Facebook disables feature after algorithm racism incident
Facebook has apologized and disabled an artificial intelligence algorithm said to be at the origin of a popped-up message labelling…
Biometric R&D
Biometric R&D refers to significant research and development in the biometrics sphere, from academia to applications. This includes market research, product development, awards recognition as well as new inventions and innovations.
Afghanistan biometrics risks: Better consultation could maintain confidence
The possibility of biometric databases covering millions of Afghans falling into the hands of the Taliban has led to renewed…
iCognize applies for patent on biometric template-splitting technique
A patent application has been filed by iCognize for a method of splitting biometric templates for secure storage with protection against…
Digital Dubai signs with gDi and FaceTec for biometrics to create ‘world’s happiest city’
Dubai hopes to become the “world’s smartest and happiest city” via personalization that will achieve enhanced experiences across “all city…
Tech5 to develop biometric payments proof of concept for NPCI
The next step for Tech5 has been revealed after the company won the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Global…
Apple patents user biometrics-based content engine for VR
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published an Apple patent describing technology for monitoring biometrics of users in…
New contactless fingerprint biometrics applications planned by Veridium
Veridium is planning to develop more applications for contactless fingerprint biometrics, having supported the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology…
Imageware, Alcatraz AI biometrics confirmed to security standards
Imageware recently announced it has been confirmed for Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) Level 1 and 2 standards compliance for its…
Another wet blanket on heated claims about emotion recognition
Claims that facial recognition algorithms can discern emotions are harder to believe in the wake of new research. In fact,…
eCapture joins edge facial recognition market with stereoscopic 3D camera
The G53 camera. Credit: eCapture Computer vision hardware-maker eCapture has released a new stereoscopic 3D depth-sensing camera intended for automation…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection