New Patent Approval Burnishes BIO-key IP Portfolio
“Accurate and efficient one-to-many biometric identification is the cornerstone of secure identity and authentication services.” – Mira LaCous, CTO, BIO-key…
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ACLU Uses Amazon’s Rekognition to Match Members of Congress with Mugshots
“…in responding the ACLU’s latest volley, a spokesperson emphasized that Rekognition is used to aid human review, and not to definitively link one facial image…
FST Biometrics to Shut Down: Report
Israel-based FST Biometrics is shutting down its operations, according to a new report in Haaretz. The organization is known for its In Motion Identification,…
Iris Research Brings New Meaning to ‘Liveness Detection’
“They trained their deep learning system on a database of 574 near-infrared post-mortem images, as well as a database of 256 images of irises from live…
Art History Academic Turns Face Scanning Tech to Architecture
“…Christensen says they have been able to identify unique characteristics of buildings that point to stylistic influences beyond any initial blueprints.” An…
Yoti’s Research in Asia Shows Paramount Importance of Accurate Identity Solutions
Yoti continues to share insights from its research concerning grassroots nonprofits in the developing world, with its findings from Asia pointing to the…
Herta Celebrates Strong Showing in DHS’s Biometric Rally
Barcelona-based facial recognition specialist Herta is celebrating its performance in the US Department of Homeland Security’s recent Biometric Technology…
Canadian Authorities to Track Unverified Refugees with Voice Recognition
“With biometric voice recognition, the CBSA agents will be able to ensure that they really are in contact with their charges in situations where probation-type…
IDEMIA’s New Case AFIS is Aimed at Latent Print Examination
“Through working with forensic experts on leading edge techniques and approaches, IDEMIA’s latent print examination discipline has resulted in our latest…
Optimal IdM Embraces Behavioral Biometrics
Florida-based identity and access management solutions provider Optimal IdM has established a partnership with TypingDNA, a Romania-based behavioral biometrics…