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How Biometrics Help Manage Amusement Park Access

July 23, 2013

Amusement parks exist, almost by definition, to create a positive atmosphere for customers looking for a fun get-away.

Supreme Court Rules Police Can Take DNA Samples from Arrestees

June 3, 2013

The 5-4 majority agreed that taking a DNA cheek swab is akin to fingerprinting or photographing, but the dissenting justices saw it as a major change in police powers.

Navy Seeks New Facial Recognition Binoculars

February 6, 2013

The Navy is testing a new generation of military binoculars that can scan faces and identify suspects from 650 feet away.

Extreme Dry Skin Leads to Fingerprint ID Failures

January 3, 2013

Patients with dermatitis may find that their fingerprint scans are often unsuccessful, due to minute scarring and cracks that disturb the fine ridges in a subject's biometric fingerprint.

Integrates Attendance with Access Control

November 13, 2012

When you have workers who will clock-in for each other, it can result in a lot of time theft from an organization.

Provides High-Security Credential Verification

October 15, 2012

When every single credential has to be read correctly – in the snow, rain, heat and gloom of night – a strong reader is necessary to handle high-security applications in extreme weather and rough environments.

Enables Biometric Identification in the Field

October 1, 2012

The uses of biometric credentials can expand far beyond doorways with this ruggedized, handheld device.

Security News -- Biometrics

New Lab Working on Biometric Shoe Sole

July 23, 2012

A new insole would measure pressure, gait and patterns to verify identity within three steps in high-security facilities.

Centralizing Hospital Credential Management at the Touch of a Finger

February 28, 2012

Requiring busy professionals to juggle multiple passwords in their stressful, fast-paced, mission-critical duties is extremely difficult. Enterprise single sign-on (ESSO), in tandem with the security and superior performance of biometric sensors, is essential in healthcare applications where security is a must but where it cannot interfere with critical care technicians.