Iris recognition biometric technology positively determines the identity of an individual by capturing a high-resolution digitally encrypted photograph of an individual's iris. The technology can tell the difference between twins or even an individual's right and left eye. The technology is non-intrusive - requiring the person to simply look into the camera. "The eyes never lie," said Sean Mullin, president and CEO of Biometric Intelligence & Identification Technologies, the developer of the SORIS system.
"July 17th marks the official beginning of this important project," said Sheriff Pendergraph. "The SORIS system will provide my office with a new tool for protecting children by quickly identifying registered sexual offenders in our community. I look forward to demonstrating the system's capabilities at the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association conference."