Ultra-Scan announces identity management solution

Ultra-Scan announces identity management solution
March 14, 2005

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ultra-Scan Corp., an identity management solutions provider, has announced the release of the UltraTouch Desktop Enrollment Station, an all-in-one kiosk that provides a single collection source to capture multiple biometric and demographic data for large-scale identity management systems, according to a news release.

The device allows the combination of up to four data sources, including fingerprint, digital photo, electronic signature, and government-issued ID cards such as a driver's license, to easily establish and manage client identity. The UltraTouch Enrollment Station interfaces with a PC through a single USB connection. Data collected from the kiosk is automatically stored and processed in Ultra-Scan's Automatic Biometric Identification System.

"As the demand to accurately identify individuals becomes an issue of national focus, Ultra-Scan has taken the appropriate measurements to be one step ahead of this need," said Dr. John K. Schneider, president and founder of Ultra-Scan. "Using the UltraTouch Desktop Enrollment Station will facilitate the collection and validation of multiple biometric and demographic data from clients in virtually any identity management application, and measurably improve functionality, efficiency, user satisfaction and identification accuracy."

The UltraTouch Enrollment Station includes Ultra-Scan's Livescan Ultrasonic Identification System, a technology that utilizes ultrasound to capture high-quality fingerprint images across all user populations and operational environments. The fingerprint reader uses high-frequency sound waves to accurately measure the ridges and valleys of a fingerprint and helps to "see through" dirt, newsprint, hand lotions and other common finger contaminants.

The UltraTouch Desktop Enrollment Station also includes a digital camera for capturing images; a card scanner that can read driver's licenses, insurance ID cards, green cards and Social Security cards; and a digital signature pad.