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Captiva Inc.
Captiva is a USA-based HUBZone small business offering biometric solution development for civil and defense agencies. Our experience includes development of architectures for very large biometric systems.
Explaining Biometrics
Explainer: Signature Recognition
Biometrics Research Group, Inc. defines signature recognition as a behavioural biometric that identifies an individual on the basis of their…
Glossary of ID4D terms
BiometricUpdate.com has developed a fully cross-referenced glossary of ID4D terms concerning digital identification systems used to improve development outcomes. Below…
Explainer: Big Data
Big Data is a term used to describe large and complex data sets that can provide insightful conclusions when analyzed…
History of Biometrics
Introduction The term “biometrics” is derived from the Greek words “bio” (life) and “metrics” (to measure). Automated biometric systems have…
History of digital identification in the developing world
The idea of providing identification to support economic and social development evolved out of sustainable development communities, and has early…
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…
