PERSONA Unveils Smart Card Technology for its Standalone Lockset: An Intelligent Solution Gets Smarter

July 18, 2002, New Haven, CT – The next generation campus locking solution is here. PERSONA, the Educational division of Timelox, the world’s leading provider of intelligent electromechanical locking solutions for the commercial market, unveils PERSONA TC smart card applications for improved security and overall system and lockset capacity.

The new locking solution is able to manage access privileges for an unlimited number of users in a network containing tens of thousands of locks, all without any hardwiring to a centralized computer system. Each lock has a battery-operated computer that recognizes access privileges programmed into each card, making it possible for each door to recognize thousands of access patterns.

PERSONA TC was introduced July 18, 2002 at the ACUHO-I (Association for College and University Housing Officers International) conference in Orlando. The enhanced product offers the same strong and durable lockset as the previous PERSONA device, but with added programming capabilities unmatched by any other standalone lock designed for campus settings.

Features of PERSONA TC include:

·  Smart cards compatible with credit cards

·  Tracking of last 2000 events in lock set

·  Extra security level on card

·  Dual reader functionality smart card and magnetic card with patented “Writing in Motion” feature for controlled writing on card

·  “Moving log” of last 300 user events can be interrogated from the card

·  Individual door access patterns; each door is unique.

·  Unlimited number of card users

·  Unlimited number of time schedules in the lock and system

·  One minute resolution at the card

·  Optional camera solutions for entrance point security

·  Designed to operate real time with online system

PERSONA provides an advanced standalone door access and locking system dedicated to the higher education residence hall marketplace. The new locking technology again shows PERSONA’s ability to deliver solutions based upon the need for higher security, safety and convenience.

”We are pleased to be offering our industry leading security systems to the higher education market,” said Tor Baekkelund, Vice President of PERSONA. “In recent years, we have seen increased use of smart card technology supplied by hardwire manufacturers. Our technology stands apart from these applications based on our use of an advanced computer in each door, smart card capabilities, and back office systems that deliver a cost efficient, ultra secure and reliable security application for large and medium campuses.”

The technology is installed and proven in many campuses, and will fill the flexible security needs for colleges and universities throughout the US.

About PERSONA

PERSONA develops and markets advanced electronic access locking systems for medium sized to large campuses. PERSONA, under the auspices of the VingCard Group, introduced its first lock for educational campuses in 1995, focusing on dorm applications. The PERSONA stand alone access application is based on VingCard’s 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. PERSONA is now integrated with Timelox to focus on the non-hospitality market, while VingCard remains committed to the hospitality market. Both Timelox and VingCard are part of the ASSA ABLOY group.

For more information, visit www.timeloxpersona.com.

About TIMELOX

Timelox AB develops, manufactures and markets electronic locking systems for the hotel sector and the access control area. Timelox has become one of the leading suppliers of advanced standalone lock systems worldwide. Timelox AB is headquartered in Landskrona, Sweden. Timelox AB is an ASSA ABLOY Group company and markets its products through subsidiaries. The company also has distribution & support channels throughout the world. Timelox’s products have been on the market since 1985 when the company started as a division within Besam AB, a leading supplier of door and gate automation. ASSA ABLOY acquired Timelox in 1999.

Visit www.timelox.com for more information about Timelox.

About the ASSA ABLOY Group

The ASSA ABLOY Group is the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of locking solutions dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. Current sales for the Group are in excess of SEK 25 billion (approximately USD 2.6 billion) and the number of employees is more than 30,000 worldwide.

Visit www.assaabloy.com for more information about the group.