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Digi and Sensible Vision Team to Integrate USB Camera with Facial Recognition Software
Digi’s Watchport/FastAccess Combines Faster and Continuous Computer Authentication with Award-Winning USB Cameras
Minnetonka, Minn. and Covert, Michigan, May 8, 2007 –Sensible Vision, the innovator of continuous
authentication, and Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) today announced the integration of Sensible
Vision’s FastAccess™ facial recognition software with Digi’s Watchport® high-performance USB
cameras. The Watchport/FastAccess bundled solution gives organizations continuous information
protection with fast and accurate authentication and eliminates cumbersome passwords and security
procedures.
“We are pleased to be adding the intelligent facial recognition of FastAccess to our Watchport cameras,”
said Stephen Popovich, Vice President of Business Development at Digi. “We continue to see increased
interest in biometrics as a seamless and transparent way to secure and monitor computers and
workstations in a wide range of applications – from retail to healthcare environments. The intelligence of
the FastAccess software to accurately recognize authorized users and eliminate passwords is a perfect fit
with our high-performance cameras.”
“Working with Digi’s Watchport cameras adds great value to our FastAccess software,” said George
Brostoff, CEO of Sensible Vision. “The precision of Watchport’s award-winning camera technology is ideal
for environments that require more advanced and sophisticated video input. When combined with
FastAccess’ quick and accurate authentication, we offer a compelling solution that effectively delivers
workflow optimization and robust security.”
Digi’s Watchport commercial-grade USB cameras are ideal for mission-critical applications such as
kiosks, automated teller machines, ID badging, building security, point-of-sale applications and mobile
computing. Features such as exceptional low-light sensitivity and a variety of replaceable lenses boost
performance and make the cameras even easier to integrate into commercial applications.
Sensible Vision’s FastAccess is a powerful yet simple solution that replaces a user’s password with their
face. Using patent-pending biometric facial recognition technology, FastAccess automatically and
continuously authenticates user log-in and instantly secures the computer when the user leaves. This
virtually eliminates login passwords, makes the computer significantly more secure and easier to use, and
strengthens access control auditing for privacy and identity management policies. Advantages include:
- No More Unsecured, Unattended Computers: Computers instantly secure themselves when
users step away.
- Better User Productivity: Users can focus on their jobs rather than time-consuming and
frustrating processes of constantly entering passwords or other authentication procedures.
- Improved Access Control and Auditing: Provides an accurate audit of computer and network
access for business and regulatory compliance – a true audit log of who’s been at the computer
and when.
- Simple Setup and Administration: Unlike other security and biometric solutions, no special
enrollment procedure is needed. Administrators can configure FastAccess locally or remotely
through Microsoft's Active Directory.
The Watchport/FastAccess bundle, which includes one Watchport/V3 USB camera and one FastAccess facial recognition software license, is available now for the list price of $394.00. Additional offerings for
other Watchport camera models will follow. For more information, please visit
http://www.digi.com/products/videosensors/watchportcameras.jsp.
About Digi International
Digi International, the leader in device networking for business, develops reliable products and
technologies to connect and securely manage local or remote electronic devices over the network or via
the web. Digi offers the highest levels of performance, flexibility and quality, and markets its products
through a global network of distributors and resellers, systems integrators and original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs).
About Sensible Vision
Headquartered in Covert, Michigan, Sensible Vision Inc. (www.sensiblevision.com) is the innovator of continuous authentication. Sensible Vision’s flagship product, FastAccess™, is a facial recognition software solution that provides quick and continuous authentication and access control for computers and workstations. Using patent-pending biometric facial recognition, it speeds and simplifies access to the computer in a way that is economical and easy to deploy.
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FastAccess is a trademark of Sensible Vision, Inc. All other names and trademarks referenced herein are the properties of their respective owners. 2/2006
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