GE Homeland Protection announced its Secure Registered Traveler (SRT) Kiosk has arrived in Europe. The GE SRT Kiosk uses advanced technology to identify and assess travelers for explosives and other threats with little disruption for the traveler. The Kiosk integrates quadrupole resonance and trace (ITMS) explosives detection technologies with biometric identification functionality to create a […]

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 […]

Minnesota’s Digital Angel Corp., which makes identification, location-tracking and condition-monitoring technology, announced today that it has received an order for 630,000 compliant RFID tags valued at more than $600,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The cattle ear tags are for the USDA’s National Animal Identification System (NAIS) initiative. Digital Angel Corporation Receives […]

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 […]

Datastrip DSVIIs handheld identity verification devices are being integrated with Aware Inc.’s NISTPack biometric software suite. The NISTPack enables the DSVIIs to capture and submit fingerprint records that meet electronic fingerprint transmission specification standards for instant ID verification that is compatible with state and federal automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS). NISTPack enables the DSVII to […]

DAP Technologies unveils lightweight, rugged handheld computer for security and access control. The DAP CE3000B options include fingerprint reader, scanner and contact or contactless smart card readers. The handheld provides Personal Identification Verification (PIV) for perimeter access control at checkpoints in disaster management areas or field applications. Employee IDs, E-Passports and other access cards can […]

L-1 Identity Solutions will partner with Ultra-Scan Corporation to develop a new live scan fingerprint reader based on ultrasonic imaging technology. Biometric fingerprint images are captured using high frequency sounds waves that are immune to surface conditions which increases accuracy. Optical scanners are limited because of the size and ruggedness required to achieve high resolution […]

In order to make the process more secure, efficient and convenient for patients, Fujitsu and HT Systems are partnering to offer PatientSecure, a comprehensive biometric patient identification management system. The PatientSecure system uses the Fujitsu PalmSecure™ biometric authentication sensor which uses near infrared light to capture the vein pattern in a patient’s palm. The biometric […]

Bioscrypt’s V-Station MIFARE v9.50 fingerprint reader has been approved by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and placed on their “Biometrics for Access Control” Qualified Products List (QPL). Bioscrypt’s multi-factor authentication V-Station can use a combination of fingerprint pattern, smart card token and personal identification number in order to verify employees. The readers check templates stored […]

Lumidigm has introduced the compact Venus Series fingerprint sensors which they hope eliminates previous issues with similar sensors such as failure to enroll, high false reject rates and poor performance in outdoor environments. Venus Series returns high-quality images regardless of how wet or dry a person’s finger is or what the environmental issues are (rainy, […]