BOSTON, Oct. 6, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Markland Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:MRKL) and Technest Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:TCNH), defense and homeland security companies transforming advanced laboratory technology into real-world products, announced today that Genex Technologies, Inc. (www.genextech.com) is providing 3D software for law enforcement agencies to utilize for the generation of facial composite sketches. The new product is called 3D SketchArtist(tm).
For years, law enforcement professionals have used sketch artists to "sketch" a composite of a suspect's face from witness descriptions. However, many police departments are unable to staff the high-level of skill necessary to make this important police function effective. Industry has answered with a variety of software tools to create composites of suspects. However, the two-dimensional tools provided by these photo programs are very limited in their ability to realistically render a 3D object.
Drawbacks to hand-sketching and 2D photo approaches include:
-- The end result is a flat, rough approximation of what the
suspect might resemble.
-- Accurately adding features or adjusting existing elements such
as hair or age will usually require a complete re-draw or
significant time and effort.
-- Many police precincts cannot afford to hire a full-time sketch
artist, or the one on staff is overworked and does not have time
to create dozens of possible appearances for a suspect.
Using Genex's patented 3D morphing technology, law enforcement professionals can now sketch a truly accurate composite with amazingly life-like 3D features. 3D SketchArtist(tm) transforms typical sketches into rapidly evolving 3D mock-ups that can change poses, expressions, and even lighting in mere seconds. 3D SketchArtist(tm) can even make the character move and talk!
3D SketchArtist(tm) enables novices to render accurate composites like an expert. The simple, user-friendly interface makes powerful capabilities accessible to anyone while allowing more advanced users the flexibility to precisely adjust features. Users can change virtually any aspect of the human face, including:
Major Features:
-- 3D Morphing Capabilities -- 3D Hair and Facial Hair -- Skin and Texture -- Pose, Expression, and Lighting -- Teeth
When integrated with Genex's SureMatch 3D Suite(tm) of tools for facial recognition, users can share face data between applications. The powerful capabilities of 3D SketchArtist(tm) enable officers and investigators to start with a witness' description and end up with a computerized match against a database of criminals.
About Markland Technologies, Inc.
Markland Technologies, Inc. is committed to setting next-generation standards in defense and security through the provision of innovative emerging technologies and expert services. The company is engaged in the identification of advanced technologies currently under development in laboratories, universities, and in private industry and in the transformation of those technologies into next-generation products. Markland's solutions support military, law enforcement, and homeland security personnel to protect the nation's citizens, borders, and critical infrastructure assets from the threat of terrorism and other dangers. Through strategic development, Markland focuses on the creation of dual-use technology and products with applications in both the defense market and civilian homeland security and law enforcement fields. The company is a board member of the Homeland Security Industries Association and is a featured company on HomelandDefenseStocks.com; additional details can be viewed at http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/Companies/MarklandTech. For more information about the company and its products, please visit the Markland home page at http://www.marklandtech.com.
About Technest Holdings, Inc.
Technest Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:TCNH) is a provider of intelligent surveillance and advanced 3D imaging technology solutions to the defense and homeland security marketplaces. Technest is committed to setting next-generation standards in defense and security through the provision of innovative emerging technologies and expert services. Technest's solutions support military, law enforcement, and homeland security personnel. Through strategic development, Technest focuses on the creation of dual-use technology and products with applications in both the defense market and civilian homeland security and law enforcement fields.
"Forward-Looking Statements"
Investors are cautioned that certain statements contained in this press release, as well as some statements in periodic press releases and some oral statements of Markland Technologies' officers and directors during presentations about Markland Technologies. are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). Forward-looking statements include statements which are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, which include words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," or similar expressions. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings, or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible future actions, which may be provided by management, are also forward-looking statements as defined by the Act. Some of the factors that could significantly impact the forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, a reduction in order rates from the Army's Night Vision and Electronic Surveillance Directorate, insufficient cash flow to continue to fund the development and marketing of the company's products and technology; a rejection of the company's products and technologies by the marketplace; and disputes as to the company's intellectual property rights. Forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and projections about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about Markland Technologies, its products, economic and market factors, and the industries in which Markland Technologies does business, among other things. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and Markland Technologies has no specific intention to update these statements. More detailed information about those factors is contained in Markland Technologies filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. http://www.sec.gov.
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