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Network server announced to integrate iris recognition
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Product news • Identix has announced a highquality fingerprint scanning device for use in civil applications. The TouchPrint 2000 Applicant Fingerprinting System (TP-2000 AFS) is based on the supplier’s FBI Appendix F-Certified TouchPrint 2000 and supports direct connections to state and Federal Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) networks. The US$30,000 systems could be used to screen the backgrounds of job applicants. The devices will use Identix’s Moisture-Discriminating optical technology. • Schlumberger Test & Transactions has developed the Schlumberger Network Solutions Security Support Kit(a) (SSK 3.0). The kit combines Schlumberger’s smart card-based solutions with 3-G International’s (3GI) authentication technology to help manage enterprise-wide security. The SSK 3.0 allows administrators to manage biometrics, smart cards and passwords, offering a platform for secure biometric and certificate storage, digital signature generation, advanced encryption, photo ID, physical access control, e-cash and other services, the suppliers claim • Ankari has launched Trinity 3.0, a software suite that provides a framework for integrating authentication into network security infrastructures. Trinity 3.0 supports numerous authentication devices, including third party fingerprint readers, smart card readers and RSA SecurID tokens. The software also supports multi-factor authentication, allowing any combination of smart cards, biometric devices, passwords and tokens. • A new time and attendance application has been launched by Biocentric Solutions. The CombiMemory system is based on fingerprint and memory card technology and can be easily and inexpensively retrofitted (or upgraded) into an organization’s existing time and attendance systems, the company claims.
Biometric Technology Today • April 2001
the UK installation above and includes some 370 readers. This case study adds to Identix’s growing portfolio of court house installations, which includes the recent implementation of a 650-seat network at the Florida Supreme Court in the USA (Btt January ’01, p3). Contact: Damon Wright at Identix, Tel: +1 408 731 2000, email: [email protected]
Iris recognition
Network server announced to integrate iris recognition Iridian Technologies has launched an authentication server that is designed to make it easier for businesses to integrate iris recognition technology into their computer networks. The KnoWho server is designed to secure a variety of transaction-based applications, while running large user databases. Two of the server’s primary components are a processing engine that enrolls and matches IrisCodes
in real time, and a data component that stores IrisCode records and related information. The server can operate in identification or verification mode and can also store facial images. According to Iridian, the potential uses of the server include password and privilege management, as well as client/server and web applications – eliminating the need for passwords or tokens. The supplier is targeting the healthcare market in particular. It believes the solution could be ideal for meeting certain HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1998) regulations, such as access to medical records, drug dispensing and prescription fulfillment. In this area, Iridian recently announced an alliance with FullTilt Solutions, a US-based internet software development and integration company. The companies plan to integrate iris recognition into a ready-to-implement patient information delivery system, which would use Iridian’s iris recognition and videoconferencing camera Authenticam. Contact: Amy Whilldin at Iridian Technologies, Tel: +1 856 222 3170, email: [email protected]
Events Calendar 14, 15, 16, 17 May 2001 Las Vegas, USA
20, 21, 22 June 2001 San Francisco, USA
CardTech/SecurTech, Navigating the Digital Frontier
Biometric Authentication for IT Security, Web Based Transactions & Access Control
One of the biggest events in the biometrics calendar, CTST is a conference and exhibition with a focus on smart cards, biometrics and all other card-related technologies. The entire event can be attended for US$1,445, which includes workshops, three days of seminars, the keynote luncheon, welcome reception and proceedings on a CD ROM. Contact: Taly Walsh at Faulkner & Gray, Tel: +1 301 654 0551, email: [email protected]
This conference will run for two days and is preceded by a oneday set of workshops. The topics to be covered are wide ranging, yet with a focus on IT issues. The full cost of the event is US$2,295, although the two day conference costs US$1,595. Contact: World Research Group, Tel: +1 212 869 7231, Fax: +1 212 869 7311
6-8 June 2001 Halmstad, Sweden 3rd international conference on audio and video-based biometric person authentication This biannual conference focuses on security and multimodal biometric signal processing. The conference aims to bring together the leading biometric signal analysis researchers looking at developments in the image and voice sectors. Contact: Josef Bigun at Halmstad University, email: [email protected]
18, 19, 20, 21, 22 June 2001 Crete, Greece 2001: A Speaker Odyssey This workshop aims to foster interaction between researchers in automatic speaker recognition. From a biometric standpoint, it includes tracks on speaker verification and human recognition. Contact: Tom Cheifetz, Tel: +972 3 766 2305, Fax: +972 3 766 2667
12, 13, 14 September 2001 Orlando, USA Biometric Consortium Conference 2001 This well-attended meeting in 2000 will cover the full-range of biometric issues. It will also stage a meeting of the Biometric Interoperability, Performance, and Assurance Working Group. Contact: Fernando Podio at NIST, Tel: +1 301 975 2947, email: [email protected]
28, 29, 30 November 2001 London, UK Biometrics 2001 Now in its fourth year, this conference and exhibition is expected to double in size again in 2001, proving its position as one of the leading biometric events in the year’s calendar. The conference will be multi-stream, with numerous original case studies, information on the fastest moving technologies, government applications, market statistics and other pertinent industry issues. A distinguished Privacy Panel is also being arranged to address this topical issue. Contact: Sophie Hayward at Elsevier Advanced Technology, Tel: +44 1865 843644, Fax: +44 1865 843971 Web: http://www.biometrics2001.com
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Product news • Identix has announced a highquality fingerprint scanning device for use in civil applications. The TouchPrint 2000 Applicant Fingerprinting System (TP-2000 AFS) is based on the supplier’s FBI Appendix F-Certified TouchPrint 2000 and supports direct connections to state and Federal Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) networks. The US$30,000 systems could be used to screen the backgrounds of job applicants. The devices will use Identix’s Moisture-Discriminating optical technology. • Schlumberger Test & Transactions has developed the Schlumberger Network Solutions Security Support Kit(a) (SSK 3.0). The kit combines Schlumberger’s smart card-based solutions with 3-G International’s (3GI) authentication technology to help manage enterprise-wide security. The SSK 3.0 allows administrators to manage biometrics, smart cards and passwords, offering a platform for secure biometric and certificate storage, digital signature generation, advanced encryption, photo ID, physical access control, e-cash and other services, the suppliers claim • Ankari has launched Trinity 3.0, a software suite that provides a framework for integrating authentication into network security infrastructures. Trinity 3.0 supports numerous authentication devices, including third party fingerprint readers, smart card readers and RSA SecurID tokens. The software also supports multi-factor authentication, allowing any combination of smart cards, biometric devices, passwords and tokens. • A new time and attendance application has been launched by Biocentric Solutions. The CombiMemory system is based on fingerprint and memory card technology and can be easily and inexpensively retrofitted (or upgraded) into an organization’s existing time and attendance systems, the company claims.
Biometric Technology Today • April 2001
the UK installation above and includes some 370 readers. This case study adds to Identix’s growing portfolio of court house installations, which includes the recent implementation of a 650-seat network at the Florida Supreme Court in the USA (Btt January ’01, p3). Contact: Damon Wright at Identix, Tel: +1 408 731 2000, email: [email protected]
Iris recognition
Network server announced to integrate iris recognition Iridian Technologies has launched an authentication server that is designed to make it easier for businesses to integrate iris recognition technology into their computer networks. The KnoWho server is designed to secure a variety of transaction-based applications, while running large user databases. Two of the server’s primary components are a processing engine that enrolls and matches IrisCodes
in real time, and a data component that stores IrisCode records and related information. The server can operate in identification or verification mode and can also store facial images. According to Iridian, the potential uses of the server include password and privilege management, as well as client/server and web applications – eliminating the need for passwords or tokens. The supplier is targeting the healthcare market in particular. It believes the solution could be ideal for meeting certain HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1998) regulations, such as access to medical records, drug dispensing and prescription fulfillment. In this area, Iridian recently announced an alliance with FullTilt Solutions, a US-based internet software development and integration company. The companies plan to integrate iris recognition into a ready-to-implement patient information delivery system, which would use Iridian’s iris recognition and videoconferencing camera Authenticam. Contact: Amy Whilldin at Iridian Technologies, Tel: +1 856 222 3170, email: [email protected]
Events Calendar 14, 15, 16, 17 May 2001 Las Vegas, USA
20, 21, 22 June 2001 San Francisco, USA
CardTech/SecurTech, Navigating the Digital Frontier
Biometric Authentication for IT Security, Web Based Transactions & Access Control
One of the biggest events in the biometrics calendar, CTST is a conference and exhibition with a focus on smart cards, biometrics and all other card-related technologies. The entire event can be attended for US$1,445, which includes workshops, three days of seminars, the keynote luncheon, welcome reception and proceedings on a CD ROM. Contact: Taly Walsh at Faulkner & Gray, Tel: +1 301 654 0551, email: [email protected]
This conference will run for two days and is preceded by a oneday set of workshops. The topics to be covered are wide ranging, yet with a focus on IT issues. The full cost of the event is US$2,295, although the two day conference costs US$1,595. Contact: World Research Group, Tel: +1 212 869 7231, Fax: +1 212 869 7311
6-8 June 2001 Halmstad, Sweden 3rd international conference on audio and video-based biometric person authentication This biannual conference focuses on security and multimodal biometric signal processing. The conference aims to bring together the leading biometric signal analysis researchers looking at developments in the image and voice sectors. Contact: Josef Bigun at Halmstad University, email: [email protected]
18, 19, 20, 21, 22 June 2001 Crete, Greece 2001: A Speaker Odyssey This workshop aims to foster interaction between researchers in automatic speaker recognition. From a biometric standpoint, it includes tracks on speaker verification and human recognition. Contact: Tom Cheifetz, Tel: +972 3 766 2305, Fax: +972 3 766 2667
12, 13, 14 September 2001 Orlando, USA Biometric Consortium Conference 2001 This well-attended meeting in 2000 will cover the full-range of biometric issues. It will also stage a meeting of the Biometric Interoperability, Performance, and Assurance Working Group. Contact: Fernando Podio at NIST, Tel: +1 301 975 2947, email: [email protected]
28, 29, 30 November 2001 London, UK Biometrics 2001 Now in its fourth year, this conference and exhibition is expected to double in size again in 2001, proving its position as one of the leading biometric events in the year’s calendar. The conference will be multi-stream, with numerous original case studies, information on the fastest moving technologies, government applications, market statistics and other pertinent industry issues. A distinguished Privacy Panel is also being arranged to address this topical issue. Contact: Sophie Hayward at Elsevier Advanced Technology, Tel: +44 1865 843644, Fax: +44 1865 843971 Web: http://www.biometrics2001.com
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