Intellicheck Mobilisa says its IM2700 handheld biometric-enabled smart card reader will be pilot tested at a major seaport in Washington State. The test will involve less than five of the handheld devices, the company tells TR2. “Given that Mobilisa’s Defense ID System is a proven commodity in use at military bases throughout the U.S., we are confident that this reader will prove itself during this trial period,” says Steve Williams, chief operating officer of Intellicheck Mobilisa. Mobilisa says there is no obligation to purchase the system under terms of the pilot test agreement. The company says the ultimate goal is for feedback regarding the functionality and features of the IM2700. Under federal law, U.S. port workers with unescorted access to secure areas of seaports must have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card by April 15. Initially the card will serve as a flash pass although random checks will be done of cards and their carriers using handheld readers that feature fingerprint matching capability to ensure the cardholder and the card go together. The Department of Homeland Security has begun a series of pilot tests of fixed and handheld TWIC card readers.
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