Clarkson University names biometric expert new engineering science professor
Clarkson University announced it has named biometrics expert Stephanie A. Schuckers the Paynter-Krigman professor in engineering science at the university’s…
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History of Biometrics
Introduction The term “biometrics” is derived from the Greek words “bio” (life) and “metrics” (to measure). Automated biometric systems have…
German researcher reverse-engineers a fingerprint using photos
A German researcher from European hackers association Chaos Computer Club recently demonstrated a method to fool standard biometric security software…
Fingerprint Cards AB and Atmel Corporation become strategic partners
Fingerprint Cards AB and Atmel Corporation have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly develop combined capacitive touchscreens and touch…
Uber to implement safety measures that will use biometrics and ‘scientific analysis’ to screen drivers
Uber announced in a blog post this week it is currently conducting a “global review” of its safety measures with…
UK law prohibits police from storing foreign criminals’ DNA and fingerprint records
The UK Commissioner for the Retention and Use of Biometric Material has published a new report that reveals that the…
UK Biometrics Commissioner releases annual report
UK Biometrics Commissioner Alastair R. MacGregor publicly released his first annual report yesterday. The Biometrics Commissioner is independent of the…
iTouch Biometrics enhances Romeoville police department’s booking process
iTouch Biometrics announced it has improved Romeoville, Illinois police department’s booking process by replacing its previous livescan fingerprint and DC…
NIST experts discuss how biometric devices are helping law enforcement
A number of scientists, engineers and program managers discussed the many ways the agency is helping law enforcement improve investigations…
Anviz, Megapar install fingerprint identification device at Paraguay airport, biometric time-attendance system at bank
Anviz Global recently partnered with distribution company Megapar Ingenieria SA to provide security solutions for the Silvio Pettirossi International Airport…
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