Lumidigm / Innometriks Biometric Reader Passes TSA Evaluation for TWIC
Pilot
Multispectral Fingerprint Sensor from Lumidigm Gives the Innometriks
Rhino a Performance Edge in Demanding Maritime Environments
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. and FALLBROOK, Calif. (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) November 18, 2008 --
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has evaluated and
passed the Innometriks Rhino™ for deployment in critical pilot tests of
the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Program. The
Rhino, a ruggedized smartcard-based access control device with
integrated Lumidigm multispectral biometric technology, is now ready for
deployment in the upcoming TWIC pilot sites in California, New York,
Texas, and Maryland. The decision by the TSA adds the maritime
industry’s first fully NEMA 4 weatherproof rated reader using
multispectral imaging technology to the TWIC Initial Capability
Evaluation (ICE) list.
The TWIC-ready Innometriks Rhino incorporates Lumidigm’s multispectral
imaging technology, making it the only TSA-evaluated TWIC terminal that
maintains its superior performance in wet conditions — a crucial
differentiator for any maritime environment. Lumidigm’s multispectral
technology also contributes world-class liveness (“fake finger”)
detection to partner products.
“Lumidigm had the first fingerprint sensor technology that we saw that
just plain worked,” said John Cassise, CEO of Innometriks Inc. “We
finally had the missing link. We had a fingerprint sensor that would
capture anyone from 8 years old to 80 years old no matter the condition
of their finger and no matter the environment. Water, dirt, grease, poor
fingerprints, no matter — Lumidigm’s multispectral imaging just works.”
The Rhino has a HID smartcard reader, a large 3.5-inch color LCD, and a
vandal-proof keypad to provide an outdoor fingerprint biometric reader
that works in all weather conditions. Relying on Lumidigm’s
multispectral imaging technology to maintain high biometric performance
in rugged environments, the Rhino has been designed for installation
outside in direct weather with no enclosure, covering or other
protection — making it especially suitable for deployment at port
facilities and maritime vessels.
“Lumidigm multispectral technology is well known for its real world
capabilities, especially its ability to perform well in harsh outdoor
environments,” said Matt Shannon, Vice President of Public Sector Sales
at Lumidigm. “The harsh port environment, so challenging to other
biometric technologies, will be no problem for Lumidigm’s fingerprint
sensors and the Innometriks Rhino.”
“The Innometriks Rhino has demonstrated one of the fastest read times,
contributing to its user-friendly reputation,” said Cassise. “We believe
that the smartcard capabilities of the rugged Rhino terminal, together
with the robust performance of the Lumidigm fingerprint sensor, will
exhibit the potential of the TWIC program.”
The TWIC program is mandated by the Maritime Transportation Security
Act. It will require port personnel and additional transportation
workers to use a tamper-resistant biometric credential to gain
authorized access to secured outdoor areas. The TWIC pilot is currently
scheduled to begin in early 2009 and will collect operating data from
over 20 port facilities and maritime vessels.
The Innometriks Rhino will be demonstrated in the APS
Technology Group booth #E16 at the TOC
Americas conference and expo in Long Beach, California today through
November 20, 2008.
About Lumidigm
Lumidigm, Inc. (www.lumidigm.com)
deploys biometric systems that work quickly and effectively on all
people in all environmental conditions. Headquartered in Albuquerque,
New Mexico, Lumidigm sensors are distributed worldwide. Lumidigm’s
initial venture capital investors are DFJ New England, Epic Ventures,
and International Venture Fund. Other investors include Draper Fisher
Jurvetson, Intel Capital, Methode Electronics, Motorola Ventures, New
Mexico Co-Investment Partners managed by Fort Washington Capital,
Solstice Capital, and Sun Mountain Capital.
About Innometriks
Innometriks Inc. deploys open, secure, flexible, cost effective, and
truly usable biometric products. By providing not just a simple SDK but
the source code of our products both on the PC and the reader, we have
opened up the biometric space to true collaborative innovation. Readers
are off-the-shelf ready for the physical access, time and attendance and
mobile applications. For more information, visit www.innometriksinc.com.
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