Iridian Technologies

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Iridian Technologies company profile

As of August 11, 2006, Iridian Technologies, Inc. was acquired by Viisage Technology Inc. Iridian Technologies, Inc. engages in the research, development, and marketing of biometric identifiers. It offers PrivateID, an image processing protocol and data standard that enables a proof positive-certified iris camera to capture an image, process it, and prepare it for transport; and KnoWho, an authentication server. The company also provides KnoWho authentication server developer's suite, a set of development tools; cameras; and Proof Positive hardware and software certification programs. Its products provide security for public-use applications, such as passenger travel, border control, national IDs, and election verification, as well as restricted access and information access. The company distributes its authentication server software through integrators and application partners. Iridian Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as IriScan, Inc. and changed its name to Iridian Technologies, Inc. in October 2000. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Moorestown, New Jersey.