NSF to fund automatic attendance check system that uses smartphone camera
The National Science Foundation is funding the research and development of an automatic attendance check system that uses smartphone cameras….
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History of Biometrics
Introduction The term “biometrics” is derived from the Greek words “bio” (life) and “metrics” (to measure). Automated biometric systems have…
Biorhythmic wearables a major highlight at CES 2015
Wearable computing was a key highlight at the at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, which wrapped up last Friday in…
Government projects to propel biometrics markets to $21.9b by 2020
Market research firm 6Wresearch has published its latest “Global Biometrics Market (2014-2020)” report, which projects the global biometrics market to…
US customs and border protection receives $3m in funding to test biometric exit app
The Department of Homeland Security released a $39.7 billion appropriations bill last week that includes $3 million specifically for testing…
WBR unveils agenda for Smarter Borders 2015 conference and exhibition
Worldwide Business Research has unveiled the agenda for its upcoming Smarter Borders 2015, a conference and exhibition intended for border…
Ionosys combines a watch and fingerprint reader for biometric authentication
French startup Ionosys is now offering SmartSafe, a new biometric watch with fingerprint recognition for two-factor authentication, according to a…
ViewSonic to debut smartphone that features iris recognition technology
ViewSonic is currently developing a new smartphone that will feature next generation Iris recognition technology, according to a teaser video…
Fujitsu to demonstrate biometric solutions at retail convention
Fujitsu Frontech North America announced it will be demonstrating a range of biometric solutions, including PalmEntry physical access control, during…
Fingerprint Cards partner with O-Film to provide touch fingerprint sensors to OEMs
Fingerprint Cards has partnered with O-Film to provide its touch fingerprint sensor technology while O-Film is developing, manufacturing and selling…
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