Cogent Systems Announces FBI Certification of Mobile Identification Devices

Mobile Ident III Released
PASADENA, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Cogent Systems (Nasdaq:COGT) today announced that it is the first biometrics
vendor to have its handheld mobile identification devices certified as compliant
with the FBI`s Next Generation Identification (NGI) Initiatives and Integrated
Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) Image Quality Specifications
(IQS). The certification encompasses Cogent`s Fusion, Mobile Ident II, and the
recently released Mobile Ident III. Testing for compliance with the FBI`s
biometric specifications was conducted by the Technology Evaluation Standards
Test Unit, part of the Biometric Center of Excellence, Criminal Justice
Information Services Division.

Mobile Ident III is Cogent`s latest multi-modal biometric handheld
identification device for military, law enforcement, and civil applications such
as remote subject identification, e-citation, disaster scene management, ID
document authentication, and mobile spot-check for access control. Mobile Ident
III has a built-in 500 ppi forensic quality fingerprint scanner, digital camera,
barcode scanner digital, GPS, and wireless communication module. Using flexible
modular attachments, it can support multiple forms of card interfaces and can be
equipped with a USB barcode scanner and a 3 inch thermal printer module. Mobile
Ident III can store up to 300,000 biometric records and has an on-device
fingerprint and facial matching capability. The device provides users with tools
for viewing, identifying, and saving records and performing one-to-one
comparisons of existing biometric records to verify identity.

"We are very pleased to be the first vendor to have our all-in-one mobile
identification devices certified by the FBI. This is further evidence that our
biometric handheld products are able to meet the most stringent requirements for
quality and interoperability," said Ming Hsieh, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Cogent Systems. "We believe this certification, along with the
introduction of the Mobile Ident III, position us well to continue delivering
superior biometric products and services to a broad range of customers."

About Cogent Systems

Cogent is a global biometric identification solutions provider to governments,
law enforcement agencies, and commercial enterprises. Cogent provides the
highest quality identification systems, products, and services with leading
technology, accuracy, and speed. Cogent`s Automated Fingerprint/Palm Print
Identification Systems, or CAFIS, enable customers to capture fingerprint and
palm print images electronically, encode prints into searchable files, and
accurately compare a set of fingerprints/palm prints to a database containing
potentially millions of prints in seconds. For more information, please visit
www.cogentsystems.com.

Cogent Systems, Inc.
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www.cogentsystems.com
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