Iris recognition integration with Chinese national ID scheme proposed
Lawmakers in China have suggested that the country’s national identity system should be expanded to include iris recognition at the…
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Researchers develop gender recognition based on smile dynamics
Men and women smile differently, in measurable ways that can be used by artificial intelligence to recognize the gender of…
Gemalto survey shows biometric and two-factor enterprise access control ramping up
Organizations currently require biometric authentication for 28 percent of their employees, but that number will jump to more than 44…
ID R&D selected for Plug and Play accelerator program
Startup ID R&D has announced that it has been selected to join the accelerator program for Plug and Play’s Fintech…
New biometric modality “Neuro-Finger Print” invented by neurophysiologist
A new form of biometric technology has been invented by neurophysiologist and Aerendir founder Martin Zizi, who claims that it…
Kneron facial recognition software unlocks entry-level smartphones in 0.2 seconds
Artificial intelligence firm Kneron reports that its facial recognition solution unlocks entry level and mid-range smartphones in 0.2 seconds, with…
Mantis Vision reported to be developing 3D camera solutions for Samsung Galaxy S10
3D camera sensing solutions for the next-generation Galaxy S smartphone from Samsung are reportedly being developed by Israeli firm Mantis…
Former DHS head Tom Ridge says biometrics will restore social trust
Biometric authentication is the method which can enable the connected society to get full benefit of the internet and the…
SenseTime creating $790 million AI investment fund
SenseTime is in the process of raising approximately 5 billion yuan (US$790 million) to create an investment fund for Chinese…
SelfKey and LEXIT partner to simplify M&A process
Identity management system provider SelfKey has been tapped by blockchain M&A marketplace startup LEXIT to enable fast and easy verification…
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