RegardingID Archive | Software enables systems to add biometrics to existing applications

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Human Elements Biometrics (HEB), a developer of biometric technology, has unveiled a new software component that enables adding fingerprint verification to existing applications without software development kit coding, according to a Kiosk Marketplace article. The software component, called BioConnector, is being marketed to a variety of industries including kiosk and self-service systems, retail, workforce management, financial, health care, gambling, education and hospitality.

HEB is touting their new product’s practicality as it removes time integrating new systems required by other similar products. Additionally, BioConnector handles not only the verification of fingerprints, but also the storing and accessing of the images.

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ImageWare enhances identity management biometrics for points-of-access

Multimodal biometric security provider ImageWare Systems Inc. has released version 2.0 of its Biometric Engine (BE) physical security identification product.

This product is designed for airports, seaports and other critical points-of-access for government and private enterprises. This update takes into account the SAFE Port Act, which requires foreign shippers to secure cargo being shipped to the U.S. and ensure the identity of those loading it. Shippers must manage this by 2013.

LexisNexis adds interactive voice technology for identity proofing

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has added interactive voice response technology (IVR) from Angel, a provider of cloud-based customer engagement management products, for its LexisNexis IVR on Demand for Identity Proofing and Voice Biometrics product.

New technology enables phone-based time clock management

Utah-based FotoPunch has developed technology that can turn a cell phone into a time clock for use in corporate time management functions, such as attendance, employee location and employee identity.

DigitalPersona adds facial recognition to authentication software

DigitalPersona Inc. released a new version of its DigitalPersona Pro Enterprise software that includes facial recognition as a method for authentication.

Facial recognition can now be combined with fingerprint biometrics, passwords, PINs, proximity cards, smart cards and OATH tokens for a multi-factor authentication solution. Policy creation and enforcement works through a client’s existing Active Directory infrastructure.

HID’s pivCLASS is GSA approved

HID Global announced that the company’s pivCLASS readers and authentication systems have achieved compliance with the U.S. General Services Administration Evaluation Program for certifying that products meet FIPS 201 federal identity specifications.

Aware wins three large-scale biometrics border management contract

Massachusetts-based Aware Inc. has announced it’s won three contracts to provide biometrics software and services for three large-scale border management systems in Europe, the Middle East and North America.

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