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BIO-key combines algorithms for speedier matching

Tuesday, December 22, 2009
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Cognitec Systems has announced its face recognition technology has demonstrated exceptional performance in the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Multiple Biometric Evaluation (MBE). The MBE independently tests the functionality and performance of face recognition and iris recognition systems and is considered the NIST’s replacement for its Face Recognition Vendor Tests that took place in 2002 and 2006.

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Governments and organizations are wanting more than one technology on a credential, says Stephen Price-Francis, vice president of marketing at LaserCard. The company was at the Smart Card Alliance conference talking about multi-technology IDs and the different technology it’s putting in a card.

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BIO-key International has announced a new contract that requires a biometric solution built off a combination between its and fellow biometric developer MorphoTrak’s matching algorithms, according to a UPI article.

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TransCore’s Canadian-based Link Logistics announced the integration of Google Maps API Premier into its Loadlink logistics freight matching service.

This added feature will allow Loadlink customers to map the origin and destination of all freight and equipment postings and matching leads. Users have the option of viewing their leads in satellite and street views.

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Mark Allen, marketing manager at Kaba, talks about the company’s E-Plex 5800 series and its compatibility with FIPS 201-compatible credentials. He says the locks enable organizations to choose if they want a simple or sophisticated system based on its particular security requirements and make it easy to deploy.

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SecuGen has one focus, fingerprint biometrics, says Jeffrey Brown, vice president of sales and marketing at the company. The company manufacturers its optical fingerprint scanners and also produces its own matching algorithms for use in many markets, devices and surroundings.

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