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Welcome to Planetbiometrics.com, a groundbreaking source of news and educational information investigating the fast-moving biometrics industry.

This independent portal is put together by a savvy team of industry-leading journalists with more than 20 years of biometric reporting experience. Editorial is directed by Mark Lockie, previously editor of the highly-respected Biometric Technology Today newsletter. The site aims to provide first-class, well-researched news and information designed to inform, educate and entertain.

This home page draws together all the latest content on the site, from fully-researched news – see below – to company announcements, whitepapers, interviews and more. For specific information about an individual technology, application or industry vertical please use the tabs above to refine your selection.

Latest News Headlines

Cross Match becomes first certified supplier for UID project 02 September 2010

Cross Match Technologies has become the first certified supplier of biometric devices for India’s unique identification numbers (UID) project.

Cogent undervalued says investor 01 September 2010

The third-largest shareholder of Cogent intends to “vigorously oppose” the recent proposal to sell the company to 3M saying it undervalues the business.
 

Texas University trial tracks biometric mouse movements 31 August 2010

A new study performed on students at the University of Texas has demonstrated the feasibility of a new gesture-based biometric system that does not require any expensive hardware other than a standard mouse.

Biometric surveillance technology works 24/7 31 August 2010

UK biometric company OmniPerception has developed facial surveillance technology that is capable of identifying faces in seconds. The company claims that subjects don’t even have to look directly at the camera for the system to work.

South Korea beefs up biometrics use at the border 30 August 2010

Foreign nationals suspected of using fake identities to enter South Korea will have their fingerprints and face scanned at all international air and sea ports in the country. 

3M to buy out Cogent 30 August 2010

3M has made a bold bid to become a major player in the biometrics market by purchasing cash-rich AFIS provider Cogent in a deal valued at US$943 million.

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Spanish airports install multi-biometric security systems 26 August 2010

Spain has installed multi-biometric electronic access kiosks in two of its largest airports. The technology provides a highly efficient and secure way to speed-up the passport control process for European citizens.

Biometric skeleton scans to recognise terrorists 25 August 2010

It almost seems unbelievable, but researchers in the USA are proposing to take biometric scanning to a whole new level by capturing skeletal images.

On the face of it… 24 August 2010

The human brain and visual organs can be considered the best existing face recognition machine. Are expectations therefore set too high for biometric facial recognition technology?

Malaysian agencies cooperate on biometric system 22 August 2010

Malaysia’s Home Minister confirms that a biometric system to monitor foreign workers in the country is expected to be implemented at all entry points from October 2010.

ID Bill committee stage report released 20 August 2010

The UK parliament has published a committee stage report on the Identity Documents Bill, highlighting how the new coalition government has been debating its contents with the opposition.

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Latest White Papers

Automatic Facial Recognition: A Review 23 August 2010

In an effort to answer the increasing number of questions being put forward about automatic facial recognition, this whitepaper by Morpho takes a general look at the technology, explores the state of the art and assesses its technical and commercial potential.

Insights into Automated Border Clearance 25 May 2010

This document is designed to help border management and immigration agencies consider the implications of automated border clearance systems and their potential for keeping international borders safe and efficient.

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