessing Web sites, such as corporate intranets or enterprise Web services. The device will sell for $140 when it ships later this month."

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Nov 6, 2003, 10:30 AM	#1
zerodamage DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 3,574 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Sony Adds Fingerprint Access To Portable Storage "Sony launched Tuesday four new USB-based storage devices in its Micro Vault line, including one that relies on fingerprint authentication to secure passwords stored on the portable, stick-style flash drives. The new Micro Vault with Fingerprint Access is a 128MB stick that connects via a USB 2.0 port, and replaces traditional passwords and user IDs with a fingerprint identification system for accessing Web sites, such as corporate intranets or enterprise Web services. The device will sell for $140 when it ships later this month." TechWeb