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Microsoft Biometrics News

 

Fingerprint readers now an upgrade option on select Dell laptops

Dell’s XPS 13 and XPS 15 laptops are now being sold with a $25 upgrade option for a fingerprint reader…

Jan 26, 2017

Apple to become a member of AI research group

Apple will reportedly join the Partnership on AI, a nonprofit artificial intelligence research organization with a membership that includes Amazon.com…

Jan 25, 2017

Microsoft’s new security dashboard feature increases support for Windows Hello

Microsoft will introduce in April a new security service called Windows Defender Security Center, which serves as a dashboard for…

Jan 13, 2017

Windows Hello supporting about 100 biometric-enabled devices and accessories

Microsoft recently noted in a blog post that there are as many as 100 Windows devices and accessories across all…

Jan 13, 2017

ImageWare’s GoVerifyID enterprise suite certified for Windows Server

ImageWare Systems, Inc. announced that its GoVerifyID Enterprise Suite is now certified to work with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2,…

Dec 29, 2016

Microsoft files biometric gestures patent, suggests whole-screen fingerprint reader

Microsoft filed a patent earlier this year for a new feature called “Biometric Gestures”, which allows smartphone owners to perform…

Oct 15, 2016

New Microsoft patent would use biometrics to make your lock screen more useful

According to a new report by MSPoweruser, a new patent application published by Microsoft researchers could make your lock screen…

Oct 4, 2016

Windows face authentication feature could expand to Android, iOS

Microsoft has hinted that its face authentication feature Windows Hello might work on Android phones and iPhones, in addition to…

Oct 3, 2016

Microsoft willing to extend Skype for Aadhaar authentication

Microsoft has presented various “case scenarios” to the Indian government on how Skype can be used for identity authentication using…

Oct 3, 2016

Microsoft selling BIO-key’s line of USB fingerprint readers in retail and online stores

BIO-key International recently announced that the company’s line of compact USB fingerprint reader accessories are now available for retail sale…

Sep 19, 2016

Microsoft patents on-screen fingerprint reader

Microsoft received a patent for “Fingerprint Detection with Transparent Cover”, which covers fingerprint reader technology which can be integrated into…

Aug 3, 2016

IriTech showcasing how biometric security solutions can ensure child safety

IriTech will be sponsoring the Kids Personal Safety Event organized by Safe Kidz in Kenya at the end of August…

Aug 3, 2016

BIO-key signs strategic sales and distribution agreement with Access Sales Group

BIO-key International has signed a strategic sales and distribution agreement with Access Sales Group for distribution of its fingerprint biometric…

Jul 6, 2016

Microsoft mimics hand motion and sensation for virtual reality systems

Microsoft researchers are looking at a number of ways in which technology can start to recognize detailed hand motion. The…

Jun 8, 2016

BioCatch integrates additional Microsoft Azure capabilities into its behavioral biometrics technology

BioCatch has integrated additional Microsoft Azure capabilities into its behavioral biometrics technology, which further improves its ability to detect and…

May 29, 2016

New Windows 10 laptops by Acer feature fingerprint readers

Acer’s latest Windows 10 laptops give users the ability to quickly authenticate themselves and log into these devices using their…

May 19, 2016

Microsoft unveils security service for Windows 10

Microsoft recently unveiled a new service, Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, that is designed to help enterprises detect, investigate, and…

May 16, 2016

Microsoft set to introduce fingerprint support to Windows 10 Mobile

According to a report in Techtree.com, Microsoft is poised to introduce fingerprint support to the next Windows 10 Mobile. Plans…

Apr 27, 2016

FPC to showcase fingerprint sensors at WinHEC 2016

Fingerprint Cards (FPC) has been invited to participate and demonstrate a wide range of its fingerprint sensors at the Microsoft…

Apr 25, 2016

Microsoft files patent for trackpoint with fingerprint sensor

Microsoft filed a patent for a low-profile trackpoint or thumb mouse with an optional fingerprint sensor integrated beneath the surface…

Microsoft Industry Insights

 

Entra Verified ID introduces DIDs and VCs to the Microsoft ecosystem

Microsoft’s new product, Entra Verified ID, introduces Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) and Verifiable Credentials (VCs) to the Microsoft ecosystem. DIDs are…

Microsoft aims to kill the password
Intel drops facial recognition from TV set-top box, and why cable needs to ‘get the net’

Brand Focus: Microsoft

 

Identification-as-a-service provides benefits, says MorphoTrak executive

Cloud computing provides many benefits including ease of use, time savings, security, convenience, versatility, and scalability. For these reasons, cloud…

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