Iridian and Oki Electric Announce Proof Positive Certification for Oki's IRISPASS(R)-M Two-Eye Iris Recognition Camera.MOORESTOWN, N.J. & TOKYO -- Iridian Technologies and Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :6703) today announced that Iridian has awarded Proof Positive(R) certification for the Oki's IRISPASS(R)-M, a fully automatic, two-eye iris biometric recognition camera. The IRISPASS-M, targeted at the government, financial and commercial security markets, conveniently delivers two-eye iris biometric capture and definitive identification performance from approximately two feet away in less than 2 seconds. The Proof Positive hardware and software certification program from Iridian Technologies certifies that 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 cameras and software solutions meet critical standards for performance, interoperability, safety, security, scalability, usability and reliability. Certification includes a series of formal audits and evaluations, including compliance with Iridian's PrivateID(R), KnoWho(R), and OpenIris(R) application programming interfaces (APIs), security and countermeasures That form of military science that, by the employment of devices and/or techniques, has as its objective the impairment of the operational effectiveness of enemy activity. See also electronic warfare. . Proof Positive certified cameras are interoperable with other certified cameras, not only from the same vendor, but from other vendors as well. Certified cameras easily interface with Iridian's KnoWho server software for maximum performance in searches against millions of records. "The operating distance and speed of the Oki IRISPASS-M further differentiates iris recognition as the most accurate and convenient biometric," said Tarvinder Sembhi, Vice President of Product Management and Business Development for Iridian. "Oki has combined their expertise in electro-mechanical equipment and image acquisition technology to develop the IRISPASS-M. It is an example of how the latest in iris recognition camera technology can be incorporated seamlessly in Iridian's interoperable iris camera architecture and provide more choices for the customer." "Oki and Iridian have a strong partnership and have a history of strong collaboration Strong collaboration (also known as radical collaboration) is a term coined by Larry Sanger to refer to a new type of collaboration made possible by computers and the Internet and used on sites like Wikipedia. . This is the third Oki iris recognition imager that has received Proof Positive certification," stated Yoichi Kawashima, President of Systems Hardware Company at Oki Electric. "This certification will enable us to gain customer confidence in our product from a wide range of end users as well as our partners." About Iridian Technologies Iridian Technologies, Inc. of Moorestown, NJ develops and commercializes software for iris recognition - renowned as the most accurate deployable biometric identifier. The holder of over two dozen US and international patents behind iris recognition technologies, Iridian offers unparalleled security and scalability for public-use applications such as simplified passenger travel, border control, national IDs, and election verification as well as restricted access and information access. Iridian has experienced accelerating adoption of its technology over the past two years with installations in the Canadian CANPASS CANPASS Canadian Pass (document allowing entry into Canada at remote locales) program, the US/Canada NEXUS See Nexus (of contracts. Air program, the U.S. Registered Traveler The Registered Traveler Pilot Program is an airline passenger security assessment system that was tested in the United States air travel industry in 2005. It was used in several U.S. program, the United Nations refugee repatriation Repatriation The process of converting a foreign currency into the currency of one's own country. 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Iridian's iris recognition software and applications are designed to meet the 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. needs for large-scale, country-wide applications. Iridian's OpenIris software allows applications to scale by adding software components using web server technology. This unique architecture enables national population searches in real time. Iridian's revolutionary PrivateID(R) technology simplifies application development by offering standard data packet formats, common communication protocols, and standard APIs across an extensive camera portfolio. Iridian has also implemented its Proof Positive certification program to ensure that applications and hardware built on Iridian technology meet Iridian's performance, interoperability, and safety guidelines. About Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. Founded in 1881, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. is Japan's first telecommunications manufacturer, with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. With the corporate vision, "Oki, Network Solutions for a Global Society," Oki provides top-quality products, technologies and solutions to its customers through its info-telecom system business, semiconductor business and printer business. All three businesses function as a collective force to create exciting new products and technologies that satisfy a spectrum of customer needs in various markets. Visit Oki's global web site at http://www.oki.com/. Notes: IRISPASS is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. in Japan and U.S. IrisCode, Private ID and KnoWho are registered trademarks of Iridian Technologies, Inc. |
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