Biometrics
Iris ID’s iT100 Selected by Leading Time and Attendance Provider
Iris ID announced that Michigan-based Tracy Inc. selected the IrisTime iT100 as its biometric data collection solution for the complex and demanding time and attendance environments found in government, university and manufacturing sectors. The iT100, Iris ID’s customizable and contactless time and attendance platform, provides Tracy, which specializes in implementing labor management solutions, with a fusion of iris and facial recognition technologies to enhance the accuracy of its systems.
MegaMatcher On Card 12 from Neurotechnology Features New Face Recognition and Fingerprint
Neurotechnology announced the release of the new MegaMatcher On Card software development kit (SDK). MegaMatcher On Card is an SDK for developing applications that feature biometric comparisons directly within the microcontroller of smart cards, and it includes optimized versions of the top ranked fingerprint, face and iris biometric algorithms from Neurotechnology. The latest version of the SDK includes a new implementation of the face recognition algorithm with a biometric data template size lower than 256 bytes.
Genetec Announces New Airport Badging Solution for Security Center
o comply with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)’s stringent regulations for the credentialing of employees and contractors, airports have to undertake complex and time-consuming processes to issue and administer badges or face hefty fines. To help airports of all sizes automate and simplify this process, Genetec announced its new Geneec™ Security Center Airport Badging Solution (ABS).
Suprema Integrates Biometric Access Control with Genetec
Suprema announced the successful integration of its biometric access control products with Genetec Security Center. Through this integration, Genetec Synergis can be paired with Suprema access control devices to allow users to verify access credentials with fingerprints and facial recognition along with existing RFID cards and PIN numbers. Biometric data such as fingerprint and facial recognition records can be quickly registered through either the Security Center software or Suprema’s BioStar 2 software,.
Invixium Launches Powerful Suite of Healthy Access Features With IXM Mobile
Invixium is broadening its offerings through IXM Mobile, a smartphone app with features designed for healthy access. This new mobile platform extends the company’s flagship solution, IXM TITAN, and enterprise-grade software, IXM WEB. The mobile app will provide end-users with groundbreaking features to enhance their biometric security system for staff and visitors. As the pandemic evolves, enterprises continue to invest in long-term solutions to satisfy the needs of staff and visitors and persisting government guidance for mask-wearing and temperature screening.
SAFR Provides Facial Recognition ID Authentication for Japanese Government Services Access
SAFR from RealNetworks has been selected as the facial recognition technology provider to support the Japanese government’s evolution from paper documents to digital “My Number” ID cards with a face-based authentication infrastructure. Part of a larger digital transformation, My Number cards represent a new digital identification system designed to streamline and expand access to government services for Japanese citizens and residents.
Alcatraz AI Partners with BrainBox AI to offer the Alcatraz Rock Facial Authentication Solution to its Office
Alcatraz AI announced that they are bringing the Alcatraz AI Rock to BrainBox AI’s offices. BrainBox AI is at the forefront of building automation and a leader in the green building revolution. As BrainBox AI’s office recently re-opened with limited capacity, the company is taking proactive steps through Alcatraz AI’s robust identity and facemask verification to keep employees safe. One survey showed, two-thirds of employees have safety concerns regarding the return of onsite operations.
Iris ID Looks at Growing Federal Government Use of Iris Biometrics
Learn how the federal government is using iris biometrics for the collection of personal identity and authentication data by joining Iris ID, at Connect: ID 2021, Oct. 5-6 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. Agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI are vetting iris-based technology for uses such as identifying people crossing U.S. borders and processing passengers at airport security checkpoints.
Aeroturn Turnstiles Announces New Integrations To The Latest Security Technology
Aeroturn announced that the company has managed to adapt to these uncertain times and take the reins of emerging trends. Aeroturn has been involved in the introduction of touchless facial recognition biometric credentials at multiple locations. In the past year, Aeroturn along with its security integrator partner, Siemens-Beltsville, MD, developed the integration of a prototype facial recognition system.
Alcatraz AI Launches Initiative to Promote Touchless Authentication
Alcatraz AI announced an initiative to promote touchless authentication while returning to the office. As companies decide how to safely return to work, Alcatraz AI is providing the opportunity to try its frictionless authentication solution, the Rock, which minimizes touchpoints and provides facemask verification to ensure COVID safety. Until October 31st, companies who sign up will get a 45 day free trial of the Rock.
IB Announces Advancements in Contactless Fingerprint IP
Integrated Biometrics announced its strategic partner, Sciometrics LLC, has applied to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and The European Patent Office for new Intellectual Property (IP) that will improve the quality of touchless fingerprinting through mobile devices and expand application of the technology. Sciometrics already holds a seminal patent for empowering off-the-shelf smartphones to capture high-quality fingerprints.
Fraser Sampson to Prioritise Human Rights at the Global MSC Security Conference 2021
Global MSC Security announced that Fraser Sampson, the Commissioner for the Retention and Use of Biometric Material and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, will call upon local authorities to prioritise human rights, when investing taxpayers money into new CCTV equipment. He will make the keynote address at the Global MSC Security Conference and Exhibition, which is taking place in Bristol on Tuesday 19th October 2021.
Alcatraz AI Partners with Switched On Space to offer the Alcatraz Rock Autonomous Access Control Globally
Alcatraz AI has announced that they are partnering with Switched On Space, an information technology and services company, to bring autonomous access control to international markets. This new strategic partnership with Switched On Space will provide greater exposure and expand Alcatraz AI’s facial authentication solutions to create safe spaces in buildings to the growing UK and Europe markets.
SAFR and Dains Collaborate to Launch Unmanned People Counting System at South
SAFR from RealNetworks announced a collaboration with Dains. As part of the collaboration, SAFR is providing its AI-based computer vision technology to increase the accuracy of people counting to prevent duplicates of customers and employees. he combined solution was recently deployed at the National Memorial Hall of the Korean War Abductees in Paju, Gyeonggi-do. Since there is no entrance fee for the memorial, accurate statistics on the number of unique visitors were required.y
HID Earns Level-1 PAD for Biometric Fingerprint Sensors
HID Global announced the TouchChip TC series of capacitive fingerprint sensors has been awarded Level 1 certification by independent third-party testing house iBeta Quality Assurance. This conformance —conducted in accordance with ISO/IEC 30107-3— affirms the HID Global biometric device functions to the highest standards, achieving 0% penetration during repeated test spoof attempts.
HID Adds Biometrics to Its HID Signo Readers
The reader is the latest addition to the company’s signature line of HID Signo Readers and adds an API for integration with access control software solutions from HID partners. This enables a single point of biometric template enrollment through an access control system, these templates can then be pushed to all connected devices simultaneously. The new solution brings HID’s award-winning biometrics technology to the HID Signo Reader platform.
Invixium Biometrics For Elegant, Touchless Access Control
Invixium has been selected by LightEdge Solutions as the standard for their access control solution. The system has been implemented in multiple LightEdge data centers in the Midwestern United States to manage access for hundreds of people including data center employees, tenants and visitors at each location. Before modernizing their access control, LightEdge had been using a hand geometry-based system to activate visitor cards.
Iris ID Showcase Biometric Solutions at Sheriff’s Conference
Iris ID will showcase its biometric technology at the National Sheriff’s Association’s Annual Conference and Exhibition later this month, the company has announced. The company aims to capitalize on the law enforcement sector’s intensifying interest in biometric identification solutions. The company already has a strong footing in the law enforcement sector. Its OU7S-AK camera module, for example, was embraced by the County of Los Angeles for its prisoner release process last year.
Invixium Temperature Screening At PPG Chemical Plant
Invixium has been chosen to provide PPG an automated touchless solution to accurately measure employee temperatures at staff entry doors. When faces with the overwhelming cost of screening employee temperatures during the COVID-19 pandemic, PPG sought to invest in a solution that achieved high accuracy without breaking their budget. When the COVID-19 outbreak took hold in the United States in March of 2020, PPG took swift action by hiring additional security professionals to screen employee temperatures before entering their chemical plant.
IrisTime iT100 Adds Manusonic Time and Attendance Software
Iris ID announced Ontario, Canada-based Manusonic has integrated its time and attendance software with the IrisTime iT100, Iris ID’s customizable and contactless biometric time and attendance terminal. Manusonic provides time and attendance solutions to a wide variety of markets throughout North America. Manusonic’s software adds a broad selection of functions and features to the iT100 through integration with payroll, human resources, accounting, job costing and other customized end-user systems.