DigitalPersona releases its OneTouch® for Linux SDK that enables developers to create fingerprint-enabled applications for the Linux operating system. Designed for 2.6 kernel versions of the Novell SUSE and Slackware Linux distributions, the One Touch for Linux SDK enables developers to work in C and C++ development environments to integrate fingerprint authentication into applications that […]

Aware’s CaptureSuite™ family of software development kits has been introduced to perform rapid autocapture and compliance assurance of ten fingerprints and formatting for submission to a watchlist database. CaptureSuite software components work in conjunction with fingerprint live scan hardware devices, performing functions including autocapture, segmentation, hand detection, quality analysis, and standard-compliant formatting. The U.S. Department […]

To ensure that doctors in India who have completed their post-graduate degrees from state unrecognized colleges don’t get jobs as teachers, the Medical Council of India (MCI) has decided to implement RFID-based access control smart cards for the faculties of medical colleges. This card will have the photo of the individual, degrees obtained by him, […]

Neurotechnologija has introduced the Smartcard Finger-Match add-on for its VeriFinger and MegaMatcher fingerprint identification engines. With the match-on-card technology of Smartcard Finger-Match, the original reference template of unique biometric information, such as a fingerprint, is stored on the smartcard. The matching of fingerprint templates takes place in a microprocessor embedded in the card and personal […]

VALID Systems has partnered with Tranax Technologies, Inc. to offer VALID’s check cashing solution to Tranax’s customer base. VALID’s system is Internet-driven decisioning and biometric identification system that virtually eliminates fraud while requiring minimal hardware and training. Customers enroll with the cashier, but receive funds via ATM. Enrollment using VALID’s application averages 70 seconds; repeat […]

BioLink and m2m smart card systems conducted a joint exhibition at Cardex and IT Security conference in Moscow recently. MAGIX Loyalty, m2m group’s client loyalty program, allows frequent travelers to avoid long lines in airports by embedding biometric identification features on its smart card. A biometric optical USB scanner combined with a smart card reader, […]

Cross Match is the first biometrics manufacturer to receive Department of Homeland Security (DHS) certification for its Livescan technology. Cross Match has been awarded SAFETY Act designation for its portfolio of livescan products including the L-Scan® Guardian™ ten-print devices and palm and full-hand systems. Cross Match’s livescan portfolio received both designation as a qualified anti-terrorism […]

Two of Lumidigm’s fingerprint sensors have been tested and approved for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Qualified Products List (QPL). The J-Series and Venus Series are the only fingerprint sensors on the QPL. Systems and readers that integrate Lumidigm’s sensors meet TSA biometric requirements through Lumidigm’s qualification. Lumidigm Fingerprint Sensors Dominate TSA Qualified Products List […]

Entrust, Inc. has developed Extended Access Control (EAC), a public key infrastructure (PKI) for the next generation of ePassports. EAC provides a higher level of security during the verification process of e-passports. Not based on the X.509 standard, EAC will leverage a new type of certificate established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) known […]

L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. has introduced ID-Suite, a set of hardware and software packaged into customized solution sets to meet specific identity challenges in international border management, law enforcement and U.S. driver’s license applications. ID-Suite offers a more efficient way to verify identity documents, and track issuance and usage of identity documents. ID-Suite features a […]