Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the technology behind eyeD?
A: eyeD is a non-invasive method of animal identification using iris scan technology.
Q: How much does eyeD cost?
A: Enroll your horse now for $50 as part of a limited-time Futurity Club offer. Doing so will earn you lifetime membership in the Futurity Club, with special offers and annual renewal fees of less than $2 per year (95% less than standard fees) only available to Futurity Club Members. Enrollment includes an initial iris scan to identify your horse and activation of its unique, 15-digit alphanumeric ID number. Sign up today for this limited time offer.
Q: Does my horse have to be restrained during the process?
A: No. A photo is being taken of your horse's eye, so his head would just have to be kept still while that is being done. The operator needs to be about 10 to 14 inches from the horse to capture the image. It is necessary to photograph each eye.
Q: How accurate is an iris scan?
A: Similar to a fingerprint, no two irises are alike. Presently, iris scan technology is the most accurate of all existing equine ID methods.
Q: Will iris scanning hurt my horse?
A: No. In essence, the operator is just taking a photo of your horse's eyes using infrared illumination and this process presents no short- or long-term effects.
Q: What is Infrared Illumination?
A: Infrared Illumination is a deep red light that is at the edge of the visible light spectrum. The amount of infrared light we are using for illumination is much less than you would get outside on a sunny day.
Q: What equipment is required?
A: The eyeD camera is required to take the image of the eye and convert it into the eyePrint. Also, the eyeSync client software will need to be installed on your computer.
Q: What other type of information can be part of my eyeD system?
A: There are many different types of information that can be used in conjunction with the eyeD system, and we are in the process of determining what information we will utilize.