Biometrics & Identification Technology

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Biometric Signature ID adds to team
Planet Biometrics
ID verification software solutions firm Biometric Signature ID has announced the addition of several new team members. The firm has appointed Dr. Mark Sarver, David Chatham, Julie Ricke, Tyler Weiland, David DeShazo and Ryan Bench to the BSI team, ...

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Baidu developing driverless cars with face recognition
Planet Biometrics
Chinese web services giant Baidu wants to develop driverless cars which use biometrics to personalise everything about the driving experience. Baidu, the Chinese internet giant, is betting big on its “Apollo” driverless cars project which it claims ...

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Xiaomi eyeing 3D face for new flagship: Report
Planet Biometrics
Apple is supposedly testing a new 3D facial recognition technology for its upcoming handset. Meanwhile, Qualcomm yesterday announced advances in depth-sensing camera technology aimed at improved biometric authentication. A trial is in also underway ...

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Precise Biometrics reports increased sales in Q2
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Sweden's Precise Biometrics has reported that sales grew in the second quarter in comparison to the same period last year. Net sales for the remaining operation totaled SEK 20.2 million ($2.5 million), compared to 18.9 million last year. However, the ...

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Precise Biometrics announces R&D director
Security Document World (press release)
Precise Biometrics has appointed Fredrik Clementson as its new R&D director and member of the management team. Fredrik will commence his role on 1 September 2017 and replaces Rutger Petersson who will leave the company at the end of the month.

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Global Biometrics Technology Market to Find Usage in Numerous Industries From 2016 to 2025: Million Insights
MarketWatch
The global biometrics technology market [//www.millioninsights.com/industry-reports/biometrics-technology-market ] size was valued at over USD 10 billion in 2015. This technology has its applications in public, commercial and private sectors ...

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Anixter supports biometrics systems with unique lab
Biometric Update
The development and adoption of advanced security technologies puts pressure on businesses to not just understand them, but to communicate them to clients. For this reason, Anixter supports the growth of its biometrics products distribution business ...

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Fingerprint Cards Provides Biometrics For Sharp Aquos S2
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A new Sharp smartphone features biometric authentication technology from Fingerprint Cards. An FPC1145 sensor powers the fingerprint scanning of the Sharp Aquos S2, FPC has revealed. Fingerprint Cards Provides Biometrics For Sharp Aquos S2.

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US licencing body makes biometrics mandatory for courses
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The Nationwide Multi-State Licensing System & Registry, a federal record system for licensing and registration of financial services in the United States, has made biometric logins mandatory for instruction providers. NMLS says the fraud has impacted ...

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Crossmatch settles infringement suit
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Biometric identity management firm Crossmatch has agreed to settle a complaint filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware in May 2017 against Integrated Biometrics, related to alleged infringement of Crossmatch patents on ...

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US bank regulator makes biometrics mandatory
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The Nationwide Multi-State Licensing System & Registry, a federal record system for licensing and registration of financial services in the United States, has made biometric logins mandatory for instruction providers. NMLS says the fraud has impacted ...

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DOD seeks biometric replacement for CAC
Planet Biometrics
A former official at the US Department of Defense believe the Common Access Card can be replaced by biometric solutions. The Common Access Card has been DOD's gateway to access and the standardized identity credential for more than a decade.

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Ivory Coast introduces biometric residence cards
Planet Biometrics
Ivory Coast officials have said that foreign nationals can replace their current cards with new biometric cards versions. The card will store fingerprints and facial images, and be issued by the Office Nationale d'Identification. Officials have stated ...

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Qualcomm aims to improve mixed reality and biometrics with new camera tech
MobileSyrup
Qualcomm's camera technology is evolving to focus strongly on security and mixed reality (XR) with the addition of three new camera modules for biometric authentication and depth sensing. The company announced the new modules today, marking the ...
Qualcomm reveals depth-sensing camera technologyPlanet Biometrics
Qualcomm ups Spectra ISP to 2.0SemiAccurate
Qualcomm Spectra ISP camera module, 2nd generationYouTube

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Global Cognitive Assessment and Training (Pen and Paper-based, Hosted, Biometrics) Market 2017-2021
Markets Insider
The growing number of aged people across the globe is one of the factors driving the incidents of cognitive impairments. With the increase in the number of baby boomers in developing countries crossing the age of 65 years, the incidence of cognitive ...

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