Contactless full 3D
finger image capture
It’s a match!
Big acquisition volume
for one or four fingers
Full 3d image capture
for fast identification and verification
Highest Detail-Level
for microscopic 3D data and strong fake-detection
OUR MISSION
With a deep understanding of the evolving security landscape, we are committed to revolutionizing the way we authenticate and verify identities.
For the first time we combine the convenience of contactless biometrics with highest security. Our technological advancements enable fast and full 3D capturing of biometric features of human skin.
our product
IDloop CFS® – the novel touchless fingerprint reader
IDloop’s CFS® has a large scanning volume and acquires up to four fingers or both thumbs – completely contactless. Maximum accuracy is achieved by just holding the hand over the sensor, while auto-capture takes care of the rest.
Enrolment, verification, and identification simply works by presenting the user’s hand or even thumbs above the sensor. For highest throughput we use intuitive state-of-the-art user-guidance directly on the device.
It captures fingerprints in full 3D images, that can automatically be converted into traditional 2D images. Therefor the scanner is compatible with contact-based fingerprint systems (AFIS-Systems), that can be used to successfully match against traditional contact-based fingerprint databases.
The reader’s high-speed auto-capture recognises all users in a convenient manner, unaffected by ambient-light or different skin types. Additionally, no hand movement is required during the capturing process. This allows for compact and neat device integration.
With a compact design the scanner can be deployed at any location, be it as a standalone device e.g. for access control or integrated into an automated border control solution, such as e-gates or kiosks.
For more flexibility the scanner can also be used as a portable solution.
Specification IDloop CFS®
If you are interested in further information, a demo device or interested in integrating it into existing solutions please reach out:
how it works
Contactless full 3D finger image capture
Big acquisition volume
for one or four fingers
Full 3D multi-finger image capture
for fast identification and verification
Highest detail-level
for microscopic 3D data and strong fake-detection
your Benefits
The IDloop CFS® contactless fingerprint scanner offers several benefits compared to traditional touch-based scanners.
Hygiene and Safety:
Our contactless fingerprint scanner eliminates the need for physical contact with the scanning surface, while reducing the risk of spreading germs and bacteria. This feature is particularly important in high-traffic areas such as airports, hospitals, and public facilities.
Convenience:
With our contactless scanner, users can authenticate their fingerprints quickly and effortlessly without the need to press their fingers on a surface. This can save time and provide a more seamless user experience, especially in scenarios where fast and frequent authentication is required.
Increased Accuracy:
Our contactless fingerprint scanner employs advanced imaging technology in 3D. This technology can capture high-resolution fingerprint images, resulting in improved accuracy and reducing the likelihood of false rejections or false acceptances.
Versatility:
Our contactless fingerprint scanner can work effectively with different types of fingers, including dry, wet, or damaged skin. It can also function in various environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures, high ambient-light or humidity, ensuring consistent performance in diverse settings – even outside.
News & Events
IDloop secures extensive funds to strengthen growth in new round of financing
07.09.2023 | Jena
IDloop, an innovative company in the field of contactless fingerprint enrolment, is pleased to announce that it has successfully closed …
Land fördert IDloop mit 1,3 Millionen Euro
06.09.2023 | Jena
Das Jenaer Start-up IDloop erhält eine Förderung des Freistaats Thüringen. Mit über 1,3 Millionen Euro unterstützt das …
Identity Week
13.-14.06.2023 | Amsterdam
We are looking forward to meeting you in our booth 478 to show you our latest product development.
Thuringia Innovation Award
30.11.2022 | Weimar
We are delighted to have won both the Thuringia Innovation Award in the “Light & Life” category and the KPMG Audience Award with our contactless 3D fingerprint scanner.
new shareholders
15.12.2022 | Jena
Just before the end of the year we closed an investment round. We warmly welcome our new shareholders Papst Venture Capital GmbH and Purpose Q Ventures UG.
European Innovation Council
16.02.2023 | Jena
The Europan Commissionhas selected IDloop for €10 million in funding under the EIC Accelerator. We are open for discussions with new investors to reach the next level of scaling.
Investor Days Thüringen
14.06.2022 | Thüringen
The Investor Days were a real highlight! After our pitch and great talks with potential investors, we were honored with a pitch award. Rewatch a report about IDloop and the #IDT22.
Hannover Messe
20.04.2022 | Hannover
Meet us and have a look at our latest innovation at the Hannover Messe. 20.04., Hall 17, Booth A56.
IDloop secures extensive funds to strengthen growth in new round of financing; Investors deserve heartfelt thanks.
Jena, September 7th, 2023 –
IDloop, an innovative company in the field of contactless fingerprint enrolment, is pleased to announce that it has successfully closed a new round of financing, that resulted in a significant inflow of capital, which will be used, among other things, to expand the team and thus drive expansion into new markets.
The financing round was led by PAPST VENTURE CAPITAL GmbH, with co-investments from the Thuringia Foundation for Technology, Innovation and Research (STIFT) and the Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Thüringen mbH (MBG). The investors share IDloop‘s vision for the future of biometrics. This success is a clear sign of trust in the innovative strength and potential of the start-up.
“We are overwhelmed by the positive response we have received from our investors,” says Jörg Reinhold, CEO and one of the founders of IDloop. “The significant financial support allows us to grow our team and increase our commitment to developing cutting-edge identity management solutions. This is an important step to expand our presence in the market, but also to offer security to our employees because without our dedicated team we would not be where we are today.”
The investors who made a significant contribution to this successful round of financing deserve special recognition. Their trust and support is invaluable and will help to further increase the innovative power of the company.
With IDloop‘s innovative technology, it is possible to take contactless fingerprints and compare those to existing fingerprint databases, that can thus far only be done with a contact-based technology. This innovation by IDloop sets the highest standard in digital identity management.
About named companies:
IDloop GmbH is a leading digital identity management company specializing in innovative solutions for securing and managing digital identities. The company strives to increase security standards in identity management while offering user-friendly solutions.
PAPST VENTURE CAPITAL GmbH finances and supports technology-based startups. A patented invention or patent application is a prerequisite for a commitment by Papst Venture Capital GmbH. The experience and resources of Papst Venture Capital GmbH come from three decades of patent exploitation by our sister company PAPST LICENSING GmbH & Co. KG. This monetizes national and international patents by issuing licenses. Pope Licensing manages, maintains, and oversees the patent portfolios to be monetized.
The Foundation for Technology, Innovation and Research Thuringia (STIFT) supports, promotes, and accompanies innovative technology-oriented and innovative company start-ups in Thuringia as part of the ThEx project. In addition, as part of its asset management, STIFT participates in selected high-tech start-ups in early-stage financing as a side investor. The focus here is on the degree of innovation of the founding idea and the entrepreneurial potential. The regional focus of investments is on Thuringia.
Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Thüringen mbH (MBG) As an equal partner, Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Thüringen mbH (MBG) offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Thuringia economic equity in the form of open and silent participations. Equity gives companies not only much-needed capital, but also the opportunity to strengthen their balance sheets and improve their creditworthiness. This enables access to further sources of financing and increases flexibility in the implementation of strategic company goals.
Contact:
Patricia Engler
Head of Sales & Marketing
p.engler@idloop.com
Jenaer Start-up entwickelt Technologie für kontaktlose Fingerabdrücke
Land fördert IDloop mit 1,3 Millionen Euro
Jena, September 6th, 2023 –
Das Jenaer Start-up IDloop erhält eine Förderung des Freistaats Thüringen. Mit über 1,3 Millionen Euro unterstützt das Wirtschaftsministerium die Entwicklung einer stereoskopischen Aufnahmetechnologie, die die kontaktlose Erfassung von Fingerabdrücken ermöglicht und dem FBI-Vorgaben entspricht. Im Sommer 2026 soll die Technologie marktreif sein. Die Gelder stammen aus der Richtlinie FTI-Thüringen TECHNOLOGIE, die durch den EFRE kofinanziert und Teil der Förderdachmarke „Thüringen MOTIVation“ ist.
Dank der IDloop GmbH sollen Systeme bald der Vergangenheit angehören, die auf Basis von kontaktbasierten, gerollten Fingerabdrücken arbeiten. Denn diese bisherigen Systeme haben durch häufige Berührungen ein Problem: Oft sammelt sich Dreck auf der Sensorfläche, so dass mehrere Anläufe bis zu einem erfolgreichen Scan nötig sind. Hinzu kommt durch den Finger-Sensor-Kontakt eine mögliche Keimbelastung. Diesen Problemen setzt das Start-up IDloop GmbH aus Jena einen kompakten, kontaktlosen Fingerabdruckscanner entgegen. Ihr Produkt scannt nicht nur einen flachen Fingerabdruck, sondern nimmt das räumliche Profil der ganzen Hand auf. Der im kompakten Scanner integrierte Minicomputer errechnet in weniger als 100 Millisekunden die zweidimensionalen Fingerabdrücke, die kompatibel zum Abgleich mit bestehenden Datenbanken sind. Perspektivisch können mit Hilfe des Thüringer Unternehmens 3D-Datenbanken für eine genauere Identifizierung aufgebaut werden.
Die grundlegende Technologie konnte das Unternehmen bereits erfolgreich demonstrieren. Aktuell kann jedoch nur ein Erfassungswinkel von 45 Grad realisiert werden – also ein reiner Fingerabdruck. Nun soll der Aufnahmewinkel auf 90 Grad vergrößert werden, sodass der komplette gerollte Fingerabdruck sichtbar werden kann. Hierfür soll nun eine neue stereoskopische Bildaufnahmetechnologie entwickelt werden.
Bereits im vergangenen Jahr erhielt IDloop über den Thüringer Startup-Wettbewerb get started 2gether eine Förderung in Höhe von 160.000 Euro für die Konstruktion zur kontaktlosen und hochauflösenden 3D-Aufnahme der Papillarlinien der menschlichen Finger. Der Wettbewerb ist ebenfalls Teil von „Thüringen MOTIVation“.
Zudem gewann das Start-up im November den „Innovationspreis Thüringen 2022“ in der Kategorie „LICHT & LEBEN“. Damit einher ging ein Preisgeld von 20.000 Euro. Ebenfalls 2022 zählte IDloop außerdem zu den Gewinnern bei den Investor Days Thüringen, wo sie im Rahmen einer Pitch-Performance Jury und Publikum überzeugen konnten.
„IDloop macht damit deutlich, dass es sich lohnt, die zahlreichen Angebote und natürlich Fördermöglichkeiten im Rahmen von Thüringen MOTIVation in Anspruch zu nehmen. Denn solche mutigen und in die Zukunft gerichteten Vorhaben unterstützen wir gerne – schließlich führen sie auch dazu, dass Thüringen weiter zum Spitzenstandort für Innovationen avanciert“, sagt Forschungsstaatssekretärin Dr. Katja Böhler.
Hintergrund: Thüringen ist Innovationsstandort. Deshalb hat es sich der Freistaat zum Ziel gesetzt, die landeseigenen Innovationen weiter zu stärken. Mit Thüringen MOTIVation existiert nun seit Mai ein bundesweit einmaliges Programm, das die Innovationsförderungen in den Bereichen Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft und Forschung konsequent bündelt. Das Paket beinhaltet ein Fördervolumen von bis zu 850 Millionen Euro. Darin enthalten sind auch Kofinanzierungsmittel der Europäischen Union. Es bietet die Möglichkeit, passgenaue Förderungen von der innovativen Forschungsidee bis zum fertigen Produkt zu erhalten. Dadurch können wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisdrang und unternehmerisches Handeln sicher Hand in Hand gehen. Mehr Informationen gibt es online unter: https://wirtschaft.thueringen.de/innovationsfoerderung
Jenny Schröder
Stellvertretende Pressesprecherin
The structure of a human fingerprint is unique. Its usage for identification is established. For decades, contact-based procedures have been used to capture fingerprints digitally. Our goal is to set new standards in an emerging market, that is contactless finger imaging.
The Founders
Our team of dedicated experts is at the forefront of research and development, continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the biometrics industry. By leveraging the latest advancements in imaging technology and algorithms, we have achieved remarkable accuracy in capturing and analyzing fingerprint patterns. This precision translates into reliable authentication and significantly reduces false acceptance rates, enhancing the overall security of our solutions.
Join us on our journey to a future where secure and hygienic biometric authentication is the norm. Explore our contactless fingerprint scanning solution and experience the transformative power of biometrics in action.
Jörg Reinhold
CEO
Philipp Riehl
COO
Dr. Tom Michalsky
Head of R&D - Hardware
Daniel Gläsner
Head of R&D - Software
