BIO-key and identiMetrics Bring Biometric Fingerprint Identification Technology to Philadelphia School
February 4, 2005 –Wall, NJ – BIO-key International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BKYI), the leader in finger-based biometric identification and wireless public safety solutions and identiMetrics, Inc., a provider of fingerprint biometric identification solutions for schools, have successfully deployed an identification solution, automating student attendance as well as cafeteria processes at Visitation BVM Catholic School in Philadelphia, PA.
Visitation BVM , providing quality education to a multicultural student body of pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students, has installed the identiMetrics software platform, identiFiä, a comprehensive biometric fingerprint identification and security platform that utilizes BIO-key’s WEB-key technology to provide quick and positive identification of students for secure entrance to schools, classroom attendance, cafeteria and library account access and medication distribution in the nurse's office.
The power of BIO-key’s WEB-key technology combined with the versatility of identiMetrics’ software platform, identiFiä, eliminates the cost and administration of issuing and replacing lost, stolen or forgotten student ID cards or PINs. Student privacy is ensured because the actual fingerprint is never stored. And a student is enrolled only once, no matter how many applications a school may wish to utilize.
In order to identify students and take daily attendance, a biometric fingerprint reader scans the fingerprint as the students enter the classroom to start their day. A series of identification points within the fingerprint, are converted into a numerical code that accesses the student's information. The scanning process takes less than a second to complete and a student can be enrolled into the system in less than 10 seconds.
“We have replaced our time consuming, manual systems of attendance and record keeping for meal reimbursement with this school-wide solution that links attendance to our cafeteria. The immediate impact is we have more accurate records and we can plan our food service much more efficiently” commented Rose Siegle, Director of Food Services for BVM. Lisa Romano, a teacher at BVM added, “Taking attendance with their fingerprints has become a part of our students’ regular morning routine. They just love to do it!”
“The BIO-key and identiFiTM solution provides a perfect balance between the important factors of speed, convenience, accuracy and privacy,” said BIO-key CEO Mike DePasquale. “Both Bio-key and identiMetrics are proud to help make Visitation BVM Catholic School a technology model for the Archdiocesan Nutritional Development Food Service Programs ,”added Dr. Raymond J. Fry, President & CEO of identiMetrics.
About BIO-key
BIO-key develops and delivers advanced identification solutions and information services to law enforcement departments, public safety agencies, government and private sector customers. BIO-key’s mobile wireless technology provides first responders with critical, reliable, real-time data and images from local, state and national databases. BIO-key’s high-performance, scalable, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy biometric finger identification technology accurately identifies and authenticates users of wireless and enterprise data to improve security, convenience and privacy and to reduce identity theft. Over 2,500 police, fire and emergency services departments in North America use BIO-key solutions, making BIO-key the leading supplier of mobile and wireless solutions for public safety worldwide. (http://www.bio-key.com)
About identiMetrics
identiMetrics, Inc, a privately held company headquartered in Malvern, PA, is a leader in the development, integration and marketing of biometric fingerprint identification solutions. Acknowledged as best in class, identiMetrics develops, integrates and markets security, identification, and tracking biometric hardware and software products for the education market. The products are biometric fingerprint identification replacements for swipe card readers, bar code readers and PIN pads that allow for quick and positive identification in the classroom, cafeteria, library, nurse's office and for secure entrance to schools. The mission is to provide a safe and secure environment in which all students can enjoy learning; the goal is to make biometrics a value in the education marketplace. www.identimetrics.net.
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Julie Garand
508-460-4036
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