.

NET Programming Manual for

FDx SDK Pro for Windows
For applications using SecuGen® fingerprint readers

SG1-0030B-011 (03/19)

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Contents
CHAPTER 1. OVERVIEW......................................................................................................... 3
1.1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................................................3
1.2. ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................................................3
1.3. NAMESPACES ..................................................................................................................................3
1.4. RUNTIME FILES ...............................................................................................................................3

CHAPTER 2. PROGRAMMING ................................................................................................ 4

2.1. CREATING SGFINGERPRINTMANAGER OBJECT ........................................................................4
2.2. INITIALIZING SGFINGERPRINTMANAGER OBJECT.....................................................................4
2.3. OPENING THE SECUGEN FINGERPRINT READER ......................................................................6
2.4. GETTING DEVICE INFORMATION ...................................................................................................7
2.5. CAPTURING A FINGERPRINT IMAGE ............................................................................................8
2.6. GETTING IMAGE QUALITY ..............................................................................................................9
2.7. CONTROLLING BRIGHTNESS ........................................................................................................9
2.8. CREATING A TEMPLATE ...............................................................................................................10
2.9. MATCHING TEMPLATES................................................................................................................ 11
2.10. REGISTRATION PROCESS ..........................................................................................................12
2.11. VERIFICATION PROCESS ............................................................................................................14
2.12. GETTING MATCHING SCORE .....................................................................................................15
2.13. USING AUTO-ON™.......................................................................................................................16
2.14. TEMPLATE FORMAT ....................................................................................................................17
2.15. MANIPULATING ANSI378, ISO19794-2, AND ISO19794-2 COMPACT TEMPLATES ................19
2.16. GETTING VERSION INFORMATION OF MINEX CERTIFIED ALGORITHM ...............................21

CHAPTER 3. SECUGEN.FDXSDKPRO.WINDOWS REFERENCE ....................................... 22

3.1. SGFINGERPRINTMANAGER CLASS ............................................................................................22
3.2. SGFPMDEVICEINFOPARAM STRUCTURE ..................................................................................38
3.3. SGFPMDEVICELIST STRUCTURE ................................................................................................39
3.4. SGFPMFINGERINFO STRUCTURE ...............................................................................................39
3.5. SGFPMANSITEMPLATEINFO STRUCTURE .................................................................................40
3.6. SGFPMDEVICENAME ENUMERATION .........................................................................................41
3.7. SGFPMPORTADDR ENUMERATION .............................................................................................41
3.8. SGFPMSECURITYLEVEL ENUMERATION ...................................................................................41
3.9. SGFPMTEMPLATEFORMAT ENUMERATION ...............................................................................42
3.10. SGFPMERROR ENUMERATION ..................................................................................................42
3.11. SGFPMAUTOONEVENT ENUMERATION ....................................................................................43
3.12. SGFPMMESSAGES ENUMERATION...........................................................................................43
3.13. SGFPMIMPRESSIONTYPE ENUMERATION ...............................................................................43
3.14. SGFPMFINGERPOSITION ENUMERATION ................................................................................43

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 Chapter 1. Overview

Chapter 1. Overview
FDx SDK Pro provides a .NET assembly (SecuGen.FDxSDKPro.Windows.dll) for .NET developers to use
SecuGen technology in a .NET framework.

Programming with SecuGen’s .NET library is easy. The inclusion of fingerprint reader control, extraction,
and matching algorithms in the SDK allows programmers to build biometric applications quickly and
easily. All fingerprint functionality provided by the SDK is called through
SecuGen.FDxSDKPro.Windows.dll and is accessed through the SGFingerPrintManager class.

1.1. System Requirements

Developer’s Environment (Windows)
• Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 / Vista / XP, Windows Server 2016 / 2012 / 2008 R2 / 2003
• .NET framework SDK 4.0 or above

Run-time Environment (Windows)

• Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 / Vista / XP, Windows Server 2016 / 2012 / 2008 R2 / 2003
• .NET framework 4.0 or above

SecuGen USB readers capture and digitize fingerprint images. The host system then retrieves the image
through its USB port for subsequent processing. All SecuGen USB readers, except for those based on
FDU01 sensors, are supported in this SDK.

1.2. Assembly
Windows SecuGen.FDxSDKPro.Windows.dll

1.3. Namespaces
This namespace contains the SecuGen Fingerprint Management class that supports the .NET Framework

Windows SecuGen.FDxSDKPro.Windows

1.4. Runtime files

The SecuGen .NET Library (SecuGen.FDxSDKPro.Windows.dll) calls sgfplib.dll. To distribute or
execute a .NET application using the SecuGen .NET Library, the following files are required.

• sgfplib.dll Main module

• sgfpamx.dll Fingerprint algorithm module for extraction & matching (MINEX Certified)
• sgwsqlib.dll WSQ module
• sgfdusda.dll Module for U20-ASF-BT device

For more information, refer to the separate document FDx SDK Pro Programming Manual.

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Chapter 2. Programming
All SDK functions are implemented as members of the SGFingerPrintManager class. This chapter
explains how to use the SGFingerPrintManager class to integrate SecuGen fingerprint technology
into .NET applications.

2.1. Creating SGFingerPrintManager Object

To use the SecuGen .NET component, the SGFingerPrintManager object must first be instantiated. This
is done by calling the SGFingerPrintManager() constructor.

[C#]
private SGFingerPrintManager m_FPM; //member variable
…
m_FPM = new SGFingerPrintManager();

[VB.NET]
Dim m_FPM As SGFingerPrintManager 'member variable
…
m_FPM = New SGFingerPrintManager()

2.2. Initializing SGFingerPrintManager Object

If an SGFingerPrintManager object is created, it should be initialized using Init(SGFPMDeviceName
devName) or Init(Int32 width, Int32 height, Int32 dpi). Init(SGFPMDeviceName devName) takes the
device name, loads the driver that corresponds to the device name, and initializes the fingerprint algorithm
module based on device information. Init (Int32 imageWidth, Int32 imageHeight, Int32 dpi) takes image
information to initialize fingerprint algorithm module. It does not load device driver.

• Initiailize SGFingerPrintManage with device name

The Init(SGFPMDeviceName devName) function takes a device name as a parameter. Based on the
device name, SGFingerPrintManager loads the required device driver module and initializes the extraction
and matching modules based on device information. The following table summarizes the relationships
among Device Type, Device Name, loaded Device Driver, and initial Image Size when the
Init(SGFPMDeviceName devName) function is called.

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Device Sensor Device Name Value Device Driver Image Size

Type (pixels)
FDP02 SGFPMDeviceName.DEV_FDP02 1 Parallel device 260*300
FDU02 SGFPMDeviceName.DEV_FDU02 3 USB FDU02 260*300
FDU03 / SDU03 SGFPMDeviceName.DEV_FDU03 4 USB FDU03 / 260*300
SDU03
FDU04 / SDU04 SGFPMDeviceName.DEV_FDU04 5 USB FDU04 / 258*336
SDU04
U20 SGFPMDeviceName.DEV_FDU05 6 USB U20 300*400
UPx SGFPMDeviceName.DEV_FDU06 7 USB UPx 300*400
U10 SGFPMDeviceName.DEV_FDU07 8 USB U10 252*330
U10-AP SGFPMDeviceName.DEV_FDU07A 9 USB U10-AP 252*330
U20-A SGFPMDeviceName.DEV_FDU08 10 USB U20-A 300*400
U20-AP SGFPMDeviceName.DEV_FDU08P 11 USB U20-AP 300*400
UPx-P SGFPMDeviceName.DEV_FDU06P 12 USB UPx-P 300*400
U20-ASF-BT SGFPMDeviceName.DEV_FDUSDA 13 U20-ASF-BT (SPP) 300*400

[C#]
private SGFingerPrintManager m_FPM; //member variable
…
SGFPMDeviceName device_name = SGFPMDeviceName.DEV_FDU02;
m_FPM = new SGFingerPrintManager(device_name);

[VB.NET]
Dim m_FPM As SGFingerPrintManager 'member variable
…
Dim device_name As SGFPMDeviceName
device_name = SGFPMDeviceName.DEV_FDU02

m_FPM = New SGFINGERPRINTMANAGER(device_name)

• Initiailize SGFingerPrintManager without device

In some applications, you may need to use the SGFingerPrintManager class without a SecuGen reader
installed on the system. In this case, you can use the overload InitEx (Int32 imageWidth, Int32
imageHeight, Int32 dpi). It takes image width, image height and resolution as parameters. If this function
is called for initializing SGFingerPrintManager, the SGFingerPrintManager class does not load the device
driver.

[C#]
private SGFingerPrintManager m_FPM; //member variable
…
Int32 image_width = 260;
Int32 image_height = 300;
Int32 image_dpi = 500;

m_FPM = new SGFingerPrintManager();

err = m_FPM.InitEx(image_width, image_height, image_dpi);

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[VB.NET]
Dim m_FPM As SGFingerPrintManager 'member variable
…
Dim image_width As Int32
Dim image_height As Int32
Dim image_dpi As Int32

image_width = 260
image_height = 300
image_dpi = 500

m_FPM = New SGFingerPrintManager()

err = m_FPM.Init(image_width, image_height, image_dpi)

2.3. Opening the SecuGen Fingerprint Reader

To use a SecuGen fingerprint reader, the reader must first be initialized by calling the OpenDevice() method.
The portAddr parameter can have different meanings depending on which type of fingerprint reader is
used.

For USB readers, portAddr represents the device ID. If only one USB fingerprint reader is connected to
the PC, the device ID will have the value 0. If multiple USB fingerprint readers are connected to one PC,
portAddr can range from 0 to 9. The maximum number of SecuGen USB readers that can be connected to
one PC is 10.

For Parallel readers, portAddr is the actual parallel port address. Generally, if portAddr is 0
(AUTO_DETECT), the device driver will find the port address automatically.

For Serial readers such as U20-ASF-BT (SPP), portAddr is a com port.

In general, if only one USB reader is connected to the PC, then SGFPMPortAddr.USB_AUTO_DETECT
is recommended.

USB Readers: Values used in PortAddr parameter

PortAddr Value Description

SGFPMPortAddr.USB_AUTO_DETECT 0x255 Detect device automatically
0–9 0–9 Device ID 0 – 9

Parallel Readers: Values used in PortAddr parameter

PortAddr Value Description

SGFPMPortAddr.AUTO_DETECT 0 Detect port address automatically
SGFPMPortAddr.LPT1_378 0x378 Port address 0x378
SGFPMPortAddr.LPT1_278 0x278 Port address 0x278
SGFPMPortAddr.LPT1_3BC 0x3BC Port address 0x3BC

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[C#]
Int32 port_addr;
…
port_addr = SGFPMPortAddr.USB_AUTO_DETECT;

iError = m_FPM.OpenDevice(port_addr);
if (iError == (Int32)SGFPMError.ERROR_NONE)
StatusBar.Text = "Initialization Success";
else
StatusBar.Text = "OpenDevice() Error : " + iError;

[VB.NET]
Dim port_addr As Int32

port_addr = SGFPMPortAddr.USB_AUTO_DETECT;
iError = m_FPM.OpenDevice(port_addr)

If (iError = SGFPMError.ERROR_NONE) Then

StatusBar.Text = "Initialization Success"
Else
StatusBar.Text = "OpenDevice() Error : " + Convert.ToString(iError)
End If

2.4. Getting Device Information

Device information can be retrieved by calling the GetDeviceInfo() method, which obtains required device
information such as image height and width.

[C#]
SGFPMDeviceInfoParam pInfo = new SGFPMDeviceInfoParam();
pInfo = new SGFPMDeviceInfoParam ();
Int32 iError = m_FPM.GetDeviceInfo(pInfo);

if (iError == (Int32)SGFPMError.ERROR_NONE)
{
// This should be done GetDeviceInfo();
m_ImageWidth = pInfo.ImageWidth;
m_ImageHeight = pInfo.ImageHeight;
}

[VB.NET]
Dim pInfo As SGFPMDeviceInfoParam
Dim iError As Int32

pInfo = New SGFPMDeviceInfoParam

iError = m_FPM.GetDeviceInfo(pInfo)

If (iError = SGFPMError.ERROR_NONE) Then

m_ImageWidth = pInfo.ImageWidth
m_ImageHeight = pInfo.ImageHeight
End If

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2.5. Capturing a Fingerprint Image

After the reader is initialized, a fingerprint image can be captured using the GetImage() method. The
captured fingerprint is a 256 gray-level image, and image width and height can be retrieved using the
GetDeviceInfo() method. The image buffer should be allocated by the host application before calling this
GetImage() method. There are 2 types of image capturing functions-GetImage() and GetImageEx().

GetImage() captures an image without checking for the presence of a finger or checking image quality.
GetImageEx() captures fingerprint images continuously, checks the image quality against a specified
quality value, and ignores the image if it does not contain a fingerprint or if the quality of the fingerprint is
not acceptable. If a quality image is captured within the given time (the second parameter), GetImageEx()
ends its processing.

• GetImage() Example

[C#]
Byte[] fp_image = new Byte[m_ImageWidth*m_ImageHeight];

Int32 iError;
iError = m_FPM.GetImage(fp_image);

if (iError == (Int32)SGFPMError.ERROR_NONE)
{
DrawImage(fp_image, pictureBox1 );
}
else
StatusBar.Text = "GetImage() Error : " + iError;

[VB.NET]
Dim fp_image() As Byte
Dim iError As Int32

ReDim fp_image(m_ImageWidth * m_ImageHeight)

iError = m_FPM.GetImage(fp_image)

If (iError = SGFPMError.ERROR_NONE) Then

DrawImage(fp_image, pictureBox1)
Else
StatusBar.Text = "GetImage() Error : " + Convert.ToString(iError)
End If

• GetImageEx() Example

[C#]
Int32 iError;
Int32 timeout = 10000;
Int32 quality = 80;

Byte[] fp_image = new Byte[m_ImageWidth*m_ImageHeight];

iError = m_FPM.GetImageEx(fp_image, timeout, this.pictureBox1.Handle.ToInt32(),

quality);

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[VB.NET]
Dim fp_image() As Byte
Dim iError As Int32
Dim timeout As Int32
Dim quality As Int32

ReDim fp_image(m_ImageWidth * m_ImageHeight)

timeout = 10000
quality = 80

iError = m_FPM.GetLiveEx(fp_image, timeout, pictureBox1.Handle.ToInt32(), quality)

If (iError = SGFPMError.ERROR_NONE) Then

'
Else
StatusBar.Text = "GetImage() Error : " + Convert.ToString(iError)
End If

2.6. Getting Image Quality

To determine the fingerprint image quality, use GetImageQuality(). GetImageQuality does not only check
image quality and also minutiae quality.

[C#]
m_FPM.GetImageQuality(m_ImageWidth, m_ImageHeight, fp_image, ref img_qlty);
if (img_qlty < 80)
// Capture again

[VB.NET]
m_FPM.GetImageQuality(m_ImageWidth, m_ImageHeight, fp_image, img_qlty)
If img_qlty < 80 then
' Capture again

2.7. Controlling Brightness

Depending on the fingerprint reader used, environmental factors, and the specifications of the host system,
the brightness of a fingerprint image may vary. To improve the quality of a captured image, the image
brightness should be adjusted by controlling the brightness setting of the reader using Configure() or
SetBrightness(). Using Configure() presents a built-in dialog box in the driver from which the user can
easily adjust brightness and receive instant feedback from the fingerprint image displayed. SetBrightness()
can also be used to control brightness of the reader. Brightness default values vary among the different
types of SecuGen readers.

• SetBrightness () Example

[C#]
iError = m_FPM.SetBrightness(70);

[VB.NET]
iError = m_FPM.SetBrightness(70)

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• Configure() Example

[C#]
iError = m_FPM.Configure();

[VB.NET]
iError = m_FPM.Configure()

2.8. Creating a Template

To register or verify a fingerprint, a fingerprint image is first captured, and then feature data (minutiae) is
extracted from the image into a template. Minutiae are the unique core points near the center of every
fingerprint, such as ridges, ridge endings, bifurcations, valleys, and whorls.

Use CreateTemplate() to extract minutiae from a fingerprint image to form a template. The buffer should
be assigned by the application. To get the buffer size of the minutiae, call GetMaxTemplateSize(). It will
return the maximum buffer size for data in one template. The actual template size can be obtained by calling
GetTemplateSize() after the template is created. The CreateTemplate() API creates only one set of data
from an image.

Note: Templates having the ANSI378, ISO19794-2, or ISO19794-2 compact card formats may be merged.
For more information about template formats and merging formats, refer to the following Sections:
Section 2.14 Template Format
Section 2.15 Manipulating ANSI378, ISO19794-2, and ISO19794-2 Compact Templates

[C#]
Byte[] fp_image = new Byte[m_ImageWidth*m_ImageHeight];
Int32 iError = m_FPM.GetImage(fp_image);

iError = m_FPM.CreateTemplate(fp_image, m_RegMin1);

[VB.NET]
Dim fp_image() As Byte

ReDim fp_image(m_ImageWidth * m_ImageHeight)

iError = m_FPM.GetImage(fp_image)
iError = m_FPM.CreateTemplate (fp_image, m_RegMin1)

When templated is created, template information such as fingerprint position and view number can be
inserted into a template. To insert a template information, use CreateTemplate(SGFPMFingerInfo*
fingerInfo, Byte rawImage[], Byte minTemplate[])

[C#]
SGFPMFingerInfo finger_info = new SGFPMFingerInfo();
finger_info.FingerNumber = SGFPMFingerPosition.FINGPOS_RT;
finger_info.ImageQuality = (Int16)img_qlty;
finger_info.ImpressionType = (Int16)SGFPMImpressionType.IMPTYPE_LP;
finger_info.ViewNumber = 1;

error = m_FPM.CreateTemplate(finger_info, fp_image, m_RegMin2);

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2.9. Matching Templates

Templates are matched during both registration and verification processes. During registration, it is
recommended to capture at least two image samples per fingerprint for a higher degree of accuracy. The
minutiae data from each image sample can then be compared against each other (i.e. matched) to confirm
the quality of the registered fingerprints. This comparison is analogous to a password confirmation routine
that is commonly required for entering a new password.

During verification, newly input minutiae data is compared against registered minutiae data. Similar to the
registration process, verification requires the capture of a fingerprint image followed by extraction of the
minutiae data from the captured image into a template. The security level can be adjusted according to the
type of application. For example, the security level for an application using fingerprint-only authentication
can be set higher than SGFPMSecurityLevel.Normal to reduce false acceptance (FAR).

To match templates, the FDx SDK Pro provides four kinds of matching functions. Each function requires
two sets of template data for matching.

• MatchTemplate(): This function matches templates having the same format as the default format.
When calling this function, each template should include only one sample (or view) per template.
The default format is SG400 (SecuGen proprietary format) but can be changed by calling
SetTemplateFormat(). For more information about template formats, refer to Section 2.14 Template
Format.
• MatchTemplateEx(): This function can match templates having different template formats. This
function can also specify the template format for each template and can match templates that have
multiple views per template.
• MatchAnsiTemplate(): This function is the same as MatchTemplateEx() except that it supports only
ANSI378 templates.
• MatchIsoCompactTemplate(): This function is the same as MatchTemplateEx() except that it
supports only ISO19794-2 compact card templates.

Function Template Format Can match templates with

different formats?
MatchTemplate SG400 (System default) No
MatchTemplateEx Specified template format Yes
MatchAnsiTemplate ANSI378 No
MatchIsoTemplate ISO19794-2 No
MatchIsoCompactTemplate ISO19794-2 compact format No

• MatchTemplate() Example

[C#]
Int32 iError;
bool matched = false;
SGFPMSecurityLevel secu_level = SGFPMSecurityLevel.Normal; // Adjust this
value according to application type

iError = m_FPM.MatchTemplate(m_RegMin1, m_RegMin2, secu_level, ref matched);

[VB.NET]
Dim iError As Int32
Dim matched As Boolean

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Dim secu_level As SGFPMSecurityLevel

secu_level = SGFPMSecurityLevel.Normal
iError = m_FPM.MatchTemplate(m_RegMin1, m_RegMin2, secu_level, matched)

• MatchAnsiTemplate () Example

[C#]
Int32 iError;
bool matched = false;
SGFPMSecurityLevel secu_level = SGFPMSecurityLevel.Normal; // Adjust this
value according to application type

iError = m_FPM.MatchAnsiTemplate(m_RegMin1, 0, m_RegMin2, 0, secu_level, ref

matched);

[VB.NET]
Dim iError As Int32
Dim matched As Boolean
Dim secu_level As SGFPMSecurityLevel

secu_level = SGFPMSecurityLevel.Normal ‘Adjust this value according to

application type

iError = m_FPM.MatchAnsiTemplate(m_RegMin1, 0, m_RegMin2, 0, secu_level, matched)

• MatchTemplateEx() Example

[C#]
Int32 iError;
bool matched = false;
SGFPMSecurityLevel secu_level = SGFPMSecurityLevel.Normal; // Adjust this
value according to application type

iError = m_FPM.MatchTemplateEx(m_RegMin1, SGFPMTemplateFormat.SG400, 0, m_RegMin2,

SGFPMTemplateFormat.ANSI378, 0, secu_level, ref matched);

[VB.NET]
Dim iError As Int32
Dim matched As Boolean
Dim secu_level As SGFPMSecurityLevel

secu_level = SGFPMSecurityLevel.Normal ‘Adjust this value according to

application type
iError = m_FPM.MatchTemplateEx(m_RegMin1, SGFPMTemplateFormat.SG400, 0, m_RegMin2,
SGFPMTemplateFormat.ANSI378, 0, secu_level, matched)

2.10. Registration process

To register a fingerprint, a fingerprint image is first captured, and then feature data (minutiae) is extracted
from the image into a template. It is recommended to capture at least two image samples per fingerprint for
a higher degree of accuracy. The minutiae data from each image can then be compared against each other

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(i.e. matched) to confirm the quality of the registered fingerprints. This comparison is analogous to a
password confirmation routine that is commonly required for entering a new password.

Overview of Registration Process

1. Capture fingerprint images: GetImage() or GetImageEx()

2. Extract minutiae from each captured fingerprint image: CreateTemplate()
3. Match each template to determine if they are acceptable for registration: MatchTemplate()
4. Save templates to file or database for future use

Example: Using two fingerprint images to register one fingerprint

[C#]
Int32 max_template_size = 0;
m_FPM.GetMaxTemplateSize(ref max_template_size);

Byte[] m_RegMin1 = new Byte[max_template_size];

Byte[] m_RegMin2 = new Byte[max_template_size];
Byte[] fp_image = new Byte[m_ImageWidth*m_ImageHeight];

// Get 1st sample

m_FPM.GetImage(fp_image);
m_FPM.CreateTemplate(fp_image, m_RegMin1);

// Get 2nd sample

iError =m_FPM.GetImage(fp_image);
iError = m_FPM.CreateTemplate(fp_image, m_RegMin2);

// Match for registration

bool matched = false;
SGFPMSecurityLevel secu_level = SGFPMSecurityLevel.Normal;

iError = m_FPM.MatchTemplate(m_RegMin1, m_RegMin2, secu_level, ref matched);

// if matched, save minutiae data to file or database

[VB.NET]
Dim max_template_size As Int32
Dim fp_image() As Byte
Dim matched As Boolean
Dim secu_level As SGFPMSecurityLevel

ReDim fp_image(m_ImageWidth * m_ImageHeight)

‘Get 1st sample

m_FPM.GetImage(fp_image)
m_FPM.CreateTemplate(fp_image, m_RegMin1)

‘ Get 2nd sample

m_FPM.GetImage(fp_image)
m_FPM.CreateTemplate(fp_image, m_RegMin2)

‘Match for registration

secu_level = SGFPMSecurityLevel.Normal

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m_FPM.MatchTemplate(m_RegMin1, m_RegMin2, secu_level, matched)

2.11. Verification Process

The verification process involves matching newly input minutiae data against registered minutiae data.
Similar to the registration process, verification requires the capture of a fingerprint image followed by
extraction of the minutiae data from the captured image into a template.

Overview of Verification Process

1. Capture fingerprint image: GetImage() or GetImageEx()

2. Extract minutiae data from captured image: CreateTemplate()
3. Match newly made template against registered templates:
MatchTemplate(), MatchTemplateEx(), MatchAnsiTemplate(), MatchIsoTemplate(), or
MatchIsoCompactTemplate()

- Adjust the security level according to the type of application. For example, if fingerprint-only
authentication is used, the security level can be set higher than SGFPMSecurityLevel.Normal to
reduce false acceptance (FAR).

Example: Input minutiae data is matched against two registered minutiae data samples

[C#]
Int32 iError;
Byte[] fp_image = new Byte[m_ImageWidth*m_ImageHeight];
SGFPMSecurityLevel secu_level = SGFPMSecurityLevel.Normal; // Adjust this value
according to application type
bool matched1 = false;
bool matched2 = false;

//Step 1: Capture Image

m_FPM.GetImage(fp_image);

// Step 2: Create Template

m_FPM.CreateTemplate(fp_image, m_VrfMin);

// Step 3: Match for verificatation against registered template- m_RegMin1,

m_RegMin2
iError = m_FPM.MatchTemplate(m_RegMin1, m_VrfMin, secu_level, ref matched1);
iError = m_FPM.MatchTemplate(m_RegMin2, m_VrfMin, secu_level, ref matched2);

if (iError == (Int32)SGFPMError.ERROR_NONE)
{
if (matched1 & matched2)
StatusBar.Text = "Verification Success";
else
StatusBar.Text = "Verification Failed";
}
else
StatusBar.Text = "MatchTemplate() Error : " + iError;

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[VB.NET]
Dim iError As Int32
Dim fp_image() As Byte
Dim matched1 As Boolean
Dim matched2 As Boolean
Dim secu_level As SGFPMSecurityLevel

ReDim fp_image(m_ImageWidth * m_ImageHeight)

'Step 1: Capture Image

iError = m_FPM.GetImage(fp_image)

'Step 2: Create Template

iError = m_FPM.CreateTemplate(fp_image, m_VrfMin)

' Step 3: Match for verificatation against registered template- m_RegMin1,

m_RegMin2
secu_level = SGFPMSecurityLevel.Normal ‘Adjust this value according to
application type
iError = m_FPM.MatchTemplate(m_RegMin1, m_VrfMin, secu_level, matched1)
iError = m_FPM.MatchTemplate(m_RegMin2, m_VrfMin, secu_level, matched2)

If (iError = SGFPMError.ERROR_NONE) Then

If (matched1 And matched2) Then
StatusBar.Text = "Verification Success"
Else
StatusBar.Text = "Verification Failed"
End If
Else
StatusBar.Text = "MatchTemplate() Error : " + Convert.ToString(iError)
End If

2.12. Getting Matching Score

For improved quality control during the registration or verification process, a matching score can be used
instead of a security level setting to determine the success of the operation. The matching score can be
specified so that only sets of minutiae data that exceed the score will be accepted; data below the score
will be rejected. The matching score may have a value from 0 to 199. GetMatchingScore() requires two
sets of minutiae data of the same template format. GetMatchingScoreEx() requires two sets of minutiae
data, but they can take different template formats. For more information about template formats, refer to
Section 2.14 Template Format. For more information about GetMatchingScoreEx(), refer to Section 3.1.2.4
Matching Functions.

[C#]
Int32 match_score = 0;
m_FPM.GetMatchingScore(m_RegMin1, m_RegMin2, ref match_score);

[VB.NET]
Dim match_score As Int32
match_score = 0
m_FPM.GetMatchingScore(m_RegMin1, m_RegMin2, match_score)

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To understand how the matching score correlates with typical security levels, refer to the following chart.
For more information about security levels, refer to Section 3.1.2.4 Matching Functions.

Security Level vs. Matching Score

SGFPMSecurityLevel Value Matching Score

NONE 0 0
LOWEST 1 30
LOWER 2 50
LOW 3 60
BELOW_NORMAL 4 70
NORMAL 5 80
ABOVE_NORMAL 6 90
HIGH 7 100
HIGHER 8 120
HIGHEST 9 140
Note: As of version 3.81 of FDx SDK Pro, the Matching Scores have changed.

2.13. Using Auto-On™

Auto-On™ is a function that allows the reader to automatically detect the presence of a finger without
requiring the user to prompt the system before receiving a fingerprint. To use this function, Auto-On should
be enabled using EnableAutoOnEvent(). Once Auto-On is enabled, the application can receive a message
from the device driver whenever an Auto-On event occurs in the reader.

When calling EnableAutoOnEvent(), pass the handle of the window which will receive the Auto-On
message. The Auto-On message is defined as 0x8100 (FDxMessage.DEV_AUTOONEVENT).

Note: Auto-On is not supported by FDU02-based readers.

• Enabling Auto-On

[C#]
m_FPM.EnableAutoOnEvent(true, (int)this.Handle);

[VB.NET]
m_FPM.EnableAutoOnEvent(True, Me.Handle.ToInt32())

• Disabling Auto-On

[C#]
m_FPM.EnableAutoOnEvent(false, 0);

[VB.NET]
m_FPM.EnableAutoOnEvent(False, 0)

• Handling Auto-On event in application

[C#]
protected override void WndProc(ref Message message)
{
if (message.Msg == (int)SGFPMMessages.DEV_AUTOONEVENT)
{

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if (message.WParam.ToInt32() == (Int32)SGFPMAutoOnEvent.FINGER_ON)
StatusBar.Text = "Device Message: Finger On";
else if (message.WParam.ToInt32() == (Int32)SGFPMAutoOnEvent.FINGER_OFF)
StatusBar.Text = "Device Message: Finger Off";
}
base.WndProc(ref message);
}

[VB.NET]
Protected Overrides Sub WndProc(ByRef msg As Message)
If (msg.Msg = SGFPMMessages.DEV_AUTOONEVENT) Then
If (msg.WParam.ToInt32() = SGFPMAutoOnEvent.FINGER_ON) Then
StatusBar.Text = "Device Message: Finger On"
ElseIf (msg.WParam.ToInt32() = SGFPMAutoOnEvent.FINGER_OFF) Then
StatusBar.Text = "Device Message: Finger Off"
End If
End If

MyBase.WndProc(msg)
End Sub

2.14. Template Format

The FDx SDK Pro supports four types of fingerprint template formats:

• SG400: SecuGen’s proprietary template format

• ANSI378: ANSI-INCITS 378-2004 “Finger Minutiae Format for Data Exchange”
• ISO19794-2: ISO/IEC 19794-2:2005 "Biometric Data Interchange Formats – Part 2: Finger Minutiae
Data"
• ISO19794-2 Compact: ISO/IEC 19794-2:2005 "Biometric Data Interchange Formats– Part 2: Finger
Minutiae Data" – Section 8.2 Compact Size Finger Minutiae Format (Compact Card Format)

As default, SGFingerPrintManager creates SecuGen proprietary templates (SG400). To change the

template format, use SetTemplateFormat().

SG400 templates are encrypted for high security and have a size of 400 bytes. ANSI378 and ISO19794-2
templates are not encrypted, and their size is variable depending on how many fingers are in the structure
and how many minutiae points are found.

For more information about the ANSI378 template, refer to the standard document titled “Information
technology - Finger Minutiae Format for Data Interchange,” (document number ANSI-INCITS 378-2004)
available at the ANSI website http://webstore.ansi.org.

For more information about the ISO19794-2 and ISO19794-2 Compact templates, refer to the standard
document titled “Information technology--Biometric Data Interchange Formats--Part 2: Finger Minutiae
Data,” (document number ISO / IEC 19794-2:2005) available at the ISO website
https://www.iso.org/standard/38746.html.

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Template format

SGFPMTemplateFormat Value Description

ANSI378 0x0100 SecuGen Proprietary template format
SG400 0x0200 ANSI-INCITS 378-2004 format
ISO19794 0x0300 ISO/IEC 19794-2:2005 format
ISO19794_COMPACT 0x0400 ISO/IEC 19794-2:2005 compact card format

• Setting template format to ANSI378

[C#]
m_FPM.SetTemplateFormat(SGFPMTemplateFormat.ANSI378);

[VB.NET]
m_FPM.SetTemplateFormat(SGFPMTemplateFormat.ANSI378);

• Setting template format to ISO19794-2

[C#]
m_FPM.SetTemplateFormat(SGFPMTemplateFormat.ISO19794);

[VB.NET]
m_FPM.SetTemplateFormat(SGFPMTemplateFormat.ISO19794);

• Setting template format to ISO19794-2 compact card format

[C#]
m_FPM.SetTemplateFormat(SGFPMTemplateFormat.ISO19794_COMPACT);

[VB.NET]
m_FPM.SetTemplateFormat(SGFPMTemplateFormat.ISO19794_COMPACT);

• Setting template format to SG400

[C#]
m_FPM.SetTemplateFormat(m_SGFPMTemplateFormat.SG400);

[VB.NET]
m_FPM.SetTemplateFormat(m_SGFPMTemplateFormat.SG400)

The following functions are affected by SetTemplateFormat():

- GetMaxTemplateSize()
- CreateTemplate()
- GetTemplateSize()
- MatchTemplate()
- GetMatchingScore()

The following APIs work only when the template format is ANSI378:
- GetTemplateSizeAfterMerge()
- MergeAnsiTemplate()
- MergeMultipleAnsiTemplate()
- GetAnsiTemplateInfo()

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- MatchAnsiTemplate()
- GetAnsiMatchingScore()

The following APIs work only when the template format is ISO19794:
- GetIsoTemplateSizeAfterMerge()
- MergeIsoTemplate()
- MergeMultipleIsoTemplate()
- GetIsoTemplateInfo()
- MatchIsoTemplate()
- GetIsoMatchingScore()

The following APIs work only when the template format is ISO19794_COMPACT:
- GetIsoCompactTemplateSizeAfterMerge()
- MergeIsoCompactTemplate()
- MergeMultipleIsoCompactTemplate()
- GetIsoCompactTemplateInfo()
- MatchIsoCompactTemplate()
- GetIsoCompactMatchingScore()

The following APIs work with any template format:

- MatchTemplateEx()
- GetMatchingScoreEx()

2.15. Manipulating ANSI378, ISO19794-2, and ISO19794-2 Compact

Templates
The ANSI378, ISO19794-2, and ISO19794-2 Compact template formats allow multiple fingers and multiple
views per finger to be stored in a single template. To support this feature, FDx SDK Pro provides the
following special APIs:

For ANSI378 Templates:

- GetTemplateSizeAfterMerge()
- MergeAnsiTemplate()
- MergeMultipleAnsiTemplate()
- GetAnsiTemplateInfo()
- MatchAnsiTemplate()
- GetAnsiMatchingScore()

For ISO19794-2 Templates:

- GetIsoTemplateSizeAfterMerge()
- MergeIsoTemplate()
- MergeMultipleIsoTemplate()
- GetIsoTemplateInfo()
- MatchIsoTemplate()
- GetIsoMatchingScore()

For ISO19794-2 Compact Card Templates:

- GetIsoCompactTemplateSizeAfterMerge()
- MergeIsoCompactTemplate()
- MergeMultipleIsoCompactTemplate()
- GetIsoCompactTemplateInfo()
- MatchIsoCompactTemplate()

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- GetIsoCompactMatchingScore()

• Merging two ANSI378 templates

After creating an ANSI378 template from a fingerprint image, additional ANSI378 templates can be merged
into one template. To do this, use MergeAnsiTemplate(), which takes two ANSI378 templates and merges
them into one template. The size of the merged template will be smaller than the sum of the sizes of all
input templates. Call GetTemplateSizeAfterMerge() to obtain the exact template size of the merged
template before using MergeAnsiTemplate().

[C#]
// Get first fingerprint image and create template from the image
err = GetImageEx(m_ImgBuf);
err = CreateTemplate(m_ImgBuf, m_ RegMin1);

// Get second fingerprint image and create template from the image
err = GetImageEx(m_ImgBuf);
err = CreateTemplate(m_ImgBuf, m_ RegMin2);

Byte[] merged_template;
Int32 buf_size = 0;

m_FPM.GetTemplateSizeAfterMerge(m_RegMin1, m_RegMin2, ref buf_size);

merged_template = new Byte[buf_size];
m_FPM.MergeAnsiTemplate(m_RegMin1, m_RegMin2, merged_template);

• Getting information about an ANSI378 template

The ANSI378 template format allows multiple fingers and multiple views per finger to be stored in one
template. To match one sample (view) against a sample in other template, information about the template
may be needed. To get sample information about a template, use GetAnsiTemplateInfo().

[C#]
Int32 err;
SGFPMFingerPosition finger_pos = SGFPMFingerPosition.FINGPOS_UK;
bool finger_found = false;

SGFPMANSITemplateInfo sample_info = new SGFPMANSITemplateInfo();

err = m_FPM.GetAnsiTemplateInfo(m_StoredTemplate, sample_info);

for (int i = 0; i < sample_info.TotalSamples; i++)

{
bool matched = false;
err = m_FPM.MatchAnsiTemplate(m_StoredTemplate, i, m_VrfMin, 0,
m_SecurityLevel, ref matched);
if (matched)
{
finger_found = true;
finger_pos = (SGFPMFingerPosition)sample_info.SampleInfo[i].FingerNumber;
break;
}
}

if (err == (Int32)SGFPMError.ERROR_NONE)
{
if (finger_found)

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StatusBar.Text = "The matched data found. Finger position: " +

fingerpos_str[(Int32)finger_pos];
else
StatusBar.Text = "Cannot find a matched data";
}
else
StatusBar.Text = "MatchAnsiTemplate() Error : " + err;
}

2.16. Getting Version Information of MINEX Certified Algorithm

To obtain version information about the MINEX Certified algorithms, use GetMinexVersion(). Currently, the
extractor version number is 0x000A0035, and the matcher version number is 0x000A8035.

[C#]
Int32 extractor = 0
Int32 matcher = 0;
err = m_FPM.GetMinexVersion(ref extractor, ref matcher);

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Reference
3.1. SGFingerPrintManager Class
Name Space: SecuGen.FDxSDKPro.Windows
Assembly Name: SecuGen.FDxSDKPro.Windows.dll

3.1.1. Constructor

SGFingerPrintManager()
Creates a new instance of the SGFingerPrintManager class. This constructor takes the device name or
device type as an argument.

3.1.2. Methods

3.1.2.1. Initialization Functions

Int32 Init(SGFPMDeviceName deviceName)

Initializes the SGFingerPrintManager with deviceName. Loads device driver with device name and
initializes algorithm modules based on device information.

• Parameters
deviceName :
Specifies SecuGen device name. The device name determines how the driver, extraction and
matching modules are initialized.
DEV_FDP02: device name for FDP02-based parallel port readers
DEV_FDU02: device name for FDU02-based USB readers
DEV_FDU03: device name for FDU03 and SDU03-based USB readers
DEV_FDU04: device name for FDU04 and SDU04-based USB readers
DEV_FDU05: device name for U20-based USB readers
DEV_FDU06: device name for UPx-based USB readers
DEV_FDU06P: device name for UPx-P based USB readers
DEV_FDU07: device name for U10-based USB readers
DEV_FDU07A: device name for U10-AP based USB readers
DEV_FDU08: device name for U20-A based USB readers
DEV_FDU08P: device name for U20-AP based USB readers
DEV_FDUSDA: device name for U20-ASF-BT (SPP) based readers

• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_LOAD_DRIVER_MODULE = Failed to load device driver
SGFPMError::ERROR_LOAD_EXTRACTION_MODULE = Failed to load extraction module
SGFPMError::ERROR_LOAD_MATCHING_MODULE = Failed to load matching module

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Int32 InitEx(Int32 imageWidth, Int32 imageHeight, Int32 imageDPI)

Initializes SGFingerPrintManager with image information. Use when running fingerprint algorithm
module without a SecuGen reader.

• Parameters
imageWidth:
Image width in pixels
imageHeight:
Image height in pixels
imageDPI::
Image resolution in DPI
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_LOAD_EXTRACTION_MODULE = Failed to load extraction module
SGFPMError::ERROR_LOAD_MATCHING_MODULE = Failed to load matching module

Int32 SetTemplateFormat (SGFPMTemplateFormat format)

Sets template format (default is SecuGen proprietary format,SG400)

• Parameters
Format:
template format
ANSI378: ANSI-INCITS 378-2004 format
ISO19794: ISO/IEC 19794-2:2005 format
ISO19794_COMPACT: ISO/IEC 19794-2:2005 compact card format
SG400: SecuGen proprietary format
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE: Wrong template format

3.1.2.2. Device and Image Capturing functions

Int32 EnumerateDevice()
Enumerates reader(s) currently attached to the system. After calling this function, use
NumberOfDevice property and GetEnumDeviceInfo() method to get enumerated reader(s).

• Returned values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_FUNCTION_FAILED = General function fail error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_PARAM = Invalid parameter has been used

Int32 GetEnumDeviceInfo(Int32 nDevs, SGFPMDeviceList* devList)

Gets list of readers currently attached to PC. Call GetEnumDeviceInfo() after calling
EnumerateDevice() method.

• Parameters
ndevs
The number of attached USB readers
devList
Buffer that contains device ID and device serial number. For more information, see Section 3.3
SGFPMDeviceList structure

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Int32 OpenDevice(Int32 port)

Initializes the fingerprint reader

• Parameters
port:
If a USB reader is attached, the argument specifies the device ID (from 0 to 9). If the device
ID is unknown, pass SGFPMProtAddr::USB_AUTO_DETECT. If parallel reader is attached,
the argument specifies the parallel port address. If the port is
SGFPMPortAddr::AUTO_DETECT, the device driver will find its port address automatically.
For USB readers, pass SGFPMPortAddr::USB_AUTO_DETECT or 0 – 9.
For Parallel readers, pass SGFPMPortAddr::AUTO_DETECT,
SGFPMPortAddr::LPT1_378, SGFPMPortAddr::LPT1_278 or
SGFPMPortAddr::LPT1_3BC.
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_PARAM = Invalid parameter was used
SGFPMError::ERROR_SYSLOAD_FAILED = Failed to load system files
SGFPMError::ERROR_INITIALIZE_FAILED = Failed to initialize chip
SGFPMError::ERROR_DLLLOAD_FAILED = Failed to load module
SGFPMError::ERROR_DEVICE_NOT_FOUND = Device not found

Int32 CloseDevice()
Closes a currently opened reader

• Parameters
None
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error

Int32 Configure(int hwnd)

Displays the driver’s configuration dialog box

• Parameters
hwnd
The parent window handle
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error

Int32 SetBrightness(Int32 brightness)

Controls brightness of image sensor

• Parameters
brightness
Brightness value (from 0 to 100)
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_PARAM = Invalid parameter was used

Int32 SetLedOn(bool on)

Turns optic unit LED on/off

• Parameters
on
true: Turns on LED

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false: Turns off LED

• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error

Int32 GetImage(Byte buffer[])

Captures a 256 gray-level fingerprint image from the reader. The image size can be retrieved by calling
GetDeviceInfo(). GetImage() does not check for image quality. To get image quality of a captured
image, use GetImageQuality(). To get the approximate image quality while capturing, use
GetImageEx().

• Parameters
buffer
A pointer to the buffer containing a fingerprint image. The image size can be retrieved by calling
GetDeviceInfo()
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_WRONG_IMAGE = Captured image is not a real fingerprint
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_PARAM = An invalid parameter has been used
SGFPMError::ERROR_LINE_DROPPED = Image data is lost

Int32 GetImageQuality(Int32 width, Int32 height, Byte imgBuf[], Int32* quality)

Gets the quality of a captured (scanned) image. The value is determined by two factors. One is the
ratio of the fingerprint image area to the whole scanned area, and the other is the ridge quality of the
fingerprint image area. A quality value of 50 or higher is recommended for registration. A quality value
of 40 or higher is recommended for verification.

Note: The returned quality value is different from the value used in GetImageEx(). The quality value in
GetImageEx() represents only the ratio of the fingerprint image area to the whole scanned area.

• Parameters
width
Image width in pixels
height
Image height in pixels
imgBuf
Fingerprint image data
quality
The return value indicating image quality
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_PARAM = Invalid parameter was used

Int32 GetImageEx(Byte buffer[], Int32 time, int dispWnd , Int32 quality)

Captures fingerprint images from the device until the quality of the image is greater than the value of
the quality parameter. The captured fingerprint is a 256 gray-level image; image size can be retrieved
by calling the GetDeviceInfo() function. A quality value of 50 or higher is recommended for registration.
A quality value of 40 or higher is recommended for verification.

Note: The returned quality value is different from the value used in GetImage(). The quality value in
GetImageEx() represents only the ratio of the fingerprint image area to the whole scanned area.

• Parameters
buffer
Pointer to buffer containing a fingerprint image

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timeout
The timeout value (in milliseconds) used to specify the amount of time the function will wait for
a valid fingerprint to be input on the fingerprint reader
dispWnd
Window handle used for displaying fingerprint images
quality
The minimum quality value of an image, used to determine whether to accept the captured
image
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_PARAM = An invalid parameter has been used
SGFPMError::ERROR_LINE_DROPPED = Image data was lost
SGFPMError::ERROR_TIME_OUT = No valid fingerprint captured in the given time

Int32 EnableAutoOnEvent (bool enable, int hwnd)

Allows the reader to automatically detect the presence of a finger without requiring the user to prompt
the system before receiving a fingerprint. EnableAutoOnEvent() enables or disables the Auto-On
function. Once Auto-On is enabled, the application can receive a message from the device driver
whenever an Auto-On event occurs in the device. (Not supported by FDU02-based readers.)

When calling EnableAutoOnEvent(), pass the handle of the window that will receive the Auto-On
message. The Auto-On message(SGFPMMessages) is defined as 0x8100.
• Parameters
enable
true: enables Auto-On
false: disables Auto-On
hwnd
Window handle to receive Auto-On message
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_PARAM = An invalid parameter has been used
• Remarks
When the application receives an Auto-On message, wParam will have event type (Finger ON
or OFF) and lParam will have information of the device from which the event occurred.
wParam:
Contains event type.
SGFPMAutoOnEvent::FINGER_ON(1) = Finger is on the sensor
SGFPMAutoOnEvent::FINGER_OFF(0) = Finger is removed from the sensor
lParam:
Contains device information. The device information is contained in
SGFPMDeviceInfoParam.

3.1.2.3. Extraction Functions

Int32 GetMaxTemplateSize(Int32* size)

Gets the maximum size of a fingerprint template (view or sample). Use this function before using
CreateTemplate() to obtain an appropriate buffer size. If the template format is SG400, it returns a
fixed length size of 400. Note: The returned template size means the maximum size of one view or
sample.

• Parameters
size
The pointer to contain template size
• Return values

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SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error

Int32 CreateTemplate(Byte rawImage[], Byte minTemplate[])

Extracts minutiae from a fingerprint image to form a template having the default format

• Parameters
rawImage
256 Gray-level fingerprint image data
minTemplate
Pointer to buffer containing minutiae data extracted from a fingerprint image
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_FEAT_NUMBER = Inadequate number of minutia
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = 103 = Error while decoding template 1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = 104 = Error while decoding template 2

Int32 CreateTemplate(SGFPMFingerInfo* fpInfo, Byte rawImage[], Byte minTemplate[])

Extracts minutiae from a fingerprint image to form a template having the default format

• Parameters
fpInfo
Fingerprint information stored in a template. For ANSI378 templates, this information can be
retrieved from the template using GetAnsiTemplateInfo(). For ISO19794 templates, this
information can be retrieved from the template using GetIsoTemplateInfo(). For
ISO19794_COMPACT templates, this information can be retrieved from the template using
GetIsoCompactTemplateInfo(). For SG400 templates, this information cannot be seen in the
template. For more information, refer to Section 3.4 SGFPMFingerInfo Structure.
rawImage
256 Gray-level fingerprint image data
minTemplate
Pointer to buffer containing minutiae data extracted from a fingerprint image
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_FEAT_NUMBER = Inadequate number of minutia
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = 103 = Error while decoding template 1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = 104 = Error while decoding template 2

Int32 GetTemplateSize(Byte minTemplate[], Int32* size)

Gets template size. If the template format is SG400, it will return 400. If the template format is ANSI378,
ISO19794, or ISO19794_COMPACT, template size will be varied.

• Parameters
minTemplate
Pointer to buffer containing minutiae data extracted from a fingerprint image
size
The pointer to contain template size
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error

3.1.2.4. Matching Functions

Int32 MatchTemplate(Byte minTemplate1[], Byte minTemplate2[], SGFPMSecurityLevel

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secuLevel, bool* matched)

Compares two sets of minutiae data of the same template format. The template format should be the
same as that set by SetTemplateFormat() and should include only one sample. To match templates
that have more than one sample, use MatchTemplateEx(), MatchAnsiTemplate(),
MatchIsoTemplate(), or MatchIsoCompactTemplate. It returns true or false as a matching result
(matched). The security level (secuLevel) will affect matching result and may be adjusted according
to the security policy required by the user or organization.

• Parameters
minTemplate1
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data extracted from a fingerprint image
minTemplate2
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data extracted from a fingerprint image
secuLevel
Security level (NORMAL is recommended for most purposes)
LOWEST
LOWER
LOW
BELOW_NORMAL
NORMAL
ABOVE_NORMAL
HIGH
HIGHER
HIGHEST
Matched
Contains matching result. If the passed templates are the same, then true is returned. If not,
false is returned.
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in minTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in minTemplate2

Int32 MatchTemplateEx(Byte minTemplate1[], SGFPMTemplateFormat tempateType1, Int32

sampleNum1, Byte minTemplate2[], SGFPMTemplateFormat templateType2, Int32
sampleNum2, Int32 secuLevel, bool* matched)
Compares two sets of minutiae data, which can be of different template formats (SG400, ANSI378,
ISO19794, or ISO19794_COMPACT). It returns true or false as a matching result (matched). The
security level (secuLevel) will affect matching result and may be adjusted according to the security
policy required by the user or organization.

• Parameters
minTemplate1
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data extracted from a fingerprint image
templateType1
Specifies format of minTemplate1 (SG400, ANSI378, ISO19794, or ISO19794_COMPACT)
sampleNum1
Position of a sample to be matched in minTemplate1. If templateType1 is ANSI378, ISO19794,
or ISO19794_COMPACT, it can have a value from 0 to the number of samples minus 1 in
minTemplate1. If templateType1 is SG400, this value is ignored.
minTemplate2
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data extracted from a fingerprint image
templateType2
Specifies format of minTemplate2 (SG400, ANSI378, ISO19794, or ISO19794_COMPACT)

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sampleNum2
Position of a sample to be matched in minTemplate2. If templateType2 is ANSI378, ISO19794,
or ISO19794_COMPACT, it can have a value from 0 to the number of samples minus 1 in
minTemplate2. If templateType2 is SG400, this value is ignored.
secuLevel
Security level (NORMAL is recommended for most purposes)
LOWEST
LOWER
LOW
BELOW_NORMAL
NORMAL
ABOVE_NORMAL
HIGH
HIGHER
HIGHEST
matched
Contains matching result. If the passed templates are the same, then true is returned. If not,
false is returned.
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in minTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in minTemplate2

Int32 GetMatchingScore(Byte minTemplate1[], Byte minTemplate2[], Int32* score)

Gets matching score of two sets of minutiae data of the same template format

• Parameters
minTemplate1
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data extracted from a fingerprint image
minTemplate2
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data extracted from a fingerprint image
score
Matching score (from 0 to 199)
• Returned values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in minTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in minTemplate2

Int32 GetMatchingScoreEx(Byte minTemplate1[], SGFPMTemplateFormat templateType1, Int32

sampleNum1, Byte minTemplate2[], SGFPMTemplateFormat templateType2, Int32
sampleNum2, Int32* score)
Gets matching score of two sets of minutiae data, which can be of different template formats (SG400,
ANSI378, ISO19794, or ISO19794_COMPACT)

• Parameters
minTemplate1
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data extracted from a fingerprint image
templateType1
Specifies format of minTemplate1 (SG400, ANSI378, ISO19794, or ISO19794_COMPACT)
sampleNum1
Position of a sample to be matched in minTemplate1. If templateType1 is ANSI378, ISO19794,
or ISO19794_COMPACT, it can have a value from 0 to the number of samples minus 1 in
minTemplate1. If templateType1 is SG400, this value is ignored.

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minTemplate2
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data extracted from a fingerprint image
templateType2
Specifies format of minTemplate2 (SG400, ANSI378, ISO19794, or ISO19794_COMPACT)
sampleNum2
Position of a sample to be matched in minTemplate2. If templateType2 is ANSI378, ISO19794,
or ISO19794_COMPACT, it can have a value from 0 to the number of samples minus 1 in
minTemplate2. If templateType2 is SG400, this value is ignored.
score
Matching score (from 0 to 199)
• Returned values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in minTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in minTemplate2

3.1.2.5. Functions for ANSI378 Templates

Int32 GetTemplateSizeAfterMerge(Byte ansiTemplate1[], Byte ansiTemplate2[], Int32* size)

Calculates template size if two templates – ansiTemplate1 and ansiTemplate2 – are merged. Use this
function to determine the exact buffer size before using MergeAnsiTemplate().

• Parameters
ansiTemplate1
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
ansiTemplate2
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
size
Template size if two templates are merged
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in ansiTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in ansiTemplate2

Int32 MergeAnsiTemplate(Byte ansiTemplate1[], Byte ansiTemplate2[], Byte outTemplate[])

Merges two ANSI378 templates and returns a new merged template. The size of the merged template
(outTemplate) will be smaller than sum of the sizes of the two input templates (size of ansiTemplate1
+ size of ansiTemplate2). Call GetTemplateSizeAfterMerge() to determine the exact buffer size for
outTemplate before calling MergeAnsiTemplate().

• Parameters
ansiTemplate1
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
asniTemplate2
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
outTemplate
The buffer containing merged data. The buffer should be assigned by the application. To
determine the exact buffer size, call GetTemplateSizeAfterMerge().
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in ansiTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in ansiTemplate2

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Int32 MergeMultipleAnsiTemplate(Byte inTemplates[], Int32 nTemplates, Byte outTemplate[])

Merges multiple ANSI378 templates and returns a new merged template. The size of the merged
template (outTemplate) will be smaller than the sum of the sizes of all templates in inTemplates.

• Parameters
inTemplates
A series of ANSI378 templates [ANSITemplate-1, ANSITemplate-2, ANSITemplate-3, ...
ANSITemplate-n]
nTemplates
The number of templates in inTemplates
outTemplate
The buffer containing newly merged template data. The buffer should be assigned by the
application.
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_PARAM = Invalid parameter
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type

Int32 GetAnsiTemplateInfo(Byte ansiTemplate[], SGFPMANSITemplateInfo* templateInfo)

Gets information of an ANSI378 template. Call this function before MatchAnsiTemplate() to obtain
information about a template.

• Parameters
ansiTemplate
ANSI378 template
templateInfo
The buffer that contains template information. For more information see
SGFPMANSITemplateInfo structure.
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_PARAM = Invalid parameter
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type

Int32 MatchAnsiTemplate(Byte ansiTemplate1[], Int32 sampleNum1, Byte ansiTemplate2[],

Int32 sampleNum2, SGFPMSecurityLevel secuLevel, bool* matched)
Compares two sets of ANSI378 templates. It returns true or false as a matching result (matched). The
security level (secuLevel) will affect matching result and may be adjusted according to the security
policy required by the user or organization.

• Parameters
ansiTemplate1
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
sampleNum1
Position of sample to be matched in ansiTemplate1. It can be from 0 to the number of samples
minus 1 in ansiTemplate1.
ansiTemplate2
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
sampleNum2
Position of sample to be matched in ansiTemplate2. It can be from 0 to the number of samples
minus 1 in ansiTemplate2.
secuLevel
Security level (NORMAL is recommended for most purposes)
LOWEST

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LOWER
LOW
BELOW_NORMAL
NORMAL
ABOVE_NORMAL
HIGH
HIGHER
HIGHEST
matched
Contains matching result. If the passed templates are the same, then true is returned. If not,
false is returned.
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in ansiTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in ansiTemplate2

Int32 GetAnsiMatchingScore(Byte ansiTemplate1[], Int32 sampleNum1, Byte ansiTemplate2[],

Int32 sampleNum2, Int32* score)
Gets matching score

• Parameters
ansiTemplate1
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
sampleNum1
Position of sample to be matched in ansiTemplate1. It can be from 0 to the number of samples
minus 1 in ansiTemplate1.
ansiTemplate2
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
sampleNum2
Position of sample to be matched in ansiTemplate2. It can be from 0 to the number of samples
minus 1 in ansiTemplate2.
score
Matching score (from 0 to 199)
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in ansiTemplate1
SGFPMError.ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in ansiTemplate2

3.1.2.6. Functions for ISO19794 Templates

Int32 GetIsoTemplateSizeAfterMerge(Byte isoTemplate1[], Byte isoTemplate2[], Int32* size)

Calculates template size if two templates – isoTemplate1 and isoTemplate2 – are merged. Use this
function to determine the exact buffer size before using MergeIsoTemplate().

• Parameters
isoTemplate1
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
isoTemplate2
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
size
Template size if two templates are merged

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• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in isoTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in isoTemplate2

Int32 MergeIsoTemplate(Byte isoTemplate1[], Byte isoTemplate2[], Byte outTemplate[])

Merges two ISO19794 templates and returns a new merged template. The size of the merged template
(outTemplate) will be smaller than the sum of the sizes of the two input templates (size of
ansiTemplate1 + size of ansiTemplate2). Call GetIsoTemplateSizeAfterMerge() to determine the exact
buffer size for outTemplate before calling MergeIsoTemplate().

• Parameters
isoTemplate1
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
isoTemplate2
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
outTemplate
The buffer containing merged data. The buffer should be assigned by the application. To
determine the exact buffer size, call GetIsoTemplateSizeAfterMerge().
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in isoTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in isoTemplate2

Int32 MergeMultipleIsoTemplate(Byte inTemplates[], Int32 nTemplates, Byte outTemplate[])

Merges multiple ISO19794 templates and returns a new merged template. The size of the merged
template (outTemplate) will be smaller than the sum of the sizes of all templates in inTemplates.

• Parameters
inTemplates
A series of ISO19794 templates [ISOTemplate-1, ISOTemplate-2, ISOTemplate-3, ...
ISOTemplate-n]
nTemplates
The number of templates in inTemplates
outTemplate
The buffer containing newly merged template data. The buffer should be assigned by the
application.
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_PARAM = Invalid parameter
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type

Int32 GetIsoTemplateInfo(Byte isoTemplate[], SGFPMANSITemplateInfo* templateInfo)

Gets information of an ISO19794 template. Call this function before MatchIsoTemplate() to obtain
information about a template.

• Parameters
isoTemplate
ISO19794 template
templateInfo
The buffer that contains template information. For more information, see
SGFPMANSITemplateInfo structure.

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• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_PARAM = Invalid parameter
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type

Int32 MatchIsoTemplate(Byte isoTemplate1[], Int32 sampleNum1, Byte isoTemplate2[], Int32

sampleNum2, SGFPMSecurityLevel secuLevel, bool* matched)
Compares two sets of ISO19794 templates. It returns true or false as a matching result (matched).
The security level (secuLevel) will affect matching result and may be adjusted according to the security
policy required by the user or organization.

• Parameters
isoTemplate1
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
sampleNum1
Position of sample to be matched in isoTemplate1. It can be from 0 to the number of samples
minus 1 in isoTemplate1.
isoTemplate2
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
sampleNum2
Position of sample to be matched in isoTemplate2. It can be from 0 to the number of samples
minus 1 in isoTemplate2.
secuLevel
Security level (NORMAL is recommended for most purposes)
LOWEST
LOWER
LOW
BELOW_NORMAL
NORMAL
ABOVE_NORMAL
HIGH
HIGHER
HIGHEST
matched
Contains matching result. If the passed templates are the same, then true is returned. If not,
false is returned.
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in isoTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in isoTemplate2

Int32 GetIsoMatchingScore(Byte isoTemplate1[], Int32 sampleNum1, Byte isoTemplate2[], Int32

sampleNum2, Int32* score)
Gets matching score

• Parameters
isoTemplate1
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
sampleNum1
Position of sample to be matched in isoTemplate1. It can be from 0 to the number of samples
minus 1 in isoTemplate1.
isoTemplate2
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.

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sampleNum2
Position of sample to be matched in isoTemplate2. It can be from 0 to the number of samples
minus 1 in isoTemplate2.
score
Matching score (from 0 to 199)
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in isoTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in isoTemplate2
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in isoTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in isoTemplate2

3.1.2.7. Functions for ISO19794 Compact Card Templates

Int32 GetIsoCompactTemplateSizeAfterMerge(Byte isoTemplate1[], Byte isoTemplate2[], Int32*

size)
Calculates template size if two templates – isoTemplate1 and isoTemplate2 – are merged. Use this
function to determine the exact buffer size before using MergeIsoCompactTemplate().

• Parameters
isoTemplate1
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
isoTemplate2
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
size
Template size if two templates are merged
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in isoTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in isoTemplate2

Int32 MergeIsoCompactTemplate(Byte isoTemplate1[], Byte isoTemplate2[], Byte

outTemplate[])
Merges two ISO19794 compact card templates and returns a new merged template. The size of the
merged template (outTemplate) will be smaller than the sum of the sizes of the two input templates
(size of ansiTemplate1 + size of ansiTemplate2). Call GetIsoCompactTemplateSizeAfterMerge() to
determine the exact buffer size for outTemplate before calling MergeIsoCompactTemplate().

• Parameters
isoTemplate1
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
isoTemplate2
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
outTemplate
The buffer containing merged data. The buffer should be assigned by the application. To
determine the exact buffer size, call GetIsoCompactTemplateSizeAfterMerge().
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in isoTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in isoTemplate2

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Int32 MergeMultipleIsoCompactTemplate(Byte inTemplates[], Int32 nTemplates, Byte

outTemplate[])
Merges multiple ISO19794 compact card templates and returns a new merged template. The size of
the merged template (outTemplate) will be smaller than the sum of the sizes of all templates in
inTemplates.

• Parameters
inTemplates
A series of ISO19794 compact card templates [ISOTemplate-1, ISOTemplate-2,
ISOTemplate-3, ... ISOTemplate-n]
nTemplates
The number of templates in inTemplates
outTemplate
The buffer containing newly merged template data. The buffer should be assigned by the
application.
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_PARAM = Invalid parameter
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type

Int32 GetIsoCompactTemplateInfo(Byte isoTemplate[], SGFPMANSITemplateInfo* templateInfo)

Gets information of an ISO19794 compact card template. Call this function before
MatchIsoCompactTemplate() to obtain information about a template.

• Parameters
isoTemplate
ISO19794 compact card template
templateInfo
The buffer that contains template information. For more information, see
SGFPMANSITemplateInfo structure.
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_PARAM = Invalid parameter
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type

Int32 MatchIsoCompactTemplate(Byte isoTemplate1[], Int32 sampleNum1, Byte isoTemplate2[],

Int32 sampleNum2, SGFPMSecurityLevel secuLevel, bool* matched)
Compares two sets of ISO19794 compact card templates. It returns true or false as a matching result
(matched). The security level (secuLevel) will affect matching result and may be adjusted according
to the security policy required by the user or organization.

• Parameters
isoTemplate1
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
sampleNum1
Position of sample to be matched in isoTemplate1. It can be from 0 to the number of samples
minus 1 in isoTemplate1.
isoTemplate2
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
sampleNum2
Position of sample to be matched in isoTemplate2. It can be from 0 to the number of samples
minus 1 in isoTemplate2.
secuLevel

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Security level (NORMAL is recommended for most purposes)

LOWEST
LOWER
LOW
BELOW_NORMAL
NORMAL
ABOVE_NORMAL
HIGH
HIGHER
HIGHEST
matched
Contains matching result. If the passed templates are the same, then true is returned. If not,
false is returned.
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in isoTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in isoTemplate2

Int32 GetIsoCompactMatchingScore(Byte isoTemplate1[], Int32 sampleNum1, Byte

isoTemplate2[], Int32 sampleNum2, Int32* score)
Gets matching score

• Parameters
isoTemplate1
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
sampleNum1
Position of sample to be matched in isoTemplate1. It can be from 0 to the number of samples
minus 1 in isoTemplate1.
isoTemplate2
A pointer to the buffer containing minutiae data. A template can have more than one sample.
sampleNum2
Position of sample to be matched in isoTemplate2. It can be from 0 to the number of samples
minus 1 in isoTemplate2.
score
Matching score (from 0 to 199)
• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE = Wrong template type
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in isoTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in isoTemplate2
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 = Error in isoTemplate1
SGFPMError::ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 = Error in isoTemplate2

3.1.2.8. Other

Int32 GetMinexVersion(Int32 *extractor, Int32* matcher))

Gets algorithm version used in this SDK

• Parameters
extractor
MINEX compliant extractor version number
matcher

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MINEX compliant matcher version number

• Return values
SGFPMError::ERROR_NONE = No error

3.1.3. Property

Property NumberOfDevice

• Description
Contains number of devices after calling EnumerateDevice()

3.2. SGFPMDeviceInfoParam Structure

public __gc struct SGFPMDeviceInfoParam
{
Int32 DeviceID;
Byte DeviceSN[];
Int32 ComPort;
Int32 ComSpeed;
Int32 ImageWidth;
Int32 ImageHeight;
Int32 Contrast;
Int32 Brightness;
Int32 Gain;
Int32 ImageDPI;
Int32 FWVersion;
};

Description
SGFPMDeviceInfoParam is used to obtain device information when calling GetDeviceInfo()

Constructor
SGFPMDeviceInfoParam()

Members
DeviceID Contains device ID for USB readers only (0 –9)
DeviceSN Contains device serial number for USB readers. Exception: FDU01-based and parallel
readers do not have device serial numbers
ComPort Contains parallel port address for parallel readers. Contains Device ID for USB readers.
ComSpeed Communication speed (not used in this version)
ImageWidth Fingerprint image width in pixels
ImageHeight Fingerprint image height in pixels
Brightness Current Brightness value (0-100)
Contrast Current Contrast value (0-100)
Gain Amplification (1, 2, 4, or 8) of image brightness (higher value yields darker image)
ImageDPI Image resolution of the reader in DPI
FWVersion Device firmware version number for USB readers only

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3.3. SGFPMDeviceList Structure

public __gc struct SGFPMDeviceList
{
SGFPMDeviceName DevName;
Int32 DevID;
Int16 DevType;
Byte DevSN[];
};

Description
Used to obtain a list of currently attached reader(s) in GetEnumDeviceInfo() after calling
EnumerateDevice()

Constructor
SGFPMDeviceList()

Members
DevName
Contains device name (either SG_DEV_FDP02, SG_DEV_FDU02, SG_DEV_FDU03,
SG_DEV_FDU04, SG_DEV_FDU05, SG_DEV_FDU06 or SG_DEV_FDU07)
DevID
Contains USB device ID if the device type is USB
DevType
Not used
DeviceSN
Contains device serial number of USB readers (except for FDU01-based and parallel readers).
Length is defined in DEV_SN_LEN(15)

3.4. SGFPMFingerInfo Structure

public __gc struct SGFPMFingerInfo
{
SGFPMFingerPosition FingerNumber;
Int16 ViewNumber;
Int16 ImpressionType;
Int16 ImageQuality;
};

Description
Used when calling CreateTemplate(). The provided information will be put into the template. For
ANSI378, ISO19794-2, and ISO19794-2 Compact templates, this information can be seen from the
template structure format. For SG400 templates, this information cannot be seen in the template.

Constructor
SGFPMFingerInfo();

Members
FingerNumber
Finger position number Finger
FINGPOS_UK (0x00): Unknown finger
FINGPOS_RT (0x01): Right thumb

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FINGPOS_RI (0x02): Right index finger

FINGPOS_RM (0x03): Right middle finger
FINGPOS_RR (0x04): Right ring finger
FINGPOS_RL (0x05): Right little finger
FINGPOS_LT (0x06): Left thumb
FINGPOS_LI (0x07): Left index finger
FINGPOS_LM (0x08): Left middle finger
FINGPOS_LR (0x09): Left ring finger
FINGPOS_LL (0x0A): Left little finger

ViewNumber
Sample number for each finger (starts at 0)

ImpressionType
Impression type (should be 0 for SecuGen readers)
IMPTYPE_LP (0x00): Live-scan plain
IMPTYPE_LR (0x01): Live-scan rolled
IMPTYPE_NP (0x02): Non-live-scan plain
IMPTYPE_NR (0x03): Non-live-scan rolled

ImageQuality
Image quality value (0 – 100). To obtain image quality, use GetImageQuality().

3.5. SGFPMANSITemplateInfo Structure

public __gc struct SGFPMANSITemplateInfo
{
Int32 TotalSamples;
SGFPMFingerInfo* SampleInfo[];
};

Description
Used when calling GetAnsiTemplateInfo (). The provided information will be put into the template. For
ANSI378, ISO19794-2, and ISO19794-2 Compact templates, this information can be seen from the
template structure format. For SG400 templates, this information cannot be seen in the template.

Constructor
SGFPMANSITemplateInfo();

Members
TotalSamples
Indicates the number of samples in a template. One template can have a maximum of 225 samples.
Number of samples = Max finger number 15 * Max View Number 15 = 225
SampleInfo
Information of each sample in a template. Refer to section 3.4 SGFPMFingerInfo Structure.

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3.6. SGFPMDeviceName Enumeration

Members Value Description
DEV_FDP02 0x01 Device code name for FDP02 parallel readers
DEV_FDU02 0x03 Device code name for FDU02 USB readers
DEV_FDU03 0x04 Device code name for FDU03 / SDU03 USB readers
DEV_FDU04 0x05 Device code name for FDU04 / SDU04 USB readers
DEV_FDU05 0x06 Device code name for U20 USB readers
DEV_FDU06 0x07 Device code name for UPx USB readers
DEV_FDU07 0x08 Device code name for U10 USB readers
DEV_FDU07A 0x09 Device code name for U10-AP USB readers
DEV_FDU08 0x0A Device code name for U20-A USB readers
DEV_FDU08P 0x0B Device code name for U20-AP USB readers
DEV_FDU06P 0x0C Device code name for UPx-P USB readers
DEV_FDUSDA 0x0D Device code name for U20-ASF-BT (SPP) readers

3.7. SGFPMPortAddr Enumeration

Members Value Description
AUTO_DETECT 0 For parallel port readers: Finds port address automatically
LPT1_378 0x378 For parallel port readers: Port address is 0x378
LPT2_278 0x278 For parallel port readers: Port address is 0x278
LPT3_3BC 0x3BC For parallel port readers: Port address is 0x3BC
USB_AUTO_DETECT 0x255 For USB readers: Finds device automatically

3.8. SGFPMSecurityLevel Enumeration

Members Value Description
NONE 0 No security
LOWEST 1 Lowest
LOWER 2 Lower
LOW 3 Low
BELOW_NORMAL 4 Below Normal
NORMAL 5 Normal
ABOVE_NORMAL 6 Above Normal
HIGH 7 High
HIGHER 8 Higher
HIGHEST 9 Highest

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3.9. SGFPMTemplateFormat Enumeration

Members Value Description
ANSI378 0x0100 ANSI-INCITS 378-2004 Format
SG400 0x0200 SecuGen Proprietary Format
ISO19794 0x0300 ISO/IEC 19794-2:2005 Format
ISO19794_COMPACT 0x0400 ISO/IEC 19794-2:2005 Compact Card Format

3.10. SGFPMError Enumeration

Members Value Description

General Error
ERROR_NONE 0 Function success
ERROR_CREATION_FAILED 1 Failed to create SGFPM instance
ERROR_FUNCTION_FAILED 2 Function failed (various reasons)
ERROR_INVALID_PARAM 3 Invalid parameter
ERROR_NOT_USED 4 Function is not used or not supported
ERROR_DLLLOAD_FAILED 5 Cannot load device driver
ERROR_DLLLOAD_FAILED_DRV 6 Cannot load device driver
ERROR_DLLLOAD_FAILED_ALGO 7 Cannot load matching module
ERROR_NO_LONGER_SUPPORTED 8 No longer supported
ERROR_DLLLOAD_FAILED_WSQ 9 Sgwsqlib.dll not loaded
Device Driver Related
ERROR_SYSLOAD_FAILED 51 Failed to load driver sys file
ERROR_INITIALIZE_FAILED = 52 52 Failed to initialize device
ERROR_LINE_DROPPED 53 Image data loss occurred during capture
ERROR_TIME_OUT 54 Timeout occurred during capture
ERROR_DEVICE_NOT_FOUND 55 Cannot find the device
ERROR_DLLLOAD_FAILED 56 Cannot load device driver
ERROR_WRONG_IMAGE 57 Wrong image – not recognized as a fingerprint
image
ERROR_LACK_OF_BANDWIDTH 58 Not enough USB bandwith to complete the
operation
ERROR_DEV_ALREADY_OPEN 59 Device Exclusive Access Error: cannot open
the device exclusively
ERROR_GETSN_FAILED 60 Failed to get Device Serial Number
ERROR_UNSUPPORTED_DEV 61 Cannot determine device type
ERROR_FAKE_FINGER 62 Fake finger detected
ERROR_FAKE_INITIALIZED 63 Initialization of fake module failed
Extraction and Matching Related
ERROR_FEAT_NUMBER 101 Not enough minutiae features
ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE_TYPE 102 Wrong template type
ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE1 103 Error in decoding template 1
ERROR_INVALID_TEMPLATE2 104 Error in decoding template 2
ERROR_EXTRACT_FAIL 105 Extraction failed
ERROR_MATCH_FAIL 106 Cannot find matched template
License Related
ERROR_LICENSE_LOAD 501 License file not found

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ERROR_LICENSE_KEY 502 License key is invalid

ERROR_LICENSE_EXPIRED 503 License expired

WSQ Related
ERROR_NO_IMAGE 600 Invalid image

3.11. SGFPMAutoOnEvent Enumeration

Members Value Description
FINGER_ON 0 Finger is on the sensor
FINGER_OFF 1 Finger is off the sensor

3.12. SGFPMMessages Enumeration

Members Value Description
DEV_AUTOONEVENT 0x8100 Device Auto-On message (not supported by
FDU02-based readers)

3.13. SGFPMImpressionType Enumeration

Members Value Description
IMPTYPE_LP 0x00 Live-scan plain
IMPTYPE_LR 0x01 Live-scan rolled
IMPTYPE_NP 0x02 Nonlive-scan plain
IMPTYPE_NR 0x03 Nonlive-scan rolled

3.14. SGFPMFingerPosition Enumeration

Members Value Description
FINGPOS_UK 0x00 Unknown finger
FINGPOS_RT 0x01 Right thumb
FINGPOS_RI 0x02 Right index finger
FINGPOS_RM 0x03 Right middle finger
FINGPOS_RR 0x04 Right ring finger
FINGPOS_RL 0x05 Right little finger
FINGPOS_LT 0x06 Left thumb
FINGPOS_LI 0x07 Left index finger
FINGPOS_LM 0x08 Left middle finger
FINGPOS_LR 0x09 Left ring finger
FINGPOS_LL 0x0A Left little finger

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