Latest Biometrics news


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-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 Envoy Data Partners with Zvetco Biometrics

Envoy Data Corporation, a specialty distributor of IT security solutions, today announced the addition of Zvetco Biometrics to their manufacturer line. A leader in fingerprint identity and authentication solutions, Zvetco...

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...

Dec-08-11 Lumidigm chooses OSRAM Pointled as light source in Mercury, Mariner fingerprint sensors

Lumidigm has selected the Pointled from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors as the illumination source in the company’s Mercury and Mariner Fingerprint Sensors (Lumidigm M-Series). Lumidigm has long been at the forefront...

Dec-07-11 4G Identity Solutions Honored by Leaders of Tomorrow Award

A doctor, a visionary, an entrepreneur and now a prestigious award winner. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector is proud to treasure Dr. Sreeni Tripuraneni, Chairman & CEO,...

Dec-07-11 New NIST Biometric Data Standard Adds DNA, Footmarks and Enhanced Fingerprint Descriptions

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published a revised biometric standard in November, 2011, that vastly expands the type and amount of information that forensic scientists can share...

Dec-06-11 NIST Releases Paper Comparing Face Recognition Algorithms on Compressed Images

NIST has released a paper exploring the effectiveness of different facial recognition algorythms on compressed images.  Title: Performance of Face Recognition Algorithms on Compressed Images Authors: Quinn, G. W.; Grother, P. J.; Abstract: This report...

Dec-06-11 Fingerprint Cards Signs MPA to have FPC1080A Swipe Sensor Integrated into the Smartphones of a Leading Mobile Manufacturer

Fingerprint Cards' (FPC) new swipe sensor, is currently being integrated in a mobile platform by one the world-leading manufacturers of mobile phones, also known as a “Tier 1 manufacturer*.” The...

Dec-05-11 Accurate Biometrics Awarded 5 Year FBI Fingerprint Channeling Contract

Chicago-based, Accurate Biometrics, Illinois’ largest fingerprint service provider, has been awarded a new five year FBI Channeling Contract that provides Accurate Biometrics direct access to the FBI Integrated Automated Fingerprint...

Dec-05-11 Human Recognition Systems Receives Best Small Business Award from Airport Operator Association

Human Recognition Systems is delighted to announce it received the award for “Best Small Business” at the Airport Operators Association (AOA) Annual Awards. This is in recognition for its contribution...

Dec-05-11 FingerTec USA Introduces Q2i W Wireless Fingerprint Door Lock & Time Clock

FingerTec USA - a biometric time clock manufacturer is promoting its new Q2i W fingerprint door lock for small and medium-sized businesses. The latest in the Q2i series of biometric...

Dec-05-11 Merkatum Launches HelpID, Online Human Recognition Service to Aide in Search for Missing People and Lost Children

Merkatum, a leading developer and provider of identity resolution solutions and services, announced today that the Company has successfully launched online service denominated “HelpID” (www.HelpID.com) aimed at searching for Lost...