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Apple patent to enhance fingerprint recognition
NEWS ...Continued from page 3 phase of a biometric process designed to link citizens to their mobile phones with the aim of being able to track terrorists. The second phase of biometric verification for individuals who have two SIMs issued on their CNICs was underway at press time. A total of 72m of the country’s 100m SIM users have been verified against biometric-backed Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs), which store fingerprint and facial data. Over 10m SIMs have now been cancelled as a result. Biometric verification systems have been installed at 60,000 stores and 1,500 customer service centres.
AirWatch 8 aims to secure enterprise mobility with eye and fingerprint biometrics
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irWatch by VMware is working with Google to enhance the security of Android devices in the enterprise. In the biggest release since its acquisition by VMware, AirWatch 8 aims to add a biometric layer to end user interaction with enterprise mobility enabling alternative biometric and multi-factor authentication, including Apple Touch ID integration in the AirWatch SDK and integration with EyeVerify for eye scan password replacement.
Finger Sensor having Orientation based Authentication and Related Methods’ says: “An electronic device may include a housing, and a finger sensor carried by the housing to sense a user’s finger placement at different rotational angles. The electronic device may also include an orientation sensor carried by the housing to sense an orientation thereof, and a processor coupled to the finger sensor and the orientation sensor. “The processor may acquire finger-matching biometric data of the user’s finger at an unknown rotational angle relative to a known rotational angle of finger-enrollment data, generate an estimated rotational angle of the acquired finger-matching biometric data and based upon a sensed orientation of the housing, and attempt an authentication of the user based upon the estimated acquired rotational angle.” The patent notes that Apple’s Touch ID centric technology may apply to the iMac and MacBooks in future. Apple is also reported to have filed a patent for technology to move its fingerprint sensors from the home button of its products to underneath the touchscreen. UÊ -ÕÌ Ê Ài>ÊLiÌÀVÊÃiÃÀÊ`iÛi«iÀÊ CrucialTec has patented technology to install fingerprint sensors under smartphone display panels, increasing options for smartphonemakers, according to The Korea Herald. The new technology is reported to differ from the swipe-type fingerprint scanners deployed on Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones or the sensors on iPhones.
e-borders
Apple patent to enhance fingerprint recognition
EU revisits proposals to ask visitors for their biometrics
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pple has applied for a further biometrics/Touch ID related patent, reports Patently Apple. The patent appears to enable a more flexible Touch ID that would recognise fingerprints presented at a wider range of angles than is presently possible. Apple’s Patent Abstract for 20150049926 titled ‘Electronic Device Including
March 2015
he EU commission is revisiting proposals to ask visitors to the EU for their biometrics, reports EUObserver.com. It is reported to be re-evaluating controversial 2013 ‘smart borders’ that would call for fingerprint and or full facial captures from visitors. The stated driver for this is to make Europe a more attractive destination by cutting down border crossing times and cracking down on
people who do not respect the conditions of their rights to stay.
finance
Russian credit agency tests facial recognition tech to address fraud
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he National Bureau of Credit Histories (NBCH) in Russia and Russian system integrator Technoserv have completed testing of new facial recognition technology for borrowers, RIA Novosti reports. The biometric identification technology is used to scan clients’ photographs and documents containing photographs in order to expose attempted loan fraud. The service will be also made available to the NBCH partners in Russia, which include over 700 banks and about 2,000 microfinancing companies, to improve their decision-making efficiency in the loan sector
Investec deploys Nuance voice biometrics for South African private banking clients
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nvestec, South African private bank and wealth and investment management firm, has deployed Nuance’s voice biometrics to improve the experience for South African private banking clients. Investec, in partnership with OneVault, a South African-based, specialist voice biometric company, deployed Nuance’s voice biometrics solution to verify the identity of the client through a natural conversation with a bank representative. While engaging in conversation, the FreeSpeech technology analyses the client’s voice to compare it with their voiceprint on file. The system tells the Investec representative when the client’s identity has been confirmed so the client’s query or request can be resolved. Continued on page 12...
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AirWatch 8 aims to secure enterprise mobility with eye and fingerprint biometrics
A
irWatch by VMware is working with Google to enhance the security of Android devices in the enterprise. In the biggest release since its acquisition by VMware, AirWatch 8 aims to add a biometric layer to end user interaction with enterprise mobility enabling alternative biometric and multi-factor authentication, including Apple Touch ID integration in the AirWatch SDK and integration with EyeVerify for eye scan password replacement.
Finger Sensor having Orientation based Authentication and Related Methods’ says: “An electronic device may include a housing, and a finger sensor carried by the housing to sense a user’s finger placement at different rotational angles. The electronic device may also include an orientation sensor carried by the housing to sense an orientation thereof, and a processor coupled to the finger sensor and the orientation sensor. “The processor may acquire finger-matching biometric data of the user’s finger at an unknown rotational angle relative to a known rotational angle of finger-enrollment data, generate an estimated rotational angle of the acquired finger-matching biometric data and based upon a sensed orientation of the housing, and attempt an authentication of the user based upon the estimated acquired rotational angle.” The patent notes that Apple’s Touch ID centric technology may apply to the iMac and MacBooks in future. Apple is also reported to have filed a patent for technology to move its fingerprint sensors from the home button of its products to underneath the touchscreen. UÊ -ÕÌ Ê Ài>ÊLiÌÀVÊÃiÃÀÊ`iÛi«iÀÊ CrucialTec has patented technology to install fingerprint sensors under smartphone display panels, increasing options for smartphonemakers, according to The Korea Herald. The new technology is reported to differ from the swipe-type fingerprint scanners deployed on Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones or the sensors on iPhones.
e-borders
Apple patent to enhance fingerprint recognition
EU revisits proposals to ask visitors for their biometrics
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T
pple has applied for a further biometrics/Touch ID related patent, reports Patently Apple. The patent appears to enable a more flexible Touch ID that would recognise fingerprints presented at a wider range of angles than is presently possible. Apple’s Patent Abstract for 20150049926 titled ‘Electronic Device Including
March 2015
he EU commission is revisiting proposals to ask visitors to the EU for their biometrics, reports EUObserver.com. It is reported to be re-evaluating controversial 2013 ‘smart borders’ that would call for fingerprint and or full facial captures from visitors. The stated driver for this is to make Europe a more attractive destination by cutting down border crossing times and cracking down on
people who do not respect the conditions of their rights to stay.
finance
Russian credit agency tests facial recognition tech to address fraud
T
he National Bureau of Credit Histories (NBCH) in Russia and Russian system integrator Technoserv have completed testing of new facial recognition technology for borrowers, RIA Novosti reports. The biometric identification technology is used to scan clients’ photographs and documents containing photographs in order to expose attempted loan fraud. The service will be also made available to the NBCH partners in Russia, which include over 700 banks and about 2,000 microfinancing companies, to improve their decision-making efficiency in the loan sector
Investec deploys Nuance voice biometrics for South African private banking clients
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nvestec, South African private bank and wealth and investment management firm, has deployed Nuance’s voice biometrics to improve the experience for South African private banking clients. Investec, in partnership with OneVault, a South African-based, specialist voice biometric company, deployed Nuance’s voice biometrics solution to verify the identity of the client through a natural conversation with a bank representative. While engaging in conversation, the FreeSpeech technology analyses the client’s voice to compare it with their voiceprint on file. The system tells the Investec representative when the client’s identity has been confirmed so the client’s query or request can be resolved. Continued on page 12...
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