DigitalPersona has announced that its U.are.U 4500 line of fingerprint readers were successfully integrated into and used in 180,000 voting machines provided by manufacturer Diebold for use in the 2010 Brazilian national elections. In addition to providing the units, DigitalPersona also worked with Diebold to ensure the new solutions for Diebold were taking full advantage […]

Precise Biometrics has entered a partnership agreement with smart-card technology developer Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) to bring Precise’s Match-on-Card technology to G&D’s smart cards. The partnership will enable G&D’s clients to provide smart cards with encrypted data on the user’s fingerprint so that when a card is swiped and a fingerprint is scanned for identification […]

M2SYS has announced it will be conducting the first Tweet on the social media site Twitter bringing in the new hashtag #biometricchat in an effort to increase open dialogue about the technology on the popular platform on Oct. 6 from 11am to 12pm EST. The hope in introducing the tweet chat is to bring new […]

TruTouch Technologies has developed a finger-scanning alcohol detection unit that could be used to lock car ignitions of those who have been found guilty of driving under the influence, according to an Auto 1 2 3 article. The device, which relies on infrared light scanning to determine alcohol levels in someone’s system, is being touted […]

In his keynote address to the Biometrics Consortium in Tampa, Fla., John Mears, director of biometrics and identity management solutions at Lockheed Martin, acknowledged the well understood but infrequently tackled hurdle that faces the biometrics industry: poor public perception. Mears admitted that the industry has an uphill battle and gave a call to arms to […]

AuthenTec has announced that its TouchChip line fingerprint scanning modules will be implemented into Dell Computers’ new Latitude E6520 notebooks. The sensor is FIPS 201-certified so it can be used in conjunction with U.S. government projects. The Dell Latitude E6520 is a business-rugged laptop that features a military standard-tested metal case and highly durable display. […]

Lumidigm announced that fellow biometric technology developer Innometriks’ Rhino reader, which utilizes embedded multispectral fingerprint reader from Lumidigm, is being used by the U.S. Department of Defense to secure outdoor vehicles, pedestrian perimeters and interior access points. Among the reasons the joint solution from the two companies was chosen is due to its rugged capabilities […]

DigitalPersona has announced it will demonstrate its fingerprint solutions designed specifically for Civil ID program applications at the Biometrics Consortium Conference in Tampa, Fla. September 27 through 29. Specifically, the company is planning to showcase their U.are.U line of fingerprint readers as well as not yet released mobile identity solutions. Among the aspects of the […]

AOptix Technologies has launched a multimodal biometric solution that authenticates an individual’s identity via both face recognition and iris recognition simultaneously. The new product, called InSight Duo, is designed to be used in the aviation security and border security industries. The technology is designed specifically for trusted traveler programs and immigration processing. In addition to […]

BIO-key International will showcase its new fingerprint-based security apps developed for the iPad and iPhone and the Android-based tablets and phones at the Biometric Consortium Conference & Technology Expo at the Tampa Convention Center September 27 – 29. Chief among the new solutions is the company’s Fingerprint Mobile Identification Device product suite developed for use […]