BrandWatch Technologies
BrandWatch designs and manufactures security taggants and detection technologies used in Anti-Counterfeiting and Brand Protection, as well as Liability and Warranty authentication efforts. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we pride ourselves on designing and manufacturing our materials and devices ourselves. Our solutions are used in a wide range of industries, protecting billions of dollars worth of goods and millions of documents every year.
Explaining Biometrics
Biometrics in international airports
International airports are the world’s busiest facilities. For this reason, airports must utilize access security and sophisticated video surveillance to…
Explainer: Multi-factor authentication
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a layer of security that ensures a person provides two or more pieces of information to…
Explainer: Dynamic Signature
Dynamic signature is a biometric modality that uses, for recognition purposes, the anatomic and behavioral characteristics that an individual exhibits…
History of Biometrics
Introduction The term “biometrics” is derived from the Greek words “bio” (life) and “metrics” (to measure). Automated biometric systems have…
Explainer: Vascular Pattern Recognition
Vascular pattern recognition, also commonly referred to as vein pattern authentication, uses near-infrared light to reflect or transmit images of…
Explainer: Biometric Middleware
Biometric middleware is authentication software that enables various biometric devices and technologies and allows the match or no—match decisions made…
