Black Diamond releases new multi-biometric handheld device

Black Diamond Advanced Technology, of Tempe, AZ, announced the release of its new multi-modal biometrics collection system on June 9. The device, which upon first sight might appear to look like a digital camera, is equipped with a new embedded-processor dual-iris camera system, which is capable of outdoor, independent dual-iris image capture in less than five seconds on a rugged platform.

The device, called BioTRAC, offers several biometric acquisition devices for complete identity enrollment in less than two minutes, such as a four high-resolution fingerprint sensors and a multi function camera with one- and two-dimensional barcode reading. Black Diamond chose IriTech’s IriCAMM embedded dual-iris camera to equip BioTRAC for its modular design and easy integration. “Our new embedded processor dual-iris camera delivers extremely fast acquisition time, capturing two iris images faster than many systems can capture one, and greatly simplifies integration, said Jim Carlson, IriTech’s executive vice president. “We’re pleased to support such an advanced product targeting critical military missions.”

“Utilizing the new IriCAMM product, we were able to rapidly integratefast dual-iris image acquisition in a small, military-rugged mobile platform to support multi-modal intelligence and border-security applications,” said Justin Dyster, Black Diamond’s vice president of engineering. “This proven capability can be employed to meet a variety of identification needs, from military intelligence to border control.”

BioTRAC is a ruggedized device for use on the field. It was designed on the platform of Black Diamond’s ultra-rugged, second generation SwitchBack MT Computer, which features patented, reconfigurable architecture. The device enables rapid-low-cost development tailored to specific customers needs.

Black Diamond Advanced Technology designs, engineers and manufactures fully rugged computers and accessories.