Keri Systems BioPointe - Manual (Page 5)

Biopointe Central User’s Manual
Introduction 1
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
A. How BioPointe Central Works
BioPointe Central is used for maintaining and administering BioPointe devices. The BioPointe device is an
authentication system specifically designed to provide irrefutable personal identification.
B. Features
BioPointe Central has many distinct advantages:
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Flexible software expandability
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Multiple security levels (supervisor, user or custom)
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Communication via serial, Ethernet or modem
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Verifying status of devices
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Log record reporting
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Log record exporting into ASCII text format
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Time and Date synchronization
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Device Properties configuration
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Central enrolment of the users
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Provides data synchronization between PC and the BioPointe device
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Ease of use
C. Style and Conventions
Icons
Occasionally, an icon will appear in the left margin. Each icon has a specific meaning. The paragraphs that
follow identify the icons and their intended use.
NOTE: Notes alert you to information of special interest or provide clarification on the use
of a particular feature. Notes supplement standard content and are not required
reading.
WARNING: Warnings contain critical information. Failure to read a warning may cause
unexpected results from the application.
Terminology and Type
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Fields are referenced by their proper names
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Literal entries (commands and such) appear in bold
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Important new terms appear in italics
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Optional entries appear in (brackets)
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