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To: Roy F who wrote (5714)	9/2/2003 5:35:27 PM
From: StockDung	Respond to of 6847

"A spokesman for Visage Technology of Littleton, Mass., the other company that failed the Logan test, declined to comment." Airport anti-terror systems flub tests Face-recognition technology fails to flag 'suspects' By Richard Willing USA TODAY usatoday.com Camera technology designed to spot potential terrorists by their facial characteristics at airports failed its first major test, a report from the airport that tested the technology shows. Last year, two separate face-recognition systems at Boston's Logan Airport failed 96 times to detect volunteers who played potential terrorists as they passed security checkpoints during a three-month test period, the airport's analysis says. The systems correctly detected them 153 times. The airport's report calls the rate of inaccuracy ''excessive.'' The report was completed in July 2002 but not made public. The American Civil Liberties Union obtained a copy last month through a Freedom of Information Act request. Logan is where 10 of the 19 terrorists boarded the flights that were later hijacked Sept. 11, 2001. The airport is now testing other security technology, including infrared cameras and eyeball scans, spokesman Jose Juves says. Face recognition works by matching faces picked up by surveillance cameras with pictures stored in computer databases. Relationships between a face's identifying features, such as cheekbones and eye sockets, are converted to a mathematical formula and used to make a match. In the Logan Airport experiment, photographs of 40 airport employees were put into a database. The employees then attempted to pass through two security checkpoints where face-recognition cameras were used. The ACLU opposes facial recognition because it says the government can use the technology to invade citizens' privacy. ''But before you even get to the privacy concern, there's a fundamental question about our security,'' says Barry Steinhardt, who specializes in privacy issues at the ACLU's national office in New York. ''The thing just plain doesn't work.'' A spokesman for one of the companies whose system was tried at Logan Airport says the test was not a fair measure of the technology. Meir Kahtan of Identix of Minnetonka, Minn., says the technology is far better suited for ''one-to-one'' identification, such as comparing photos on passports or driver's licenses, than random searches of photo databases. A government test in 2002 found that face-recognition systems scored correct matches more than 90% of the time when used for such one-to-one identifications. A spokesman for Visage Technology of Littleton, Mass., the other company that failed the Logan test, declined to comment. The Logan Airport report is the latest piece of bad news for a technology that was once touted as the state-of-the-art method for picking faces out of crowds. Last month, Tampa police announced that they were shutting down face-recognition cameras because they had failed to make any matches during a two-year test period. The cameras, which were mounted in a popular tourist area, were designed to match pictures captured at random against stored photos of wanted suspects and runaway children. Virginia Beach, Va., police, who have operated a similar system for the past year, reported no matches as of July. The Logan experiment was the largest test of facial-recognition technology made public. The technology has also been tested using smaller groups of volunteers at airports in Dallas/Fort Worth, Fresno, Calif., and Palm Beach County, Fla., with similar results. The Transportation Security Administration, which is responsible for passenger screening, has tested other airport security technology but has not made results public. Phone calls requesting comment on the Logan Airport test were not immediately returned. Kelly Shannon, spokeswoman for the State Department's consular affairs office, said the Logan Airport results would not affect plans to use face recognition to enhance passport security. Beginning in October 2004, the United Kingdom, Japan and 25 other countries whose nationals are permitted to travel to the USA without visas are required to convert to passport photos that are compatible with face-recognition systems.

To: Roy F who wrote (5714)	9/2/2003 5:43:39 PM
From: StockDung	Respond to of 6847

Viisage Technology and Xybernaut® Complete Agreement to Combine Face Recognition Solutions with Wearable Computer Platforms Advanced Face Recognition Technology Offers Secure Method for Increasing Privacy, Security and Convenience of Individuals Using Wearable/Mobile Devices FAIRFAX, VA and LITTLETON, MA, May 28, 2002 – Viisage Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: VISG), a leader in face-recognition technology and identification systems and solutions, announced today that it has completed a co-marketing agreement with Xybernaut Corporation (NASDAQ: XYBR), the leading provider of wearable/mobile computer solutions, to combine face recognition solutions with mobile/wearable computer platforms. Both companies are working together to integrate Viisage's advanced face-recognition technology onto Xybernaut's wearable/mobile computer solutions. Configurations include flat panel or head-mounted displays and camera systems that are ideal for remote surveillance and authorization applications. By combining their technologies, Viisage and Xybernaut will offer complete solutions to customers requiring face recognition surveillance or access verification with maximum mobility and hands-free operation. Marc Hodosh, Viisage's Director of Business Development commented, "Xybernaut pioneered wearable computers in the early 90's and they continue to be a leader today. Together, we will be able to provide unprecedented solutions to a variety of markets that require the utmost in security and convenience." Perry Nolen, President of Xybernaut Solutions said, "Viisage is recognized as a world leader in face-recognition technology. Integrating their leading technology with Xybernaut mobile solutions and other biometric applications will open entirely new markets by providing customers with an entirely new realm of identification and security solutions." Commenting on the partnership, Tom Colatosti, Viisage president and CEO, added, "We are delighted to establish a strategic partnership with an industry-leading company like Xybernaut. This allows us to offer the best-in-class solutions to the mobile computer and wearable device marketplace. We look forward to working with Xybernaut, whose customers include major Fortune 500 companies as well as a number of government and defense agencies. The combined expertise, vision, and unique products of both companies bring exciting opportunities to the marketplace." About Xybernaut Corporation Xybernaut Corporation is the leading provider of wearable/mobile computing hardware, software and services. The company, which pioneered wearable computing, brings communications and full-function computing power in a hands-free design to people when and where they need it. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Xybernaut has offices and subsidiaries in Europe (Germany) and Asia (Japan). About Viisage Technology Viisage Technology is the world leader in biometric face-recognition technology and identification systems and solutions that enhance consumer convenience improve security and protect personal privacy. Originally developed at MIT, Viisage's patented, accurate, non-intrusive and cost-effective face-recognition technology is widely acknowledged for its unmatched performance including speed in real-time applications, scalability for managing large image databases, and systems integration for complete customer solutions. Viisage delivers annually through 1,500 U.S. systems in 1,200 locations in 17 states, more than 25 million high-quality and high-security digital-identification documents for government agencies responsible for issuing drivers' licenses, social services cards and law enforcement credentials. Xybernaut, the Xybernaut logo, Team Xybernaut and Mobile Assistant® V (MA® V) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Xybernaut Corporation in the USA and other countries. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners. # # # This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "plan," "confident that," "believe," "scheduled," "expect," or "intend to," and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Act. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, the availability of components and successful production of the Company's products, general acceptance of the Company's products and technologies, competitive factors, timing, and other risks described in the Company's SEC reports and filings.

To: Roy F who wrote (5714)	9/3/2003 9:41:34 AM
From: Roy F	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 6847

CSX TECHNOLOGY SELECTS XYBERNAUT® ATIGO® MOBILE/WEARABLE COMPUTERS FOR EVENT REPORTING APPLICATIONS Leading Rail Operator Takes Delivery of Atigo Computers FAIRFAX, Va, September 2, 2003 -- CSX Technology, Inc. the technology subsidiary of CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX), owner of the largest rail network in the eastern United States, and Xybernaut Corporation (Nasdaq: XYBR), a leading developer of wearable/mobile computing solutions, today announced that CSX Technology has purchased and deployed Xybernaut Atigo mobile/wearable computers. The initial units of the customized order have been purchased by CSX Technology for event reporting activities related to its affiliate’s rail operations in the eastern U.S. Revenue associated with this deployment is primarily recognized in the quarters during which the products are delivered to customers. At the request of CSX Technology, Xybernaut has accelerated the delivery schedule and expects to complete initial shipments by the end of the fourth quarter 2003. Additional hardware and services revenue related to this order is also expected in the fourth quarter of 2003. Xybernaut also is pleased to announce that CSX Technology has agreed to participate as a member of the Xybernaut Customer Advisory Board (CAB). The Xybernaut CAB, which was formed in 2000, includes executives from several prominent international Xybernaut customers. The Xybernaut CAB was assembled to foster continued guidance and success in development of mobile, wearable and wireless computing technologies to meet the common and unique needs of various industry sectors. Atigo products can be built-to-order to meet specific customer requirements. Similar to Atigo customers announced earlier this year, CSX Technology is taking advantage of customized Atigo features. These customization features include use of the customer's logo for branding, unique wearability accessories, and custom software configurations. ''The order from CSX adds to our current successes in the transportation industry, which is just one of the fast-growing market segments for the Atigo product family. The flexibility and versatility of the solution as a mobile computing platform was noted as one of our key differentiators,'' said Edward G. Newman, chairman and CEO of Xybernaut. ''Since first introducing Atigo earlier this year, we have won major new customers in very different business sectors -- including retail, government, military, first responder and transportation -- each demanding unique and customized mobile computing solutions,'' Newman added. ''We are confident that as Xybernaut demonstrates that the Atigo is, indeed, more flexible, scalable and powerful than the typical mobile device, we will win more customers who are intent on boosting productivity of their respective mobile work forces.'' The Atigo product family is available directly from Xybernaut and through Team Xybernaut(tm) -- the Company's community of more than 100 value added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators. Pricing for Atigo hardware starts at $1,795 depending on the configuration and accessory options chosen by the customer. Specific pricing details and price quotes can be obtained directly from Xybernaut by calling toll-free 1-888-992-3777. About CSX CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Fla., owns the largest rail network in the eastern United States. CSX Transportation and its 34,000 employees provide rail transportation services over a 23,000 route-mile network in 23 states, the District of Columbia and two Canadian provinces. CSX also provides intermodal and global container terminal operations through other subsidiaries. More information about the company is available at csx.com . About Xybernaut Xybernaut Corporation is the leading provider of wearable/mobile computing hardware, software and services, bringing communications and full-function computing power in a hands-free design to people when and where they need it. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Xybernaut has offices and subsidiaries in Europe (Germany) and Asia (Japan). Visit Xybernaut's Web site at www.xybernaut.com. Product photos are also available directly from Xybernaut. Xybernaut, the Xybernaut logo, Atigo® and Mobile Assistant® V (MA® V) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Xybernaut Corporation in the USA and other countries. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners. ### This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the ''Act''). In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words ''plan,'' ''confident that,'' ''believe,'' ''scheduled,'' ''expect,'' or ''intend to,'' and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Act. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, the availability of components and successful production of the Company's products, general acceptance of the Company's products and technologies, competitive factors, timing, and other risks described in the Company's SEC reports and filings.