Paravision secured a top five position in the NIST FRTE 1:N test with its upcoming 7th Generation Face Recognition technology, excelling in the visa-border scenario. It has consistently ranked highly in previous evaluations, marking it as a leading vendor in facial recognition. The company’s performance is underpinned by a commitment to continuous innovation and adaptability…
Innovatrics’ updated algorithm for latent fingerprint identification has achieved rank 1 in the NIST ELFT, recording a 98.2% hit rate. It excelled in the FBI-provided dataset, demonstrating low FNIR and FPIR rates. The algorithm also delivered top accuracy against the DoD’s largest dataset. Matus Kapusta praised the achievement as a testament to Innovatrics’ commitment to…
authID has been named a Luminary in the 2024 Biometric Digital Identity Flagship Report by The Prism Project. The report recognizes authID’s advanced biometric authentication solutions as key in combating fraud and enhancing operational efficiency. Featuring a remarkable one-in-a-billion false-match rate and rapid verification speeds, authID’s technology underscores the importance of securing digital identities in…
ROC is deploying its Vision AI technology in Marion County, West Virginia, to enhance public security through real-time monitoring and improved law enforcement capabilities. Funded by the Department of Justice, this initiative integrates advanced tools into existing security systems to support emergency response and public safety measures, signaling a strategic move into the U.S. biometrics…
ROC and Smytek have partnered to integrate latent biometrics software with contactless forensic imaging technology, allowing crime scene investigators to capture and analyze fingerprints non-destructively from a distance. This technological advancement enhances the speed and efficiency of forensic investigations, reducing backlog and resource requirements while enabling quicker decision-making for law enforcement. ROC and Smytek have…
ROC has hired Sam Cava, a veteran of the DoD and FBI, to boost its presence in the U.S. government biometrics market. With over 30 years of experience, Cava’s role will emphasize national security and the development of ROC’s advanced biometric systems. ROC aims to leverage his expertise to enhance their biometric capabilities and meet…
Recent developments in the biometrics sector include significant funding for digital identity solutions, advancements in testing protocols by NIST, and strategic market consolidations, such as IN Groupe’s acquisition of Nets. The industry faces ongoing challenges from deepfake technology and regulatory debates around AI policy, emphasizing the importance of maintaining public trust in digital identities. Effective…
The mmPalm system represents a breakthrough in palm biometrics, utilizing millimeter-wave signals for low-cost, high-efficiency authentication. Developed by Dr. Yucheng Xie’s team, this technology has achieved a 99% accuracy rate during testing and addresses challenges like distance and hand orientation. Major corporations are exploring palm biometrics for applications in payments and access control, indicating a…
Dentity acquires Trinsic’s decentralized identity platform to scale its consumer-focused digital identity wallet, enhance user control over personal data, and accelerate adoption of verified identities, addressing consumer distrust in Big Tech. Dentity, a California-based provider of self-sovereign identity solutions, has announced the acquisition of Trinsic’s decentralized identity platform, called “Ecosystems.” This strategic move aims to…
Neurotechnology’s latent fingerprint algorithm has ranked highest in the NIST ELFT evaluation for accuracy, showing remarkable extraction speeds. The evaluation relies on datasets from U.S. law enforcement. Other companies in the top ten include Idemia and Thales. This achievement reflects Neurotechnology’s ongoing commitment to biometrics innovation. Neurotechnology has achieved the top position in the NIST…
