DHS looks to maintain, replace biometric database system The Office of Biometric and Identity Management (OBIM) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has selected Enterprise Resource Planned System International, LLC (ERPSI) — a joint venture team between Planned Systems International, Inc. (PSI) and ERP International, LLC...full story Categories: Biometric News | Government Purchasing | Law Enforcement Share: Facebook | Twitter

Mastercard introduces facial recognition mobile payments in Europe Mastercard has introduced a new fingerprint and facial recognition-based payment technology in Europe to verify the identity of the cardholder, according to a report by InternetRetailing.net. The Check Mobile application is currently available in 12 European markets, including the...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Financial Services Share: Facebook | Twitter

Apple patents fingerprint sensor that scans through iPhone screen Apple has received a patent that covers a fingerprint sensor that can accurately read fingerprints through structures like a device screen that, according to a report by Apple Insider. Initially filed in September 2014, the patented technology for a...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Windows face authentication feature could expand to Android, iOS Microsoft has hinted that its face authentication feature Windows Hello might work on Android phones and iPhones, in addition to its own devices, according to a report by Slash Gear. At last week’s Ignite 2016 conference in Atlanta, Microsoft...full story Categories: Access Control | Biometric News | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

FotoNation introduces new face and iris recognition solutions for mobile platforms FotoNation has introduced a new suite of face and iris recognition security and authentication solutions for mobile platforms. FotoNation’s facial recognition solution has a false acceptance rate (FAR) of 1 in 10 thousand and liveness detection. It combines the...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Iris / Eye Share: Facebook | Twitter

Precise Biometrics enters licensing agreement with Image Match Design Precise Biometrics has entered into a commercial software license and distribution agreement with Image Match Design (iMD) for the licensing of Precise Biometrics’ algorithm solutions for fingerprint recognition, Precise BioMatch Mobile and Precise BioMatch Embedded. The agreement includes a...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Banco Inbursa deploys FacePhi technology for mobile banking authentication With the deployment of FacePhi‘s “Selphi” solution, Banco Inbursa has become the first financial institution in Mexico to use facial biometrics for mobile banking authentication. The facial recognition software is now incorporated into the banks mobile platform, allowing its...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Financial Services Share: Facebook | Twitter

Inventor designs vehicle breathalyzer that requires biometric authentication In an effort to make in-vehicle breathalyzers more effective, an inventor from Las Vegas has designed the SAFETY WHEEL, a vehicle breathalyzer that is enhanced by a biometric authentication system, ensuring only an authorized vehicle operator can use their...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometric R&D | Commercial Applications Share: Facebook | Twitter

Romanian Police looking to procure a facial recognition system According to a report in the Romanian Insider, the Romanian Police are looking to procure a facial recognition solution that can acquire, compare, and verify facial digital images of suspects, convicts, unidentified persons, missing persons, and unidentified bodies in...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Law Enforcement Share: Facebook | Twitter

Valencell brings its biometric sensor technology to Digital Health Technology Expo Valencell was among a select group of technology and consumer electronics companies invited to exhibit at last week’s Digital Health Technology Expo, sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and held...full story Categories: Biometric News | Healthcare Biometrics | Wearables Share: Facebook | Twitter

LogMeOnce launches password-less 2FA and wallet solutions Identity management provider LogMeOnce recently launched a password-less version of its flagship multi-factor authentication tool on, as well as a secure digital wallet. LogMeOnce 5.2 gives users the option of avoiding passwords entirely, and instead using a photo, fingerprint,...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Microsoft willing to extend Skype for Aadhaar authentication Microsoft has presented various “case scenarios” to the Indian government on how Skype can be used for identity authentication using Aadhaar. Aadhaar is the 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Indian government to every individual resident of India....full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID Share: Facebook | Twitter

FinDEVr Silicon Valley 2016 FinDEVr Silicon Valley 2016 October 18-19, Santa Clara, CA Santa Clara Convention Center FinDEVr is the only conference series focused exclusively on the TECHNOLOGY of fintech and the developers, CTOs and other creators of this technology. It showcases the...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometrics 2016 Biometrics 2016 Oct 18-20 Westminster, London UK In the packed three-day programme at Biometrics 2016, speakers involved in large-scale government projects will mix with those from mainstream customer-facing applications such as mobiles and payments to give a comprehensive insight...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Nice Global Forum on Homeland Security & Crisis Management Nice Global Forum on Homeland Security & Crisis Management October 25-28, 2016 in Nice, France This event will bring together Ministers for Homeland Security, Mayors, heads of law enforcement agencies, as well as industry experts to strengthen cooperation and...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Showcase Australia 2016 Showcase Australia 2016 November 16, 2016 Canberra, Australia The Biometrics Institute presents the 2016 Showcase Australia event, to be held at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra on Wednesday 16 November. This annual event presents the latest biometric applications and...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Forensic Research 2016 5th International Conference on Forensic Research & Technology November 17-19, 2016 in San Francisco, USA Forensic Research 2016 invites all interested participants to join us for this esteemed event at the exquisite destination Atlanta. With the generous response and...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter