Latest Biometrics news


Dec-20-11 Cognitec Products Released with New Face Recognition Algorithm

Dresden/Rockland, December 20, 2011-Cognitec Systems, leading provider of face recognition technology, today released two product upgrades with the new face recognition algorithm B6T8. The new versions of FaceVACS-DBScan and FaceVACS-SDK...

Dec-19-11 BIO-key(R) International, Inc. Receives Additional Algorithm Technology Patent

BIO-key International, Inc.(OTCBB:BKYI.OB), a global leader in fingerprint biometric identification solutions and advanced mobile identification technology, today reported that BIO-key's latest patent on "Generation of Directional Information in the Context of...

Dec-19-11 Biometric Secured TUG Robots Employed at Sinai Hospital Pharmacy with Aethon's MedEx Medication Tracking System

Sinai Hospital, a member of the LifeBridge Health System in Baltimore, reduced pharmacy medication delivery time by 45 percent, experienced significant labor savings, and dramatically decreased the number of missing...

Dec-19-11 Research and Markets Releases Biometrics - Global Strategic Business Report 2011

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Biometrics - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. For full report visit: http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e30f48/biometrics_globa This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Biometrics in Thousands...

Dec-19-11 Biometrics Hilighted in IBM's Five Innovations That Will Change Our Lives Within Five Years

Today IBM (NYSE: IBM) formally unveiled the sixth annual "IBM 5 in 5" (#ibm5in5) – a list of innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live...

Dec-16-11 MedixSafe Announces Improved Fingerprint Secured Narcotics Security Cabinet

MedixSafe has hired Chad Mitchell as its new Director of Sales. Mitchell, a graduate from Mississippi State University previously consulted for Conference Technologies Inc. Mitchell’s award winning sales strategies and...

Dec-16-11 Prescription Vending Machines Inc Aquired by Medbox

Medbox, Inc. announced today that they have acquired Prescription Vending Machines, Inc., and will operate the company as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Prescription Vending Machines, Inc. was founded in 2008 and has...

Dec-15-11 Rapid Human DNA Identification System Producer IntegenX Raises $40 Million Financing to Speed Commercialization

IntegenX Inc., the leading developer of rapid human DNA identification technology and DNA sequencing library preparation systems, has secured $40 Million in Series C funding to accelerate development of the...

Dec-15-11 Avalon Biometrics Releases ID2GO, World’s First Mobile NFC Document Checking Suite

Avalon Biometrics SL as one of the leaders in mobile identity management and turnkey solutions is proud to announce that it has released the initial version of the world’s first...

Dec-14-11 Khronos Launches New Initiative for Open Computer Vision Standard

The Khronos Group today announced a new initiative to create an open, royalty-free standard for cross platform acceleration of computer vision applications. In response to requests and proposals from members,...

Dec-14-11 FingerTec USA Showcasing its Fingerprint Timeclock Software

Time clock software producer FingerTec USA is promoting its i-Kiosk100 and i-Kiosk100 Plus fingerprint time clocks. The i-Kiosk100 systems also function as access control systems, delivering both security and easy...

Dec-14-11 AOptix Powered Iris Recognition System Enabled at Doha International Airport in Qatar

The Interior Ministry has activated the iris recognition system at the Doha international airport for the passengers entering Qatar in the framework of its continuous keenness on securing latest technology...

Dec-13-11 Fingerprint Cards Signs DA to Have Their Swipe Sensor Integrated into Platform for Smartphones and Pads of Leading ODM

Fingerprint Cards new swipe sensor, the FPC1080A, is currently being integrated into the mobile platform of an Asian Tier 2 mobile manufacturer that also is a leading ODM (Original Design...

Dec-13-11 Global Sources Releases Report on China's Biometric, Access Control and Anti-Intrusion Industry

China suppliers of access control and anti-intrusion products are boosting investment in R&D to maintain competitiveness. Manufacturers are releasing more sophisticated models that offer greater performance as they fight rising costs.   Full...

Dec-13-11 California State University Using Palm Vein Biometrics to Track Employee Time and Attendance

M2SYS Technology announced today that another campus in the California State University system has deployed their RightPunch biometric time clock solution with Kronos’ Workforce Central software to track employee time...

Dec-12-11 Biometrics Experts from Defense and Government Presenting at Biometrics for National Security and Defense Summit

A range of biometrics experts from defense, government and private sectors will gather next month at IDGA’s 5th Annual Biometrics for National Security and Defense Summit: Enhancing Identity Technology, Collection and...

Dec-12-11 AVT Unveils Biometric Secured Automated Parts Dispensing Systems

AVT, Inc. unveiled their new line of automated, self-service parts and product dispensing systems. These turn-key, ready-to-go systems give employees immediate self-service access to the tools and parts they need,...

Dec-12-11 Widespread Biometric Security and Bring-Your-Own-Technology in Workplaces Predicted in Corporate Real Estate 2020 Report

In less than a decade, as employees "bring their own technology" with them, the workplace will shift to wherever an employee is located, according to initial findings from CoreNet Global's...

Dec-12-11 Reportlinker Releases Global Biometrics Industry Report

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Biometrics Industry   Full report available here: http://www.reportlinker.com/p092465/Global-Biometrics-Industry.html   This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Biometrics in Thousands of US$ by...

Dec-12-11 BIO-key International, Inc. Reports Nearly Perfect Operational Performance Results for Top Hospital and Leading Testing Services Provider

BIO-key International, Inc., a global leader in fingerprint biometric identification solutions and advanced mobile identification technology, today reported that BIO-key's software solution for authentication and identification and the BIO-key patented...