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World's First Blood Vessel
Authentication System Combining Payment
Systems with Access Control
Tokyo, Japan, Jan 28, 2004
(JCN Newswire) - JCB Co., Ltd., the
international payment brand, has
introduced the world's first finger
blood vessel pattern authentication
system that combines payment
authentication with access control. The
first facility scheduled to utilize the
system is a 156-unit condominium in
Osaka, Japan, due to be completed in
March 2005. This new multifunctional
system will allow residents of the
condominium complex to open doors and
pay for purchases at the complex service
center by simply placing one finger in
an infrared reader, without carrying
keys or credit cards.
The blood vessel pattern authentication
system developed by Bionics Co., Ltd. is
one of the most accurate biometric
authentication security technologies
available. Blood vessel patterns are
genetically determined, and unique to
the individual. Authentication is simple
and non-invasive: one finger is placed
in the reader, and an image of the blood
vessel pattern is taken by CCD camera
under infrared light and matched to the
preauthorized pattern for
identification. Unlike keys or credit
cards, these unique patterns cannot be
counterfeited or stolen, offering
building residents superior security and
peace of mind as well as the ultimate in
convenience.
Access to both shared areas and
individual condominiums are controlled
by the system, eliminating the risk of
entry by intruders using lost, stolen or
copied keys. Residents - especially
children and the elderly - no longer
have to worry about or search for their
keys. In addition, purchases made at the
condominium service center can be made
using the same authentication system, to
be charged on the resident's JCB credit
card. The center includes a shop with
food and other necessities, photo
developing and dry cleaning, as well as
offering periodic educational seminars
and other events for residents.
Mr. Omoto, Executive Vice President &
General Manager of JCB Advanced
Technologies Department, commented on
the latest developments as follows. "JCB
is actively engaging in efforts to
integrate biometrics technology into
payment systems. We have already
announced an initiative for using
fingerprint authorization devices in
mobile phones, and the launch of this
payment system using finger blood vessel
pattern authentication is our next
advance. In order to maintain a high
rate of progress we will be continuing
to integrate advanced technology with
payment systems and further contribute
to the expansion of the payment
industry."
Located in a hub area of Osaka, the
Sanctus Abeno The Premier complex is
being developed by ORIX and ORIX Real
Estate and promises residents
convenience, security and a high quality
of life. The new blood vessel pattern
authentication, access control and
services payment system is offered by
JCB Co., Ltd., Bionics Co., Ltd.,
Hochiki Co. and Pliant Powers Co., who
anticipate that it will be incorporated
in 30 new complexes within the next
three years.
About Bionics, Co. Ltd.
In the present security technology
industry, biometrics authentication
technology is recognized as the most
secure method in the world. The VA blood
vessel authentication system has been
shown to have very low false acceptance
and rejection rates. The VA
authentication system targets the blood
vessel pattern itself with a reaction of
an organism. The biometrics technology
market is one of the new markets in the
21st century. The applications of the
biometrics market have tremendous
potential in the security, IT and
medical fields. Not only has Bionics Co.
increased its market share, but also we
are one of the leading companies in this
field. This company is committed to
improve the ability for businesses to
offer safer and more secure working
environments, improving the quality of
life for everyone.
About Pliant Powers Co.
We offer condominiums and other living
communities a wide variety of meticulous
services making daily life easier, as
well as lifelong learning through
seminars and other educational events.
Our concierge service for condominium
residents is founded on the concept of
living culture and the importance of
person-to-person relationships in
community. We also offer consultation
services to help residents enrich their
lifestyle. Currently we offer services
to approximately 7,800 residential
units.
About
Hochiki Co.
Hochiki was founded in Tokyo in 1918 as
the first specialist manufacturer of
fire alarm systems in Japan with most of
the major Japanese insurance companies
as founder shareholders. Hochiki is
proud of our position as industry
leader, which is based on more than 85
years of experience and continued growth
as a manufacturer of complete accident
prevention systems. Hochiki conducts
research and development, manufacturing,
planning, installation as well as
on-going maintenance of a wide range of
prevention systems ensuring peace of
mind. We are actively expanding our
market by integrating security,
telecommunications and other advanced
technologies with our expertise in
accident prevention. We are committed to
contributing to the well being of
society as we focus on providing
advanced systems ensuring safety and
security.
About ORIX Corporation
ORIX (TSE: 8591) (NYSE: IX) began as
leasing company in 1964 and has expanded
operations to lending, rentals, life
insurance, brokerage services, real
estate-related financing, investment and
retail banking. We sell a variety of
products and services to provide our
corporate customers with individualized
financial solutions, which include
financing, tax management, consulting
and investment banking services. In the
personal financial services sector our
products include "ORIX Direct" from ORIX
Life Insurance Corporation, "Direct
Deposits" at ORIX Trust and Banking
Corporation, "ORIX Online" at ORIX
Securities Corporation as well as our
VIP Card Loan at ORIX Credit
Corporation. In addition, ORIX also
operates automobile rental companies,
hotels and golf courses, and a
professional baseball team. Overseas
operations include leasing, rentals,
fixed income investment, aircraft and
ship financing, loan servicing, and
property development in 22 markets. For
further information, please visit the
ORIX Corporation home page at:
www.orix.co.jp
About JCB Co. Ltd.
JCB is an international credit card
brand and the largest card
issuer/acquirer in Japan. JCB launched
its card business in Japan in 1961 and
began expanding overseas in 1981. Its
merchant network includes 11.4 million
merchants and spans 189 countries and
territories. JCB cards are now issued in
18 countries and territories, with 49.6
million cardmembers. As part of its
international growth strategy, JCB has
formed alliances with more than 320
leading banks and financial institutions
globally to increase merchant coverage
and cardmember base. JCB's corporate
philosophy of "Service from the heart",
a commitment to responsive, high-quality
service, continues to guide it as it
creates the future together with its
customers, merchants and partners. For
further information, please visit the
JCB Co. Ltd. home page at:
www.jcb-global.com/english
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