Identix Awarded Statewide Contract from Texas Valued in Excess of $1.8 Million for Fingerprint and Facial Recognition Biometric Technology

Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX) announced today that it hasbeen awarded a contract valued in excess of $1.8 million from theTexas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS). Identix' industry-leading,high image quality TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3800 live scansystems, which are upgradeable to Identix full hand systems, wereselected over a number of competitor's systems to upgrade and replacelegacy systems and to expand TxDPS's existing live scan network acrossthe State. The law enforcement solution provided by Identix for TxDPSalso integrates video mug shot capabilities that are powered byIdentix' FaceIt(R) facial recognition software for capturing photoswhen booking suspects as an additional means of identification.Today's announced contract from TxDPS is separate from, and inaddition to, the contract awarded to Identix from TxDPS to provideexclusive statewide electronic fingerprinting services for Texas. Thepreviously announced three year fingerprinting services contract has apotential value of up to $2 to $3 million per year based on the numberof applicants TxDPS expects to require processing each year.

"This contract win reflects Identix' ability to provide a solutionthat encapsulates multiple biometric technologies in a manner thatmeets the customers needs," commented Identix President & CEO Dr.Joseph J. Atick. "Identix' unique position of being able to offer coretechnology in multiple areas of biometrics specifically enables us tooffer these types of solutions to address real world issues.

"Superior image quality, coupled with technological breakthroughssuch as our FaceIt facial recognition software, continue to setIdentix apart from the competition," Atick said. "Identix isconsistently being selected to provide its biometric technology forsome of the largest and highest profile biometric deployments, bothdomestically and abroad. We are very pleased to have been selected byTxDPS to provide this mission critical biometric solution to assisttheir law enforcement officers in fighting crime and we are proud toequip them with the best and latest technology to enable them toperform their jobs in the most effective and efficient mannerpossible."

Identix TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series

The TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series exceeds the FBIAppendix F standard by providing 3.5 times the pixel density and 300percent more contrast, resulting in images that have far more fineridge detail than dictated by the Appendix F requirements. TheTouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series employs technologies thattake into account subjects with different size fingers and skincolors, sweaty fingers and users rolling fingers at different speeds.The systems produce clear, crisp fingerprint images with virtually nodistortion or false minutiae that can be caused by smudging andsmearing. TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series systems aredesigned to maintain consistent image quality over time, and with nomoving parts in the optics deck and no silicon pads or coatings tochange, they provide maximum reliability and minimal downtime,lowering the total overall cost of ownership.

The TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Live Scan Series iscomprised of rugged and stylized terminals for roll and slapfingerprint capture that can be integrated with software for acomplete fingerprinting system in either desktop or transportableconfigurations, as well as standalone booking stations designed towithstand heavy traffic and harsh environments.

The TouchPrint 3800 employs a proprietary cylindrical imager thatenables the full hand - including the carpal crease, cup of the palm,and fingertips - to be captured in a single, intuitive step. There isno 'stitching together' of partial palm and finger images, which canresult in images being associated with the wrong record. Proprietaryoptics capture resolution enhances image quality, giving operatorsoptimal ridge detail information that can be used to help solve morecrimes. Users of the TouchPrint 3800 have attested to the systems'ease of use, high image quality and reliability.

Identix, FaceIt and TouchPrint are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of Identix Incorporated in the United States and othercountries.

About Identix Incorporated

Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX) is the world's leadingmulti-biometric technology company. Identix provides fingerprint,facial and skin biometric technologies, as well as systems, andcritical system components that empower the identification ofindividuals in large-scale ID and ID management programs. TheCompany's offerings include live scan systems and services forbiometric data capture, mobile systems for on-the-spot ID, and backendstandards-based modules and software components for biometric matchingand data mining. Identix products are used to conduct backgroundchecks, speed travel and commerce via secure identification documents,prevent identity fraud in large-scale government and civil IDprograms, and control access to secure areas and networks. With aglobal network of partners, such as leading system integrators,defense prime contractors and OEMs, Identix serves a broad range ofmarkets including government, law enforcement, gaming, finance,travel, transportation, corporate enterprise and healthcare.

More information on Identix can be accessed via the Company website at http://www.identix.com.

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