Key Functions
BioLink AMIS is a scalable biometric identification solution that performs the following basic functions:
- Enrollment and processing of biometric and other personal data of applicants
- Database search by one or several biometric identifiers or other information (full name, passport data, composite photo and so on)
- Monitoring and audit, managing the processing of requests and securing AMIS data
Architecture: General Principles
The client-server modular architecture of BioLink AMIS is highly scalable, thus guaranteeing high efficiency and performance. Any number of additional modules can be added without reconfiguring the overall architecture.
BioLink AMIS is based on the following major components:
- Enhanced biometric matching algorithms (fingerprints, face, voice, handwriting) and a multi-biometric identification algorithm developed by BioLink
- Middleware and biometric identification services based on the above algorithms
- Business logic servers and client-side software
- Clusters of matching servers and database management systems
AMIS client-side applications are as follows:
- Transaction Manager
- Database Manager allows new records to be added (containing biometric identifiers, user personal data, etc.) in the database
- Configuration Manager allows customization of client workstation parameters, managing matching speed and other parameters
AMIS server-side applications are:
- Queue Servers (process tasks generated by Transaction Manager and Database Manager)
- Application Servers (process all tasks coming from AMIS client-side applications)
General AMIS architecture is presented below.
Picture 1. AMIS architecture.
BioLink AMIS also makes use of diverse equipment, including:
- Fingerprint scanners and other biometric capturing devices
- Cameras and video cameras
- Information kiosks for members of frequent traveler and similar programs to enroll their biometric and other personal data
- Equipment to issue identification documents (passports, ID-cards, driver's licenses, seafarer's cards, etc.)
- Document readers (smart-card, barcode, RFID readers)
- Mobile terminals for field conditions based on WAP and GPRS technologies