Biofob Blue brief user guide
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1. Overview
The Biofob Blue provides a range of security and other functions that are accessible via Bluetooth
communications. Developers of applications for the Host device (e.g. PCs or smart phones) can
incorporate Biofob Blue to increase the security of their applications.
Some examples of potential Host applications using Biofob Blue are:
Unlocking the Host (e.g. smart phone) using a fingerprint
Unlocking an application on the Host using a fingerprint
On-line Fingerprint authorization
Fingerprint authorized automated online log on to web-sites and other systems
Fingerprint authorised Single-Sign-On client (proprietary) or Information Card (standard)
selector.
Fingerprint authorized access to encrypted data stored on the Host or Biofob Blue device.
One-Time-Password (OTP)generation on the Biofob Blue device authorized by a fingerprint
Capture of fingerprint data e.g. for law enforcement officers in the field
2. Introduction
Administrator Finger Enrollment Operation (Initialisation)
The Biofob Blue device requires TWO Administrator fingers to become fully operational.
When you purchase the Biofob Blue new, there are no fingerprints in the database. The first
TWO fingerprints enrolled will become “Administrators”. Certain functions will require an
Administrator (Admin) Finger for access, e.g enrollment of new fingers.
1)
To turn Biofob Blue on press the button for about 1s and release, a Blue LED appears.
2)
A White (blue/red/green) blinking LED means ready to enroll an Admin Finger
3)
Enroll First Admin Finger with approx 6~10 repeated swipes (each time the White LED
blinks, swipe same finger again).
4)
Green LED indicates successful enrolment; Red LED indicates unsuccessful
5)
After Green LED flashes for successful enrolment of First Admin Finger the White LED
will blink for enrolment of Second Admin, follow steps 3-4.
6)
After TWO successful Admin Finger enrolments, Bluetooth is enabled and discoverable
(Blue LED flashing quickly);
7)
When the connection is setup between the Host (smart phone) and Biofob Blue, the Blue
LED will flash slowly, the device is ready to receive instructions (Normal mode).
8)
To turn off the Biofob Blue press and hold down the button (steady Red LED) for about
5s until flashing Red LED, then release button and the device will power off.
If no connection is established or no instruction is received within 60s, the Biofob Blue will
power off automatically.
