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RSS iris scansVoice Biometrics as a Natural and Cost-Effective Method of Authentication
White Paper In the past, voice biometrics took a back seat to other physical biometric methods of identification and verification, such as fingerprints, facial recognition and iris scans, but new algorithms and more... [01 Apr 2009]
Half of Brits willing to give blood to prove identity
News Three-quarters of UK adults would be prepared to use fingerprint scans to verify their identity with banks and government agencies, according to research by tech services company, Unisys.silicon.com's A to Z of Biometrics [19 Nov 2008]
One million ID cards every year from 2009
News Foreign nationals face a fine of up to £1,000 for not submitting to biometric scans for the cards. I is for Iris Smith was speaking at an event in London today where she revealed the design of the card... [25 Sep 2008]
'Uncloneable' biometric passports pass the test
News The second generation ePassports, due to be introduced in the UK in 2011/12, will be fitted with a RFID chip containing fingerprint scans and personal details, which will feature security measures to guard the data... [22 Sep 2008]
Warning: ID cards face fingerprint errors
News BAG urged the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) to adopt iris scans as a "fall back", for when there are problems taking or matching a fingerprint. The IPS is putting an enlarged fingerprint bureau in... [20 Jun 2008]
ID cards are dead
Comment Although passport applicants will have to give up their biometric scans for the national register they won't be required to pay £30 (again that's the government's estimate - critics put the cost much higher) for an ID... [07 Mar 2008]
Biometrics the future for flying bliss?
News Finn said that future security systems will rely on e-passports, ID or smart cards or visas that would contain both biometric data - such as fingerprints and iris scans - and biographical data, ranging... [21 Feb 2008]
Photos: Heathrow bags RFID tech to end lost luggage
Photo Other technology at the terminal includes barcode scanning for internet check-in, self service check-in kiosks and self service gates at arrivals for frequent travellers willing to undergo iris scans. [14 Feb 2008]
FBI proposes global biometric criminal database
News The so-called "server in the sky" database would share biometric data, such as fingerprints and iris scans, of criminals internationally. I is for Iris Click on the links below to find... [15 Jan 2008]
Can biometrics secure the public's data?
Comment There are numerous biometrics technologies, including fingerprint recognition, iris scans, face recognition, voice recognition and even vein and palm recognition. I is for Iris Ten years... [23 Nov 2007]
Biometric airport security gets thumbs-up
News Fingerprint and iris scans were used for screening more than 3,000 passengers who volunteered to take part in the trial on Cathay Pacific and Emirates flights to and from Dubai and Hong Kong. I is for... [20 Jun 2007]
ID card mega-database ditched
News Iris scans are now not going to be used following the review of the project in the summer - only fingerprints and facial biometrics. The government has trimmed back its controversial ID cards plans,... [19 Dec 2006]
Re:Viewing 2006: The year in retail and leisure
News Not long after chip and PIN's launch, its successor was already being talked about - using biometrics such as iris scans and fingerprints for making payments. Chip and PIN. RFID. Contactless payments. [18 Dec 2006]
Photos: Biometric security comes to Heathrow
Photo The miSense trial at London's Heathrow Airport will use biometric fingerprint and iris scans to screen air passengers on selected Emirates and Cathay Pacific flights to and from Dubai and Hong Kong. A... [06 Dec 2006]
Heathrow to run biometric security checks
News Biometric fingerprint and iris scans will be used for screening air passengers on Emirates and Cathay Pacific flights to and from Dubai and Hong Kong as part of a trial at London's Heathrow Airport.... [06 Dec 2006]
