News and insight into biometric identification and authentication

2009 Biometrics Institute Technology Showcase & Exhibition

Friday, June 12, 2009

Dates: Thursday, November 26, 2009
Location: Hotel Realm, Canberra
URL: http://www.biometricsinstitute.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=161
Contact: member@biometricsinstitute.org
Description: In its 5th year, this one day event will provide an insight into the latest developments in biometric technologies. This event provides low-cost opportunity for the Biometrics Institute Vendor Members to showcase their latest products and services to this unique forum of over 100 members. Expert presenters include Alexander Gagel, Lead Analyst, New Queensland Driver License, Queensland Transport addressing “Application of Biometrics to Drivers Licenses” and Unisys Australia is a Confirmed Sponsor. [end] 

Oracle Corporation has announced that its latest Java Card 3.0.4 platform will include support for NFC to enable secure communication between devices, reports Hothardware.com.

According to Oracle, Java Card enables smart cards and other devices with very limited memory to run small applications, called applets, that employ Java technology. Almost any type of smart card can use Java Card technology, including SIM cards, bank cards, government and health care IDs, smart transit tickets and physical and logical access control credentials.

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HID Global demonstrated its PKI at the door solution that leverages existing physical access control infrastructures at the Smart Card Alliance Government Conference. The solution replaces intermediary pieces of an access control system to enable the higher-security transaction, says Nathan Cummings, director of integration and application for OEM channels at HID.

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Dates: May 12 – 14, 2009

Location: London

Venue: Hilton Tower Hill

URL: http://www.terrapinn.com/2009/nfcw/

Contact: Marcia Ardila, +44 0207 539 4335

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BIO-key International announced the results of tests performed on its biometric software and matching algorithm at a hospital over the past three months.

The results, which included 251,447 attempts to use biometrics for login to the testing system, ranked between 99.34% and 100% accuracy with zero false matches. This is a near 100% true accept rate and one staff member that logged in 5,999 in November without a single rejection.

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The redesigned UK passport has been released and features improved security features and iconic images from across the country.

The new 10-year passport will start being issued in October, with pages of the passport containing well-known UK scenes, including the White Cliffs of Dover, the Gower Peninsula, Ben Nevis and the Giant’s Causeway.

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Lumidigm, a developer of biometric technologies, is teaming up with Methode Electronics, a developer of electro-mechanical technologies, to deliver biometrics to vehicles. Largely, the partnership is depending on Lumidigm’s experience with biometrics while utilizing Methode’s knowledge of automotive designs and experience with vehicle technologies.

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