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Homeland Security

Daststrip Says Its Handheld Readers Now Can Scan Irises

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Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

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Datastrip says its handheld biometric-enabled smart card readers can now be enabled with a scanner and supporting software to measure iris biometrics. The company's readers typically are integrated with fingerprint scanning technology. Datastrip says that by adding an iris scanning capability, it "allows existing and future customers to build and buy products that grow as their applications needs change." The company says its military and law enforcement customers have asked for this capability.

Congress

Senior GOP HASC Members Wittman, Turner Ousted Amid Dems’ Blue Wave

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Congress

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Congress

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‘Theoretical Potential’ to Achieve 1,509 Combat-Coded Fighters by 2035, USAF Says

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