> I dont want to get involved in the finger print reader algo's because it = is very > involved, but I am unable to find info on a fingerprint reader that can s= end only a > user ID via rs232 after verification This is probably because to authenticate within the reader then send a 'go'= command down a communications link is a security loop hole. It is more sec= ure to send data that gets authenticated elsewhere - until someone realises= how simple it is to fool a reader ... --=20 Scanned by iCritical. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .