Safety and security, especially at our national borders, have become increasingly important due to the record number of people entering the U.S. According to the National Sheriff’s Association, year-to-date 200,000 people have avoided law enforcement detection and entered local communities. The use of biometric technology gives officers the ability to quickly and accurately identify travelers
Local law enforcement organizations across the U.S. are turning to biometrics as a convenient, rapid and accurate way of improving daily operations. And Iris ID's iris-recognition technology is being chosen more often as it offers the highest available accuracy with contactless operation, an essential consideration in the COVID-19 era. Iris ID's iCAM R100, a high-speed
The U.S. Custom and Border Protection officers operate within a broad swath of the country – up to 100 air miles from any external boundary. That encompasses most of the nation’s 10 largest cities, including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, and the entirety of several states, including Florida. The “office” for most border patrol
There are many choices for recording employees' time and attendance, one of the most significant responsibilities of any human resources department. Paper punch cards are still widely used, as are plastic credentials and PINs. Many of today's newer systems use one of several biometric technologies to identify workers. High accuracy and convenience are two features
Returning to pre-pandemic offices won’t be business as usual for many of us. The pandemic has changed the way we look at the world we live and work in. Many workers aren’t eager to return to offices where they might still be exposed to the COVID-19 infection. Even at an 85% to 90% effectiveness rate
Expect accelerated technology investments as airports begin the recovery from COVID-19. A survey by Airports Council International, an industry trade group, pointed to biometric technology as a significant focus for increased spending. Survey respondents, including 180 IT decision makers from 41 countries, said programs and products addressing passenger health are high on their list for
Apple zealously guards details of new or updated products before their introduction. Supposed leaks covered by the media are generally nothing more than best guesses by analysts who closely follow the company. However, one recent rumor caught our eye as it makes sense. In February, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple a patent
By Mohammed Murad A recent study confirms what we have long known about iris recognition – iris patterns remain consistent even as we grow and age. Other biometrics like fingerprints, facial structure and voice patterns can change over time. Fingerprints can be worn down or damaged. Facial structure and voice prints change as people grow
By Mohammed Murad OSDP (Open Supervised Data Protocol) is now the industry’s gold standard for physical access control installations. OSDP offers a higher security level with more use and integration options than the 40-year-old Wiegand protocol still widely used. The combination of Wiegand panels, readers and proximity cards is a hacker’s dream. With no signal
By Mohammed Murad Iris recognition technology continues to attract excitement among the various biometric modalities, as shown in a recent survey conducted by the online publication, FindBiometrics. In its annual Year in Review survey completed early this year, more than 900 industry professionals named iris recognition as the second most exciting biometric, trailing only facial-based
