Identity, Security, Payments, Biometrics, Smart Cards and Authentication News

New Kwikset® series of biometric locks on display

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Kwikset® introduced its new SmartSeries™ family of ANSI-graded, bump-resistant deadbolts. This new platform of security products features the SmartKey™ technology with BumpGuard™ protection, the SmartScan™ biometric deadbolt and a sneak peek of the next-generation of SmartCode™ keyless entry systems.


The SmartScan biometric deadbolt allows consumers to let their fingers be their keys. SmartScan is more than a fingerprint reader; it records sub-dermal fingerprint data and converts it into a mathematical formula that is unique to the user, cannot be duplicated and is not affected by cuts, bruises or blemishes. With the ability to store up to 50 unique users, SmartScan has the memory to store fingerprint data for the family, household help, extended relatives and trusted neighbors. SmartScan provides consumers with three levels of discreet access: continuous access, temporary access and restricted access.

The entire line will be on display at the Kwikset Booth, No. W921 in the West Hall of the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. from Wednesday, Feb. 13 until Saturday, Feb. 16. [end] 

NagraID demonstrated its latest line of display cards at this year’s ShowStoppers@CES exhibition at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel.

These display cards enable cardholders to use one device for payment, physical access, online account security and transactions for card not present environments. The credit card-sized display cards contain an integrated LCD for displaying single-use passwords, personalized messages and other critical information.

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VingCard Elsafe announced new enhancements to the electronics and lock control units of its best-in-class RFID locking systems specifically designed for applications hospitality, hotel and resort security.

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GAO RFID announced its handheld RFID reader series for animal identification and management, for applications such as stock breeding, animal control, or foodstuff tracking systems.

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VingCard Elsafe, provider of hospitality security and part of ASSA ABLOY Group, has been selected by Grand Hyatt San Francisco to provide a complete package of VingCard Elsafe solutions for installation as part of the renovation of its 659 guestrooms.

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HP partnered with Anakam to offer a cloud-based system for identity vetting and credentials. Bryan Maybee, a solutions architect at HP, says the system can be used by the public or private sector for registering individuals to online services.

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The CBORD Group Inc. and Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies have teamed together to integrate CBORD’s CS Access access control solution and Schlage’s CO-Series offline electronic locks.

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