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SAN DIEGO, July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ImageWare Systems, Inc. today announced, through its long-standing relationship with Identix Incorporated , the development of FACE ID Web(TM), an Internet-based version of its FACE ID® facial recognition software.
ImageWare's FACE ID employs advanced biometric technology that allows users to identify a list of possible suspects by measuring distinct facial characteristics. With the eyes as a reference point, FACE ID utilizes a mathematic formula to produce a data record representing the face in question. The data record is then compared to a database of records that are created from mugshots, suspect composites, video clips or scanned photos. The search engine is resistant to changes in lighting, facial expression, hairstyles, disguises and pose. ImageWare customers have been using FACE ID in a stand-alone or networked environment since 1998.
FACE ID is enabled by Identix' proprietary FaceIt® facial recognition technology.
On the vision of ImageWare and its launch into the browser-based facial recognition arena, CEO Jim Miller said, "ImageWare is taking facial recognition out of the office and delivering it to the law enforcement, government and transportation sectors via the Internet and wireless Web."
"In doing so, we are eliminating the constraints current technology has imposed on these agencies and fulfilling our mission to empower them with better, stronger solutions to authenticate identities anywhere, anytime," added Miller.
Dr. Joseph J. Atick, Identix president and CEO stated, "We have long enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with ImageWare, an entity we consider to be a pioneer in the development of cutting-edge mugshot applications based on our core FaceIt® engine. The robustness of the core FaceIt® technology and its capabilities in working with different image formats and in different environments has made it a standard component of many of the investigative tools that today's law enforcement agencies seek."
About ImageWare Systems, Inc.
ImageWare Systems, Inc. (Amex: IW - News) is the leader in software solutions for digital imaging, biometrics, law enforcement and secure credentials. Through its ID product line, ImageWare applies its core technology to create secure identification systems for airports, universities, government agencies and private businesses. ImageWare's law enforcement product line empowers its customers to quickly capture, search, retrieve and share digital photographs and criminal history records on stand alone, networked or Web-based platforms. ImageWare additionally leverages its imaging technology to create software and Web-based solutions for professional photographers. ImageWare is headquartered in San Diego, with offices in Boston, Costa Mesa, Greenville, Canada, Germany and Singapore. For more information, please visit http://www.iwsinc.com.
About Identix Incorporated
Identix Incorporated, recently merged with Visionics Corporation, is the world's leading multi-biometric security technology company. The company's broad range of fingerprint and facial recognition technology offerings empower the identification of individuals who wish to gain access to information or facilities, conduct transactions and obtain Ids. Additionally, the company's products and solution offerings can help identify those who perpetrate fraud and otherwise pose a threat to public safety. Identix' products serve a broad range of industries and market segments -- most notably, government and law enforcement, aviation, financial, healthcare and corporate enterprise. In addition, the company's wholly owned subsidiary, Identix Public Sector, Inc., provides project management and facilities engineering services to the government sector.
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