Integrated Biometrics has announced its fingerprint sensor, called Watson, has been named the first non-optical scanner to receive FBI IAFIS Appendix F Certification.

In addition to being the first-non optical sensor to receive the certification, Watson is also the lightest, weighing in at less than a quarter pound, and can utilize single or multiple finger applications.

The technology the Watson uses to replace the more common optical sensors is LES technology wherein a polymer reads the prints and cam make sure the sample come from a live finger and works well with dirty fingers.

Integrated Biometrics designed the Watson with military, law enforcement and border patrol applications in mind as its small footprint and light design in addition to its rugged build, ability to operate without a need for scan surface cleaning between scans make it a suitable solution for needs of biometric data collection or identity authentication for field operations.