FDLE certifies Fulcrum Biometrics FbF LiveScan software Fulcrum Biometrics‘ FbF LiveScan software has been certified as an approved product by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), offering an economical alternative to Florida-based organizations that do background checks. According to Ken Nosker, president of Fulcrum Biometrics,...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition | Law Enforcement Share: Facebook | Twitter

China planning $2.1 billion research campus to become world AI leader China is planning to build a 13.8 billion-yuan ($2.1 billion) research park dedicated to AI development to further its goal of becoming a world leader in the technology by 2030, CNBC reports. The campus is planned for the Beijing...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometric R&D Share: Facebook | Twitter

Nuance adds enhanced voice biometrics to Dragon Drive automotive platform Nuance Communications has announced the addition of several new capabilities to its Dragon Drive automotive system, including enhanced audio processing technology for improved voice biometrics. Dragon Drive’s new “Just Talk” feature allows vehicle occupants to engage with the “automotive...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Voice Biometrics Share: Facebook | Twitter

Samsung patents rollable display device with fingerprint sensor Samsung has patented a tablet-like rollable display device with an integrated fingerprint sensor, LetsGoDigital reports. The OLED display can be rolled up into a small tube, which houses the fingerprint sensor. Rollable displays date back to an e-reader prototyped...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometric R&D | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Tokyo 2020 athletes, staff, media to be screened with NEC facial recognition The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games will deploy NEC facial recognition technology at game venues to screen athletes, staff and journalists, the Japan Times reports. The technology is expected to increase security by preventing the use of ID...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

This ring uses gesture recognition to write words and numbers This is a guest post by Kayla Matthews, a biometrics and technology writer. FingerSound is an exciting new system from Georgia Tech researchers, led by graduate student Cheng Zhang, the technology’s creator. The technology enables people to trace numbers...full story Categories: Biometric News | Wearables Share: Facebook | Twitter

Israel’s biometric database allegedly managed illegally by subcontractor Israel’s biometric database has allegedly been managed by a private contractor for more than two years, in violation of the rules for its maintenance established by the government when it was set up in 2011, Haaretz reports. A lawsuit...full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID Share: Facebook | Twitter

BIO-key to demo biometric lock and fingerprint reader lines at CES BIO-key will be demonstrating its line of TouchLock products and compact fingerprint readers at CES next week in Las Vegas. In addition to its current line of biometric and Bluetooth enabled padlocks and bicycle locks, the company will introduce...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Ukrainian border guards collecting biometric data from international travelers According to a State Border Guard Service statement, Ukraine has begun to collect biometric data from foreigners at the country’s border control points in an effort to ensure Ukraine’s state security, strengthen the control over the entry and the...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security Share: Facebook | Twitter

Protec Secure Card to distribute SmartMetric biometric security cards in U.S. New Jersey-based Protec Secure Card has been appointed the national distributor for SmartMetric’s biometric security cards within the USA. PSC is a Visa, MasterCard and Discover certified credit card manufacturer that specializes in advanced high-quality credit card production for...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Financial Services Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometric National ID Conference Lebanon Chapter Biometric National ID Conference Lebanon Chapter January 30 – 31, 2018 Beirut, Lebanon We invite you to participate as sponsor / exhibitor / speaker at this upcoming Biometric event to be held in January 2018, in Lebanon. The 2...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Border Security 2018 Border Security 2018 February 21-22, 2018 Crowne Plaza Rome, St Peter’s Hotel & Spa, Rome, Italy SMi Group at proud to announce the 11th Annual Border Security conference and exhibition which will convene on the 21st-22nd February 2018 in...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Digital Integration in Wealth Management 2018 Digital Integration in Wealth Management 2018 February 21- 22, 2018 London, UK The only event to focus on integration of digital capabilities with existing processes to enhance client engagement and reach new segments Arena International is thrilled to announce...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

European Payments Forum 5th Annual European Payments Forum March 1-2, 2018 Amsterdam, The Netherlands After the great success of the September 2017 event, we will have our next annual European Payments Forum in March 2018. This time, the hosting city is going...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Forensics Europe Expo Forensics Europe Expo March 6-7, 2018 Olympia, London With an incredible speaker line up, dozens of free seminars, tonnes of innovation and an exhibition of the latest technology, Forensics Europe Expo is gearing up to be the must-attend event...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter