Lumidigm and Alphatronics are creating an outdoor biometric access control solution called OctoLine utilizing the Lumidigm Venus fingerprint sensor. The Alphatronics OctoLine is a set of modular components that can be configured into a custom access control solution. The Fingerscan biometric module employs Lumidigm’s fingerprint sensor in indoor or outdoor environments. Other OctoLine modules include […]

Lumidigm and Alphatronics are creating an outdoor biometric access control solution called OctoLine utilizing the Lumidigm Venus fingerprint sensor. The Alphatronics OctoLine is a set of modular components that can be configured into a custom access control solution. The Fingerscan biometric module employs Lumidigm’s fingerprint sensor in indoor or outdoor environments. Other OctoLine modules include […]

A gun’s lifespan is greatly affected by how often it is fired. It is impractical, however, to expect soldiers to document their weapon use in the field, especially in the heat of battle. A new RFID-enabled system being tested by the Army automates the process. The system, designed by the Army’s Benét Laboratories research center, […]

German-based RFID developer Sokymat Automotive GmbH has announced it will display an expanded line of industrial RFID transponders at two trade shows in Germany this month. The expanded product line offers rugged transponders intended for a variety of uses, including the Waste Bin Tag and Slim Tag-intended for multiple industry applications-as well as an improved […]

By Jerry Banks and David Hanny, co-authors of RFID Applied RFID implementations are becoming very numerous as they offer an expected benefit over the present way of doing things. Used in the proper situation, RFID can provide a better way of doing business or enable a much more convenient procedure for the consumer or user […]

The DSVII®-PA biometric passport reader from Exton, Pa.-based Datastrip provides passport authentication for border crossing, immigration and travel applications requiring on-the-spot verification of travel documents. The handheld device authenticates ID cards by reading 2-D bar codes, OCR-B and contact/contactless chips. It supports an evolving list of ID document standards and applications, including Border Crossing, US-VISIT […]

The DSVII-PA biometric passport reader from Exton, Pa.-based Datastrip provides passport authentication for border crossing, immigration and travel applications requiring on-the-spot verification of travel documents. The hand-held device authenticates ID cards by reading 2-D bar codes, OCR-B and contact/contactless chips. It supports an evolving list of ID document standards and applications, including Border Crossing, US-VISIT […]

Atmel Corp., San Jose, Calif., announced the availability of its FingerChip Security Chipset a smaller and less expensive biometric solution. The new chipset is being shown at the RSA Conference in San Francisco. This new chipset combines Atmel’s highly AT77C104 FingerChip fingerprint sensor and the AT91SAM7FP105 FingerChip Security Processor, a low power, 32-bit based co-processor, […]

Validity Sensors’ fingerprint sensors will be included in biometric verification solutions from Digital Development Systems (DDS), a biometrics technology company in Japan. DDS incorporates San Jose-based Validity’s durable LiveFlex sensor into a compact USB fingerprint reader. The swipe-based fingerprint reader replaces password verification with fingerprint verification in PC and enterprise server environments. The solution features […]

Lumidigm has partnered with biometric reader manufacturer and port solution provider Innometriks. Responding to Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) reader requirements, Innometriks has integrated Lumidigm Venus fingerprint sensors into its TWIC readers. The Innometriks reader combines the Lumidigm Venus fingerprint sensor along with an HID smart card reader, a large 3.5-inch color LCD, and a […]