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Neurotechnology releases upgraded SDKs

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Neurotechnology, a developer of biometrics systems and solutions, has announced the release of upgrades for their VeriLook 4.0 Software Development Kit (SDK) and their MegaMatcher 3.1 SDK.

The VeriLook SDK, a facial biometrics kit, now has enhanced reliability in a number of facial positions and the MegaMatcher SDK, a large-scale multi-modal kit, has had the VeriLook algorithm added for facial recognition capabilities and an additional add-on for palm prints allowing it to utilize face, iris, fingerprint or palm biometrics. [end] 

Neurotechnology announced that it has developed three versions of embedded solutions for Android-powered devices such as smart phones and tablets.

Specifically, Neurotechnology has ported its VeriFinger Embedded software development kit (SDK), which authenticates user identities via fingerprints, VeriLook Embedded SDK, which authenticates user identities via facial recognition, and MegaMatcher Embedded SDK, which authenticates user identities via both fingerprints and facial recognition. A version that utilizes iris recognition also is in the works.

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Biometric identification technology provider Neurotechnology has received the FBI’s WSQ Certification. This certification states that Neurotechnology’s MegaMatcher and VeriFinger SDK fingerprint compression algorithms meet accuracy requirements spelled out in the Wavelet Scalar Quantization (WSQ) Gray-Scale Fingerprint Image Compression Specification, Version 3.1.

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Madison County Jail in Alabama implemented a 3D face recognition system to prevent the accidental release of the wrong inmate, according to Homeland Security News Wire.

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Watchdata announced that its products have successfully passed certification standards for use by the Visa.

The TimeCOS-JV-S-T0-1 and the TimeCOS–JV–C–T0–1 are the two latest products by Watchdata to be certified by VISA and suitable for commercial use. The company’s expanded and upgraded sticker product, the Timecos/Fly TransWave v.10 has also passed standards for use by Visa.  

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Neurotechnology has announced the release of two new software development kits (SDKs) from their MegaMatcher line of offerings. The two new releases, MegaMatcher 4.2 and MegaMatcher On Card 3.0, both offer support for fingerprint, facial and iris recognition to be used either individually or as a multi-factor solution by Neurotechnology’s VeriFinger 6.4, VeriLook 5.1 and VeriEye identification engines, respectively.

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K-Plussa launched an upgraded, contactless version of its cash card to provide a faster and easier shopping experience for costumers at the checkout. K-Plussa is a customer loyalty programmed in Finland offering benefits to its customers from over 3,000 shopping places and over 40 business partners.

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