Princeton Identity has added a temperature sensor to its IOM Access200 line of products. The contactless Access200 line is designed for physical access control, utilizing iris recognition to verify the identities of people trying to enter a … [Read more...] about Princeton Identity Adds Temperature Sensor to Iris Biometrics Scanner
Sentry Security Releases New Temperature Screening Solution
"The Sentry Live HT also supports facial recognition for access control and additional security." The Texas-based Sentry Security Solutions has become the latest security specialist to offer temperature screening capabilities. The Sentry Live … [Read more...] about Sentry Security Releases New Temperature Screening Solution
DHS Worried About Face Masks Thwarting Biometric Facial Recognition: Leaked Docs
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is complaining that COVID-19 is limiting the utility of its surveillance apparatus. The agency takes particular issue with the widespread use of masks to slow the spread of the pandemic, which have made … [Read more...] about DHS Worried About Face Masks Thwarting Biometric Facial Recognition: Leaked Docs
pdActive Biometric Solution Can Identify People Wearing Masks
The retail technology provider pdActive has released a new facial recognition solution that can identify people wearing masks. The platform has been dubbed ActiveMatch, and it can be deployed with an existing camera system to monitor a retail outlet … [Read more...] about pdActive Biometric Solution Can Identify People Wearing Masks
Advantech Unveils Biometric Thermal Screening Solution
Advantech has released a new thermal screening solution to help identify people who may be infected with COVID-19. The Visitor Thermal Screening System is essentially a smart camera with facial recognition and thermal screening capabilities, which … [Read more...] about Advantech Unveils Biometric Thermal Screening Solution
New Industry Survey Finds More Evidence of Shift to Contactless Biometrics
The Biometrics Institute has shared the results of its 11th annual Industry Survey, which revealed that the majority of people (60 percent) believe that COVID-19 will fundamentally alter the way in which biometric technology is used and deployed … [Read more...] about New Industry Survey Finds More Evidence of Shift to Contactless Biometrics
Sightcorp Adds Mask Detection to DeepSight Retail Analytics Platform
Sightcorp has added mask detection capabilities to its DeepSight crowd analysis platform. DeepSight is designed primarily for the retail industry, providing owners with more accurate information about their customers while allowing them to target … [Read more...] about Sightcorp Adds Mask Detection to DeepSight Retail Analytics Platform
Thales Recommends Use of Facial Recognition to Enforce Social Distancing
Thales is urging venue operators to exercise caution as they start to reopen in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company notes that safety measures like social distancing still need to be enforced as part of the new normal to protect the … [Read more...] about Thales Recommends Use of Facial Recognition to Enforce Social Distancing
New Smart Retail Display Tailors Marketing to Specific Audiences
The Shuttle Computer Group has unveiled a programmable shelf sign that was designed to optimize retail operations. The D230 boasts a rugged 23.1-inch display and an integrated camera that supports gender and age recognition. The camera will … [Read more...] about New Smart Retail Display Tailors Marketing to Specific Audiences
AI Chip Maker Intellifusion Secures $141 Million in Pre-IPO Funding Round
Shenzen-based artificial intelligence (AI) chip maker Intellifusion announced that it has secured $141 million in a pre-IPO funding round led by Utrust VC, Forebright Capital and existing investor Walden International. Intellifusion focuses on the … [Read more...] about AI Chip Maker Intellifusion Secures $141 Million in Pre-IPO Funding Round
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