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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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Jul-01-09 Pact to bar High-Risk Travelers Formalized by United States and Spain
The US and Portugal sign Preventing and Combating Crime (PCC) Agreement allowing the exchange of biometric and biographic data to strengthen counterterrorism and law enforcement in both nations.
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-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-01-09 LAUNCH OF RISE: AN INTERNATIONAL DIALOGUE PLATFORM DEVOTED TO ETHICS OF BIOMETRICS AND SECURITY TECHNOLOGY
RISE’s mission is to create an internationally recognized ethical framework to be used while planning and managing security policies, notably biometrics. Ethical implications of biometric identification technologies directly concern respect for body integrity and dignity, protection of weaker communities and their privacy rights.
Mar-19-09 Frost & Sullivan: Advances in Biometrics Remedy the Need for Increased Security
Currently, the governmental sector occupies 44.5% of the current market share; however, an increasing number of biometric products are being developed for commercial markets, particularly the financial, healthcare, retail and educational sectors.
Mar-17-09 New Biometric Standards Facilitate Exchange of Biometrics, Facilitate Biometrically Enabled Drivers’ Licenses and International Travel Documents
Latest update of published and emerging biometric standards. Seven new and/or updated standards were published since the last update issued in August 2008, bringing the total number of published standards to eighty(80).
Feb-03-09 Innersope Research Exposes Connection Between National Concerns and Most Engaging Super Bowl Ads
"The benefit of biometrics is that we can identify how people truly feel, and the economy is pervasive."
Feb-25-05 Frequently Asked Questions About the Standard for Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors
Four federal agencies have specific responsibilities for implementing this directive: Department of Commerce, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), General Services Administration (GSA), and Office of Personnel Management (OPM). DoC’s NIST is establishing standards, recommendations, guidelines, and conformance tests for components of the PIV system. OMB is responsible for overseeing agency implementation of the directive and will develop implementation guidance for federal agencies. GSA is responsible for assisting agencies in procuring and operating PIV sub-systems such as card and biometric readers. OPM is responsible for assisting agencies in authenticating and vetting applicants for the PIV card.
TSA TO INTRODUCE NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR ACCESS CONTROL ENHANCEMENTS
"These programs will deploy various technologies, including state-of-the-art video surveillance, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cards, iris scan readers, and hand geometry readers to protect against unwanted guests going to secure areas of the airport," Adm. Stone said.