New TouchPrint™ 4100 Slap & Roll Live Fingerprint Scanning Unit from Identix Delivers Enhanced Image Definition in a Compact Footprint

Business Wire, June 20, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS -- Goes beyond federal government mandate for small form factor to deliver exceptional quality, reliability and ease of use for maximum identification performance

Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX), the world's leading provider of multi-biometric solutions, today set a new standard of image quality within federally mandated form factor requirements for live scan fingerprint image scanning devices with the introduction of the TouchPrint(TM) Enhanced Definition 4100 Slap & Roll Live Scan. The product delivers revolutionary enhanced definition capabilities in a more compact unit -- a 6 inch by 6 inch footprint that weighs less than five pounds. The unit goes beyond simply meeting physical size requirements to fit tabletop spaces, kiosks and portable applications by adding exceptional image detail and clarity when compared to standard definition systems. The product also incorporates a number of new features designed to enhance usability and performance for dual criminal and civil applications.

Units are expected to be available for commercial shipment in September, 2006, with demonstration units available by end of July.

"We understand the challenges of fingerprint capture in the field more than any other live scan vendor," stated Dr. Joseph J. Atick, President and CEO of Identix. "Meeting the minimum form-factor requirements set forth by the federal agencies is important, but in our opinion, is not enough - image quality is of paramount importance, as is end user ease of use. Our customers have repeatedly experienced the superior image quality delivered by Identix' enhanced definition and understand this is the lynchpin to making an identification program successful. The ease of use and reliability features ensure that our customers continue to experience the other added benefits they have come to expect from us. For example, with no silicon pads to change, we have taken out a major source of variability and cost. We are pleased to provide this capability for both rolls and slaps in a small form factor, making it even more suitable and accessible for agencies that operate with space restrictions."

Many federal agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, Department of State, Department of Defense Biometrics Fusion Center, National Institute of Justice, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology have set forth minimum form factor requirements for new live scan image capture devices. The TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 4100 is one of industry's smallest footprints for such a device and will become part of the next generation Enhanced Definition product line from Identix.

The TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 4100 provides significantly higher pixel density and contrast, resulting in images that have far more fine ridge detail than dictated by the Appendix F requirements. Like other Enhanced Definition live scans from Identix, the TouchPrint 4100 employs technologies that take into account subjects with different size fingers and skin colors, sweaty fingers and users rolling fingers at different speeds. The system produces clear, crisp fingerprint images with virtually no distortion or false minutiae that can be caused by smudging and smearing.

Auto capture features like audio and visual cues guide a user to correct finger placement and to when the processing is complete. The interface allows for a user to easily switch back and forth from slap and roll capture modes, and with a slap capture time of under 15 seconds, is intuitive and fast. The TouchPrint 4100 is designed to maintain consistent image quality over time. With no moving parts in the optics deck and no silicon pads or coatings to change, this portable, compact live scan provides maximum reliability and minimal downtime, lowering the total overall cost of ownership.

Dr. Atick added, "Given the versatility and flexibility of this device, it is ideal for border management agencies worldwide, and other entities that have dual requirements for slap and roll fingerprints. Our longstanding history in working closely with the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and other state, local, and federal agencies, and international organizations helps to ensure that our solutions not only meet their needs, but continue to accelerate biometric technology advancements overall."

For more information visit www.identix.com.

About Identix

Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX) is the world's leading multi-biometric technology company. Identix provides fingerprint, facial and skin biometric technologies, as well as systems, and critical system components that empower the identification of individuals in large-scale ID and ID management programs. The Company's offerings include live scan systems and services for biometric data capture, mobile systems for on-the-spot ID, and backend standards-based modules and software components for biometric matching and data mining. Identix products are used to conduct background checks, speed travel and commerce via secure identification documents, prevent identity fraud in large-scale government and civil ID programs, and control access to secure areas and networks. With a global network of partners, such as leading system integrators, defense prime contractors and OEMs, Identix serves a broad range of markets including government, law enforcement, gaming, finance, travel, transportation, corporate enterprise and healthcare. More information on Identix can be accessed via the Company web site at http://www.identix.com.