3M taps into AssureTec document library

05 October 2009

3M Security Systems has announced a deal with AssureTec Technologies which will enhance the authentication capabilities of its secure document readers.

Under the deal, AssureTec Technologies will provide 3M with access to its extensive document library, resulting in highly automated secure compliance and anti-fraud applications for border control authorities, governments, security companies, car dealerships and rental companies, casinos, hotels, banks and high value retailers.

Documents are quickly scanned and specific security features from the captured images are compared to the AssureTec database, which rapidly provides automatic classification and authentication. AssureTec`s authentication library includes security features for several thousand document types, including passports, drivers` licenses, national ID cards, visas and green cards. The software is capable of verifying both ICAO compliant and non-ICAO compliant ID documents – a distinct advantage over other systems, the companies claim.

The alliance helps 3M further extend its portfolio into several new commercial markets, adding to its market penetration in government applications, and adds to 3M`s capabilities in providing its customers with complete solutions in credential issuance and authentication. For example, the system would aid in preventing identity fraud during the issuance process in the U.S. drivers` license market by helping to identify false documents used to obtain a valid U.S. driver`s license.