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Iris ID to enhance Canada Border Service
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said, “We are excited to work with IBM to make
the enhancements to the NEXUS program. Iris
ID’s iCAM 7 Series and IrisAccelerator backend
matching engine are integral parts of the changes
to the Nexus program. Koo added, “A similar system
is also being used by Canadian Air Transport
Security Authority (CATSA) across 29 major international
airports in Canada for employee identity
management and access control.”
The iris-scanning systems enable the validation
of the iris-scanning camera, reads the Nexus
card, and prints a receipt and other functions.
“IBM is always looking for innovative ways
to improve the lives of Canadians so boosting security
and reducing time spent in lines at border
crossings is something we’re proud to be part of,”
said John Fursey, VP and Partner Public Sector
Leader Canada. “
Iris recognition is a superior verification process
because a picture of the human iris provides
measurement unparalleled by other methods. The
unique pattern in the human iris is formed by 10
months of age and remains unchanged throughout
one’s lifetime. The probability of two irises
producing the same code is nearly impossible and
the technology is easily integrated into existing
security systems or can operate alone. A distinctive
iris pattern is not susceptible to theft, loss or
compromise and it is non-invasive. Unlike other
biometric technologies, iris recognition is noncontact
and quick, offering unmatched accuracy
when compared to any other security alternative,
from distances as far as six inches to one meter
from the eye.
With the enhancements pre-screened, frequent
travelers can be identified quickly and allow
enforcement activities to be focused on high-risk
travelers. For more information about the Nexus
program please visit http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/
prog/nexus/menu-eng.html. For more information
about IrisID visit: http://www.irisid.com/irisrecognitiontechnology
About Iris ID Systems
Iris ID Systems, Inc, formerly a division of LG
Electronics USA known as LG Iris, has been active
in iris recognition research, development and production
since 1997. Today, U.S. based Iris ID Systems
in a proven global leader in the Iris recognition
market. IrisAccess® is the world’s most widely
deployed Iris recognition platform, used in thousands
of locations authenticating the identities of
millions of people. More people look to IrisAccess
for iris- and face-based authentication than to all
other iris recognition products combined. To find
out more about Iris ID visit www.irisid.com.
For IrisID, Wendy Kwan, Customer Service
Office: +1-609-819-IRIS (4747), wkwan@irisid.
com
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