AuthenTec Announces FingerLoc Software Development Kit; Newest Kits Can Be Ordered Now for September Delivery.MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 1998--AuthenTec, a unit of Harris Corporation Harris Corporation NYSE: HRS is an international communications equipment company that produces wireless equipment, electronic systems, and both terrestrial and spaceborne antennas for use in the government, defense, and commercial sectors. , has announced two new FingerLoc(TM) Software Development Kits (SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). ) that will allow its customers to add state-of-the-art personal identification and security capabilities to their products. The new development kits, including both hardware and software elements, will provide for the set-up, testing and evaluation of the FingerLoc system in a variety of applications. The field of "biometrics" -- the science of identifying individuals by measuring some physical characteristic, such as fingerprints Impressions or reproductions of the distinctive pattern of lines and grooves on the skin of human fingertips. Fingerprints are reproduced by pressing a person's fingertips into ink and then onto a piece of paper. , facial images, retina patterns, or the like -- offers great promise for the convenient, rapid and accurate identification of the user. With the ever increasing number and complexity of passwords, PINs and other security schemes, the FingerLoc identification system provides an easier and more natural method for use in such applications as network log-on, secure e-commerce, home security and access control. TheFingerLoc system can even replace keys in such applications as automotive access and ignition ignition, apparatus for igniting a combustible mixture. The German engineer Nikolaus A. Otto, in his first gas engine, used flame ignition; another method was heating a metal tube to incandescence. , door locks at your home, office or hotel, and even safety deposit boxes. "AuthenTec offers a complete system solution that we market under the AuthenTec, FingerLoc, and PowerMatch trademarks," said Bill McLean, head of AuthenTec's sales and marketing effort. "We are furnishing our systems expertise to companies looking to provide convenient security to their end-customers. The FingerLoc system is unique in its ability to consistently and accurately identify users under virtually all environments such as when the their fingers may be dirty, greasy greas·y adj. greas·i·er, greas·i·est 1. Coated or soiled with grease. 2. Containing grease, especially too much grease: a greasy hamburger. 3. , dry or even damaged by scratches and abrasions. Moreover, our system goes beyond simply providing the FingerLoc sensor. We also provide the software necessary for identifying the user in various application environments such as 1:1 authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. (i.e. log-in to a computer network or to compare the fingerprint fingerprint, an impression of the underside of the end of a finger or thumb, used for identification because the arrangement of ridges in any fingerprint is thought to be unique and permanent with each person (no two persons having the same prints have ever been against encrypted en·crypt tr.v. en·crypt·ed, en·crypt·ing, en·crypts 1. To put into code or cipher. 2. Computer Science data on a card), against a small set of templates (i.e. stored in a home security system), or against larger databases (i.e. such as in a private enterprise network facility). These advanced development kits will allow our customers to leverage our advanced component capability and extensive experience in the design and implementation of fingerprint systems so that they can start their own development programs quickly." Evaluation Kit Descriptions: AuthenTec began shipping its first evaluation kits -- an alpha model -- last July. Today, AuthenTec is announcing the following two SDK's featuring improved software, extensive documentation, an Application Program Interface and advanced hardware. SDK100 Evaluation Platform and Software Development Platform: This platform kit includes the FingerLoc sensor and evaluation hardware along with the SDK101 software package, as described below. Pricing for the SDK100 is $4,995 and will be available for shipment in September. SDK101 Software Development Kit: This software development kit is being offered to companies who previously used AuthenTec alpha evaluation kit (HDV (High Definition Video) The high-definition, wide screen version of the DV magnetic tape format. Like DV, HDV recording moves at a constant data rate and stores data on the same DV and MiniDV tapes as SD camcorders. 51932EVAL). It is a complete software update that comes on one CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). disk, along with a detailed technical manual. This kit should only be ordered by those companies who already use AuthenTec's alpha kit. Pricing for the SDK101 is $2,995 and will be available for shipment in September. The AuthenTec Evaluation Software Suite: The SDK101 contains an Application Program Interface for use by non -biometric software that needs identification and verification services. These services will include a User Validation Interface (1:1 matching), a User Identification Interface (1:many self-indexed "cold" search), a User Enrollment Interface, and a Configuration and Maintenance Interface. In addition, a Service Program Interface will be provided that allows access to individual software components within the FingerLoc system. These include a Fingerprint Image Interface (standard bitmaps for use by other biometric extraction/matching software modules), Fingerprint Feature Interface (provides feature data) and the Feature Matching Interface. For more information on these evaluation kits you may contact Steve Prater prate v. prat·ed, prat·ing, prates v.intr. To talk idly and at length; chatter. v.tr. To utter idly or to little purpose. n. at (407) 729-5143. Additional information on the company and its product can be found on the AuthenTec website: http://www.authentec.com. About AuthenTec: A unit of Harris Corporation, AuthenTec(TM) combines advanced design, integrated circuit integrated circuit (IC), electronic circuit built on a semiconductor substrate, usually one of single-crystal silicon. The circuit, often called a chip, is packaged in a hermetically sealed case or a nonhermetic plastic capsule, with leads extending from it for (IC) and systems-level expertise from several of the company's divisions. The AuthenTec team is staffed by scientists, technologists and marketing professionals from across Harris with competencies in biometrics, signal/image capture and processing, integrated circuit design, algorithm development and application-specific software generation. About Harris: Harris Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HRS), with worldwide sales of m |
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