Add fingerprint impedance to optics for best biometrics spoof detection — researchers
Electrical impedance would seem to be a solid fingerprint biometric method of identity verification, and for the most part, it…
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.
DHS finds masks cause jump in face biometrics errors for some races
A third of the facial recognition systems tested by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security showed accuracy rates meeting a…
First deployment of pressure-based gait biometrics for access control unveiled by Stepscan
Stepscan Technologies has announced the deployment of a new pressure-based gait biometric access control system. Dubbed Stepscan Secure, the solution…
iPhone 13 biometrics could work with masks, may drop Touch ID
Apple has reportedly unveiled new Face ID hardware designed to biometrically identify people wearing masks and glasses on upcoming iPhone…
US law enforcement biometrics systems face upgrade opportunity, challenges
Recent policy moves by the Executive Branch of America’s government have opened up an opportunity for biometrics capabilities, some of…
Global ID unveils miniaturized vein biometrics scanner
Lausanne-based Global ID has announced a new, miniaturized vein biometrics scanner designed to provide firms and organizations with a portable…
BIO-key touts improved performance in new USB biometric fingerprint scanner
BIO-key International has incorporated new biometric scanning technology for the next generation of its compact USB fingerprint scanners, the EcoID…
‘Siri Speech Study’ app to improve Apple speech recognition
Apple launched a new iOS app this month, ‘Siri Speech Study’, designed to collect speech data and improve the speech…
Ethically developing sets for face biometrics demands a community approach
In the physical world, events flow in one direction. A hiker is bitten by a snake, gets medical attention and…
Raytheon outlines place of Collins Aerospace biometrics in the future of aviation
Raytheon Technologies, a multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate, is introducing its concept of “connected aviation,” bringing together data and trends…
