BusinessWire
October 03, 2005 06:30 AM US Pacific Timezone

Cross Match Technologies Introduces First Human Wearable Biometric Solution; New Version of Cross Match Multi-Biometric 'Jump Kit' Designed for Use in War Theaters and Other Extreme Environments

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2005--Cross Match Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of biometric solutions, today announced the release of its newest Global Rapid Identification System (GRIDS(TM)) solution which has been designed to be worn in combat zones, border operations or by any individual operating in a highly mobile and harsh environment. The new solution has a multiplicity of applications in the national security and public safety arenas.

In the development of the new GRIDS Jump Kit, Cross Match partnered with Quantum3D - the developer of the THERMITE(TM) tactical visual computer (TVC) - the first human wearable, multi-role, realtime 2D/3D embedded visual computer. The THERMITE TVC is a lightweight (2 lbs), ruggedized, sealed computer that is in use today by the U.S. Army, Air Force and Navy for deployed C4ISR, UAV Operator Control Units and realtime embedded training applications.

The new human wearable GRIDS Jump Kit fits in a small vest pouch or backpack and weighs roughly four to seven pounds depending on options. It is fully battery operated for sustained in-field operational use. The human wearable kit contains the THERMITE computer with Cross Match software, a Cross Match MV5(R)X hand-held forensic quality fingerprint scanner, an iris camera, a digital camera, and Global Positioning System (GPS) software to capture the latitude and longitude of the place at which an individual is being enrolled.

Cross Match's earlier versions of the multi-biometric GRIDS Jump Kit are currently in use today in Iraq, Afghanistan, Cuba, the Hurricane Katrina impacted areas and other places for the enrollment and identification of military and government personnel, police, security forces, detainees and casualties. The new GRIDS human wearable system was developed with specific input from multiple government organizations.

"Cross Match Technologies is pleased to be working with Quantum3D in providing innovative technologies that support our troops in the war on terrorism, as well as providing assistance to civilian agencies in coping with domestic emergencies," said James Ziglar, Cross Match President and CEO. "The creative power of this partnership is contributing significantly to the security of our country and its people."

"Our THERMITE system has enabled us to provide a number of technology 'firsts' for our customers," said Ross Smith, Co-founder and President of Quantum3D. "We are pleased to be teamed with Cross Match on the development and launch of this first human wearable multi-biometric solution, designed specifically for the military and other key government organizations."

Cross Match and Quantum3D will be demonstrating the new GRIDS Human Wearable Jump Kit at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Conference in Washington, DC, October 3rd - 5th, at the Washington Convention Center, in Booth #3954.

About Cross Match Technologies

Since its founding in 1996, Cross Match Technologies, Inc. has been at the forefront of the development and deployment of cost-effective biometric security solutions for law enforcement, federal, aviation, commercial and international organizations. Headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and offering the broadest product lines in the industry, Cross Match is recognized for setting new standards in fingerprint and other biometric technologies through its more than 150 existing or pending patents and related intellectual properties. Additional information on Cross Match is available at http://www.crossmatch.com.

About Quantum3D

Quantum3D develops and markets realtime, open architecture, COTS IG solutions, embedded graphics subsystems, development software and support services for the VSST and EVC markets and is the exclusive supplier of NVIDIA(R) graphics technology for the embedded military and aerospace visual computing market. Quantum3D is a privately held company headquartered in San Jose, California, with development centers located in Phoenix, AZ, Huntsville, AL, and Orlando, FL. For more information about Quantum3D and the Quantum3D family of open architecture COTS visual computing solutions, please see http://www.quantum3d.com.