[1] L-1 Identity Solutions was formed on August 29, 2006, from a merger of Viisage Technology, Inc. and Identix Incorporated.
[2] It specializes in selling face recognition systems, electronic passports,[3] such as Fly Clear,[4] and other biometric technology to governments such as the United States and Saudi Arabia.
On July 26, 2011, Safran (NYSE Euronext Paris: SAF) acquired L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. for a total cash amount of USD 1.09 billion.
[6] Bioscrypt is a biometrics research, development and manufacturing company purchased by L-1 Identity Solutions.
It provides fingerprint IP readers for physical access control systems, Facial recognition system readers for contactless access control authentication and OEM fingerprint modules for embedded applications.