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Tokyo, Japan, January 28, 2004 - 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 began as a 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. Our Overseas operations
include leasing, rentals, fixed income
investment, aircraft and ship financing,
loan servicing, and property development
in 22 markets.
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 International homepage at http://www.jcbinternational.com.
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