OmniVision Introduces Iris Sensor for Mobile
Digital imaging solutions provider OmniVision Technologies has launched a new iris scanner for mobile devices. Called the OV2281 PureCel sensor, it’s being…
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Biometric Authentication Secures Barclays Corporate Banking
The UK’s Barclays bank has launched a new corporate online banking tool that relies on biometric authentication. Called iPortal, the system uses a Hitachi…
National ID Month: 4 Biometric Countries
National eID card programs are set to encompass half the world population in three years time, according to a report by Acuity Market Intelligence, and…
Iritrans System Aims to Automate Schoolbus Head Counts
Following the tragic death of a special needs student who died after being left unattended for hours on a school bus in California, the Antelope Valley Schools…
ASIS 2015: Introducing MorphoAccess SIGMA Lite
Morpho (Safran) has launched a new series of biometric access control and time and attendance solutions at this year’s ASIS conference. Available in two…
Schengen Area to Require Fingerprint Biometrics of Visitors
Visitors to Schengen countries will soon need to provide fingerprint biometric data upon arrival, according to The Hindu. While such practices are already in…
OPM Hack Attack Saw Breach of 5.6 Million Fingerprints
After a major hack attack earlier this year against the US government’s Office of Personnel Management, that body along with the Department of Defense have…
Business Uptick Coming For Fingerprint Sensor Makers
An uptick in business is expected for China-based fingerprint sensor makers, according to a new DigitTimes article. The authors assert that Egis Technology…
Precise Biometrics Serves Repeat Customer
Given FPC’s announcement today that its FPC1155 has been integrated into Meizu’s new Pro 5 smartphone, it’s a good bet that this is the device in question.…
Tax Agencies Tap MorphoTrust for eID Solution
North Carolinian and Georgian tax collection agencies are collaborating together with MorphoTrust USA (Safran) to implement new electronic IDs (eIDs) to help…