Close-set eyes, thin mouth, sharp nose — AI sums your face for political affiliation
A researcher claims he can divine the politics of individuals using a facial recognition algorithm. The biometric algorithm, applied by…
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.
FTC declares facial recognition surveillance tech dangerous, warns against federal privacy pre-emption
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has come out swinging against facial recognition, issuing a proposed settlement with Paravision which Law Street reports…
Biometrics researchers play too fast and loose with flashy findings — study
As a rule, the more huffery in coverage of exciting biometric research, the more puffery will be found when really…
Construction site biometrics advance with Biosite contract and new Redrock product
UK company Biosite Systems Ltd, a workforce management systems developer, has been awarded a contract to develop and deliver a…
Report alleges bias in ExamSoft facial recognition feature, proposes improvements
A report has pointed out bugs with the face biometrics-based feature of examination proctoring software ExamSoft, and has proposed methods…
Rank One patents passive biometric facial liveness for standard mobile devices
Rank One has been awarded a patent for a passive biometric liveness detection technology based on micro-texture analysis by the U.S….
Vietnam embraces digital ID, smart cities, and robots in digital transformation
Vietnam’s rapid adoption of digital ID, smart cities, and AI have fueled a remarkable leap into the digital age. According…
Australian researchers collect children’s voice biometrics to help with speech impairments
Researchers from five of Australia’s universities have been collecting voice recordings of children aged between three and 12 in order…
Canadian startup uses iPhone’s face biometrics camera for DIY shoe-sizing app
A Canadian startup is proposing to repurpose the computer vision technology behind 3D face biometrics to enable people to accurately…
Absolutely need to have the last word? Microsoft patents way to stuff you into a chatbot
A new patent promises a future in which the personality of any person living, dead or fictional can live on…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection