Nov-25-10 Biometric Technology and Society: America Identified

Lisa S. Nelson explores the societal perceptions of biometric technology in her book, America Identified. Looking at the complex public responses to biometric technology she examines the values, beliefs, and ideologies that influence public acceptance of technology. Drawing on her own extensive research with focus groups and a national survey, Nelson finds that considerations of privacy, anonymity, trust and confidence in institutions, and the legitimacy of paternalistic government interventions are extremely important to users and potential users of the technology.

Oct-05-10 Biometric Measurements and Precision Eye-Tracking Offer First Brain-Based VR Technology Designed For Three-Dimensional Retail Marketing Research

NeuroFocus measures and analyzes consumer brainwave activity by applying sensors which capture that activity across the full brain at 2,000 times a second. Combined with precision eye-tracking and biometric measurements, the results offer the most accurate, reliable, and actionable method of market research.

Sep-09-09 New NIST publications describe standards for identity credentials and authentication systems

NIST is responsible for developing specifications for PIV cards required for the government under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12. These smart cards have embedded chips that hold information and biometric data such as specific types of patterns in fingerprints called "minutiae" along with a unique identifying number. The goal is to develop methods that allow each worker to have a PIV card that works with PIV equipment at all government agencies and with all card-reader equipment regardless of the manufacturer.

Aug-25-09 Global Biometric Forecast to 2012 Biometric Market Expected To Grow 18%

The Global Biometrics market is witnessing swift acceptance and implementation in both public and private sectors as an accurate, reliable and cost-saving way to offer better and advanced security surveillance. Ever-increasing security concerns such as individual identity theft and corporate security to national security are driving the biometric market.

Aug-25-09 Biometric Online Consumer Protection Division Set Up by Biotraits to Guard Families and Children, Battle Identity Theft and Protect Home Computers from Predators

BioTraits Consumer Protection Division is developing workforce management products that will focus on preventing identity theft and protecting children from web-based predators.

Aug-24-09 Government of Canada to Prevent Immigration Fraud Through International Cooperation

Under the partnership, Canada will be able to securely and confidentially check fingerprints with those stored in Australian and U.K. databases. The initiative was developed under the Five Country Conference (FCC) - a forum for immigration and border security - between Canada, Australia, the U.K., the United States and New Zealand. The United States will be joining the initiative shortly, and New Zealand is considering legislation to join in the near future.

Jul-18-09 It’s All About the Cost

Biometric technologies also can assist in preventing fraud and abuse in government programs. Expanding health coverage to tens of millions of people is a daunting task. The prospect of duplicate enrollments and other attempts to game the system must be addressed, and biometrics offer a solution.

Jul-15-09 Frost & Sullivan: North American Government Biometrics Markets Thrive With Active R&D Thrust

The regulatory-driven activities and initiatives of the government have enabled the North American government biometrics market to become a high revenue generator. The U.S. mandated Visa Waiver Program (VWP), the border management control programs, the national ID programs, driver's license, and the physical access and logical access control programs for buildings have opened the doors of opportunity for biometric vendors.

Jul-13-09 Global Biometric Forecast to 2012

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Jun-12-09 Volvo Technology Selected to Lead New York CVII Development Program

The goal of national Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII), which uses high speed, high capacity wireless technology, is to enhance highway user safety by allowing "smart" vehicles and highway infrastructure to communicate information to the driver. VII technology can provide a wide range of communications to the driver including safety warning of potential hazards and general traveler information…using embedded roadway sensors or other intelligent transportation systems.

May-17-09 Swiss Passport Vote Wins Majority

Swiss voters approved of the new electronic passport and a central fingerprint register.

Final results show supporters with 5,500 votes more than opponents – making this one of the closest results in recent Swiss history.

May-13-09 Biometric Technology Spans All Services

Earlier this year, a DoD-wide data call requested by LTG Stephen Boutelle, Army Chief Information Officer/G-6, asked military components to report on biometric technology systems being “used or planning to be used.” This information, collected by the DoD Biometrics Management Office, provides a general summary of emerging biometric technologies. Though the findings are still preliminary, they do outline general trends.

May-11-09 Houston Transport Company, Alerts Truckers to New U.S. Coast Guard Security Clearance Requirements

Individuals meeting TWIC eligibility requirements will be issued a tamper-resistant credential containing the worker's biometric (fingerprint template) to allow for a positive link between the card and the individual.

May-06-09 UK Home Secretary: Biometrics can be recorded in private sector vendors

The Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has announced that biometrics for ID cards can be collected in local chemists and post offices.

May-05-09 Identity Verification Study shows Lack of confidence in Passwords

The 2009 Salmat VeCommerce Identity Verification Study highlights consumers' fears that traditional PINs and passwords do not provide adequate protection of their personal information, with 67 per cent of consumers reporting that they believe their security details are at risk.

Just over half (51 per cent) felt that someone else may be able to accurately guess their password, PIN or security details for interactions over the phone, while 59 per cent said they believe someone else may actually know these details.

May-04-09 Iris Biometrics: The Next Generation

Apr-24-09 IDEX ASA receives the 2009 Frost & Sullivan Global Swipe Sensor Product Differentiation Innovation of the Year Award

Leading analysts recognize IDEX’s successful initiative in improving its innovative SmartFinger® swipe sensor.

IDEX has delivered the most comprehensive swipe sensor technology solutions enabling cell phone, notebook, access and attendance, increased security of financial transactions, all with dramatically improved customer experience," said Dr. Ralph W. Bernstein, CEO/CTO of IDEX.

Apr-01-09 TiVo and Innerscope Research(R) Identify Strong Correlation Between Emotional Engagement with TV Ads and Viewers' Fast-Forwarding Behavior

Conducted in late 2008, the study compared live biometric monitoring of emotional engagement with…

Mar-31-09 Biometrics Improve Apple Patents iPhone Security

In a hint of things to come, more patents submitted by Apple just a few months ago show advances in future security designs for iPhones and notebook computers. The new authentication methods include several biometric technologies that would verify the identity of a user without any additional input from the owner of the device…

Feb-24-09 Ceelox Vault Stick with Biometric Fingerprint Flash Memory Drive

Ceelox, a veteran-owned small business, has teamed with Nastep Consulting Corporation to bring their biometric security solutions to Seaport-e, the Department of the Navy’s procurement system.