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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 groupApple 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 HelloMicrosoft 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 accessoriesMicrosoft 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 ServerImageWare 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 readerMicrosoft 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 usefulAccording 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, iOSMicrosoft 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 authenticationMicrosoft 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 storesBIO-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 readerMicrosoft 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 safetyIriTech 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 GroupBIO-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 systemsMicrosoft 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 technologyBioCatch 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 readersAcer’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 10Microsoft 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 MobileAccording 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 2016Fingerprint 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 sensorMicrosoft 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…
