How to scale access projects

Access control is customization-intensive. The scale of a project is not only measured by the number of doors to be secured, but also the level of integration and customization required. a&s explores what role project scale plays when it comes to access integration and management.

Michigan State Univ pilots tattoo recognition research with Morpho

Morpho (Safran group) announced the launch of a new project with Michigan State University (MSU) to advance research on biometric tattoo recognition technology. The project seeks to further enhance the capabilities of the tattoo matching software licensed to Morpho in 2009 by the university's Pattern Recognition and Image Processing (PRIP) Laboratory.

3-D facial recognition for high-volume foot traffic

Artec ID, the 3D biometric division of Artec Group, and manufacturers of walk through identification systems, unveiled the third generation of Broadway 3D, their newest 3D facial recognition biometric system. The Broadway system identifies up to 60 persons per minute using 3D facial recognition sensors, offering high-speed access and contactless technology. It leads the way with better recognition

9 Access Control Pitfalls

1. Not Installing Surge Protection. We recommend surge protection on all data lines and reader cables, as well as for plug-in power supplies at each panel. Remember that surge protectors need a good path to Earth Ground to work properly. While nothing can prevent damage from a direct lightning hit, surge protectors will prevent damage from nearby lightning strikes, which can di

NFC Changing Identity Management

Identity is often thought about in terms of the card that carries it. Clearly, identity can now take the shape of a mobile phone, a USB thumb drive or some other medium. These and other virtualized credentials expand the concept of identity beyond traditional ID cards to include many different credential form factors. “This new way of thinking is driving fundamental changes in how we deliver an

Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Turns to Animetrics 3-D Facial Recognition for Surveillance Investigations

Animetrics, a developer of advanced 3D facial recognition and identity management solutions, announced its selection with partner DataWorks Plus by the Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) for an innovative facial biometric program with Pennsylvania police and sheriff departments. Animetrics' ForensicaGPS investigative face identity application is part of JNET's new Facial Recognition System (JF

Access Without Borders

As the number of mobile-payment users grows to surpass 375 million by 2015, demand for devices with near-field communication (NFC) grows as well. Recent research from In-Stat forecasts that adoption of this technology will push global annual shipments of NFC chips to more than 1.2 billion units by 2015.

NFC = Easier, Quicker Multitasking

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NFC is fully compliant with the ISO standards governing contactless smart cards. A mobile phone equipped with NFC technology can be used to carry a portable identity credential and then wirelessly present it to a reader, said Tam Hulusi, Senior VP of Strategic Innovation and Intellectual Property, HID Global (an Assa Abloy company). The phone is simply waved in fron

Setting the Bar in Biometrics: Accuracy, Robustness, Software Integration

The worldwide market for biometric identification (not limited to physical access control) grew to US$2.6 billion in 2009, and research from Acuity indicates that revenues will reach $10.9 billion by 2017. Other studies show higher projections, pegging the worldwide market at $5 billion in 2010, growing to $12 billion by 2015 at a CAGR of 18.9 percent. In this two-part feature, a&s explores the la

Residential Monitoring Stretches Security to Home Automation

Homeowners want their families and belongings to be safe. Residential monitoring delivers added security, along with helpful services such as home automation.