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UK rail network to consider biometric tech to smooth journeys
NEWS welfare fraud perpetrated by Adrian Vaduva, believed to be one of the largest detected by the Department of Social Protection’s Cogent Facial Imaging Matching Software, which was introduced in 2015. Fraud overpayments totaling E1,590,500 have been or are being assessed in those cases while savings from the cessation of related social welfare payments total E461,470.
Safran Identity & Security and Tessera, through its subsidiary FotoNation, are to co-operate to deliver iris authentication biometric security solution for mobile devices to the Indian market. The agreement includes a cross licence of Safran Identity & Security’s and FotoNation’s iris capture, recognition and control technologies for enabling delivery of a joint solution for mobile devices, called BioNetra. It will verify subject identity under a broad range of lighting and environmental conditions. Linked to the Indian Aadhaar biometric identity system with more than 1.1bn people enrolled to date, the solution will allow consumers to carry out online operations with strong authentication for any secure online services in connection with banking, telecoms, government services or healthcare. It will also provide OEM device makers with a platform that enables them to produce competitive smartphones while meeting the Indian government’s biometric quality and security standards.
Robot police with on-board FR tech patrol streets in China
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obot police with on-board facial recognition technology have begun patrolling streets in China, reports Mashable.com. The E-Patrol Robot Sheriff is able to track and follow potential criminals or suspicious people via facial recognition, according to the Economic Daily. The robot is capable of monitoring air quality and temperature, and could in future track potential criminal activity, safety hazards and potential fires.
UK rail network to consider biometric tech to smooth journeys
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he UK’s rail network may use biometric technology to charge passengers for journeys, according to the latest railway Capability Delivery Plan, The plan, developed by the Rail Delivery Group in partnership with the Rail Supply Group, identifies over 200 research, design and technology projects that might improve passenger journeys.
Irish authorities investigate E1.59m fraudulent overpayments uncovered by FR system
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y the end of January, 155 cases of suspected fraud discovered using a facial recognition system had been referred to the country’s Special Investigations Unit and An Garda Síochána, reports The Irish Times. It states that this included the E280,000
March 2017
BioID periocular recognition system targeted at applications where the mouth and nose may be covered by a medical or cleanroom mask.
BioID releases beta periocular solution
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loud biometrics developer BioID has announced the beta release of a periocular recognition system as part of the BioID Web Service (BWS). Alongside the cloud-based face and voice authentication already available in BWS, the new trait gives developers an additional choice when integrating biometric authentication with their applications. BioID’s eye recognition works with a standard smartphone camera, webcam or security camera and requires only a selfie. It looks at the features around the eyes, such as lashes, lid, brow, and folds in the skin, as well as the full or partial iris when visible. It is targeted as an Continued on page 12...
EVENTS CALENDAR 4–5 April 2017
IWBF 2017 – 5th International Workshop on Biometrics and Forensics
University of Warwick, Coventry, UK IWBF is an international forum devoted specifically to facilitate synergies in research and development in the areas of multimedia forensics, forensic biometrics and forensic science. IWBF provides the meeting place for those concerned with the usage of multimedia analysis in forensic applications and biometric recognition systems, attracting participants from industry, research, academia and end users. More information: http://www.warwick.ac.uk/iwbf2017
25–26 April 2017
2017 IEEE Symposium on Technologies for Homeland Security (HST ’17) Boston, US The 16th annual IEEE Symposium on Technologies for Homeland Security (HST ’17) brings together innovators from leading academic, industry, business, homeland security centres of excellence, and government programmes to provide a forum to discuss ideas, concepts, and experimental results. More information: http://ieee-hst.org
1–3 May 2017 Connect:ID
Washington DC, US Connect:ID offers three simultaneous international conferences and a free global exhibition that focus on all aspects of identity technologies and the opportunities for their management in both the physical and digital worlds. Science Media Partners and the International Biometrics & Identity Association (IBIA) run this event, designed to unite solutions adopters and stakeholders from around the world to explore the development and fusion of multiple advanced identity technologies – including biometrics, secure credentials and mobile identity systems. More information: http://www.counterterrorexpo.com
3–4 May 2017
Security and Counter Terror Expo
Olympia, London For nearly a decade Security & Counter Terror Expo has focused on professionals tasked with protecting assets, business, people and nations from serious security threats. Over 10,000 attendees from across the globe will come together in May to see the latest technology and capabilities to protect critical assets. More information: http://www.counterterrorexpo.com
31 May-2 June 2017
Border Management & Technologies Summit 2017
Istanbul, Turkey The annual Border Management & Technologies Summit will bring together leading border security officials from the UK and across Europe to discuss key issues regarding European border challenges, threats, organised crimes and EU policies and strategies. There have also been significant discussions recently regarding the Schengen Agreement and the free movement of people across Europe. With some European nations closing their borders in times of mass migration, this event will evaluate the pros and cons of the Schengen arrangement and whether it needs to be amended to suit individual nation’s needs and requirements on the movement of people across Europe. More information: http://www.intelligence-sec.com/ events/border-management-technologies-summit-2017
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Safran Identity & Security and Tessera, through its subsidiary FotoNation, are to co-operate to deliver iris authentication biometric security solution for mobile devices to the Indian market. The agreement includes a cross licence of Safran Identity & Security’s and FotoNation’s iris capture, recognition and control technologies for enabling delivery of a joint solution for mobile devices, called BioNetra. It will verify subject identity under a broad range of lighting and environmental conditions. Linked to the Indian Aadhaar biometric identity system with more than 1.1bn people enrolled to date, the solution will allow consumers to carry out online operations with strong authentication for any secure online services in connection with banking, telecoms, government services or healthcare. It will also provide OEM device makers with a platform that enables them to produce competitive smartphones while meeting the Indian government’s biometric quality and security standards.
Robot police with on-board FR tech patrol streets in China
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obot police with on-board facial recognition technology have begun patrolling streets in China, reports Mashable.com. The E-Patrol Robot Sheriff is able to track and follow potential criminals or suspicious people via facial recognition, according to the Economic Daily. The robot is capable of monitoring air quality and temperature, and could in future track potential criminal activity, safety hazards and potential fires.
UK rail network to consider biometric tech to smooth journeys
T
he UK’s rail network may use biometric technology to charge passengers for journeys, according to the latest railway Capability Delivery Plan, The plan, developed by the Rail Delivery Group in partnership with the Rail Supply Group, identifies over 200 research, design and technology projects that might improve passenger journeys.
Irish authorities investigate E1.59m fraudulent overpayments uncovered by FR system
B
y the end of January, 155 cases of suspected fraud discovered using a facial recognition system had been referred to the country’s Special Investigations Unit and An Garda Síochána, reports The Irish Times. It states that this included the E280,000
March 2017
BioID periocular recognition system targeted at applications where the mouth and nose may be covered by a medical or cleanroom mask.
BioID releases beta periocular solution
C
loud biometrics developer BioID has announced the beta release of a periocular recognition system as part of the BioID Web Service (BWS). Alongside the cloud-based face and voice authentication already available in BWS, the new trait gives developers an additional choice when integrating biometric authentication with their applications. BioID’s eye recognition works with a standard smartphone camera, webcam or security camera and requires only a selfie. It looks at the features around the eyes, such as lashes, lid, brow, and folds in the skin, as well as the full or partial iris when visible. It is targeted as an Continued on page 12...
EVENTS CALENDAR 4–5 April 2017
IWBF 2017 – 5th International Workshop on Biometrics and Forensics
University of Warwick, Coventry, UK IWBF is an international forum devoted specifically to facilitate synergies in research and development in the areas of multimedia forensics, forensic biometrics and forensic science. IWBF provides the meeting place for those concerned with the usage of multimedia analysis in forensic applications and biometric recognition systems, attracting participants from industry, research, academia and end users. More information: http://www.warwick.ac.uk/iwbf2017
25–26 April 2017
2017 IEEE Symposium on Technologies for Homeland Security (HST ’17) Boston, US The 16th annual IEEE Symposium on Technologies for Homeland Security (HST ’17) brings together innovators from leading academic, industry, business, homeland security centres of excellence, and government programmes to provide a forum to discuss ideas, concepts, and experimental results. More information: http://ieee-hst.org
1–3 May 2017 Connect:ID
Washington DC, US Connect:ID offers three simultaneous international conferences and a free global exhibition that focus on all aspects of identity technologies and the opportunities for their management in both the physical and digital worlds. Science Media Partners and the International Biometrics & Identity Association (IBIA) run this event, designed to unite solutions adopters and stakeholders from around the world to explore the development and fusion of multiple advanced identity technologies – including biometrics, secure credentials and mobile identity systems. More information: http://www.counterterrorexpo.com
3–4 May 2017
Security and Counter Terror Expo
Olympia, London For nearly a decade Security & Counter Terror Expo has focused on professionals tasked with protecting assets, business, people and nations from serious security threats. Over 10,000 attendees from across the globe will come together in May to see the latest technology and capabilities to protect critical assets. More information: http://www.counterterrorexpo.com
31 May-2 June 2017
Border Management & Technologies Summit 2017
Istanbul, Turkey The annual Border Management & Technologies Summit will bring together leading border security officials from the UK and across Europe to discuss key issues regarding European border challenges, threats, organised crimes and EU policies and strategies. There have also been significant discussions recently regarding the Schengen Agreement and the free movement of people across Europe. With some European nations closing their borders in times of mass migration, this event will evaluate the pros and cons of the Schengen arrangement and whether it needs to be amended to suit individual nation’s needs and requirements on the movement of people across Europe. More information: http://www.intelligence-sec.com/ events/border-management-technologies-summit-2017
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