NEC Debuts Biometrics Identification Technology for New Markets With PIDplus Suite of Products
17 April 2007 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
NEC Corporation of America, a premier provider of IT, network, and
identity management solutions, today announced the debut of its
PIDplus identification technology to the civil and commercial
markets. Leveraging the technology and industry leadership
established with its Automated Fingerprint Identification System
(AFIS) offering for law enforcement, PIDplus extends NEC�s
identification expertise into new markets, providing the software
tools to meet the growing demands for fast, accurate identification
technology of civil and commercial users. PIDplus incorporates
NEC�s best and latest multi-modal biometrics technology with
fingerprint and facial matching, providing maximum matching
accuracy and speed. NEC�s best-in-industry biometrics algorithms
have been validated by the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) in a comprehensive range of tests, so companies
that integrate NEC�s biometrics matching technology can be
confident that their products provide maximum security with highest
performance. Backed by biometrics pioneer NEC, this is the first
time such high-performance multi-biometrics matching technology has
been made available for the commercial and civil markets. �There�s
a growing need for more thorough security measures, and it�s
crucial that the civil and commercial markets are provided with an
easy-to-integrate and scalable option for their needs,� said Barry
Fisher, vice president, Identification Solutions, NEC Corporation
of America. �Making NEC�s leading biometrics matching technology
available to mainstream users through PIDplus will simplify the
identification process and provide a level of security that
maintains their peace of mind.� PIDplus is a suite of
software-based development toolkits offering multi-biometrics
identification solutions that enable system integrators,
applications providers and device manufacturers to quickly and
seamlessly integrate NEC�s biometrics technology into their
solutions and products. NEC�s PIDplus offers high-performance,
easy-to-integrate matching technology that works with virtually
every platform, database and device to deliver the highest accuracy
and maximum security. PIDplus supports multiple modes of matching
using fingerprints and faces, allowing for customizable
combinations depending on specific business needs. The new system
will be more accurate because each mode has unique performance
characteristics which are blended to produce �fused� results that
are more precise than either mode alone could produce.
�Biometric-based authentication applications are taking off,� said
Christian Christiansen, vice president, IDC. �These identification
methods have been a major contributor to effective law enforcement
processes and these technologies are ready to extend into new
markets. NEC is demonstrating technology leadership in the law
enforcement space, and is transferring that expertise to the civil
and commercial sector, providing a fast and accurate personal
identification solution with its new PIDplus offering.� PIDplus is
a software developer�s kit composed of modular components to
provide flexibility and scalability to meet each enterprise�s
specific biometrics identification needs. PIDplus Verification
Matcher: PIDplus Verification Matcher allows integrators to
seamlessly build NEC�s fingerprint matching feature into any
one-to-one verification or one-to-few identification applications.
Examples include: enterprise single sign-on, time and attendance,
transaction verification, physical access, and password
replacement. PIDplus Verification Matcher also supports on-device
fingerprint matching, eliminating the need to transmit large
grey-scale images over the network. PIDplus Enterprise Matcher:
PIDplus Enterprise Matcher is a software-based, multi-modal
biometrics matching engine that offers both one-to-one verification
and infinitely scalable one-to-many identification matching for
medium- to large-scale projects, such as national identification
systems and driver license programs. It is a fully-functional,
self-contained �black box� that system integrators and solution
providers can use to integrate NEC�s biometrics matching technology
without costly programming, scripting and technical support. System
integrators and solution providers can also use Web services to
integrate PIDplus without special biometrics knowledge or
expertise. With its multi-tiered software-based architecture,
PIDplus can be easily scaled up to meet changing business needs
while maintaining accuracy and system performance. As business
grows, PIDplus supports growing performance requirements without
having to replace the algorithm or reinvest in new systems. With
the flexibility and scalability offered by PIDplus, systems
integrator and solutions provider partners can pursue nearly any
biometrics opportunity in the civil and commercial market without
heavy investments in operations or overhead. Availability PIDplus
is designed to provide civil and commercial users with the
high-performance, multi-biometrics technology with top of the line
accuracy and security. PIDplus is currently available throughout
the U.S. The Identification Solutions Division (IDS) of NEC
Corporation of America, a recognized industry leader in biometrics
technologies, has developed some of the first and finest automated
methods of identification. IDS delivers the best and most advanced
biometrics solutions for law enforcement, government, civil and
commercial applications. NEC�s matching algorithms meet and exceed
the highest current government standards in identification
technology, with unparallel accuracy, open system platforms, high
capacity and integrated solutions. About NEC Corporation of America
NEC Corporation of America is a leading technology provider of
network, IT and identity management solutions. Headquartered in
Irving, Texas, NEC Corporation of America is the North America
subsidiary of NEC Corporation (NASDAQ:NIPNY), a Global 200 company
founded in 1899, which delivers technology and professional
services ranging from server and storage technologies,
virtualization and digital cinema to biometric security, optical
network, radio communications and IP voice and data solutions. NEC
Corporation of America serves carrier, SMB and large enterprise
clients across multiple vertical industries. For more information,
please visit www.necam.com. NEC is a registered trademark of NEC
Corporation. PIDplus is a trademark of NEC Corporation of America.
Other product or service marks mentioned herein are the trademarks
of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved. � 2007 NEC
Corporation of America
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