Day: October 17, 2024

Infineon Technologies has introduced two new automotive fingerprint sensor ICs, the CYFP10020A00 and CYFP10020S00, that enhance biometric authentication in vehicles. These sensors offer temperature resilience, precise fingerprint detection, and customization options, making them suitable for in-vehicle personalization and external payment authentication. They are now available for purchase and will be displayed at OktoberTech™ 2024. Infineon…

In a recent CampusIDNews episode, Jeff Bransfield of ASSA ABLOY articulated the growing trend of adopting biometric technologies in higher education as a way to replace traditional ID systems. With advancements in facial and palm recognition, campuses can enhance security and convenience. Bransfield also addressed privacy concerns, reassuring that biometric data is securely stored as…

The UK National DNA Database now holds over 6 million records and the IDENT1 fingerprint database has surpassed 28.3 million fingerprint forms, providing essential support in solving crimes, with over 820,000 matches to unresolved cases recorded since 2001. The probability of matching DNA profiles has increased to 65%, resulting in thousands of matches to serious…