DigitalPersona Inc. has launched the next-generation version of its U.are.U Software Development Kits (SDKs). The new SDKs enable biometric authentication through easy integration to be able to offer high protection against voter and entitlement program fraud. The system meets the requirements for making standards-based development tools, which provides for the expansion of fingerprint biometrics throughout […]
13 Sep, 2012DigitalPersona releases next generation SDKs
12 Sep, 2012HID settles reader lawsuit
HID Global and ASSA ABLOY AB announced that they settled two lawsuits they had filed against Farpointe Data involving two patents related to multi-technology readers and other issues. Prior to the settlement, HID Global had obtained a victory relating to the two asserted patents. In particular, the United States District Court for the Central District […]
12 Sep, 2012Cubic’s EASY Card System eases train to plane travel in Miami
Cubic Transportation Systems announced that travelers now can take the Metrorail to and from the Miami International Airport (MIA), including paying their fares using the EASY Card smart card system. Cubic extended the EASY Card system to MIA Metrorail Station under an approximately $1 million option in the original contract with MDT, including new fare […]
12 Sep, 2012EyeLock launches iris-based turnstile
Iris-based identity authentication provider EyeLock Inc. announced the release of an iris recognition turnstile called EyeSwipe-Nano TS design for use in environments that require secure access control. The turnstile can capture iris information both at-a-distance and in motion. Its capture range can function at high speeds. The system also features an integrated card reader to […]
12 Sep, 2012DeviceFidelity plans European launch for moneto
DeviceFidelity is partnering with Vincento Payment Solutions and MasterCard to bring its moneto NFC wallet service to the European market. Later this year, UK iPhone users will be able to sign up online to receive an iCaisse4X protective case that attaches to the iPhone to enable contactless payments. Moneto uses a prepaid MasterCard, which can […]
12 Sep, 2012Google Wallet nixes prepaid card
Google has announced that Oct. 17 will mark the end of the Google Prepaid Card on Google Wallet. The company said that since adding support for all debit and credit cards from Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover last month, Google Wallet no longer needs a prepaid card to mimic debit-style transactions. Starting Sept. 17, […]
12 Sep, 2012West Virginia chooses biometric enrollment system, awards services contract
The State of West Virginia has chose NextgenID’s Multi-modal Biometric Enrollment (MBE) KIOSK for enrolling employees, contractors and citizens into the state’s new West Virginia Identity Management Service. This service will aid in the transition of business process to a secure system using trusted digital identity cards in the state’s counties and municipalities. The state […]