Clinical results confirm biometric BLE Bluetooth chip and blockchain-based app successfully prevent underage use<\/i><\/p>\n
Study validates next-gen approach to digital safeguards for ENDS manufacturers, setting a new standard for safety, compliance, and adult consumer control<\/i><\/p>\n
LOS ANGELES<\/span><\/span>,\u00a0April 24, 2025<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\/PRNewswire\/ --\u00a0Ispire Technology Inc.<\/b>\u00a0(NASDAQ:\u00a0<\/b>ISPR<\/b>)\u00a0joint venture<\/b>,\u00a0IKE Tech LLC<\/b>\u00a0(\"IKE Tech\"<\/b>)<\/b>, a leading innovator in the intersection of Internet of Things (IoT), identity verification (IDV) and tokenization technology has announced results from a multi-center Human Factors Validation Study evaluating its Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) System. The IKE System is the first interoperable biometric blockchain-based platform designed to control access to electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).<\/p>\n The study assessed usability, safety, and effectiveness in preventing underage access to ENDS, using BLE-enabled chips and biometric authentication to control device access in real-time.<\/p>\n Results showed:<\/b><\/p>\n \"Our findings prove that digital access control is not only achievable but scalable\u2014and essential to the future of ENDS regulation\" said\u00a0John Patterson<\/span>, President of\u00a0IKE Tech. \"We're not just building technology. We're building a new regulatory framework, one that gives the FDA and manufacturers powerful tools to safeguard public health and ensure adult-only access. This is bigger than just a chip\u2014it's a paradigm shift.\"<\/p>\n IKE Tech is a joint venture between three industry leaders including Ispire Technology Inc (Ispire) (Nasdaq:\u00a0ISPR), Berify and Chemular, that are committed to developing innovative solutions for age verification and biometric authentication across a range of consumer goods.<\/p>\n Commenting on the findings,\u00a0Michael Wang<\/span>, co-CEO of\u00a0Ispire said: \"This study confirms what we've set out to prove: that technology can empower better public health and societal outcomes. We are proud to support the IKE initiative, which aligns with our mission to advance intelligent hardware solutions that protect youth, serve adults and support evolving FDA standards.\"<\/p>\n Dan Kang<\/span>, CEO of Berify added: \"We built this platform for the vaping category to give brands and users more control and confidence. By combining BLE, biometrics and blockchain infrastructure, the IKE System offers a customizable access layer that's secure, interoperable and compliant. This study proves that the system is not only effective, but easy for adult users to navigate, and sets the stage for safer vaping products at scale.\" Results indicated high efficacy in age\u00a0verification, and\u00a0<\/span>no underage individuals were able to access the ENDS device.<\/p>\n The results confirm the IKE System's ability to reduce user error, prevent underage access, and provide a user-friendly experience for adults.<\/p>\n\n
Human Factors Study Design and Key Results
<\/b>Conducted with\u00a0more than 100\u00a0<\/span>participants (51% male, 49% female, aged 18\u201367 across race\/ethnic demographics), the study simulated real-world use of the\u00a0IKE system. Participants downloaded the app, verified their age, paired with a test device and interacted with BLE-based access controls. Devices could only be reactivated with biometric authentication<\/p>\n