Google claims its facial recognition system can achieve near 100 percent accuracy
Google published a paper detailing its new artificial intelligence system, FaceNet, which Google researchers call the most-accurate technology available for…
Biometric R&D
Biometric R&D refers to significant research and developments in the biometric sphere. This includes market research, product development, awards recognition as well as new inventions and innovations.
Aware launches cluster computing platform for biometrics and identity analytics
Aware, Inc. announced it launched its cluster computing platform Astra, which is optimized for performing large-scale identity-related security tasks, such…
Biometrics combined with big data will impact the healthcare industry
Biometric sensors embedded in smartphones combined with big data could potentially impact the entire healthcare industry in the future, said…
Next Biometrics launches fingerprint sensor module with larger active sensing area
Next Biometrics Group ASA announced it has launched its NB-1011-S fingerprint area sensor module, a high quality serial interface sensor…
Apple applies for seven biometrics related patents
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office recently published a series of seven patent applications relating to biometrics, filed by Apple,…
Idiap Research Institute to host tutorials on spoofing, BEAT platform
The Idiap Research Institute announced it is hosting a tutorial on spoofing and anti-spoofing during the International Conference on Biometrics,…
Defence Department continues improving ABIS biometric database
The Defense Department continues to improve the Automated Biometric Identification System as part of its global intelligence-gathering efforts, according to…
Spoofing iris recognition technology with pictures
In a recent report by Forbes, Chaos Computer Club security researcher Jan “Starbug” Krissler highlighted the vulnerabilities behind some iris-scanning…
Volkswagen concept car customizes route based on biometrics
Volkswagen unveiled its Sport Coupé Concept GTE at the Geneva International Motor Show that uses the driver’s biometric data to…
Wavefront Biometric Technologies developing cornea-based biometric technology
Wavefront Biometric Technologies is awaiting a patent for its cornea-based biometric technology, according to a report by The Sydney Morning…
