U.are.U Pro Recognition Engine for IBM UVM-Aware Systems - DigitalPersona's data security device - Company Business and Marketing

Edge: Work-Group Computing Report, Oct 18, 1999

The award winning U.are.U Recognition Engine, the basis for the product's fingerprint recognition capability, is used as the fingerprint subsystem for IBM UVM-aware systems. This Recognition Engine is highly accurate and 100% rotation invariant. Users can put their finger onto the Sensor at any angle, even upside-down, and still be recognized.

Intelligent U.are.U Sensor and Firmware The U.are.U Sensor with its Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface has won numerous awards for ease of use, speed and accuracy. The Sensor and its firmware provide a number of advantages over other fingerprint devices:

-- AutoCapture and Optimal Image Detection: The U.are.U Sensor determines the precise time to capture the user fingerprint to optimize image quality. The sensor sends an interrupt to the host computer or to the server when an image is ready to be sent. AutoCapture and interrupt generation optimize recognition and offload the host computer from having to continuously poll the Sensor.

-- Challenge-Response Link: The U.are.U Sensor and the host computer or server are connected with a challenge-response link, ensuring fully secure image transfer and data integrity.

-- Automatic Latent Print Removal: The U.are.U Sensor has an automatic mechanism for removing previous fingerprint images and dirt from the Sensor scanning surface. This mechanism protects against playback attacks.

DigitalPersona is based in Redwood City, California and distributes its products in the U.S., Europe and the Far East through OEM, VAR, retail and corporate reseller channels. The company is dedicated to innovative solutions for user authentication. Information about DigitalPersona is available at www.digitalpersona.com.