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Identix Receives Orders With Total Value of $1.3 Million From Two U.S. Federal Agencies for Biometric Systems

Posted on: Tuesday, 4 October 2005, 09:00 CDT

Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX) announced that it has received purchase orders with an aggregate value of approximately $1.3 million from two unnamed federal agencies of the United States Government for multiple Identix(R) TouchPrint(TM) Enhanced Definition 3000 series Live Scan Systems. The two agencies are deploying the biometric fingerprint capture systems at locations across the U.S. primarily to facilitate background checks on government and contract employees working on specific federal programs. Several of the live scan systems under these purchase orders were shipped and installed in the Company's fiscal first quarter, which ended September 30, 2005, with the remainder expected to be shipped and installed over the next two quarters.

"Reliability and superior quality are two of the hallmarks of Identix and we believe they are two of the most important decision-influencing factors for end users of live scan systems throughout the world," said Identix President & CEO Dr. Joseph J. Atick. "Quality and reliability of technology, quality and reliability of products, quality and reliability of service - these are all factors that we think set Identix apart from its competition. We believe our biometric live scan and facial recognition technology, components and systems are the best of breed in the industry and our consistent win rate among some of the most prominent awards in the industry demonstrate that we are not alone in this belief. Mission critical identity management solutions are only as good as each individual component or system and more and more frequently, biometric technology is at the heart of these overall identity management solutions," Atick said. "Identix is firmly committed to setting and maintaining the highest standards for technology performance and reliability and to standing behind our commitment with industry leading customer support and service."

Identix TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series

The TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series exceeds the FBI Appendix F standard by providing 3.5 times the pixel density and 300 percent more contrast, resulting in images that have far more fine ridge detail than dictated by the Appendix F requirements. The TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series employs technologies that take into account subjects with different size fingers and skin colors, sweaty fingers and users rolling fingers at different speeds. The systems produce clear, crisp fingerprint images with virtually no distortion or false minutiae that can be caused by smudging and smearing. TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series systems are designed to maintain consistent image quality over time, and with no moving parts in the optics deck and no silicon pads or coatings to change, they provide maximum reliability and minimal downtime, lowering the total overall cost of ownership.

The TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Live Scan Series is comprised of rugged and stylized terminals for roll and slap fingerprint capture that can be integrated with software for a complete fingerprinting system in either desktop or transportable configurations, as well as standalone booking stations designed to withstand heavy traffic and harsh environments.

The TouchPrint 3800 employs a proprietary cylindrical imager that enables the full hand - including the carpal crease, cup of the palm, and fingertips - to be captured in a single, intuitive step. There is no 'stitching together' of partial palm and finger images, which can result in images being associated with the wrong record. Proprietary optics capture resolution enhances image quality, giving operators optimal ridge detail information that can be used to help solve more crimes. Users of the TouchPrint 3800 have attested to the systems' ease of use, high image quality and reliability.

Identix and TouchPrint are trademarks or registered trademarks of Identix Incorporated in the United States and other countries.

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.

More information on Identix can be accessed via the Company web site at http://www.identix.com.

Statements in this press release and 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 availability of funding from government and other customers; the readiness of customers to accept delivery and integration of software and hardware components on a timely basis; the ability of the Company to achieve targeted levels of software and hardware revenue mixes; 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.

Source: Business Wire

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