The Authenticator 200 is equipped with an integrated RFID reader, which enables the device to read information stored on the RFID chips integrated in e-passports to validate the accuracy of the information prior to allowing a passenger through security.
The device supports the latest developments in the field of e-passports, including basic access control, as well as active and passive authentication.
Upon project completion, all immigration counters at the airport will be equipped with the document reader devices.
To ensure that the document readers will work effectively in the new airport, CDG Systems, and Cross Match’s local partner, Bio Engineering Company (BEC), conducted two trial runs with the devices. The first trial run was conducted in July 2006 in the presence of the prime minister of Thailand, and the second was conducted in August 2006 at the Suvarnabhumi airport immigration counter.
Cross Match also previously worked with BEC on a project to equip Chan Wanich Security Printing Company, the organization that prints the Thai e-passports, with 40 of its passport readers for quality assurance of the Thai e-passport.
We are pleased that Thailand selected our Authenticator 200 document reader devices to heighten security at the new international airport in Bangkok, and to further expand our presence in the Asia Pacific region, said James Ziglar, president and CEO of Cross Match. In light of the recent terrorist threats, international security is of utmost importance so we anticipate we will see more and more demand for our solutions across the globe in the coming months.
