AOptix Technologies to Show Adaptive Optics-Based, Stand-Off Iris Recognition at 2007 Biometrics Consortium Conference.CAMPBELL, Calif. -- AOptix Technologies, Inc. www.aoptix.com a leading edge developer of advanced biometric iris recognition Iris recognition is a method of biometric authentication that uses pattern recognition techniques based on high-resolution images of the irides of an individual's eyes. Not to be confused with another less prevalent ocular-based technology, retina scanning, iris recognition uses systems announced that it is entering the fast growing iris recognition biometrics market with its proprietary adaptive optics technology. The company will premiere its fully functional 2 meter stand-off system at the upcoming Biometrics Consortium Conference (BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) The field in an e-mail header that names additional recipients for the message. It is similar to carbon copy (cc), but the names do not appear in the recipient's message. Not all e-mail systems support the bcc feature. See fcc. ) exhibition in Baltimore, Maryland "Baltimore" redirects here. For the surrounding county, see Baltimore County, Maryland. For other uses, see Baltimore (disambiguation). Baltimore is an independent city located in the state of Maryland in the United States. from September 11 through 13, 2007. Adaptive optics (AO) correct for optical distortions caused by atmospheric disturbances and target motion. First applied in deep space astronomy imaging, AO systems measure wavefront Noun 1. wavefront - (physics) an imaginary surface joining all points in space that are reached at the same instant by a wave propagating through a medium wave front error to optimize optical performance in real-time, and typically employ deformable mirrors in a closed-loop control configuration. In the company's iris recognition architecture, AO technology allows for real-time tracking and focus adjustments, enabling iris image capture at unprecedented stand-off distances. The company has successfully captured high quality iris images at 18 meters, or about 60 feet, in controlled laboratory environments. For the shorter range, 2 meter cooperative system that will be exhibited at BCC, AO enables full automation of the subject acquisition and iris capture process, so that the subject merely needs to position himself in a very large volume of about 1 cubic meter Noun 1. cubic meter - a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters cubic metre, kiloliter, kilolitre metric capacity unit - a capacity unit defined in metric terms , and look at the system. AO also provides consistently outstanding image quality, which the company believes will lead to significantly improved accuracy results. "AOptix is poised to revolutionize the human factors paradigm in iris recognition," stated Phil Tusa, Vice President of Biometrics Programs. "Until now, the drawback of iris imagers has been subject ease-of-use. Now the subject experience will be fast and effortless, made possible by AOptix's exclusive adaptive optics technology." AOptix believes that the market for iris recognition will grow substantially over the next 5 years. Leading industry studies predict market growth rates Growth Rates The compounded annualized rate of growth of a company's revenues, earnings, dividends, or other figures. Notes: Remember, historically high growth rates don't always mean a high rate of growth looking into the future. of 40% per year (AAGR AAGR Average Annual Growth Rate AAGR Air-to-Air Gunnery Range ) for the iris recognition modality; the company also believes that its fully automated, stand-off technology has the potential to accelerate this growth. There are a large number of prospective applications for stand-off, cooperative iris recognition, such as aviation and border crossing security, national and regional ID programs, military base and governmental facility access control security, and commercial access control security. About the Company AOptix Technologies is a privately funded company founded in 2000. With core technology expertise in the application of advanced adaptive optics, they develop free space optical communications Optical communications The transmission of speech, data, video, and other information by means of the visible and the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. and biometrics based identification solutions for both government and commercial markets. For additional information, please see www.aoptix.com. |
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