Press Release
August 31, 2001
Mentalix's Fast WSQ API Toolkit(TM) Is FBI-Certified
On Four Platforms
Fast WSQ API Toolkit Supports Fingerprint Compression
On UNIX(R) And Windows(R)
PLANO, Texas -- Mentalix, Inc. announces Version 2.1
of its Fast
WSQ API Toolkit, with newly certified runtime
libraries for three UNIX platforms as well as Windows.
The Fast WSQ API Toolkit, which already provides the
highest WSQ fingerprint image compression and decompression
speeds available, now supports FBI-compliant
runtime libraries for Sun Solaris(TM), IBM AIX(R),
HP-UX(R), and Windows 2000.
The Fast WSQ API Toolkit enables integrators to add
FBI-certified fingerprint image compression and decompression
functionality to custom law enforcement programs,
civilian security applications and ID systems. The
WSQ format is the most efficient compression method
for fingerprint data, whether the customer needs to
maximize storage space or requires an FBI-certified
solution.
Based on the FBI's Wavelet Scalar Quantization (WSQ)
Gray-Scale Fingerprint Image Compression Algorithm
standard, the Fast WSQ API Toolkit offers an effective
storage solution for fingerprint images. The compression
ratio is user-selectable, but 15-20X is typically
appropriate for retaining the desired quality level.
Fast WSQ routines convert raw grayscale images to
the WSQ format or decompress WSQ images back to raw
grayscale data. FBI-certified runtime libraries ensure
file compatibility and consistency levels for data
exchange.
Designed for speed and easy integration, the Fast WSQ
API Toolkit includes a 'C' Application Programming
Interface (API) as well as a sample program and subroutines.
Developers can create interfaces for both Windows
and UNIX systems. The Fast WSQ API Toolkit also works
in conjunction with Mentalix's other fingerprint
API products, which provide additional functionality
such as FBI IAFIS-certified fingerprint card scanning,
automated fingerprint image cropping, ANSI/NIST file
creation for transmitting associated biographical
data, and color image scanning of non-fingerprint
images such as mug shots. For details, contact Mentalix
at info@mentalix.com.
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Incorporated in 1987, Mentalix was founded
to develop easy-to-use products for the purposes of
scanning, editing, and printing photographic images
from high-performance workstations. In recent years,
Mentalix has applied its software development and
imaging expertise to the creation of industry-recognized,
FBI-certified fingerprint acquisition solutions. Corporate-wide,
Mentalix continues to provide fast, elegant solutions
for scientific, technical, GIS, manufacturing, fingerprint
analysis, medical, educational, and government industries.
Mentalix targets custom, systems integration and off-the-shelf
solutions for Windows and a variety of UNIX systems.
The company maintains its headquarters north of Dallas
in Plano, Texas.
Mentalix and Fast WSQ API Toolkit are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Mentalix, Inc.
UNIX is a registered trademark of the Open Group.
Windows and Windows NT are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the U.S. and/or other
countries. Sun and Solaris are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and
other countries. IBM and AIX are trademarks or registered
trademarks of IBM Corporation. HP-UX is a registered
trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. All other trademarks
acknowledged.
Press contact:
Alissa F. Turner
Mentalix, Inc.
(972) 423-9377 Ext. 24
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