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Study Says Biometrics to Become More Commonplace

August 1, 2012

The Biometrics Institute has released its 2012 Industry Survey, a look at the trends and developments in the industry over the last 12 months.

Three ID Management Solutions from Biometric Enterprise Single Sign-On

Bill Spence

July 24, 2012

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 security cannot interfere with critical care technicians.

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.

Security News -- Biometrics

FBI Working to Build Iris Scan Database

June 27, 2012

By 2014, the FBI will be testing a database for searching iris scans nationwide to track repeat offenders.

Study Says Aging Eyes Hinder Biometric Scans

May 30, 2012

Identifying people by scanning the irises of their eyes may not be as reliable as some might think.

Stopping Thieves with Biometrics: If They Can’t Start It, They Can’t Steal It!

Philip Scarfo

May 8, 2012

What if your heavy equipment was useless to a thief? What if it just doesn’t start up and the thief, no matter what he does, can’t get the equipment going? Think that might make a difference?

Alabama County Jail Tests Facial ID Technology

April 24, 2012

Calhoun County Jail in Alabama is testing facial recognition technology that could revolutionize how criminals are identified by local law enforcement.

Biometrics Market to Grow to $14 billion by 2019

March 21, 2012

A new assessment of the global biometrics market predicts revenues to increase to $14.685 billion by 2019.

Team Joins Biometrics and Gunshot Detection

March 13, 2012

Two companies have joined forces to create the world's first instantaneous gunshot detection and facial recognition system, according to an article from Security CCTV News.