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Fingerprint Guides and Articles
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Human Recognition Systems UK Airport Security Enhancements
A UK first; Iris biometric access control solution implemented at Manchester Airport aims to enhance airport security.
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U.S. Passport Card Frequently Asked Questions
The Department of State has developed a Passport Card as a more portable and less expensive alternative to the traditional passport book. The passport card is a basic component of the PASS (People Access Security Service) system announced by Secretaries Rice and Chertoff in January 2006, and will meet the specific requirements of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) to secure and expedite travel.
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Enhanced Driver's Licenses (EDL)- Fact Sheet
DHS is pursuing development of alternative documents to meet Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) implementation requirements at land and sea ports of entry. DHS is encouraging states to submit proposals to enhance their driver’s licenses and identification documents to satisfy WHTI requirements.
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REAL ID Final Rule: What is REAL ID?
REAL ID is a nationwide effort to improve the integrity and security of State-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards, which in turn will help fight terrorism and reduce fraud.
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What is the UK National Identity Scheme?
The National Identity Scheme is an easy-to-use and extremely secure system
of personal identification for adults living in the UK. Its cornerstone is
the introduction of national ID cards for all UK residents over the age of
16.
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TSA GUIDANCE PACKAGE: Biometrics for Airport Access Control
This guidance package addresses biometrics for airport access control. Access control addresses the examination of one or more of three factors regarding an individual's identity: something they know, something they have, or something they are.
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Secure Employee Credentialing
Across the US Transportation
System
The US TWIC (Transportation Worker
Identification Credential) Program
achieved Initial Operating Capability
(IOC) in November 2004 at four sites in the
states of Pennsylvania,California and Florida,
with biometrically enabled smart card
credentials.
Daon's flexible identity assurance platform,
DaonEngine, is being used by the US
Department of Homeland Security in this
program to deliver identity assurance across
multiple physical sites, applications and
systems.
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IAFIS: Products Certified For Compliance With The FBI's Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System Image Quality Specifications
The products listed are certified by the FBI as having been tested and found to be in compliance with the FBI's Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) Image Quality Specifications (IQS). The review of the test data was conducted by the Communications & Technology Branch, Criminal Justice Information Services Division. The certification process is not intended to endorse one product over a competitor's product but merely to certify that the product meets FBI standards and that, between two products that meet FBI standards, the FBI does not recommend one over the other.
For a complete list of products, see: http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/iafis/cert.htm
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Case Study: Liberian International Ship and
Corporate Registry (LISCR) Biometric Seafarer Identity Document System
The Liberian Registry Unveils Worlds First Biometric Seafarers Identity Card; Uses Datastrips 2D Bar Code Technology to Prevent Identity Fraud. Affects 500,000 Seafarers Around the Globe.
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About Fingerprint Scanning
What is fingerprint scanning? How does it work? What are some practical applications? These questions answered, and more. |
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Fingerprint Identification - What You Need to Know
What is fingerprint scanning? How does it work? What are some practical applications? These questions answered, and more. |
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Fingerprint Authentication - The Time Has Finally Arrived
Veridicom, world leader in fingerprint technology, discusses fingerprint authentication and its future.
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Five US Airports to Use Fingerprint Authentication Solutions
Six Identix Live Scan TouchPrint 2000 Applicant Fingerprint Systems have been ordered by five US airports to assist airports in complying with employee background checks mandated by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act.
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