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Fujitsu releases new computers with biometric security

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Based around Intel’s Centrino 2 technology, Fujitsu has released six new computer models to fit different consumer needs whether they be operational, security, or financial, according to an Information Week article.

Of the new computers offered five are laptops or tablet PCs while the sixth is a desktop styled computer; all ship with Windows Vista.


Included in the models’ security features are two-level password protection, a service for tracking and recovering lost computers, and fingerprint authentication. In addition to the Fujitsu installed security there will also be further security available from Intel for the machines.

While most of the new computers were designed with new innovations affecting features such as operation, mobility and aesthetics in mind, one of the tablets and the desktop model both feature top of line security.

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Luxand announced release of a free, downloadable version of its Blink! facial recognition software. The software provides as a biometric-based login service Windows 7 and Windows Vista operating systems via a user’s regular webcam. In addition to authenticating the individual accessing the computer, Blink! also takes and records a still image of each person trying to access the computer to help prevent unauthorized access, and touts the ability to correctly recognize stored faces despite poor lighting conditions or basic changes in a user’s look such as glasses or hair cuts.  

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M2SYS Technology announced an alliance with Fujitsu Frontech North America that aims to grow the adoption of PC-based palm vein biometric recognition systems. Under the partnership, M2SYS has added support for the Fujitsu PalmSecure biometric authentication system to its Bio-Plugin biometrics platform.

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M2SYS Technology, a developer of biometric technology solutions, has announced it has reached a partnership agreement with Boriana Ltd. that will see Boriana distributing M2SyS technology.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs in India’s government has decided to install biometric logical access controls on all its computers and has invited bids from companies to install 100 devices to accomplish this, according to an Express India article. While the primary purpose of installing the new technology is to stop unauthorized access to the agency’s computer systems, it is expected to record usage data of each authorized user as well.

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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.

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Frost & Sullivan has recognized the PalmSecure palm-vein authentication device from biometrics developer Fujitsu with its 2010 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation.

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