Found this on 3Com thread, sorry if it was posted and responded to already.
Security For Palm Handheld Computers at CES 2000
BURLINGTON, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 28, 1999--Applied
Biometrics Products, Inc. announced today that they would demonstrate
their Kryptic Pilot(TM) fingerprint identification product for Palm
Computing(R) platform devices at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2000).
Kryptic Pilot(TM), with its ultra-low power consumption, is the
only fingerprint identification product that addresses the portable
security needs of the Mobile Computing, E-Business, Access Control and
Personal Communications markets.
Byron Connell, Vice President of Marketing for Palm Computing,
said, "By leveraging our Hardware Development Kit, Applied Biometrics
has created a powerful new accessory that provides breakthough
fingerprint recognition and security on Palm Computing devices. This
should be a highly valued solution for our Enterprise customers. It
was impressive to experience it first hand."
Dr. John Catalano, CEO/President and Co-Founder of Applied
Biometrics Products, Inc., said, "In late 1998, data on the mobile
computing and communications market showed the need for a portable,
battery-operated, fingerprint identification device to protect data by
locking out unauthorized users. But no such portable, battery-operated
product existed."
"With its large installed user base, and the addition of the Palm
VII(TM) product's wireless capability, the outstanding Palm Computing
platform clearly leads the market. The Kryptic Pilot(TM) project was
begun early 1999 to fulfill the needs of the professional, corporate,
government and financial institution Palm handheld computer users.
These users demand a non-transferable, personalized form of user
authorization security," remarked Dr. Catalano.
Designed for low power consumption, the patented Kryptic
Pilot(TM) is the only solution for portable applications, being
capable of months of operation on a single set of batteries. Kryptic
Pilot(TM) will "remember" all enrolled fingerprints for many years,
even when the batteries have been removed.
"The combination of Palm handheld computers and Kryptic Pilot(TM)
is a winner! Applied Biometrics will continue to develop portable,
battery-operated, fingerprint modules for leading edge Palm Computing
products," said Dr. Catalano.
Kryptic Pilot(TM) is not just a fingerprint sensor, as you might
think from its small size and low cost. Applied Biometrics has stuffed
ALL of the electronics for fingerprint capture, database storage and
identification inside their patent-pending, battery-operated, Kryptic
Pilot(TM).
With its truly low cost, totally self-contained and extremely low
power consumption, Kryptic Pilot(TM) fulfills the need for portable,
non-transferable fingerprint security in the mobile computing and data
communications applications. With quantity pricing as low as $69,
Applied Biometrics' very affordable Kryptic Pilot(TM) has broken the
cost barrier that has limited the biometrics market, while maintaining
high performance and small size (3.25 x 3.0 x 0.9-inches).
Only Applied Biometrics' Kryptic Pilot(TM) can provide
non-transferable fingerprint security in a portable, self-contained,
battery-operated product; and at a price that's really affordable.
See Applied Biometrics & their revolutionary Kryptic(TM) products
at CES 2000, January 6 - 9, Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall 2,
Booth # 5137.
For more information, or to discuss how Kryptic(TM) products can
solve your security needs, please contact their Marketing group at
(603) 544-8405 or, access their website, www.appliedbiometrics.net.
Palm Computing is a registered trademark and Palm and Palm VII
are trademarks of 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other
brands and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies
with which they are associated. |
