ThirdFactor | L-1 Identity Solutions’ Bioscrypt introduces new 3D face reader

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

L-1 Identity Solutions and its enterprise access division, Bioscrypt have launched the next generation of its VisionAccess 3D face reader which is intended for corporate and government markets to control entry and exit of facilities.

The reader features the ability to store up to 60,000 face templates for large facility deployments. The system uses the entire facial surface structure of a person’s face. The VisionAccess 3D face reader can also be used in conjunction with proximity cards, smart cards and tokens for multi-factor authentication.

The world’s largest casino, the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel, uses VisionAccess 3D Face Readers to authenticate 12,000 employees and Bioscrypt’s V-Smart fingerprint readers to control access to restricted areas.

Animetrics releases facial recognition for mobile phones

Animetrics has announced the release of a new facial recognition authentication service available on certain mobile phones.

The service, called FaceR CredentialME, is available on devices using the Android, Windows Mobile and RIM operating systems on the Sprint 3G or 4G networks and was launched in conjunction with Troy Security Solutions, a mobile products and solutions provider.

Taiwan's smart ticketing system set for 2010 launch

Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) has announced that the country’s new integrated transit card system is expected to be fully operational by the end of the year, according to squidcard.com.

Spain airports implement a multi-biometric solution

Airports in Barcelona and Madrid in Spain have installed self-service kiosks available for use by holders of Spanish citizen ID cards or European Community electronic passports, according to a Pro Security Zone article.

RF IDeas launches reader for physical access control

RF IDeas has announced the release of its new pcProx Enroll reader for physical access control.

According to RF IDeas, the reader is compatible with more than 300 million physical access proximity cards, allowing employees to use their building access card for other forms of identification and security throughout the workplace.

Amano launches new access control reader

Amano Cincinnati has announced the release of their new Multi-Discipline Reader (MDR) for physical access control.

Amano’s newest 125 kHz Prox and ISO 14443 reader is a dual technology contactless smart card reader geared towards customers migrating from 125 kHz Prox cards to 13.56 MHz ISO14443 contactless smart cards.

Cleveland cracks the whip on non-recyclers

Residents in Cleveland will want to make sure they get their RFID-enabled recycling bin on the curb in time, or face a $100 fine, according to The Register.

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L-1 Identity Solutions’ Bioscrypt introduces new 3D face reader