fingerprint device not found

[adrin]

I'm using fedora 10. kernel:
Linux localhost.localdomain 2.6.27.19-170.2.35.fc10.x86_64 #1 SMP Mon Feb 23 13:00:23 EST 2009 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

here is the problem:

$ pam_fprint_enroll -f 8
This program will enroll your finger, unconditionally overwriting any selected print that was enrolled previously. If you want to continue, press enter, otherwise hit Ctrl+C

No devices detected.

and lshal output is attached.

[jtang613]

Let's see some info:
/sbin/lsusb

[adrin]

here is the result:
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 152d:2338 JMicron Technology Corp. / JMicron USA Technology Corp. JM20337 Hi-Speed USB to SATA & PATA Combo Bridge
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 008 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 006 Device 002: ID 413c:3012 Dell Computer Corp. Optical Wheel Mouse
Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 004: ID 0c45:63f8 Microdia
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 005 Device 002: ID 0a5c:5801 Broadcom Corp.
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 003 Device 003: ID 413c:8157 Dell Computer Corp.
Bus 003 Device 004: ID 413c:8158 Dell Computer Corp.
Bus 003 Device 002: ID 0a5c:4500 Broadcom Corp.
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

[jtang613]

No fingerprint reader on that list.

What exact fingerprint reader are you using?

[adrin]

I'm using a dell latitude e6500 with service tag HH7M34J. The fingerprint is "PALMREST : UPEK SWIPE FINGERPRINT READER" which can be seen here : http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/my_systems_info/en/details?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

[jtang613]

It does not appear to be detected by your system.

I have a UPEK fingerprint reader on my Dell XPS that works fine with ThinkFinger or libfprint, but ThinkFinger is a bit better IMHO. It shows up under the lsusb output.

I'd recommend posting more details on your reader, the link you posted doesn't work. Confirm the device is attached and functional. What are it's device and/or usb numbers (ie: vid/pid)?

[adrin]

Mine is a UPEK too. here it is : PALMREST : UPEK SWIPE FINGERPRINT READER

[jtang613]

Not enough info to diagnose your problem. See my previous post.

[adrin]

well, this is the only information in dell page, where can I find more info about it?

[jtang613]

http://www.google.com

[rflribeiro]

I'm in the same situation.
The correctly device is "Bus 005 Device 002: ID 0a5c:5801 Broadcom Corp.".
The lsusb -v output for this device is:

Bus 005 Device 002: ID 0a5c:5801 Broadcom Corp.
Device Descriptor:
bLength 18
bDescriptorType 1
bcdUSB 1.10
bDeviceClass 0 (Defined at Interface level)
bDeviceSubClass 0
bDeviceProtocol 0
bMaxPacketSize0 64
idVendor 0x0a5c Broadcom Corp.
idProduct 0x5801
bcdDevice 1.01
iManufacturer 1 Broadcom Corp
iProduct 2 5880
iSerial 3 0123456789ABCD
bNumConfigurations 1
Configuration Descriptor:
bLength 9
bDescriptorType 2
wTotalLength 139
bNumInterfaces 2
bConfigurationValue 0
iConfiguration 0
bmAttributes 0xc0
Self Powered
MaxPower 100mA
Interface Descriptor:
bLength 9
bDescriptorType 4
bInterfaceNumber 0
bAlternateSetting 0
bNumEndpoints 3
bInterfaceClass 254 Application Specific Interface
bInterfaceSubClass 0
bInterfaceProtocol 0
iInterface 4 Broadcom USH w/swipe sensor

[adrin]

Using F11 problem persists, it seems that fprint team is working on it as the device is too new ;)