Greetings Inamurahman,
My understanding is that it would be better to get the DD Source Code
and then migrate it to Linux but some Companies are just refusing to
provide the source code, even for old sensors.
I tried to get the source code for my old "HP ZBook 17 G3 integrated
sensor, i.e.: ID: 138a:003f - Validity Sensors, Inc. - VFS495
Fingerprint Reader." but never got it :-(
Good luck so far.
Have a nice and safe day.
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Subject: Request for Guidance on Developing Support for Synaptics
Sensor (0x06cb:0x00fd) for Ubuntu
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:24:27 +0530
From: Inamurahman <inam...@gmail.com>
To: fprint@lists.freedesktop.org
Dear fprintd Contributors,
I hope this email finds you well. My name is Inamurahman, and I am
reaching out to seek your guidance regarding a project I am undertaking
to enable support for the Synaptics fingerprint sensor (Product ID:
|0x06cb:0x00fd|) on Linux systems.
Currently, this sensor is unsupported by libfprint, and from my
understanding, the Synaptics driver in libfprint is designed for MOC
sensors. However, I have access to a working Windows driver for this
sensor, which allows it to function correctly on Windows platforms.
I am eager to understand how I could leverage this Windows driver or its
communication protocol to develop Linux support for this sensor.
Specifically, I would like your advice on the following:
1. Where should I start as a complete beginner?
2. Are there specific resources or documentation that can help me get
started?
3. Would it be feasible to create a wrapper around the Windows driver
to allow communication with fprintd, or would you suggest a
different approach for Linux support?
4. Are there specific areas of knowledge (e.g., USB protocol analysis,
reverse engineering, libfprint internals) that you recommend
focusing on to move forward effectively?
I would appreciate any guidance or suggestions you can offer as I begin
this effort.
Thank you for your time, and for the incredible work you have done in
advancing fingerprint support on Linux. I look forward to hearing your
insights.
Best regards,
Inamurahman.
