RegardingID Archive | Motorola unveils biometrics for handhelds

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Motorola has announced the addition of biometric identity verification devices to their line of MC70 and MC75 enterprise digital assistants (EDA), according to a Hardware Zone article. The new solution is targeted, among other industries, at law enforcement, border control, and military industries for the EDA’s rugged build and the now added ability to use the device’s to properly identify people on-site.

In addition to the Mobile Automated Fingerprint Identification System that is installed on the EDAs, there is also the option for having contact and contact-less smart card readers installed as well opening the computers to the possibility of being used for anything from e-passports to employee smart ID cards. The devices have been rigorously tested to ensure their survival through rugged conditions that different intended purposes for them entail.

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Oracle integrates biometrics into retail POS

Oracle has released a new version of Oracle Retail Point-of-Service that aims to increase security, operational efficiency and functionality in part by integrating biometrics.

Oracle partnered with DigitalPersonal to add integrated biometrics to the POS package. Users of the software will login using their fingerprint, which will replace the need for PINs or passwords. This feature intends to reduce fraud by eliminating the possibility of unauthorized employees using a manager ID or swipe card to access the POS and approve overrides.

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ValidSoft partnered with Opus Research and released a report titled “Voice Biometrics Authentication Best Practices: Overcoming Obstacles to Adoption” that predicts the technology will be deployed in payment authentication assuming the best practices it lays out are followed.

EAB looks to drive the biometric market place

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CEITEC unveils RFID chip for multiple logistics applications

CEITEC S.A. announced the final development of its integrated circuit for supply chain and manufacturing tracking: the CTC13000.

The CTC13000 offers a versatile, passive RFID chip the supports multiple logistic applications for asset tracking, from prototyping to final assembly, as well as inventory control and post-production. It can also be applied in end user applications such as airline baggage, grocery and medical assets.

Motorola approves Salamander software

Salamander Technologies announced that its MOBILE and MOBILE PIV software has been validated by Motorola Solutions.

The Motorola Solutions’ Validated Solution Program includes joint testing at the Motorola Solution Center in Holtsville, New York. MOBILE software provides bar code and smart card reading to identify and track personnel and companies at an incident, emergency or field event.

Motorola unveils industrial-class fixed RFID reader

Motorola introduced the FX9500 industrial-class fixed RFID reader for tracking RFID-enabled pallets, cases and items at industrial-based read points such as dock doors and conveyors.

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