Computer vision modelers take too much for granted. Data sets hold bias surprises
A pair of U.S. researchers say unsupervised computer vision models used in biometrics and other applications can learn nasty social…
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.
TypingDNA announces single-call API for biometric authentication, free unlimited developer plan
TypingDNA has updated its Authentication API to significantly reduce complexity for developers integrating typing biometrics with a single API call, while…
Smart city initiatives select biometrics providers and startups
Scrum Ventures has announced that it has chosen 18 startups from 9 countries around the world as early participants in…
Apple awarded biometrics patents for under-display fingerprinting and self-calibrating VR helmets
Apple has been awarded a patent for an under-display optical biometric fingerprint sensor for an electronic device by the U.S….
Google introduces privacy-preserving features in Android’s Mobile Driving License framework
Google has added new features to its Android’s Mobile Driving License (mDL) framework, the company announced last week. The ISO…
Aculab improves VoiSentry voice biometrics encryption features, updates algorithms
Aculab has extended the functionality of its voice biometric system, VoiSentry, and introduced new capabilities to its presentation attack detection…
Use of biometrics for 3-D Secure payments explained in EMVCo and FIDO Alliance paper
Global payments technology body EMVCo has published a white paper to help guide merchants and issuers adopting FIDO authentication via…
Cognitec upgrades FaceVACS biometric engine for higher identification accuracy with masks
Cognitec has upgraded its FaceVACS facial recognition engine with advanced deep learning methods and a new face finder, giving the new…
Can you see what I hear? New ear biometrics technique has a high accuracy rate
There are 11 named features of the typical human ear. Every one of them is visible when most people wear…
Method for facial recognition bias reduction with adversarial network shows promise
A prominent trio of biometrics researchers have proposed a way to remove the difference, or bias, from facial recognition performance…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection