Japanese firm introduces privacy visor that confuses facial recognition software
According to a report in Inverse, Japan’s Nissey Corp. is set to release a privacy visor that the company claims…
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Sources reveal more about Japan’s biometric cashless payments plan for tourists
Japan Today has unveiled more information about the country`s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to test cashless payment…
Japan to pilot biometric payment system for tourists
In an effort to prevent crime and reduce the need to carry cash or credit cards ahead of the 2020…
Japan adds facial recognition to passport control system
In an effort to tighten immigration control and security in advance of the Toyko 2020 Summer Olympics, the Japanese government…
Facial recognition technology used at Tokyo Marathon
In preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, law enforcement were trying out security measures developed by the private…
Biometric payment solutions startup Liquid secures funding round
Japanese startup Liquid announced on December 25 that it has secured funding from Itochu, Information Services International-Dentsu, Credit Saison and…
Japanese bank using fingerprint authentication at its ATMs
Japan’s Aeon Bank will be introducing ATMs that allow clients to access their account using only fingerprints for identification. The…
JCB piloting Fujitsu palm vein authentication technology for payments
Japanese payment service JCB Co., Ltd. announced it will be piloting Fujitsu’s palm vein authentication technology for payments at the…
Japanese airports to install biometric terminals for foreign visitors
Japan’s Justice Ministry plans to install mobile biometric terminals at various airports that will capture photos and fingerprints of foreign…
Researchers develop glasses that prevent facial recognition systems from detecting a face
Japan’s National Institute of Informatics has developed a pair of eyeglasses that enables users to protect their privacy by disabling…
