Accuracy of facial recognition experts confirmed by researchers
Researchers have determined that trained forensic examiners are much more accurate identifying faces than non-experts and computers, providing the scientific…
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NSTIC issues $3.7 M to MorphoTrust, HealthIDx and Galois in identity pilot program funding round
The National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) announced that it has issued nearly $4 million in grants to…
Biometrics in border control, facial recognition, a lawsuit and more top stories
Here’s a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Lawsuit In one…
NIST, FBI research contactless fingerprint devices
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been working with the biometrics industry to deliver fast, touchless fingerprint readers…
Biometric software developer Innovatrics passes NIST MINEX III test
Innovatrics announced that it has become the first fingerprint technology company in the world to successfully pass the Minutiae Interoperability…
MorphoTrak tattoo recognition algorithm places first in NIST evaluation
MorphoTrak announced that its tattoo recognition algorithm placed first in National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) “Tattoo Recognition Technology…
NEC releases new version of facial recognition, sponsors IAI Educational event
NEC Corporation of America (NEC) announced it has released the latest version of NeoFace, the facial recognition algorithm that performed…
NEC to provide facial recognition technology for 14 Brazilian airports
NEC Corporation announced that the Receita Federal (Brazilian National Tax Collection Agency) has selected NEC to provide NeoFace Watch facial…
NIST becomes government member of FIDO Alliance
National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) announced it recently joined the FIDO Alliance under its newly-created government membership class….
New research proves that fingerprint accuracy remains unchanged over time
A Michigan State University professor and his former Ph.D. student have published a new paper that proves that fingerprint recognition…
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