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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

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Cross Match Introduces New Seek Handheld Biometric System Cross Match Technologies has introduced a new version of its SEEK handheld multi-modal biometric system, the Avenger, which is smaller and lighter than the current SEEK II system deployed by the Army. The company says the rugged three-pound unit is the only multi-biometric handheld device capable of capturing stand-off dual iris and fingerprint images in direct sunlight. The system also features a built-in contact card reader and optional Machine Readable Zone and…

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