SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Biometrics announces Watson-Mini, the world's smallest and fastest non-optical scanner to achieve FBI Appendix F certification. The FBI certified that Watson-Mini meets or exceeds all requirements listed in EBTS Appendix F Mobile ID SAP 45 as well as PIV-071006 of the FBI IAFIS Image Quality Specifications.  

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Watson-Mini is the smallest, lightest, and fastest Appendix F certified two-finger scanner in the world, weighing 85 grams and measuring 61 mm X 60 mm X 34 mm in size. Watson-Mini offers unique operational benefits compared to existing certified scanners including , high quality imaging in dirty environments, no difficulty operating in direct sunlight, does not use a membrane and does not require latent prints to be wiped from the sensor surface. It can be used for both enrollment and verification in single, multiple, or roll finger print applications. Watson-Mini is available in a form suitable for embedding in hardware or externally connecting through USB.

Watson-Mini utilizes Integrated Biometrics' patented Light Emitting Sensor (LES) technology. LES technology utilizes a highly engineered charged polymer film interacting with the specific properties of human skin to luminesce fingerprint images. Watson-Mini is provided with  Integrated Biometrics SDK for Windows XP and later, Linux or Android 4.0 operating systems, and includes  the functionality needed for efficient integration of Watson-Mini into your application and operating environment.

About Integrated Biometrics

Integrated Biometrics is the developer and manufacturer of high performance fingerprint biometric technologies. During the past decade IB has developed and produced patented LES film sensors, SDKs and solutions for a variety of demanding applications. Our customers around the world span multiple verticals including Civil ID, Military, Commercial and Law Enforcement

IB is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. For more information: www.integratedbiometrics.com, toll free +888.840.8034, or Mike Grimes (864) 313.7111

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