
Aware WSQ1000Aware
FBI-certified SDK for fast, reliable compression and transcoding of high-res fingerprint and palm images.
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Product details
Aware WSQ1000 is a software development kit (SDK) providing the industry’s highest-performing, FBI-certified implementation of the WSQ (Wavelet Scalar Quantization) compression algorithm for fingerprint images. It also supports JPEG 2000 compression and transcoding for 1000 ppi images, enabling seamless integration and processing in large-scale fingerprint management and matching systems.
Key Features
Image Compression & Transcoding
- FBI-certified WSQ compression for 500 ppi fingerprint and palm images
- JPEG 2000 compression for 1000 ppi images
- Efficient transcoding between WSQ and JPEG 2000 formats
Performance & Reliability
- 4–5 times faster than most other WSQ implementations
- Robust error resilience for non-compliant or unusual image formats
API & Integration
- Fully featured C language API
- C#/.NET wrappers
- Java Native Interface support
- Example programs with source code
Platform Support
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- Sun Solaris, HP-UX, IBM AIX
- Java, Apple iOS, and Android (WSQ Mobile)
Quality Assurance
- Advanced fingerprint image quality scoring (QualityCheck)
- Identifies image quality issues (smudges, darkness, lightness, mis-calibration, missing core/delta)
- Returns quality scores and pinpointed problem areas for operator screening
Compliance & Support
- Continuous FBI compliance certification
- Encoder ID assigned by FBI for compliance assurance
- Professional support and maintenance for demanding prouction environments
Benefits
Enhanced System Efficiency
- Fast, reliable compression and decompression of critical biometric data
- Reduces storage and bandwidth requirements for large fingerprint databases
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensures compliance with FBI and international standards
- Facilitates interoperability with legacy and modern fingerprint management systems
Operational Reliability
- Robust error handling and resilience for mission-critical applications
- Maintains system stability even with non-compliant or corrupted images
Developer Productivity
- Comprehensive API and example code for rapid integration
- Multi-platform support enables deployment in diverse environments