RegardingID Archive | Pearson chooses Fujitsu for test-taker verification

Thursday, July 24, 2008

To provide the new devices and infrastructure for their new biometric authentication of test-takers, Pearson VUE, a company responsible for a number of standardized testing for regulatory and certification boards, has tapped Fujitsu, a biometrics technology developer based out of Tokyo.

Fujitsu will be implementing their PalmSecure palm vein scanner for the testing centers as a means of further identification of test-takers.

The PalmSecure system works by taking an infra-red picture of a user’s palm which can then map out the structure of the veins in their palm; a characteristic that is unique to each individual. The people at Pearson feel that this solution works best for them as it is one of the most accurate and efficient solution while also not being very invasive.

The new system will first be implemented for use with the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and begin with sixteen institutions in both Korea and India, with an eventual world-wide implementation in more than 400 facilities in 107 countries.

NFC Forum appoints TÜV SÜD for RF Validation Service

The NFC Forum has appointed TÜV SÜD Product Service to provide its Radio Frequency (RF) Analogue Test Tool Validation Service.

TÜV SÜD, a global provider of product testing and certification, will validate all RF Analogue test tools used as part of the NFC Forum Certification Program for testing the RF Layer of the communications stack to prove conformance to the NFC Forum specifications.

ValidSoft and Spindle partner for payments security

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Facebook asks popular users to help test new ID verification service

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Pearson VUE enhances test taker identity authentication

Fujitsu Frontech North America and Sensometrix, which provide biometric authentication systems, have been awarded a series of services by Pearson VUE, a testing administration and services provider that delivers millions of licensure, certification, academic admissions, regulator, and government tests a year.

Collis launches all-in-one payment test suite

Collis announced the release of the all-in-one Collis Brand Test Tool for a complete EMV contact and contactless solution. The Collis Brand Test Tool has been developed for acquirers, retailers and processors that are involved in the development, testing and deployment of card acceptance devices.

Latvia prepares for an updated e-ID infrastructure

The Republic of Latvia, located in the Baltic Region of Northern Europe, is setting up a new infrastructure for the issue and verification of electronic identification documents.

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Pearson chooses Fujitsu for test-taker verification