Kwikset(R) Introduces Futuristic New Biometric Home Security Application.Revolutionary Fingertip fin·ger·tip n. The extreme end or tip of a finger. Reading Biometric Application Delivers the Most Advanced Levels of Protection Available in Home Security Technology LAKE FOREST, Calif. -- Kwikset[R], a leader in the residential security industry, moves to the forefront of home security technology with the introduction of SmartScan, the world's first residential biometric keyless entry keyless entry: see lock and key. system. Building on the success of the Powerbolt[R], a keyless entry system, Kwikset now takes access control to a new level with the launch of SmartScan. The revolutionary SmartScan completely eliminates the need for a key or key code, utilizing only a fingerprint scan. It takes home security into the future with advanced levels of protection previously available only in commercial and governmental applications. Kwikset's SmartScan is a biometrically accessible deadbolt that can be applied to external and internal doors in residential applications. Biometrics is a method of authenticating the identity of a person based on physiological characteristics. The most well known method is fingerprint identification. The SmartScan battery-powered deadbolt is activated simply by swiping a valid fingerprint across its sub dermal dermal /der·mal/ (der´mal) pertaining to the dermis or to the skin. der·mal or der·mic adj. Of or relating to the skin or dermis. sensor. Using RF electronic imaging, SmartScan reads live fingerprint patterns located beneath the sub dermal outer surface layer of the skin, making it unaffected by dry, dirty or worn fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. . Programmable with 50+ user fingerprints, SmartScan also has a special timed "lock out feature" that allows homeowners three levels of access options. This feature allows Continuous Access (24/7) for family members, Limited Date Access for contractors, and Restricted Access based upon Time and Date for babysitters or housekeepers allowing a specific day and window of time (Fridays 9:00 - 9:15 AM). Programming and set up are allowed only by designated administrator(s) and are menu driven via a built-in keypad and Liquid Crystal Display liquid crystal display (LCD) Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light. (LCD). Each system includes a backup key as the product also functions as a standard deadbolt in case the batteries were not replaced. "Consumer acceptance of biometric technology is accelerating," says Eric Lundquist, director of brand marketing for Kwikset. "It is currently available on portable hard drives and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) ThinkPad computers, as well as in grocery store checkouts, gas stations and automobiles. Biometrics is an emerging technology that gives consumers an increased level of home protection and peace of mind." Kwikset's new SmartScan technology was developed in partnership with Sequiam Corporation (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :SQUM) of Orlando, Florida The city of Orlando is a major city in central Florida and is the county seat of Orange County, Florida. According to the 2000 census, the city population was 185,951. A 2006 U.S. , a leading biometrics technology company that is the exclusive biometric provider to Black & Decker's Hardware and Home Improvement Group. SmartScan is based on Kwikset's proven Powerbolt mechanical platform. It can be easily installed on most standard doors and requires no hard wiring. The durable, low power consumption averages one year of operation on a single set of four standard AA batteries and is guaranteed to operate over a temperature range from -40 degrees Fahrenheit to +150 degrees Fahrenheit. Kwikset's SmartScan is specifically designed as an effective, yet stylish alternative to the bulky, undistinguished un·dis·tin·guished adj. 1. a. Marked by no peculiar quality; not distinguished; ordinary: an undistinguished appearance. b. industrial biometric security systems currently available. It delivers a sleek, attractive designer look and feel, with its biometric fingerprint reader A scanner used to identify a person's fingerprint for security purposes. After a sample is taken, access to a computer or other system is granted if the fingerprint matches the stored sample. A PIN may also be used with the fingerprint sample. stealthily stealth·y adj. stealth·i·er, stealth·i·est Marked by or acting with quiet, caution, and secrecy intended to avoid notice. See Synonyms at secret. integrated into the overall design. SmartScan is available in a variety of finishes, which carry a lifetime anti-tarnish warranty. SmartScanOit puts security and convenience right at your fingertips. For more than 60 years, Kwikset, manufacturer of America's most trusted name in security, has provided beauty, security and peace of mind for millions of families. For additional information on Kwikset products, visit www.Kwikset.com, or call 1-800-327-LOCK. Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement (BDHHI) Group is a division of Black & Decker, the world's largest producer of power tools, power tool accessories and security hardware. Today, the BDHHI Group includes some of the most recognizable hardware and home improvement brands in the world including Kwikset[R], Weiser Lock[R], Baldwin[R], Price Pfister and Bach[R]. About Sequiam Sequiam Corporation develops, markets, and supports a portfolio of highly robust proprietary biometrically enabled consumer lifestyle and commercial products and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and solutions. In addition, Sequiam has invested heavily in research and development to develop unique products and solutions for the biometric industry worldwide. For more information, please visit www.sequiam.com |
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