Digi and Sensible Vision Team to Integrate USB Camera with Facial Recognition Software

Digi and Sensible Vision Team to Integrate USB Camera with Facial Recognition Software

May 09, 2007

Digi's Watchport/FastAccess Combines Faster and Continuous
Computer Authentication with Award-Winning USB Cameras  


    MINNETONKA, Minn. and COVERT, Mich. May 9
/Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Sensible Vision, the innovator of
continuous authentication, and Digi International (NASDAQ:
DGII) today announced the integration of Sensible Vision's
FastAccess(TM) facial recognition software with Digi's
Watchport(R) high-performance USB cameras.  The
Watchport/FastAccess bundled solution gives organizations
continuous information protection with fast and accurate
authentication and eliminates cumbersome passwords and
security procedures.
 
    "We are pleased to be adding the intelligent
facial recognition of FastAccess to our Watchport
cameras," said Stephen Popovich, Vice President of
Business Development at Digi.  "We continue to see
increased interest in biometrics as a seamless and
transparent way to secure and monitor computers and
workstations in a wide range of applications -- from retail
to healthcare environments.  The intelligence of the
FastAccess software to accurately recognize authorized
users and eliminate passwords is a perfect fit with our
high-performance cameras." 

    "Working with Digi's Watchport cameras adds great
value to our FastAccess software," said George
Brostoff, CEO of Sensible Vision.  "The precision of
Watchport's award-winning camera technology is ideal for
environments that require more advanced and sophisticated
video input.  When combined with FastAccess' quick and
accurate authentication, we offer a compelling solution
that effectively delivers workflow optimization and robust
security." 

    Digi's Watchport commercial-grade USB cameras are ideal
for mission-critical applications such as kiosks, automated
teller machines, ID badging, building security,
point-of-sale applications and mobile computing.  Features
such as exceptional low-light sensitivity and a variety of
replaceable lenses boost performance and make the cameras
even easier to integrate into commercial applications. 

    Sensible Vision's FastAccess is a powerful yet simple
solution that replaces a user's password with their face. 
Using patent-pending biometric facial recognition
technology, FastAccess automatically and continuously
authenticates user log-in and instantly secures the
computer when the user leaves.  This virtually eliminates
login passwords, makes the computer significantly more
secure and easier to use, and strengthens access control
auditing for privacy and identity management policies. 
Advantages include: 

    -- No More Unsecured, Unattended Computers: Computers
instantly
       secure themselves when users step away.

    -- Better User Productivity: Users can focus on their
jobs rather
       than time-consuming and frustrating processes of
constantly
       entering passwords or other authentication
procedures.

    -- Improved Access Control and Auditing: Provides an
accurate
       audit of computer and network access for business
and
       regulatory compliance -- a true audit log of who's
been at the
       computer and when.

    -- Simple Setup and Administration: Unlike other
security and
       biometric solutions, no special enrollment procedure
is
       needed. Administrators can configure FastAccess
locally or
       remotely through Microsoft's Active Directory.

    The Watchport/FastAccess bundle, which includes one
Watchport/V3 USB camera and one FastAccess facial
recognition software license, is available now for the list
price of US$394.00.  Additional offerings for other
Watchport camera models will follow.  For more information,
please visit
http://www.digi.com/products/videosensors/watchportcameras.jsp
.

    About Digi International 

    Digi International, the leader in device networking for
business, develops reliable products and technologies to
connect and securely manage local or remote electronic
devices over the network or via the web.  Digi offers the
highest levels of performance, flexibility and quality, and
markets its products through a global network of
distributors and resellers, systems integrators and
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

    About Sensible Vision

    Headquartered in Covert, Michigan, Sensible Vision Inc.
( http://www.sensiblevision.com ) is the innovator of
continuous authentication. Sensible Vision's flagship
product, FastAccess(TM), is a facial recognition software
solution that provides quick and continuous authentication
and access control for computers and workstations.  Using
patent-pending biometric facial recognition, it speeds and
simplifies access to the computer in a way that is
economical and easy to deploy. 

    FastAccess is a trademark of Sensible Vision, Inc.  All
other names and trademarks referenced herein are the
properties of their respective owners. 5/2007 


            



    For more information, please contact:

     Hokie Chan
     Digi International
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