Apple patent uses FRT with ‘body data’ so cameras can ID people without seeing faces
Apple has been granted a patent for “identity recognition utilizing face-associated body characteristics.” The face recognition technology is anticipated to…
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.
Talks on live surveillance ongoing in UK, recordings work fine for Dutch cops
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner, Dr. Brian Plastow, welcomes ongoing discussions between the UK and Scotland about the future of live…
WithLess adds Keyless biometrics for compliance as SaaS meets BaaS
UK-based selfie biometrics provider Keyless has integrated its software into the platform of new partner WithLess, to enable fast integration…
Better policy, not just innovation, will protect against biometric morph attacks
Researchers in academia and the biometrics industry are producing innovations which can help address the threat that facial morphing attacks…
EdgeFace hits leaderboards with lightweight hybrid face recognition model
EdgeFace, a lightweight face recognition model optimized for mobile or edge device applications, is now state-of-the-art for all benchmarks on…
Biometrics a high priority for stadiums and live venues in 2025
Stadiums, arenas and other venues for sports and live events are likely to follow airports as places that bring biometrics…
Kudelski IoT brings Idemia biometric IDV to 1000 US car dealerships
Idemia Public Security has landed a deal with Kudelski IoT, an Internet of Things (IoT) division of digital security company…
IKE Tech, Privately roll out biometric age assurance to curb underage vaping
Lawmakers are under increasing pressure to implement biometric age verification measures to combat the rising issue of underage vaping. Proposals…
Retail facial recognition for crime prevention finds support in Australia, UK
Retailers in Australia and the UK are keen to use facial recognition to cut down on shoplifting and violence in…
Face biometrics development targeting tricky tasks
Face biometrics are a common theme running through the most-read articles of the week on Biometric Update, along with the…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection