06 Nov, 2007Texas port workers enrolling in TWIC program
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun enrolling about 6,000 port workers and other employees at the Texas port of Corpus Christi in the TWIC program. TWIC is being rolled out in multiple phases with smart cards first issued to the maritime sector before being introduced at other transportation facilities. Initially only biometric cards […]
06 Nov, 2007Sarnoff Corporation Iris on the Move technology now works as a drive-through system
Sarnoff Corporation unveiled its vehicle drive-through system, the latest application of its Iris on the Move (IOM) biometric identification access control technology. The system’s pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) mechanism allows iris image capture for people inside of vehicles at various heights. The system works outdoors under varied lighting conditions and builds on IOM’s ability to identify stationary […]
06 Nov, 2007Patent issued for e-Smart Technologies biometric match-on-card technology
e-Smart Technologies have received a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the Company’s biometric identification card technology. The patent also covers the Company’s method for capturing the biometric data and matching that captured data with reference data, and causing the card to perform a desired function only if the identity of the […]
02 Nov, 2007Security concerns drive market growth in the world smart card market
Research and Markets (www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72420) announces the addition of new Frost & Sullivan report “World Smart Cards Markets – Investment Analysis”. Government ID and security is a key application area for smart cards and this segment of the market could experience growth rates to the tune of 36 percent between 2006 and 2011. The key applications […]
02 Nov, 2007Germany rolls out second generation of ePassport with biometrics
Germany has moved into the second generation of ePassports by adding fingerprint biometrics. Fingerprints become mandatory in June 2009, and according to NXP, which supplies the chips for the passports, it will be the first country in the world to introduce second-generation ePassports with enhanced security that are tamper-proof. The SmartMX chip in the new […]
02 Nov, 2007The Sharper Image to begin offering Sequiam biometric products for home use
Sequiam Corporation has received purchase orders over $500,000 from The Sharper Image for biometric products for home use. The initial products are the Sequiam ScanQ biometric computer access pod and the BioBox, a storage container that unlocks with a fingerprint. The ScanQ allows consumers to access their PC and common web sites without the need […]
01 Nov, 2007CATCHER handheld device to be used by Cairo Engineering and Manufacturing
Catcher Holdings, Inc. will supply its portable, handheld mobile device to Cairo Engineering and Manufacturing. The devices will assist the government with screening, identification and validation of people entering and leaving certain high security areas in the nation’s capital of Cairo. The CATCHER device will allow biometric fingerprint identification and collection, digital picture and video […]
31 Oct, 2007UK Borders bill strengthens immigration and border control
The UK Borders bill recently received Royal Assent from the Government. This means that the Border and Immigration Agency (BIA) has more powers to strengthen borders and control illegal immigration. The Act also ensures that from 2008 ID cards will be introduced for foreign nationals subject to immigration control. The UK Borders Act also reinforces […]
31 Oct, 2007Encentuate provides identity and access management for Englewood Hospital
Encentuate will be providing Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Englewood, New Jersey with its Encentuate IAM Suite for access control across the organization. With Encentuate, Englewood automates access to web, desktop and legacy applications, using a combination of single sign-on and employee RFID badges for strong authentication. The hospital is also providing the ability […]
30 Oct, 2007FaceKey biometric time and attendance system utilized by Vista Fibers
FaceKey announces that Vista Fibers, a division of Mid America Recycling, has selected its EntryGuard™ fingerprint-based time and attendance systems for its San Antonio location. FaceKey supported the conversion from paper time cards to the fingerprint-based time and attendance system. FaceKey Supplies Biometric Time & Attendance System for Vista Fibers SAN ANTONIO, TX — FaceKey […]
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