This accomplishment underscores ZKTeco’s expertise in fingerprint authentication and its advanced capabilities in biometric and computer vision algorithms, reinforcing its position on the global stage of artificial intelligence technology.
ZKTeco's Intelligent Innovation Research Institute has achieved a significant milestone by securing third place in the standard database test at the 2025 Fingerprint Verification Competition (FVC). This accomplishment underscores ZKTeco’s expertise in fingerprint authentication and its advanced capabilities in biometric and computer vision algorithms, reinforcing its position on the global stage of artificial intelligence technology.
ZKTeco's innovation in fingerprint authentication
ZKTeco’s biometric and computer vision algorithm team has been at the forefront of continuous innovation in fingerprint authentication technology. By leveraging deep learning and generative AI technologies, the team has significantly enhanced fingerprint data generation capabilities. Additionally, ZKTeco has developed integrated solutions for privacy protection and model security, ensuring robust defenses against potential attacks while safeguarding user data and privacy.
This year's competition showcased ZKTeco's exceptional algorithm performance:
Standard Database Test:
· False Match Rate (FMR) < 0.01%
· False Non-Match Rate (FNMR) 0.014%
Difficult Database Test:
· False Match Rate (FMR) < 0.01%
· False Non-Match Rate (FNMR) 1.175%
These results reflect the high accuracy and efficiency of ZKTeco’s algorithms.
Driving industry leadership
ZKTeco’s research team has advanced the accuracy and efficiency of fingerprint algorithms and made significant progress in contactless fingerprint authentication and its applications on low-computation devices. Mr. Richard Chen, Chief of the Institute, and a key leader in this initiative, stated, “The recognition at the FVC is a testament to our entire team's relentless pursuit of excellence, for what we have committed to pushing the boundaries of biometric technology. Our team's dedication to innovation and excellence in biometric technology drives us to exceed industry standards and deliver solutions that enhance security and convenience for users worldwide.”
As a global provider of AI-driven cognitive spatial computing products and cloud services, ZKTeco integrates multi-modal biometric and computer vision (BioCV) core technologies with cutting-edge fields such as IoT, big data, and cloud computing. Its solutions cater to diverse applications, including time management, spatial management, identity authentication, and smart business.
Global R&D strength
As of 30th June, 2024, ZKTeco employs over 1,100 R&D professionals across its four global R&D centers across the globe. The company holds over 900 valid patents, including 18 patents in multi-modal biometric recognition.
ZKTeco’s proprietary BioCV TinyAI model forms the foundation of its technology ecosystem, offering strong competitive advantages in both single-modal and multi-modal biometric recognition technologies. Its innovations include combinations such as:
· Fingerprint + Facial Authentication
· Facial + Palm Vein Authentication
· Palm + Finger Vein Authentication
· Fingerprint + Finger Vein Authentication
· Facial + Iris Authentication
· Fingerprint + Palm + Facial Authentication
Commitment to industry standards
ZKTeco actively participates in the development of industry standards and regulations, contributing to the drafting and revision of 28 national and regional standards as of 30th June, 2024.
Looking ahead
As digital technologies continue to evolve, ZKTeco remains committed to its mission: “Utilizing technology to change the world, making human life and social development safer and smarter.” By deepening its investment in biometric and computer vision R&D, ZKTeco aims to deliver innovative products and solutions that meet diverse user needs, accelerate digital transformation, and enable a smarter, more connected future.
About the FVC Competition
The Fingerprint Verification Competition (FVC) is a globally recognized event co-hosted by the Biometrics System Laboratory at the University of Bologna, the Pattern Recognition and Image Processing Laboratory at Michigan State University, and the Biometric Testing Center at San Jose State University. As a leading platform for tracking the latest advancements in fingerprint verification, FVC attracts top-tier participants from academia and industry worldwide, competing to showcase cutting-edge fingerprint recognition technologies.
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