AOptix Technologies, Inc. is taking the iris recognition biometrics market by storm with its proprietary adaptive optics (AO) system. The AO system is designed for iris image capture at stand-off distance of up to 2 meters. AO technology corrects for optical distortions caused by atmospheric disturbances and target motion and allows for real-time tracking and […]

Bioscrypt has released its PIV-Station, a biometric reader designed for use by U.S. Federal organizations. The PIV-Station meets the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) requirements mandated by the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). The PIV-Station has received GSA approval as a FIPS 201- complaint CHUID Reader (Contact) and CHUID Reader (Contactless). It is the first […]

Bioscrypt has released its PIV-Station, a biometric reader designed for use by U.S. Federal organizations. The PIV-Station meets the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) requirements mandated by the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). The PIV-Station has received GSA approval as a FIPS 201- complaint CHUID Reader (Contact) and CHUID Reader (Contactless). It is the first […]

Privaris’ plusID personal biometric tokens will partner with Alacera’s Sentrix™ identity verification and access control modules through an OEM relationship. plusID is a key-fob sized personal wireless biometric token that can be used to provide secure access to facilities and computers. All biometric processing is done on the user’s personal device as opposed to an […]

Biometrics was named as the fastest growing segment in the North American electronic access control (EAC) market in Frost & Sullivan’s new report. The Frost & Sullivan research titled “North American Electronic Access Control Market – Investment Analysis and Growth Opportunities” examined card, biometric and audio/video-based EAC markets and their financial data. Security concerns, national […]

ActivIdentity® Corporation is launching Smart Police ID, a range of smart card solutions that allow police forces to develop and implement comprehensive identity assurance strategies to meet evolving business and legislative requirements. The Smart Police ID enables police forces to consolidate physical and logical access controls into a single smart card that uses the familiar […]

Kaba Workforce Solutions have introduced biometric terminals B-Net 91 20 FP and B-Net 93 20 Compact Biometric Module (CBM) for access control and time/attendance recording. The terminals, which feature fingerprint ID units and databases for 500 employees that can be increased to 3,000 if needed, integrate with virtually all of Kaba’s terminals. The fingerprint sensor […]

The four, primary established RFID applications (access control, animal ID, automobile immobilization, and electronic toll collection) are the biggest sources of revenue. But according to new market data released by ABI Research, important changes in the revenue mix for RFID applications will be well underway by 2012. As research director Michael Liard puts it, “these […]

Identica and Unisys have partnered to produce a biometric credentialing and access control database system for Canada’s Port of Halifax. The project will utilize Identica’s hand pattern scanners coupled with HID iCLASS smart cards to increase security and access for the port’s 4,000 workers. HALIFAX, NS–Identica Canada Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of US-based Identica […]

A Spanish developer of access control products, Dorlet, will be integrating LEGIC Identsystems’ contactless technology into its security systems, the two recently announced. The new license agreement will provide LEGIC a stronger presence in Spain while giving Dorlet a wider menu of options it can offer its customers. Zurich–LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading supplier of […]