Tampa, Fla. – September 17, 2012 Cross Match Technologies, Inc., a global provider of biometric identity solutions, launches its next generation Guardian® scanners at the Biometrics Consortium Conference this week. With a revolutionary new user interface, enhanced optical design, and more flexible capture modes, the new Guardian and Guardian IP deliver a completely self-guided ten-print fingerprint capture process that represents a new level of adaptability to real world use.
“The next generation Guardian scanners enable users to easily and swiftly move through a self-guided print capture process without the need to dry or moisten fingers to obtain high quality images – a capability and performance no one else has in one device today.” said David Buckley, CEO of Cross Match. “The next generation Guardian and Guardian IP represent a new era of flexibility and ease of use for the secure and accurate capture of biometric data.”
Both scanners incorporate FlexFlat™ and FlexRoll™ capture modes, providing a more user-friendly way to capture both flat and rolled fingers anywhere on the platen. In addition, a new optical design allows for high quality image capture regardless of whether a subject’s hands are wet or dry. The Guardian’s new intelligent user interface and screen intuitively prompt a user through all necessary steps by indicating finger sequence, placement, and pressure; ensuring the rapid and accurate capture of high quality records every time.
“Sharing all the features of the Guardian, the Guardian IP also has an internal processor designed to enable the device to operate as a network appliance,” added Buckley. “When coupled with our recently launched WEBS™ server-based application, it delivers unprecedented security and privacy, with extremely low maintenance efforts.”
The Guardian IP connects directly to the network, eliminating the need for a local computer and operating system. Deployed with a server-based application, this approach provides a secure, scalable, and cost effective approach to biometric implementations.
“Cross Match is privileged to design and manufacture rugged, highly accurate technologies specialized to support a number of our nation’s most elite operators working in the most challenging environments in the world,” said Buckley. “This experience has enabled us to provide solutions, such as the next generation Guardian scanners, that are highly attuned to the operational needs of users, simple to operate and maintain, and provide an unmatched level of reliability and accuracy.”
The original Guardian line set the standard for ten-print scanning in 2007 when the Guardian FW was selected for the U.S. VISIT program. It continues to play a significant role in support of numerous national security missions and programs within the Departments of Homeland Security, Defense, and State, as well as various foreign governments.
About Cross Match Technologies
Cross Match Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator and provider of biometric identity management solutions to governments, law enforcement agencies, and businesses around the world. For more information, visit www.crossmatch.com.