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IrisGuard Receives STQC Certification for India's Aadhaar UID Project
LONDON --(Business Wire)--
IrisGuard, the world's leader in Iris recognition technology, announced
that its IG-AD100® Iris recognition camera received
certification for deployment in India's Aadhaar/Unique ID (UID) project
from STQC (Standardization Testing & Quality Certification). The STQC
Directorate is an attached office of the Department of Information
Technology (DIT), Government of India. The biometric devices certified
by STQC ensure that these devices are reliable, safe, secure and meet
the specifications of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
IG-AD100® Dual-Eye Iris Camera received an extraordinary Zero False
Match Rate (T-FMR) and Zero False Non Match Rate (T-FNMR) never
previously achieved before in any iris camera during the recently
conducted independent testing by International Biometrics Group (IBG)
USA, biometric research lab.
The IrisGuard IG-AD100® iris recognition camera is built on
the proven IrisGuard technology platform and gives users the latest
technology in personal identity. The fast dual-eye acquisition process
provides greater ease of use, significantly improved dependability,
usability and accuracy. The camera was specifically designed for
large-scale national depoyments such as the UID project.
4G Identity Solutions, IrisGuard's exclusive partner in India has
developed VDMs required for the STQC certification process. "When
building a never before attempted large scale Nation ID programme for a
population of 1.2 billion, the choice of biometric device that captures
best quality images is critical for long-term accuracy. We have selected
IG-AD100® Iris Camera due its capability to capture best
quality images and more importantly it is the only dual Iris camera that
is field proven in real time large scale biometric identification
programs and applications." Chairman and CEO of 4G Identity Solutions,
Dr.Sreeni Tripuraneni said.
"The IG-AD100® has all the required features and
specifications to meet high-level requirements for the India's UID
project, including the dual-iris and facial recognition, intuitive and
easy-to-use, pristine accuracy, superior image quality and exceptional
speed, in addition to many other extraordinary specifications that
qualified it to be selected for the project." Founder and CEO of
IrisGuard, Mr. Imad Malhas said.
"The selection of IrisGuard's IG-AD100® for India's UID
project validates IrisGuard's pristine iris camera essential for large
population enrollment programs. It also carries on our global innovation
and leadership in pioneering the iris recognition technology among
fragmented competitors worldwide." Malhas added.
About IrisGuard IrisGuard provides large-scale iris
biometrics for commercial and government security solutions focused on
managing government requirements worldwide. IrisGuard supports
government and private enterprises as well as system integrators in
building large-scale iris solutions; requiring pristine camera devices,
performance, scalability and accuracy.
About 4G Identity Solutions 4G ID is a leader in unique ID
research, development, products, solutions and consultancy. It is
credited with creating the world's largest citizen unique ID database,
achieving over 6.2 quadrillion matches in a record two months. 4G ID's
projects, solutions and products are engineered for country-level
scalability, accuracy, availability, usability, flexibility,
inter-operability, cost-effectiveness, security and speed. 4G ID is
trusted by governments, corporations and international bodies.
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