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Viisage Technology Announces Patent for Real Time Face Recognition Surveillance

LITTLETON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 2001--Viisage Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: VISG), the leader in face-recognition technology and identification systems and solutions that improve security and conveniently protect personal privacy, announced today that a patent for real time facial recognition has been issued to its technology partner LAU Technologies.

Under its cross-licensing arrangements with LAU, Viisage has exclusive rights to use this technology in its markets.

Tom Colatosti, Viisage president and CEO, said, "This patent is extraordinarily important for surveillance applications like those we have successfully deployed at the Super Bowl and in more than 100 casinos worldwide. Of particular current importance, this technology is being considered at airports, national ports of entry and sporting and entertainment facilities." This patent, U.S. Patent No.6292575, is the critical technology that enables the real time capture of images that are then matched to previously stored images on databases. This patented technology, along with other patents and technologies owned or licensed to Viisage, enables its customers to scan images and match images in databases in less than one second.

According to Francis Cusack, LAU`s Director of Engineering, "Anyone wishing to capture an image, compare it to a database and report the results in a timely manner to interdict someone, will find this patent to be of vital use. Our team is very proud that the Patent Office has recognized our achievement. When we invented this approach, we never imagined it would some day be so important to the nation."

Colatosti added, "While real time face recognition image processing is our unique proprietary technology, we recognize our responsibility to national and international security and therefore we will license our technology to other qualified biometric companies as well as end user customers, application providers and system integrators."

Viisage Technology is the world leader in biometric face-recognition technology and identification systems and solutions that enhance consumer convenience, improve security and protect personal privacy. Originally developed at MIT, Viisage`s patented, accurate, non-intrusive and cost-effective face-recognition technology is widely acknowledged for its unmatched performance including speed in real-time applications, scalability for managing large image databases, and systems integration for complete customer solutions.

Viisage provides a full family of face recognition products. FaceEXPLORER(TM) is a powerful and scalable image retrieval and analysis database product, used to combat identity fraud -- it is implemented in the world`s largest face recognition system with more than eight million enrolled images. FaceFINDER(TM), acclaimed for its processing speed, is the industry`s most widely implemented surveillance and identification system -- it is installed in more than 80 casinos worldwide and has been deployed to improve security at premier sporting events. FaceNET(TM) provides secure authentication for PC, Internet and e-commerce connections. FacePIN(TM) offers consumers convenient and private verification for point-of-sale transactions such as ATMs. FacePASS(TM) is a practical security solution for keyless entry to secure facilities, such as offices, dormitories and government facilities. FaceTOOLS(TM) is a leadership Software Developers Kit that enables application providers the ability to develop and customize unique customer and market applications.

Additionally, Viisage`s systems annually deliver, through 1,500 U.S. systems in 1,200 locations in 15 states, more than 25 million high-quality and high-security digital-identification documents for government agencies responsible for issuing drivers` licenses, social services cards and law enforcement credentials.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this document and those made from time to time by the Company through its senior management are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements concerning future plans or results are necessarily only estimates and actual results could differ materially from expectations. Certain factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, among other things, potential fluctuations in quarterly results, the size and timing of award and performance on contracts, dependence on large contracts and a limited number of customers, lengthy sales and implementation cycles, changes in management estimates incident to accounting for contracts, availability and cost of key components, market acceptance of new or enhanced products and services, proprietary technology and changing competitive conditions, system performance, management of growth, dependence on key personnel, ability to obtain project financing, general economic and political conditions and other factors affecting spending by customers and other risks, uncertainties and factors including those described from time to time in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, the company`s Form 10K for the year ending December 31, 2000 and its quarterly reports on Form 10Q.

CONTACT: Viisage Technology
Tom Colatosti, President and CEO, 978/952-2211
or
Porter, LeVay & Rose, Inc.
Linda Decker, VP-Investor Relations, 212/564-4700
or
Gray & Rice
Michelle Amoroso, 617/367-0100, X110

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Viisage Technology and RAPOR, Inc. to Demonstrate Integrated Biometric Access Control Systems for Airports/Office Buildings At ASIS Security Conference
SAN ANTONIO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 28, 2001--


ASIS, Booth 1036

At ASIS, Oct. 1-4 in San Antonio, TX, Viisage Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: VISG), the leader in face-recognition technology and identification systems and solutions, and RAPOR, Inc. of New Britain, CT, the leading developer and provider of integrated security portal systems, will collectively announce new highly secure, sophisticated portal access systems for airports, commercial offices, schools, government facilities, courthouses, and manufacturing plants.

RAPOR`S systems have recently received FAA approval. Installations currently exist with IBM and the U.S. Army securing critical points of entry.

RAPOR has integrated Viisage`s face-recognition FacePASS(TM) system with RAPOR`s highly innovative Fast Trac(TM) portal system, marking the first time a validated portal system will be triggered by an equally validated face recognition system.

RAPOR`s systems combine components, such as metal detectors, access control devices, monitoring systems and sensors to provide secure, rapid and sophisticated portal access. The combination of Viisage`s FacePASS face-recognition technology with Fast Trac conveniently and non-intrusively increases security levels while maintaining throughput speed. RAPOR`s Fast Trac has a unique patented ability to rapidly manage high-traffic flow levels while virtually eliminating "tailgating," or dual entry, the primary weakness of most revolving door access control systems.

About RAPOR, Inc.


With headquarters in New Britain, CT, RAPOR, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer and distributor of integrated security systems for controlling access to restricted areas. RAPOR`s systems are based on the unique, patented RAPOR (Rapid Access Portal) Fast Trac concept.

About Viisage Technology, Inc.


Viisage Technology is the world leader in biometric face-recognition technology and identification systems and solutions that enhance consumer convenience, improve security and protect personal privacy.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this document and those made from time to time by the Company through its senior management are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements concerning future plans or results are necessarily only estimates and actual results could differ materially from expectations. Certain factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, among other things, potential fluctuations in quarterly results, the size and timing of award and performance on contracts, dependence on large contracts and a limited number of customers, lengthy sales and implementation cycles, changes in management estimates incident to accounting for contracts, availability and cost of key components, market acceptance of new or enhanced products and services, proprietary technology and changing competitive conditions, system performance, management of growth, dependence on key personnel, ability to obtain project financing, general economic and political conditions and other factors affecting spending by customers and other risks, uncertainties and factors including those described from time to time in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, the company`s Form 10K for the year ending December 31, 2000 and its quarterly reports on Form 10Q.

CONTACT: For: Viisage Technology, Inc.
Porter, LeVay & Rose, Inc.
Linda Decker, 212/564-4700
or
Gray & Rice
Joan Buckley-Dion, 617/367-0100, ext. 106
or
Viisage Technology
Tom Colatosti, President and CEO, 978/952-2211

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LITTLETON, Mass., Oct 4, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Viisage Technology, Inc. (VISG, Trade), the leader in face-recognition technology and identification systems and solutions that improve security and conveniently protect personal privacy, announced today that they and their strategic partner, LAU Technologies have been selected to install Viisage`s FaceFINDER(TM) patented real-time face recognition system at an undisclosed major U.S. airport.

This deployment is the first in the nation use of face-recognition technology for airport security and will frame the design for the remainder of the market.

The system is expected to be operational within the next 30 days and will be used to verify identities of domestic and international travelers and will also be used in a variety of other airport investigative and security applications.

Viisage`s FaceFINDER(TM), face recognition application has been recognized for its real-time processing speed capable of searching one million images in a second using standard PCs versus high-powered, expensive computers. FaceFINDER(TM) is the industry`s most widely implemented surveillance and identification system. It is installed in more than 100 casinos worldwide and achieved international notoriety for its successful use at this year`s Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa.

Viisage Technology is the world leader in biometric face-recognition technology and identification systems and solutions that enhance consumer convenience, improve security and protect personal privacy. Originally developed at MIT, Viisage`s patented, accurate, non-intrusive and cost-effective face-recognition technology is widely acknowledged for its unmatched performance including speed in real-time applications, scalability for managing large image databases, and systems integration for complete customer solutions.

Viisage provides a full family of face recognition products. FaceEXPLORER(TM) is a powerful and scalable image retrieval and analysis database product, used to combat identity fraud -- it is implemented in the world`s largest face recognition system with more than eight million enrolled images. FaceFINDER(TM), acclaimed for its processing speed, is the industry`s most widely implemented surveillance and identification system -- it is installed in more than 100 casinos worldwide and has been deployed to improve security at premier sporting events. FaceNET(TM) provides secure authentication for PC, Internet and e-commerce connections. FacePIN(TM) offers consumers convenient and private verification for point-of-sale transactions such as ATMs. FacePASS(TM) is a practical security solution for keyless entry to secure facilities, such as offices, dormitories and government facilities. FaceTOOLS(TM) is a leadership Software Developers Kit that enables application providers the ability to develop and customize unique customer and market applications.

Additionally, Viisage`s systems annually deliver, through 1,500 U.S. systems in 1,200 locations in 15 states, more than 25 million high-quality and high-security digital-identification documents for government agencies responsible for issuing drivers` licenses, social services cards and law enforcement credentials.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this document and those made from time to time by the Company through its senior management are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements concerning future plans or results are necessarily only estimates and actual results could differ materially from expectations. Certain factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, among other things, potential fluctuations in quarterly results, the size and timing of award and performance on contracts, dependence on large contracts and a limited number of customers, lengthy sales and implementation cycles, changes in management estimates incident to accounting for contracts, availability and cost of key components, market acceptance of new or enhanced products and services, proprietary technology and changing competitive conditions, system performance, management of growth, dependence on key personnel, ability to obtain project financing, general economic and political conditions and other factors affecting spending by customers and other risks, uncertainties and factors including those described from time to time in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, the company`s Form 10K for the year ending December 31, 2000 and its quarterly reports on Form 10Q. CONTACT: Porter, LeVay & Rose, Inc., New York Linda Decker, 212/564-4700 or Gray & Rice Michelle Amoroso, 617/367-0100, X110 or Viisage Technology, Littleton Tom Colatosti, 978/952-2211 URL: http://www.businesswire.com Today`s News On The Net - Business Wire`s full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page.

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04.10. 21:11
Flugsicherheit: Erster Großauftrag-Kursexplosion
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Der Hersteller von Sicherheitslösungen, Viisage Technology (VISG), konnte heute einen Großauftrag verkünden. Ein nicht genannter Flughafen wolle das "Viisage`s FaceFINDER"-System, das eine Echtzeitgesichtserkennung ermöglicht, auf seinem Fluggelände installieren. Damit wolle man Terrorattacken vorbeugen und die Sicherheitsvorkehrungen erheblich verbessern. Viisage erklärte, dies sei der erste Gebrauch von Gesichtserkennungstechnologie zur Flughafensicherheit in den USA. Finanzielle Details wurden nicht bekannt gegeben. Viisage wolle sein System innerhalb von 30 Tagen einsatzfähig machen.

Die Aktien explodierten zuletzt um über 33% auf 8,19$. In den letzten drei Wochen haben diese sich damit mehr als vervierfacht.

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HOT STOCKS INVESTOR

Viisage Technology rentabel Datum: 02.10.2001

Nach Ansicht der Börsenkenner von "Hot Stocks Investor" befindet sich Viisage Technology in einer sehr vielversprechenden Position, um den Wachstumsmarkt rentabel zu erschließen. (WKN 903748) Das Unternehmen agiere im Sektor der sogenannten Eigenfaces-Software zur Identifizierung von verdächtigen Gesichtszügen. Hierbei würden beispielsweise bei Veranstaltungen die Gesichter der Besucher an Eingängen mit den Gesichtszügen von Kriminellen aus einer Datenbank in Sekundenschnelle verglichen. Viisages Software sei einfach anzuwenden und habe nur eine minimale Fehlerwahrscheinlichkeit. Im letzten Jahr habe das Unternehmen Erlöse in Höhe von 27,5 Mio. US-Dollar und ein operatives Ergebnis von 2,44 Mio. US-Dollar erzielt. Der Gewinn je Anteilsschein habe sich auf 0,06 US-Dollar belaufen, während der Buchwert je Aktie 1,20 US-Dollar betrage. Mit Kursen von mittlerweile 6,90 Euro werde dies allerdings reichlich bewertet. Nun habe das Unternehmen den Marketing-Spezialisten Cameron Queeno engagiert, der diese Branche sehr gut kenne. Nach dessen Angaben besitze Viisage Technology die technologisch führenden Produkte, um sich den Herausforderungen in puncto "Sicherheit" zu stellen. Die Börse habe dies sehr positiv aufgenommen, so dass der Viisage-Kurs am Tag der Bekanntgabe um 49% gestiegen sei. Die Analysten hätten die Aktie bereits vor zwei Wochen zu 4,20 Euro zum Kauf empfohlen. Seither habe die Aktie einen Gewinn von 60% verbuchen können. Nach Meinung der Analysten sollte man nun jedoch nicht die komplette Position glattstellen. Demnach sollte man nach Ansicht der Experten von "Hot Stock Investor" mit einem Teil der aufgebauten Position die Gewinne im Rahmen der fortgesetzten Neubewertung des gesamten Sektors weiter laufen lassen.

Quelle: AKTIENCHECK.DE AG

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BÖRSE INSIDE

Viisage Kursverdopplung möglich Datum: 02.10.2001

Nach Ansicht der Börsenkenner von "Börse Inside" winken bei den Aktien von Viisage Technology Kursverdopplungen. (WKN 903748) Das Unternehmen habe mit seinem System der softwaregesteuerten Personenkontrolle bereits exakt die Spezial-Nischen-Module zur Marktreife gebracht, die nun auf einmal zum potenziellen Massenprodukt mutieren würden. Das System von Viisage ermögliche bei einer minimalen Fehlerquote die automatische Identifizierung von Personen und somit eine diskrete Überwachung. Die Börse honoriere diese einzigartige Marktstellung. Nach Ansicht der Experten sei dies lediglich der Anfang. Nach Meinung der Analysten von "Börse Inside" sollte man die derzeit extremen Volatilitäten zum Einstieg nutzen.

Quelle: AKTIENCHECK.DE AG

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GLOBAL NET INVESTING

Viisage Technology kaufen Datum: 25.09.2001

Die Experten des Börsenbriefes "Global Net Investing" raten zum Kauf der Aktie von Viisage Technology . (WKN 903748) Im Facial Scanning-Sektor sei das Unternehmen sehr interessant. Der Software Eigenfaces von Viisage werde von Experten gute Qualität bescheinigt. Viisage Technology sei das einzige Unternehmen, was die Marktführerschaft von Visionics angreifen könne. So habe Viisage den Kampf forciert. Dem FBI sei die Eigenfaces-Software kostenlos zur Verfügung gestellt worden. Bei einer Etablierung beim FBI sei mit Folgeaufträgen beim nächsten Update zu rechnen, die dann Erträgen bringen würden. Ebenfalls sei die Software beim Super Bowl-Spiel eingesetzt worden, um bekannte kriminelle mit Sportfans zu vergleichen. "Mit unserer Technologie hätte die Katastrophe vermieden werden können", so der Kommentar von CEO Tom Colatosti zu den Terrorangriffen. Letzten Montag sei der Kurs um 142 Prozent auf 4,70 US-Dollar gestiegen. Die Experten des Börsenbriefes "Global-Net-Investing" raten ihren Lesern, die erwartende Pendelbewegung bei der Aktie von Viisage Technology zum Einstieg zu nutzen. Bei einem Kauflimit von 3,55 US-Dollar sei der RSI auch wieder in den neutralen Bereich gekommen. Die Umsätze in Berlin seien letzte Woche akzeptabel gewesen. Aufgrund der größeren Liquidität raten die Experten jedoch, die Aktie in New York zu ordern.


Quelle: AKTIENCHECK.DE AG