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Milestones

Proven leadership in biometrics engineering and proud service to the global community:

• First device, Verifier Mw, to be certified by the FBI as an FBI approved Mobile Device in January 2008
  
  
• First device, Verifier Mw, to be recertified on October 28, 2009 as an FBI approved mobile device after the FBI and the Technology Evaluation Standards Test Unit released the new certification criteria for mobile devices.
  
  
• First to be certified by the FBI for their image quality standard
  
  
• First to be certified by the FBI for 1000 pixels per inch quality
  
  
• First to introduce mobile fingerprint scanners
  
  
• First to reduce size and price of ten-print livescan systems
  
  
• First FBI-certified single platen device for capturing fingerprints and palm prints
  
  
• Vendor of choice for many of the world’s largest, most complex installations.
  
  

Since its creation in 1996, Cross Match Technologies has achieved a series of industry firsts and has achieved an unparalleled rise to a leading position in the biometric industry.

2008	Cross Match introduces dual-finger scanner with autocapture and roll capability. The Verifier 320 LC delivers fast, accurate and reliable results for identification, verification and enrollment programs. Compared to a single-finger scan, a Verifier 320 LC image provides enhanced accuracy for identification and verification purposes--while reducing the time necessary to obtain a full enrollment. The Verifier 320 LC complies with the FBI Image Quality Specification as defined in Appendix F of the EFTS.
2008	Cross Match introduces the lightest and smallest palm scanner in the industry. The L SCAN 500P is the first FBI-certified single platen device for capturing fingerprints and palm prints. Ideal for criminal identification and forensic analysis, the compact 500P with interactive LCD display offers single capture images of upper, lower and writer's palms, slaps and rolls. The 500P provides rapid, high-quality data capture and easy operation with smart buttons and intuitive icons.
2008	Introduction of D SCAN® Authenticator CF which is an enhanced version of Cross Match's single-step full-page document scanner. The new document reader with appropriate software is optimized for use in both large and small environments, and enables high-speed data capture from e-passports, visas, driver's licenses, I9 documents and ID cards. The system uses a USB interface to transmit the captured data for review and validation prior to granting entry to a protected area.
2008	Cross Match introduces the Verifier Mw mobile fingerprint scanner. The Verifier Mw enhances mobile identification programs for military and law enforcement agencies that need to determine subjects' identities in the field. Using proven fingerprint capture technology, the compact handheld system provides ready access to vital data in challenging environments, such as crime scenes, national border control and military operations. With the Verifier Mw, agencies can enhance personal and public safety through immediate identity verification in remote locations.
2008	Cross Match acquires the biometric authentication business of Labcal Technologies Inc., a Canadian based leader in providing ruggedized mobile and wireless biometric solutions for identification and authentication. Cross Match also acquires Labcal's SmartProfile single sign-on (SSO) business.
2007	L SCAN® Guardian becomes the first ID Flats scanner to meet the image quality requirements set forth by Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) for EU border control and visa application programs such as VIS (Visa Information System).
2006	L SCAN® 100 becomes the first single finger scanner to meet the image quality requirements set forth by Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) for the country’s e-passport program.
2006	Cross Match acquires C-VIS GmbH, expanding its biometric identity management portfolio.
2006	Cross Match releases L SCAN® Guardian livescan solution to meet the Challenge to the Industry put forth by a panel of multiple U.S. government agencies, detailing specific requirements for a small, fast and lightweight fingerprint scanner.
2005	Cross Match acquires Smiths Heimann Biometrics from Smiths Group plc giving Cross Match a leadership advantage in the global market for biometric identity management systems.
2004	Introduction of the D SCAN Authenticator series – RFID enabled, fully automated Passport reader and authentication system.
2004	Release of the L SCAN® 1000P – first ten-print and palm livescan system certified by the FBI for 1000 PPI resolution.
2004	Verifier is deployed in Dept. of Homeland Security’s US-VISIT border control program – first large-scale mainstream biometric implementation.
2003	Cross Match introduces its Multimodal Biometric Jump Kit for FBI and Army to use in Afghanistan, Guantanamo Bay and Iraq.
2003	ID 500 portable livescan system launched – price and size of livescan solution reduced by 50%.
2002	Smiths Heimann Biometrics launched the rugged ACCO1394 single flat and rolled fingerprint scanner designed for demanding conditions.
2002	Heimann Biometric Systems acquired by Smiths Group plc and re-branded Smiths Heimann Biometrics.
2001	Heimann LITE scanner introduced first fully portable and super compact unit combined palm and ten-print scanner.
2000	England & Wales are first countries in Europe with palm print livescan system – National Automated Fingerprint Identification System “NAFIS” based prints from Heimann’s LS1/P+.
1999	Cross Match ID 1000® is first ten-print scanner to receive FBI’s “Appendix F” highest quality level certification.
1998	Cross Match introduces Verifier™ single finger scanner.
1997	Heimann Biometric Systems delivers fully integrated palm print/ten-print scanner – LS1/P – to Japanese NPA for the world's first nationwide livescan network.
1996	Heimann Biometric Systems of Jena, Germany enters the livescan market with an industry first palm scanner and received Japanese National Police Agency (NPA) certification.
1996	Cross Match Founded – West Palm Beach, Florida.

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