NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- EyeLock LLC, a
leader of iris-based identity authentication solutions and a
majority owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation
(NASDAQ: VOXX), today announced that the United States Patent and
Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued three new U.S. Patents: No.
9,792,498, No. 9,792,499 and No. 9,792,497, making that a total
of 54 patents granted to the Company to date. The new patents cover
crucial technology innovations for the validation of iris and
facial images; the ease and speed of biometric matching; and visual
guidance for gaze alignment.
"We couldn't be more excited about these latest patent awards
that show EyeLock's continued technical expertise and leadership in
developing unique capabilities for the efficient deployment of
multi-modal biometrics," stated Jeff
Carter, Chief Technology Officer at EyeLock. "We continue to
achieve significant technological breakthroughs that have served as
significant barriers to market-wide adoption of iris authentication
technology. With each successful patent, we're able to expand our
IP to deliver the fastest, most cost-effective and easy-to-use
solutions that our end-users require."
Central to EyeLock's patented technology is the ability to
validate that iris and facial images are obtained in real-time from
the same live person, as a mechanism against fraud – even if
images are captured by different cameras using different settings –
as well as an effective means for user redress in a transaction
authorized via biometrics. Platform advancements include stronger,
multi-factor and continuous authentication of a user, where both
iris and facial images are used; and non-repudiation of biometrics
by capturing and retaining a corresponding, recognizable facial
image for a transaction that is retrievable as needed.
EyeLock was also granted a patent for its mobile identity
platform, which enables both ease and speed in biometric matching
for an improved user experience. The system opportunistically
acquires a sequence of images in real-time and selects a limited
number of images having the best iris-related quality for efficient
handling. It does not require autofocus functions that often trail
user movements and fail to achieve good image focus. The platform
supports mobile or other applications where biometric acquisition
may coincide with eye-blinking or is susceptible to motion blur due
to user movement, or where device memory available for holding
images is limited.
The third patent covers the Company's new iris recognition
mechanism for directing a user's gaze. This guidance capability
enables the user's gaze to be easily and optimally aligned relative
to a biometric acquisition sensor. The combination of a visibility
limiting device with a user-attention device directs visual
guidance for gaze alignment. Additionally, intuitive directional
guidance via the visibility limiting device quickly and easily
directs the user's gaze towards a preferred location. This unique
recognition system automatically helps to position the user at a
predefined distance away from the biometric acquisition device. It
also accommodates users of different heights, as well as users
approaching from different angles toward the biometric acquisition
device.
Carter continued, "The world of biometrics is evolving rapidly,
and these new patents allow EyeLock to capitalize on its strategy
to deliver multiple form factor and industry-agnostic
authentication platforms. We remain committed to investing in our
R&D capabilities and technical expertise to provide even more
advanced support to the marketplace in the years to come."
EyeLock's technology provides an unprecedented level of
convenience and security with unmatched biometric accuracy, making
it the most proven way to authenticate identity aside from DNA.
EyeLock's proprietary iris authentication technology looks at more
than 240 unique iris characteristics and provides a fast,
user-friendly experience. EyeLock is one of the only companies in
the world to utilize dual-eye authentication. The Company's
approach provides maximum flexibility by offering designs that have
either on-board or host-based processing and illumination.
Algorithm performance capabilities for speed and accuracy have been
validated by Novetta, a leader in advanced analytics technology and
independent biometric testing, as unmatched in the market.
EyeLock's reference designs have working distances of up to 60 cm
with a false accept rate of 1 in 1.5 million for single eye
authentication and a false reject rate of less than 1%.
About EyeLock
EyeLock LLC, a majority owned subsidiary
of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), is an
acknowledged leader in advanced iris authentication for the
Internet of Things (IoT), providing the highest level of security
with EyeLock ID™ technology. Iris authentication is
highly secure because no two irises are alike and the
iris is the most accurate human identifier other than DNA. The
company's significant IP portfolio, including more than 100 patents
and patents pending, and proprietary technology enables the
convenient and secure authentication of individuals across physical
and logical environments. EyeLock's solutions have been integrated
and embedded across consumer and enterprise products and platforms,
eliminating the need for PINs and passwords. Corporations across
the Fortune 500 recognize the level of security EyeLock provides
due in part to its extremely low false acceptance rate, ease
of use, and scalability. As a sponsor member of the FIDO (Fast
IDentity Online) Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to
creating a safer and more secure digital presence for consumers,
EyeLock is dedicated to advancing digital privacy and next
generation security. For more information, please visit
www.eyelock.com.
CONTACT:
Glenn
Wiener
GW Communications
Tel: 212-786-6011
Email: gwiener@GWCco.com
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