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Identix' Facial Recognition Technology Selected to Help Sweden Meet U
Identix' Facial Recognition Technology Selected to Help Sweden Meet U.S. October 2005 Deadline for Biometric E-Passports
Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX), the world's leading multi-biometrics technology company, said today that it has been selected as part of a team led by Sweden-based, Snabbfoto AB and its business area Speed Identity to deliver the facial enrollment solution for the new Swedish biometric passports to the Swedish National Police Board. The biometric solution selected by Sweden is based on an enrollment platform developed by Speed Identity that integrates Identix(R) FaceIt(R) biometric facial recognition technology. Sweden has adopted this solution for its e-passports to help ensure that it is in initial compliance with international standards for machine-readable travel documents, as well as to help meet the U.S. mandate that all visa waiver countries begin issuing biometrically-enabled passports by October 2005. The addition of Identix facial recognition to the Speed-Identity solution will also help ensure that Sweden's biometric passport complies with international interoperability standards. Facial recognition was selected by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as the biometric standard for compliance with the U.S. mandate.
At the time of application for a new Swedish passport, a photograph and a signature from the applicant are captured in a Speed-Identity photo station, which is placed adjacent to the officer handling the passport application. The photo station verifies that the quality of the captured photo is in line with international standards, and that the photograph is suitable for verification by facial recognition software. This portion of the Swedish biometric passport program is expected to be introduced beginning of October 2005 with the initial roll-out of approximately 200 enrolment kiosks across the country. Sweden estimates that it processes more than one million passport applicants each year. The initial contract for is for a term of five years.
"The solution from Snabbfoto, which integrates Identix' facial recognition technology, was the only solution that complies with all our requirements," said Thomas Wahlberg, Project Manager for "New Travel Documents" at the Swedish National Police Board. "The solution from Snabbfoto supports our vision of the new application process in an efficient manner."
Snabbfoto Business Area Manager Magnus Svenningson said, "We conducted an extensive competitive analysis of multiple facial recognition technologies prior to putting together our team. Identix was a cut above the rest, clearly demonstrated by their ability to provide multiple biometric technologies, relationships and the requisite understanding of Sweden's program goals. Identix was a logical choice."
Identix President & CEO Dr. Joseph J. Atick commented, "Sweden, a country well known for taking leadership steps in the adoption of the latest in technological advances, is among the first countries to announce its initial compliance with the recommendations of ICAO for the adoption of biometrics into travel document. With the October 2005 U.S. deadline for all 27 visa-waiver countries to adopt facial recognition into their passport issuance process rapidly approaching, we expect to see many other Nations follow Sweden's lead. Speed-Identity has assembled a strong team and is providing Sweden with an excellent solution. We look forward to working very closely with Swedish National Police Board and with Speed Identity to meet any and all of their biometric needs."
About Identix Incorporated
Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX) is the world's leading multi-biometric technology company. Identix provides fingerprint, facial and skin biometric technologies, as well as systems, and critical system components that empower the identification of individuals in large-scale ID and ID management programs. The Company's offerings include live scan systems and services for biometric data capture, mobile systems for on-the-spot ID, and backend standards-based modules and software components for biometric matching and data mining. Identix products are used to conduct background checks, speed travel and commerce via secure identification documents, prevent identity fraud in large-scale government and civil ID programs, and control access to secure areas and networks. With a global network of partners, such as leading system integrators, defense prime contractors and OEMs, Identix serves a broad range of markets including government, law enforcement, gaming, finance, travel, transportation, corporate enterprise and healthcare.
Identix and FaceIt are trademarks or registered trademarks of Identix Incorporated in the United States and other countries.
More information on Identix can be accessed via the Company web site at http://www.identix.com.
Statements in this release that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements reflecting management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. All forward-looking statements are made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Identix cautions investors that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, those related to the ability of Identix to complete complex product development and obtain relevant government agency certifications on a timely basis; the availability of funding from government and other customers; and the readiness of customers to accept delivery of new products on a timely basis; the ability of the Company to achieve targeted levels of product and component mix; increasing levels of competition; and other risks identified in the Company's SEC filings. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2005--Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX):
| -- | Sweden Among First Countries To Begin Implementing Procedures to Meet U.S. October 2005 Deadline for Biometric Passport Issuance by Visa-Waiver Countries; |
| -- | Swedish E-Passport Solution Selection Ensures Compliance with International Interoperability Standards |
Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX), the world's leading multi-biometrics technology company, said today that it has been selected as part of a team led by Sweden-based, Snabbfoto AB and its business area Speed Identity to deliver the facial enrollment solution for the new Swedish biometric passports to the Swedish National Police Board. The biometric solution selected by Sweden is based on an enrollment platform developed by Speed Identity that integrates Identix(R) FaceIt(R) biometric facial recognition technology. Sweden has adopted this solution for its e-passports to help ensure that it is in initial compliance with international standards for machine-readable travel documents, as well as to help meet the U.S. mandate that all visa waiver countries begin issuing biometrically-enabled passports by October 2005. The addition of Identix facial recognition to the Speed-Identity solution will also help ensure that Sweden's biometric passport complies with international interoperability standards. Facial recognition was selected by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as the biometric standard for compliance with the U.S. mandate.
At the time of application for a new Swedish passport, a photograph and a signature from the applicant are captured in a Speed-Identity photo station, which is placed adjacent to the officer handling the passport application. The photo station verifies that the quality of the captured photo is in line with international standards, and that the photograph is suitable for verification by facial recognition software. This portion of the Swedish biometric passport program is expected to be introduced beginning of October 2005 with the initial roll-out of approximately 200 enrolment kiosks across the country. Sweden estimates that it processes more than one million passport applicants each year. The initial contract for is for a term of five years.
"The solution from Snabbfoto, which integrates Identix' facial recognition technology, was the only solution that complies with all our requirements," said Thomas Wahlberg, Project Manager for "New Travel Documents" at the Swedish National Police Board. "The solution from Snabbfoto supports our vision of the new application process in an efficient manner."
Snabbfoto Business Area Manager Magnus Svenningson said, "We conducted an extensive competitive analysis of multiple facial recognition technologies prior to putting together our team. Identix was a cut above the rest, clearly demonstrated by their ability to provide multiple biometric technologies, relationships and the requisite understanding of Sweden's program goals. Identix was a logical choice."
Identix President & CEO Dr. Joseph J. Atick commented, "Sweden, a country well known for taking leadership steps in the adoption of the latest in technological advances, is among the first countries to announce its initial compliance with the recommendations of ICAO for the adoption of biometrics into travel document. With the October 2005 U.S. deadline for all 27 visa-waiver countries to adopt facial recognition into their passport issuance process rapidly approaching, we expect to see many other Nations follow Sweden's lead. Speed-Identity has assembled a strong team and is providing Sweden with an excellent solution. We look forward to working very closely with Swedish National Police Board and with Speed Identity to meet any and all of their biometric needs."
About Identix Incorporated
Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX) is the world's leading multi-biometric technology company. Identix provides fingerprint, facial and skin biometric technologies, as well as systems, and critical system components that empower the identification of individuals in large-scale ID and ID management programs. The Company's offerings include live scan systems and services for biometric data capture, mobile systems for on-the-spot ID, and backend standards-based modules and software components for biometric matching and data mining. Identix products are used to conduct background checks, speed travel and commerce via secure identification documents, prevent identity fraud in large-scale government and civil ID programs, and control access to secure areas and networks. With a global network of partners, such as leading system integrators, defense prime contractors and OEMs, Identix serves a broad range of markets including government, law enforcement, gaming, finance, travel, transportation, corporate enterprise and healthcare.
Identix and FaceIt are trademarks or registered trademarks of Identix Incorporated in the United States and other countries.
More information on Identix can be accessed via the Company web site at http://www.identix.com.
Statements in this release that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements reflecting management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. All forward-looking statements are made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Identix cautions investors that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, those related to the ability of Identix to complete complex product development and obtain relevant government agency certifications on a timely basis; the availability of funding from government and other customers; and the readiness of customers to accept delivery of new products on a timely basis; the ability of the Company to achieve targeted levels of product and component mix; increasing levels of competition; and other risks identified in the Company's SEC filings. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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CONTACT: Identix Incorporated Media Contacts: Frances Zelazny, 201-332-9213 frances.zelazny@identix.com or Meir Kahtan, 212-699-6065 mkahtan@rcn.com or Investor Contact: Damon Wright, 952-979-8485 damon.wright@identix.com
KEYWORD: MINNESOTA SWEDEN INTERNATIONAL EUROPE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE LEGAL/LAW AEROSPACE/DEFENSE GOVERNMENT SOURCE: Identix Incorporated
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