Prometheus Fingerprint Reader
USB ID 06cb:00fc · Synaptics, Inc.
| Vendor | Synaptics, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 06cb |
| Device ID | 00fc |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_06CB&PID_00FC |
| Linux modalias | usb:v06CBp00FC |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 06cb:00fc?
USB ID 06cb:00fc is “Prometheus Fingerprint Reader” made by Synaptics, Inc. (vendor ID 06cb, device ID 00fc).
Which Linux driver supports Prometheus Fingerprint Reader?
Linux kernel 6.12 lists no driver for this exact ID. Most USB devices (keyboards, mice, storage, webcams, audio) still work through generic class drivers such as usbhid, usb-storage, uvcvideo or snd-usb-audio. Overview of device classes and their drivers
How do I check whether Prometheus Fingerprint Reader is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 06cb:00fc shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_06CB&PID_00FC.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.