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Former CIA Director Joins Advanced Biometrics' Board; Dr. Robert M. Gates Brings Expertise to New Security Technology Products
Business Wire, Jan 11, 2001
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PUYALLUP, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 2001
Advanced Biometrics Inc. (ABI) announced today the appointment of former Director of U.S. Central Intelligence Dr. Robert M. Gates, 57, to the company's board of directors.
Drawing from his 27-year tenure at the CIA, Dr. Gates' security and intelligence expertise will help guide product implementation of the company's biometric technology, LiveGrip(TM). This technology is the first to use infrared light to measure the substructure of the hand for positive identification in many applications, including: online transactions, entry into secured access areas, time clocks and more.
Dr. Gates headed the CIA as director under former President George Bush, and during his career served six presidents and spent nearly nine years with the National Security Council at the White House.
Among his collection of awards, Dr. Gates has most notably received the CIA's highest honor, the Distinguished Intelligence Medal, three times. He is currently serving as interim dean of the George Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University.
About Advanced Biometrics, Inc.
Founded in 1997, ABI holds the only patent for subcutaneous biometric measurement of the human hand. ABI's LiveGrip technology is the first application of this patented biometric concept, which will enable a new generation of safety, security and identification systems. Headquartered in Puyallup, Wash., ABI is privately funded. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.livegrip.com or contact Jason Stolarczyk at 206/268.2217.
ChronoLog(TM) and LiveGrip(TM) are trademarks of Advanced Biometrics Inc.
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