Cross Match Technologies Introduces First Human Wearable Biometric Solution; New Version of Cross Match Multi-Biometric 'Jump Kit' Designed for Use in War Theaters and Other Extreme Environments.PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Cross Match Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of biometric solutions, today announced the release of its newest Global Rapid Identification System (GRIDS(TM)) solution which has been designed to be worn in combat zones, border operations or by any individual operating in a highly mobile and harsh environment. The new solution has a multiplicity of applications in the national security and public safety arenas. In the development of the new GRIDS Jump Kit, Cross Match partnered with Quantum3D - the developer of the THERMITE thermite [from Thermit, a trade name], mixture of powdered or granular aluminum metal and powdered iron oxide. When ignited it gives off large amounts of heat. In wartime it has been used in incendiary bombs. A method for welding using thermite (invented by Dr. (TM) tactical visual computer (TVC) - the first human wearable, multi-role, realtime 2D/3D embedded visual computer. The THERMITE TVC is a lightweight (2 lbs), ruggedized, sealed computer that is in use today by the U.S. Army, Air Force and Navy for deployed C4ISR, UAV Operator Control Units and realtime embedded training applications. The new human wearable GRIDS Jump Kit fits in a small vest pouch or backpack and weighs roughly four to seven pounds depending on options. It is fully battery operated for sustained in-field operational use. The human wearable kit contains the THERMITE computer with Cross Match software, a Cross Match MV5(R)X hand-held forensic quality fingerprint scanner, an iris camera, a digital camera, and Global Positioning System Global Positioning System: see navigation satellite. Global Positioning System (GPS) Precise satellite-based navigation and location system originally developed for U.S. military use. (GPS) software to capture the latitude and longitude latitude and longitude Coordinate system by which the position or location of any place on the Earth's surface can be determined and described. Latitude is a measurement of location north or south of the Equator. of the place at which an individual is being enrolled. Cross Match's earlier versions of the multi-biometric GRIDS Jump Kit are currently in use today in Iraq, Afghanistan, Cuba, the Hurricane Katrina impacted areas and other places for the enrollment and identification of military and government personnel, police, security forces, detainees and casualties. The new GRIDS human wearable system was developed with specific input from multiple government organizations. "Cross Match Technologies is pleased to be working with Quantum3D in providing innovative technologies that support our troops "Support our troops" is a slogan commonly used in the United States and in Canada in reference to the United States Military and the Canadian Forces (Army, Air & Navy). The slogan has been used in the recent conflicts, including the Gulf War[1] and Iraq war. in the war on terrorism Terrorist acts and the threat of Terrorism have occupied the various law enforcement agencies in the U.S. government for many years. The Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, as amended by the usa patriot act , as well as providing assistance to civilian agencies in coping with domestic emergencies," said James Ziglar, Cross Match President and CEO. "The creative power of this partnership is contributing significantly to the security of our country and its people." "Our THERMITE system has enabled us to provide a number of technology 'firsts' for our customers," said Ross Smith, Co-founder and President of Quantum3D. "We are pleased to be teamed with Cross Match on the development and launch of this first human wearable multi-biometric solution, designed specifically for the military and other key government organizations." Cross Match and Quantum3D will be demonstrating the new GRIDS Human Wearable Jump Kit at the Association of the United States Army The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is a private, non-profit organization which primarily acts as an advocacy group for the United States Army. Founded in 1950, it has 125 chapters worldwide. (AUSA) Conference in Washington, DC, October 3rd - 5th, at the Washington Convention Center The Washington Convention Center has been the name of two convention centers in Washington, D.C. The old Washington Convention Center was located at 909 H Street NW and was in use from 1983 until 2004. , in Booth #3954. About Cross Match Technologies Since its founding in 1996, Cross Match Technologies, Inc. has been at the forefront of the development and deployment of cost-effective biometric security solutions for law enforcement, federal, aviation, commercial and international organizations. Headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Palm Beach Gardens is a city in Palm Beach County in the U.S. state of Florida. The city is in the center of a rapidly-developing area north of West Palm Beach in the northern part of the county and the South Florida metropolitan area. , and offering the broadest product lines in the industry, Cross Match is recognized for setting new standards in fingerprint and other biometric technologies through its more than 150 existing or pending patents and related intellectual properties. Additional information on Cross Match is available at http://www.crossmatch Crossmatch A laboratory test done to confirm that blood from a donor and blood from the recipient are compatible. Mentioned in: Blood Typing and Crossmatching, Heart Transplantation crossmatch .com. About Quantum3D Quantum3D develops and markets realtime, open architecture, COTS IG solutions, embedded graphics subsystems, development software and support services for the VSST and EVC markets and is the exclusive supplier of NVIDIA(R) graphics technology for the embedded military and aerospace visual computing market. Quantum3D is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. headquartered in San Jose, California San Jose (IPA: /ˌsænhoʊˈzeɪ/) is the third-largest city in California, and the tenth-largest in the United States. It is the county seat of Santa Clara County. , with development centers located in Phoenix, AZ, Huntsville, AL, and Orlando, FL. For more information about Quantum3D and the Quantum3D family of open architecture COTS visual computing solutions, please see http://www.quantum3d.com. |
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