IBIS Extreme: How It Works

Step 1

Subject’s photo and forensic quality fingerprints (usually two index fingers, but this can be preset by the agency) are captured on the IBIS Extreme handheld device.
Auto-capture software maximizes quality of data for search.

Step 2

The fingerprint data is packaged into a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standard record and sent to the Workflow Manager via standard wireless networks (such as CDMA or GSM).
The Workflow Manager submits the transactions to one or more designated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and other databases for matching, including, but not limited to: ABIS® System, third-party AFIS, warrant files, mugshot systems and demographic files.

Step 3

The Workflow Manager processes the match results.
If a match occurs, the Workflow Manager retrieves demographics and other information from designated databases, and forwards the identity information – name and date-of-birth – back to the IBIS Extreme handheld device wirelessly. A summarized history, recent mug shot or photo, warrant or watchlist information, and other defined file histories, can also be retrieved.
If there is no match, the Workflow Manager wirelessly transmits the “NO IDENT” result to the IBIS Extreme handheld. The fingerprint and photo are deleted from the system.

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