EyeTicket Corporation and the IATA SPTIG UK Regional Group Announce Groundbreaking Passenger Processing Trial; UK Evaluation First In World To Rely Entirely on Biometrics.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2001 EyeTicket Corporation, in partnership with the UK regional group of the International Air Transport Association (IATA IATA International Air Transport Association, which sets the rules for air transport, including those concerning air transport of animals. ) Simplifying Passenger Travel Interest Group (SPTIG SPTIG Simplifying Passenger Travel Interest Group (conference) ), comprising BAA plc, British Airways British Airways in full British Airways PLC International passenger airline based in London. In 1936 British Airways Ltd. was founded through the merger of three smaller airlines. , HM Customs & Excise, United Kingdom Immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. Service, and Virgin Atlantic Airways, today announced an innovative passenger processing trial at Heathrow Airport. The IATA SPTIG was formed to promote, test and develop the SPT (Sectors Per Track) The number of sectors in one track. Vision of "one-stop" passenger processing for airlines and airports. The program is intended to expedite the arrivals process (passport control passport control n → control m de pasaporte passport control passport n → contrôle m des passeports passport control ) at Heathrow by using EyeTicket Corporation's JetStream(TM) Passenger Processing system. JetStream(TM) will enable passengers who have been enrolled and pre-cleared by the UK Immigration Service The UK Immigration Service, also known as UKIS and formerly as HM Immigration Service, is the operational arm of the UK Border and Immigration Agency (BIA) of the Home Office. simply to look into a video camera when arriving at Heathrow's passport control and, in less than two seconds, have their identity verified and their admission to the UK granted based solely on their iris pattern and real time verification of their status. The initial trial involves up to 2,000 North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. citizens who are customers of Virgin Atlantic and British Airways and travel frequently to the UK. While passengers will still be required to carry their passport in case they are requested to produce it, the UK trial is the first large-scale passenger processing trial in the world to rely entirely on biometric identification Noun 1. biometric identification - 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 . "The launch of this evaluation marks a major milestone for the SPT program," said Thomas Windmuller, Director of the SPT Initiative. "Following EyeTicket's very successful demonstration of its products at IATA's World Air Transport Summit in Madrid this month and the implementation of this UK-based evaluation program, I expect we will see other trials launched at major airports throughout the world. These trials will demonstrate that it is indeed possible to streamline passenger processing, reduce waiting times and significantly enhance the travel experience while saving money for everyone involved." "We are pleased to provide the JetStream(TM) system to this group of proven industry leaders. EyeTicket Corporation is committed to exceeding all expectations and playing a key role in bringing the SPT initiative to fruition for the aviation community," explained Stewart Mann, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of EyeTicket Corporation. "JetStream(TM) is a performance product and we look forward to this opportunity in the UK." About EyeTicket Corporation EyeTicket Corporation, based in McLean, Virginia McLean is an unincorporated community located in Fairfax County in Northern Virginia. A small geographic area along Chain Bridge Road in Arlington County has a 22101 zip code and is also part of McLean. U.S.A., is the world leader in high volume public processing and access control using biometric identification. The company holds U.S. Patent 6,119,096, with other patents pending throughout the world, and licenses its core iris recognition technology from Iridian Technologies, Marlton, New Jersey Marlton is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Evesham Township in Burlington County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the population of Marlton was 10,260. . JetStream(TM) uses iris recognition technology to identify passengers at all steps in the travel process. Powerful software translates the iris pattern into a frequent flier number or passport number, then communicates with airport and airline computers to simplify and expedite the movement of passengers through check-in, baggage check, boarding and passport control. Iris recognition technology identifies people by the unique patterns of the iris - the colored ring around the pupil of the eye. Iris recognition is considered the highest accuracy, single-factor identification method in the world. Pioneered by John Daugman, PhD of Cambridge University, England, iris recognition technology is the most accurate, cost-effective, scalable, fast and non-invasive biometric technology in the world. About IATA - SPT The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Simplifying Passenger Travel (SPT) Interest Group brings together the key parties involved in the passenger journey in a cooperative effort to streamline repetitive checks of passengers and their documents. Implementation of the SPT vision will result in significant improvements to passenger satisfaction, and reductions to infrastructure and operating costs. Group membership includes over 40 major airports, airlines, immigration authorities, and technology suppliers from around the world. The group is self-funding and remains open to new members. For more information visit www.simplifying-travel.org. IATA is the trade association of the world's international airline industry. Originally founded in 1919, it now groups together over 270 airlines, including the world's largest. These airlines fly over 95 percent of all international scheduled air traffic. |
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