Unlike biometric systems Checker does not require real time access to networks, predefined access points or any special sensors. Biometric technologies are typically more appropriate for institutions with large budgets, fixed access points, and high security needs. But for enterprises where portability and cost are issues, Checker provides a low cost solution.

Checker also includes an integrated desktop ID Card system that allows on-the-spot creation of photo IDs and download of the data to the PDA. Checker is compatible with most other ID systems. ID data may be imported from simple tab delimited files. Any QuickTime supported image format may be processed for download to the PDA.

Checker is based on True Image technology developed to provide schools with instant ID cards and PDA based Student Information Systems (SIS). These systems have already been used for several years in high and middle schools. Checker leverages this technology to provide a low cost solution that immediately upgrades security for government and commercial enterprises.

Sales of the product are slated to begin after October 1st. Pricing is based on site licenses: An enterprise of 500 costs $1,000; an enterprise of 1,000 is $2,000; and an enterprise of 10,000 is $5,000.

According to the company, all of these licenses include the Mac program to import/create the ID database and photos. That program also creates the PDB file which downloads into a Palm device. The Palm software is included in the site license and can be put on any number of Palm devices for a security force to use. The company also provides the "conduit" which takes stored attendance data from Palm(s) and uploads it for use by a database program.