Biometric group sues Microsoft, IBM alleging patent infringement

0 Comments | AFP, July, 2006

WASHINGTON (AFP) — A Utah-based company, International Automated Systems Inc., has said that it was suing Microsoft, IBM and "others" for alleged patent infringements related to its biometric technology.

The Utah company said it had engaged independent experts to assess its automated biometric patent with regard to other biometric technologies.

"IAUS has recently instituted patent infringement lawsuits against a number of companies, including Microsoft, IBM, and others, for allegedly violating IAUS's automated biometric identification patent," IAUS said in a statement.

Neither Microsoft or IBM could initially be reached for comment on the suits.

IAUS claims to be a "pioneer" in the field of biometric technology. It said it has developed technology...