Form: 10-K405

Annual report [Sections 13 and 15(d), S-K Item 405]

March 30, 2000

EXHIBIT 21.1

Published on March 30, 2000


EXHIBIT 21.1



SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT

SCM Microsystems GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Registrant, is a
corporation organized under the laws of Germany.

SCM Microsystems (U.S.) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Registrant, is a
Delaware corporation.

SCM Microsystems Japan, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Registrant, is a
corporation organized under the laws of Japan.

SCM Microsystems (Asia) Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Registrant,
is a corporation under the laws of Singapore.

SCM Microsystems Ltd. UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Registrant, is a
corporation organized under the laws of the UK.

Dazzle Multimedia, Inc., a 51% owned subsidiary of Registrant, is a
California corporation.