David Gerulski

Iris ID, a provider of iris recognition technology, announced the integration of its handheld iCAM M300 multimode platform for biometric enrollment and verification with the FBI-certified Sherlock fingerprint scanner from Spartanburg, S.C.-based Integrated Biometrics (“IB”). The fingerprint reader snaps on to the iCAM M300 to create one lightweight portable unit for field use. Sherlock is certified by the FBI as a FAP 45 fingerprint scanner having met the bureau’s stringent image quality conditions in virtually any environment, including indirect or direct sunlight, dusty conditions and with dry or dirty fingers. The unit can simultaneously scan up to two fingerprints and run for hours connected to the iCAM M300. iCAM M300 Iris ID’s Android-based iCAM M300 is designed for field use in law enforcement, access control, national ID programs, border control and time and attendance situations. The unit’s embedded cameras capture both iris and facial modes. Also included are magstripe and contactless card support, as well as an MRZ reader to verify ePassports. Communications protocols include NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 4G LTE and more. The combination of the iCAM M300 and Sherlock provides an ideal portable identity enrollment and verification solution “IB is extremely pleased for the Sherlock to be chosen for integration into such a cutting-edge mobile multi-modal identification device,” said David Gerulski, executive vice president of Integrated Biometrics. “Our lightweight, low-power devices, based on IB’s patented Light Emitting Sensor film, are enabling a completely new approach to identification for police, border authorities and more.” Portable identity enrollment and verification solution Mohammed Murad, vice president global sales and business development, Iris ID, said the combination of the iCAM M300 and Sherlock provides an ideal portable identity enrollment and verification solution for both public and commercial organizations. “Equipped with Sherlock, the iCAM M300 offers access to the three leading modes of biometric authentication; iris, fingerprint and facial, in a lightweight unit that performs virtually anywhere,” he said. “Sherlock integration is a tremendous enhancement to the growing Iris ID line of biometric authentication solutions.” The Security Industry Association named the iCAM M300 the 2018 New Product Showcase award winner for best mobile app.

Iris ID, a globally renowned provider of iris recognition technology solutions, has announced the integration of its handheld iCAM M300 multimode platform for biometric enrollment and verification with the FBI-certified Sherlock fingerprint scanner from Spartanburg, S.C.-based Integrated Biometrics (“IB”). Sherlock fingerprint scanner The fingerprint reader snaps on to the iCAM M300 to create one lightweight portable unit for field use. Sherlock is certified by the FBI as a FAP 45 fingerprint scanner having met the bureau’s stringent image quality conditions in virtually any environment, including indirect or direct sunlight, dusty conditions and with dry or dirty fingers. The unit can simultaneously scan up to two fingerprints and run for hours connected to the iCAM M300. iCAM M300 multimode platform Iris ID’s iCAM M300 is designed for field use in law enforcement, access control, national ID programs & border control Iris ID’s Android-based iCAM M300 is designed for field use in law enforcement, access control, national ID programs, border control and time and attendance situations. The unit’s embedded cameras capture both iris and facial modes. Also included are magstripe and contactless card support, as well as an MRZ reader to verify ePassports. Communications protocols include NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 4G LTE and more. “IB is extremely pleased for the Sherlock to be chosen for integration into such a cutting-edge mobile multi-modal identification device,” said David Gerulski, executive vice president of Integrated Biometrics, further adding, “Our lightweight, low-power devices, based on IB’s patented Light Emitting Sensor film, are enabling a completely new approach to identification for police, border authorities and more.” Software integration Mohammed Murad, Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development, Iris ID, said “the combination of the iCAM M300 and Sherlock provides an ideal portable identity enrollment and verification solution for both public and commercial organizations. Equipped with Sherlock, the iCAM M300 offers access to the three leading modes of biometric authentication- iris, fingerprint and facial - in a lightweight unit that performs virtually anywhere. Sherlock integration is a tremendous enhancement to the growing Iris ID line of biometric authentication solutions.” The Security Industry Association named the iCAM M300 the 2018 New Product Showcase award winner for best mobile app.

Kojak will enable fast enrollment and verification of large groups of people, with capability of capturing ten prints in ten seconds or less Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the most energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world is revolutionizing the industry yet again, with the release of its Kojak FAP 60 Appendix F Certified ten print and roll live scanner. Rugged and lightweight, Kojak will run off of a laptop, tablet or mobile phone without an additional power source for hours while enabling fast enrollment and verification of large groups of people in any environment, with the capability of capturing ten prints in ten seconds or less. “Integrated Biometrics’ technology is advancing fingerprinting to new levels through its innovative adaptive technology,” Steve Thies, CEO of Integrated Biometrics said, adding, “We felt it important to formally introduce Kojak, the most advanced ten fingerprint scanner, here in our nation’s capital at Connect:ID where the biometrics community is focused on best practices for meeting evolving identity management needs, and supporting the worldwide push toward greater acceptance and use of mobile fingerprint biometrics.” Meets FBI’s Appendix F Certification Kojak is designed to meet the FBI’s globally accepted Appendix F certification for enrollment and identification standards with applications for national ID, border patrol, state department visa, employment background checks, criminal and terrorist database purposes. Thanks to its small size, weight, and ability to function seamlessly without the need for a wired power source or low lighting conditions, Kojak is the first truly mobile ten-print enrollment and verification sensor in the world. Kojak is already generating interest as governments and businesses look to new biometrics technologies to enhance security, productivity, and convenience in today’s increasingly connected world. For example, it is being integrated into an unattended kiosk-based identity management program for border security at air and sea ports. "Kojak is designed for the field as well as the office. People can put these in backpacks and hop on motorcycles to enroll rural populations in the Congo or Pakistan or anywhere you have to bring enrollment and verification programs to the population", says David Gerulski, VP, Integrated Biometrics Globally, Kojak is designed to support efforts to establish national ID and healthcare programs with ten-print electronic fingerprint enrollment and verification as a means to quickly and effectively validate the identities of millions of people. As groups like the United Nations and World Bank continue pushing for sustainable development in third-world countries to eradicate poverty and fight disease, they are looking to mobile fingerprint biometrics to register entire populations. This effort will reduce fraud and help people get better health and government assistance and guaranteeing they receive funds for microfinance programs. “Outside of the U.S. you don’t often have access to a desk, power source, or nice air conditioned room with low lighting for electronic fingerprinting,” company Vice President David Gerulski said, adding, “Kojak is designed for the field as well as the office. People can put these in backpacks and hop on motorcycles to enroll rural populations in the Congo or Pakistan or anywhere you have to bring enrollment and verification programs to the population. “In many third-world nations individuals do not carry identification cards of any kind -- this allows them access to social benefits, healthcare, banking, really the entire world,” he added. Utilizes Integrated Biometrics’ Patented Light Emitting Sensor Film Before Kojak, ten-print scanners in the market were optical prism based, requiring heavy, cumbersome kits the size of carry-on suitcases for transporting the device, its batteries and laptop computer. Unlike optical scanners, Kojak utilizes Integrated Biometrics’ patented light emitting sensor (LES) film, which is incredibly thin and lightweight, contributing to Kojak’s smaller size. In addition to size and weight, LES-based scanners differ from optical scanners in function. Optical scanners use secondary light sources to illuminate fingerprints then attempt to capture the image with camera, often struggling or failing to capture the resulting image for large percentages of subjects and requiring lotion for hands, constant cleaning, low environmental lighting, and other special considerations to run prints. LES-based fingerprint scanners are mechanically tested and guaranteed to a million touches without any impact on image quality, working flawlessly in both direct and indirect sunlight and resisting finger contaminants such as grease, oil, water, dust and chemicals Rather than needing to illuminate a fingerprint with secondary light sources, LES film actually emits light itself. When a finger is placed in contact with the sensor film, the underside of the film produces the fingerprint image in light, capturing fingerprints in less time and without the need for special environmental considerations. This increases the number of people actually able to utilize the biometric solution. The durable structure of Integrated Biometrics’ LES film withstands scratching and the typical breakdown associated with biometric devices. LES-based fingerprint scanners are mechanically tested and guaranteed to a million touches without any impact on image quality, working flawlessly in both direct and indirect sunlight and resisting finger contaminants such as grease, oil, water, dust and chemicals. Kojak’s 3.5” (W) x 3.15” (H) fingerprint surface provides an intuitive user interface and a large template for image generation. It features an intuitive ergonomic design, weighs less than 1.6 pounds, and scans four flatprints, thumbs and single finger rolls, all with extraordinarily low power consumption of Effective Integration Into Applications Requiring Certified FAP 60 Quality Images Kojak is impervious to latent prints and functions with both dry and dirty fingers, without the need to apply hand lotion. It comes with a full featured SDK enabling effective integration into applications requiring certified FAP 60 quality images, providing for segmentation, smear detection and quality scoring. Integrated Biometrics offers the only certified sensor that meets mobility requirements demanded by end users, solving the major problems of size, speed, accuracy and durability. Kojak and the rest of the Integrated Biometrics certified and non-certified products are on display at the company’s Connect:ID booth #111 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.