Iridian Announces Availability of BioAPI BSP for Iris Recognition Technology - First Iris Software Compatible with Industry Standard BioAPI.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOORESTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2003 Iridian Technologies, Inc., the world leader in 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. technologies based on 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 , today announced availability of the BioAPI BSP BSP Bromsulphalein, a dye used in the study of liver function. See also sulfobromophthalein clearance test. v1.1, the first iris recognition software product compatible with the industry standard BioAPI specification for a standardized Application Programming Interface (API) for biometric applications. The BioAPI specification provides a standard access method to biometric functions and devices. The benefits of Iridian's BioAPI BSP include rapid development of biometric applications, flexible deployment, and enhanced implementation of multiple biometric applications. This initial biometric service provider (BSP) module from Iridian supports image capture, enrollment and verification. Future versions will also support identification. The Iridian BSP is compatible with all Proof Positive(TM) certified iris cameras. With Iridian's BioAPI BSP, developers will have immediate "plug and play" compatibility with BioAPI-compliant applications, such as SAFlink's SAFsolutions for Workstations, a middleware product that supports secure biometric logon See login. 1. (jargon) logon - login. 2. (networking) logon - In ACF/VTAM, an unformatted session-initiation request for a session between two logical units. . Other application software providers have released or are developing compliant software products for a variety of applications. "The BioAPI specification is making biometrics a mainstream technology, rather than a mere curiosity, in today's security industry," said Dr. James Cambier, Vice President of Research for Iridian Technologies. The BioAPI specification has been approved as ANSI/INCITS Standard 358-2002 and was the winner of the CTST CTST CardTech SecurTech CTST Community Traffic Safety Team (Florida) CTST Combat Trauma Sustainment Training 2002 Larry Linden Security Award. It has also been submitted to ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. JTC (standard, body) JTC - Joint Technical Committee. 1/SC37 for adoption as the first international biometric API standard. Iridian Technologies is a steering committee steer·ing committee n. A committee that sets agendas and schedules of business, as for a legislative body or other assemblage. steering committee Noun member of the BioAPI Consortium, and has been fully committed (Law) committed to prison for trial, in distinction from being detained for examination. See also: Fully to supporting the organization's mission since its inception. The BioAPI Consortium was formed in 1998 to develop a widely available and generally accepted API that will serve for various biometric technologies. More information can be found at www.bioapi.org. About Iridian Iridian Technologies, Inc. of Moorestown, NJ leads the world in research, development and marketing of authentication technologies based on iris recognition - renowned as one of the most accurate biometric identifiers. Holder of exclusive US and international patents on the core concepts and technologies behind iris recognition, Iridian offers unparalleled security for public-use applications such as simplified passenger travel and border control, national id, restricted access and information access. Iridian's Proof Positive(TM) hardware and software certification program assures that certified iris cameras and software solutions meet critical standards for performance, interoperability, safety, security, scalability, usability and reliability. For more information, visit www.iridiantech.com. |
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