New tech for in-display biometrics developed by Qualcomm, Samsung
Qualcomm has announced that its newest in-display biometric fingerprint sensors will be deployed in smartphones early this year, writes Engadget….
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Some fever cam makers reportedly scamming buyers with poor biometric tools
A video surveillance publication is putting makers of questionable biometric fever cameras on notice. It alleges that it has dug…
Zenus Biometrics crowdfunding for ethical facial analysis at valuation near $10M
Zenus Biometrics is crowdfunding to raise capital for its facial recognition and ethical facial analysis business, raising just under $90,000…
Samsung looks to improve biometric face detection, files trademark application for ToF sensor
Samsung appears to be developing a Time-of-flight (ToF) optical sensor for facial recognition, LetsGoDigital reports, and has even come up…
Digital imaging pioneer Eric Fossum says future sensors could revolutionize biometrics, and urges caution
Professor Eric Fossum is concerned about the double-edged sword that powerful technologies, like those behind biometrics, represent. Connecting with Fossum…
Android camera APIs must preserve facial appearance for biometrics
Android camera software APIs will not be able to alter facial appearance, Google revealed in its latest Compatibility Definition Document,…
Dahua and Hikvision biometric cameras not allowed at U.S. universities as contractor ban begins
The deadline for U.S. federal contractors to comply with bans on using equipment from biometric surveillance suppliers Hikvision and Dahua,…
Biometric facial recognition changes announced for smart home security cameras, video door intercom
Starting with iOS 14, HomeKit Accessories will benefit from a new interface, biometric facial recognition, improved integration with tvOS 14…
Qualcomm Smart Cities effort accelerates, edge devices for biometrics showcased
Qualcomm’s Smart Cities Accelerator Program has another partner to add to its growing effort, with PFU Limited, a Fujitsu company,…
Legislation would block police from using facial recognition with body cam footage
The newly introduced Stop Biometric Surveillance by Law Enforcement Act would ban federal law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition…
