Cross Match Technologies Partners with Innovatrics to Create Complete Extract and Match Offering.Strategic Partnership Enables Cross Match to Deliver FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) A series of publications issed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that specifies information security guidelines for federal government departments and agencies. 201, PIV PIV Particle Image Velocimetry PIV Personal Identity Verification (FIPS 201) PIV Pentium 4 PIV Peak Inverse Voltage PIV Personal Identification Verification PIV Post Indicator Valve (firefighting) and HSPD-12 Compliant Solution PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Cross Match Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of high-quality interoperable biometric identity applications and solutions, today announced its partnership with Innovatrics, a leading provider of advanced algorithms and consulting services, to license Innovatrics' Minutiae mi·nu·ti·a n. pl. mi·nu·ti·ae A small or trivial detail: "the minutiae of experimental and mathematical procedure" Frederick Turner. Interoperability Exchange Test (MINEX MINEX Mine Warfare Exercise MINEX Minelaying Exercise ) compliant Minutiae ANSI/INCITS 378 Matching Algorithm. Bundled with Cross Match's Federal Information Processing Standard Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military government agencies and by government contractors. (FIPS) 201 compliant template generator to create Cross Match's ANSI/INCITS 378 Minutiae Extract and Match software, the new product gives Cross Match a FIPS 201, Personal Identity Verification Noun 1. identity verification - the automatic identification of living individuals by using their physiological and behavioral characteristics; "negative identification can only be accomplished through biometric identification"; "if a pin or password is lost or (PIV) and Homeland Security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States Presidential Directive Noun 1. Presidential Directive - a directive issued by the President of the United States; usually addressed to all heads of departments and agencies directive - a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity; "the boss loves to send us directives" 12 (HSPD-12) compliant extract and match solution. With this template generator and matcher software, Cross Match is able to better support its system integration partners and enhance its current FIPS 201 compliant offerings including the release of a fully compliant FIPS 201 physical access control reader. As agencies move towards PIV 2 compliance, Cross Match remains well positioned in the substantial new market. "Partnering with a major biometrics company like Cross Match adds further credibility to the quality and performance of Innovatrics fingerprint algorithms," said Viktor Fischer, director of business development of Innovatrics. "By combining our sophisticated and FIPS 201 certified matching algorithm with Cross Match's advanced template generator, Cross Match is able to provide one of the top certified extract and match solutions on the market today." "We are pleased to align with Innovatrics as it is a proven performer in the fingerprint extract and match field that shares our commitment to excellence," said Thomas Buss, senior vice president of business development of Cross Match Technologies, Inc. "As the biometrics industry continues to grow and evolve, it is important to leverage our strengths and opportunities to remain at the forefront of the industry." About Innovatrics Innovatrics is a leading provider of advanced algorithms and consulting services in the domain of biometrics. Innovatrics creates and markets world-leading fingerprint recognition Fingerprint recognition or fingerprint authentication refers to the automated method of verifying a match between two human fingerprints. Fingerprints are one of many forms of biometrics used to identify an individual and verify their identity. algorithm for 1-to-1 verification and fast 1-to-many identification. It is brought to the market as an easy-to-integrate fingerprint SDK A fingerprint SDK is a software toolkit that allows the integration of biometric fingerprint recognition into various applications. They will typically utilize either DLL or ActiveX (COM) to interface with the integrated application. . By working closely with system integrators and established biometric players, Innovatrics pursues its vision to bring the best possible fingerprint recognition algorithm to applications such as fast identity check, double enrollment prevention, loyalty programs, access control and AFIS AFIS Automated Fingerprint Identification System AFIS Aerodrome Flight Information Service AFIS Armed Forces Radio and Television Service AFIS Airborne Flight Information System AFIS Automated Fingerprinting Identification System (Pakistan) for government, healthcare, retail and enterprise markets. A privately-held company based in Paris - France and in Bratislava - Slovakia, Innovatrics counts among its customers leading system integrators and biometric players worldwide. For more information about Innovatrics and its fingerprint SDK products, please visit the Innovatrics Web site at www.innovatrics.com. About Cross Match Technologies Cross Match Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of high-quality interoperable biometric identity applications and solutions. The company's offerings consist of a range of products, which are used to capture and process the unique physiological characteristics of individuals to establish and verify their identity, such as fingerprint and palm scan devices, document readers and access control systems, proprietary enterprise and application software, and services. Cross Match's products are used to conduct criminal bookings, perform background checks for job applicants, verify identities at borders and other checkpoints, register citizens for driver's license and national identification programs, prevent identity fraud in large-scale government and civil identification programs, and control access to office buildings, government facilities and other secure areas. Serving a broad range of vertical markets including national and US federal government, state and local government, law enforcement, transportation, financial services, education, healthcare and commercial, Cross Match has more than 5,000 customers worldwide, with application and solution installations in more than 50 countries. More information on Cross Match can be accessed via the company website at 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. |
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