Researchers develop new technique that could improve facial recognition performance
A team of researchers from Maryland’s U.S. Army Research Laboratory have developed a new technique exploiting thermal-imaging that potentially could…
Facial Recognition
A facial recognition system is a computer application for automatically identifying or verifying a person from a two- or three-dimensional digital image or a frame from a video source. It is typically used in security systems alone or in combination with other factors. Can also be used to perform liveness detection. Find facial recognition solutions here.
GBG to acquire IDscan Biometrics and raise up to $33.8m in share placing
Identity intelligence firm GBG has agreed conditionally to acquire identification software provider IDscan Biometrics, and raise up to £25 million…
Sighthound releases facial recognition software for mobile platforms
Sighthound announced that it has released an advanced facial recognition software for mobile handheld platforms. The company will be demonstrating…
UW releases MegaFace facial recognition algorithms benchmarking results
The University of Washington will be releasing initial results from its MegaFace Challenge at the IEEE Conference on Computer Vision…
Organizations respond to FBI’s call to exempt biometric ID database from privacy laws
Forty-six privacy, civil liberties, and immigrants’ rights organizations sent a letter to a group of senators and congressmen, urging their…
Biometrics and border security, law enforcement and facial recognition trending this week
Here is a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Industry insight…
New Windows UWP app combines inking, face and speech recognition
Microsoft has been developing several new features for its upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update release including a new app that…
NTIA finalizes commercial facial recognition code of conduct
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) finalized its privacy guidelines for the commercial use of facial recognition last week….
Imagus secures million dollar investment deal
Australian firm Imagus Technology recently announced a $1 million investment deal with a leading fintech industry player. According to a…
FBI has access to 412 million images for facial recognition
According to a new report issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
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