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…as IRIS launches at Heathrow T1
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...as IRIS launches at Heathrow T1 The Iris Recognition Immigration System (IRIS) has been launched at Heathrow Terminal 1, allowing frequent travellers to the UK to benefit from a faster way to pass through immigration control. The installation of IRIS at Terminal 1 means that registered passengers will now be able to enter the UK without queuing to see an immigration officer at passport control. Instead individuals signed up to the scheme will be able to walk up to an automated barrier, look into a camera and, if the system recognises them, enter the country. The system works by photographing a passenger’s iris patterns and storing the data in a database, together with their passport details. Only those individuals who have had their details authenticated by an
immigration officer are able to use the technology. IRIS is part of the e-Borders programme - a partnership between the Home Office, border control, law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Terminal 1 is the third terminal at Heathrow to install the new technology, which was introduced in Terminals 2 and 4 in June 2005. The system is also expected to be installed at Gatwick North and South, Heathrow Terminal 3, Stansted, Birmingham and Manchester Terminals 1 and 2 during 2006. The scheme suffered a setback in the wake of the London terrorist attacks, with enrolment at a standstill from July 2005 until January this year. Speaking at the launch Immigration Minister Tony McNulty said: “With over 97 million people entering the UK in 2005, it is important that the UK remains at the forefront of the latest technology in immigration controls and the Government’s commitment to project IRIS demonstrates that. Secure and effective border controls are vital to safeguard our citizens against terrorism, serious and organised crime and illegal immigration, while at the same time facilitating entry for legitimate travellers.”
Events Calendar 26-28 April 2006 Suntec Singapore, Singapore
Cards Asia 2006
Now into its 11th year, this year’s event promises a 5400 square metre showcase for smart card applications and technologies from 150 leading solutions providers. The show coincides with the second Biometrics World Asia conference and exhibition and the third RFID World Asia Conference and Exhibition. Contact: Sylwin Ang, Tel: +65 6322 2734, email: [email protected]
2-4 May 2006 San Francisco, USA
CardTech/SecurTech This event, which was originally scheduled to take place in New Orleans, has been relocated and rescheduled because of an uncertain recovery timeline in the Gulf region. Billed as America’s largest advanced card and biometrics conference, this year’s event will cover areas such as secure transaction technology, contactless cards, IT and physical access security convergence. Contact: CTST, Web: www.sourcemediaconferences.com
16 May 2006 London, UK
IBF meeting This one-day event is part of a series run by the International Biometric Foundation. In this particular event the focus will be on the use of biometrics in public sector
Biometric Technology Today • April 2006
applications including: where we are with identity management programs; international perspective; national and international coordination; an in-depth focus on a particular initiative. Contact: Humaira Kaiser at IBF, Tel: +44 207 581 0993, Email: [email protected] Web: www.ibfoundation.com
8-9 June 2006 Sydney, Australia
Biometrics Institute Australia Conference This is the Institute’s annual conference and is one of the main events in the Asia-pacific region. Contact: Biometrics Institute, Web: www.biometricsinstitute.org
18-20 October 2006 QEII, London, UK
Biometrics 2006 This is one of the world’s leading biometric conferences and exhibitions and attracts all the major players in the biometrics industry, from technology developers and resellers to systems integrators and end users. There were a record number of attendees in 2005 and this year promises even greater participation with the exhibition expanding significantly, and conference retaining its end user focus. Contact: Lyn Aitken, Conference Secretariat, Tel: +44 1367 718 500, Fax: +44 1367 718 300, Email: [email protected], Web: www.biometrics2005.com
in brief • A West Virginia University (WVU) researcher has coauthored a book on multibiometrics to be released in May this year. Arun Ross, assistant professor at WVU, and Michigan State University researchers Anil Jain and Karthik Nandakumar claim that “The Handbook of Multibiometrics” could help protect Americans from dangers such as identity theft and international terrorism. • The Department of Defense (DoD) Biometrics Management Office (BMO) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have completed the development of the BioAPI Conformance Test Suite (CTS) implementations. The two software tools are expected to help users verify the conformance of biometric subsystems to American National Standard International Committee for Information Technology Standard (ANSI INCITS) 358-2002, the BioAPI Specification 1.1. • A survey from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has found that the majority of UK companies are not doing enough to reduce identity theft. Results from the survey of 1,000 companies show that 99% of UK companies are not implementing enough safeguards, with 80% still relying on single factor authentication such as passwords. The survey also found that businesses using stronger forms of authentication such as biometrics had fewer security incidents than those using software tokens and certificates alone. • The Turkish National Police are to use a solution provided by Cross Match Technologies to improve the efficiency of its law enforcement system. Cross Match will supply its Criminal Booking System (CBS), an integrated computer system that will link police forces and agencies throughout the country.
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...as IRIS launches at Heathrow T1 The Iris Recognition Immigration System (IRIS) has been launched at Heathrow Terminal 1, allowing frequent travellers to the UK to benefit from a faster way to pass through immigration control. The installation of IRIS at Terminal 1 means that registered passengers will now be able to enter the UK without queuing to see an immigration officer at passport control. Instead individuals signed up to the scheme will be able to walk up to an automated barrier, look into a camera and, if the system recognises them, enter the country. The system works by photographing a passenger’s iris patterns and storing the data in a database, together with their passport details. Only those individuals who have had their details authenticated by an
immigration officer are able to use the technology. IRIS is part of the e-Borders programme - a partnership between the Home Office, border control, law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Terminal 1 is the third terminal at Heathrow to install the new technology, which was introduced in Terminals 2 and 4 in June 2005. The system is also expected to be installed at Gatwick North and South, Heathrow Terminal 3, Stansted, Birmingham and Manchester Terminals 1 and 2 during 2006. The scheme suffered a setback in the wake of the London terrorist attacks, with enrolment at a standstill from July 2005 until January this year. Speaking at the launch Immigration Minister Tony McNulty said: “With over 97 million people entering the UK in 2005, it is important that the UK remains at the forefront of the latest technology in immigration controls and the Government’s commitment to project IRIS demonstrates that. Secure and effective border controls are vital to safeguard our citizens against terrorism, serious and organised crime and illegal immigration, while at the same time facilitating entry for legitimate travellers.”
Events Calendar 26-28 April 2006 Suntec Singapore, Singapore
Cards Asia 2006
Now into its 11th year, this year’s event promises a 5400 square metre showcase for smart card applications and technologies from 150 leading solutions providers. The show coincides with the second Biometrics World Asia conference and exhibition and the third RFID World Asia Conference and Exhibition. Contact: Sylwin Ang, Tel: +65 6322 2734, email: [email protected]
2-4 May 2006 San Francisco, USA
CardTech/SecurTech This event, which was originally scheduled to take place in New Orleans, has been relocated and rescheduled because of an uncertain recovery timeline in the Gulf region. Billed as America’s largest advanced card and biometrics conference, this year’s event will cover areas such as secure transaction technology, contactless cards, IT and physical access security convergence. Contact: CTST, Web: www.sourcemediaconferences.com
16 May 2006 London, UK
IBF meeting This one-day event is part of a series run by the International Biometric Foundation. In this particular event the focus will be on the use of biometrics in public sector
Biometric Technology Today • April 2006
applications including: where we are with identity management programs; international perspective; national and international coordination; an in-depth focus on a particular initiative. Contact: Humaira Kaiser at IBF, Tel: +44 207 581 0993, Email: [email protected] Web: www.ibfoundation.com
8-9 June 2006 Sydney, Australia
Biometrics Institute Australia Conference This is the Institute’s annual conference and is one of the main events in the Asia-pacific region. Contact: Biometrics Institute, Web: www.biometricsinstitute.org
18-20 October 2006 QEII, London, UK
Biometrics 2006 This is one of the world’s leading biometric conferences and exhibitions and attracts all the major players in the biometrics industry, from technology developers and resellers to systems integrators and end users. There were a record number of attendees in 2005 and this year promises even greater participation with the exhibition expanding significantly, and conference retaining its end user focus. Contact: Lyn Aitken, Conference Secretariat, Tel: +44 1367 718 500, Fax: +44 1367 718 300, Email: [email protected], Web: www.biometrics2005.com
in brief • A West Virginia University (WVU) researcher has coauthored a book on multibiometrics to be released in May this year. Arun Ross, assistant professor at WVU, and Michigan State University researchers Anil Jain and Karthik Nandakumar claim that “The Handbook of Multibiometrics” could help protect Americans from dangers such as identity theft and international terrorism. • The Department of Defense (DoD) Biometrics Management Office (BMO) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have completed the development of the BioAPI Conformance Test Suite (CTS) implementations. The two software tools are expected to help users verify the conformance of biometric subsystems to American National Standard International Committee for Information Technology Standard (ANSI INCITS) 358-2002, the BioAPI Specification 1.1. • A survey from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has found that the majority of UK companies are not doing enough to reduce identity theft. Results from the survey of 1,000 companies show that 99% of UK companies are not implementing enough safeguards, with 80% still relying on single factor authentication such as passwords. The survey also found that businesses using stronger forms of authentication such as biometrics had fewer security incidents than those using software tokens and certificates alone. • The Turkish National Police are to use a solution provided by Cross Match Technologies to improve the efficiency of its law enforcement system. Cross Match will supply its Criminal Booking System (CBS), an integrated computer system that will link police forces and agencies throughout the country.
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