Biometrics Archive
03 Ago 2015
New authentication method based on the movement of the iris
Biometric authentication provides convenience, speed and security to identification processes. In this regard, the company SRI has developed a new application, called Iris on the Move (IOM), which is based on the movement of the eye iris, and delivers accurate authentication while requiring minimal user interaction. IOM also meets the growing demand for seamless and
20 Jul 2015
British police used biometric authentication at a music festival
The British police deployed a facial recognition system for security during the Music Festival that took place at Donington Park. Cameras were able to scan faces at the event and images were checked against a Europe-wide database of custody images. Police speakers confirmed that this was the first time the technology had been used outside
15 Jul 2015
Brain waves for human biometric identification
The potential use of brain waves for human biometric identification was first announced in 2013. Experts consider that the development of such applications would greatly improve the security of existing authentication methods. In this regard, a new research project from Spain points out to the meaning of words as a specific identifier. A team lead by
12 Jul 2015
Canada will implement biometric identification systems in its borders
The prime minister of Canada has announced new measures to fight terrorism, including the use of biometric authentication to all travelers who need a visa to enter the country. The government will make sure that privacy standards are met. There will be an investment of $ 312.6 million for the extent of the existing program
05 Jul 2015
UNHCR deliver biometric system for refugees
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), along the collaboration of private companies, is working to deliver a biometric technology system for registering and verifying the identities of displaced persons around the world. The adoption of new technologies will enable UNHCR to provide refugees with the assistance they require where and when needed. The
26 Jun 2015
Biometrics to improve healthcare
A secure identification is vital in the healthcare system, both to control logical access to centralized archives of digitized patients’ data, to limit physical access to buildings and hospital wards, as well as to authenticate medical and social support personnel. Identity verification solutions based on biometric technology (fingerprints, iris recognition and vascular biometrics amongst others) can