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BioMirage Coffer won’t let go of its treasures that easy

Harshpaul — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:04:05 +0000

The name says it all, almost. The BioMirage Coffer is a jewelry box that uses biometrics to affirm the identity of the person trying to open it. The BioMirage uses fingerprint authentication to ascertain the identity of the user, and opens only...

The Swivel Door redefines security the sci-fi way

Anwesha — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:00:18 +0000

Louisa Kwan has come up with something that might redefine security. The Swiv Door, which might resemble an ordinary revolving door, is not just any door; it is a door designed using the latest technology to ensure security. The steel...

VKI- A biometrically authenticated USB drive

Jaiyant Cavale — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:01:19 +0000

Veridicom International Inc has launched “VKI”, a multi-factor authentication key which helps to authenticate individuals in both the enterprise and physical. VKI, which is a single key that acts not only as a secure storage device...

Cell phones soon to be equipped with Face and Iris recognition security system

Ankita — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:29:03 +0000

The little cell phones are becoming dynamic by the day with the advent of new technology and its incorporation in the making of these phones. Along with adding entertainment and connectivity options in these devices, its makers are also keen...

Sequiam Biometrics BioVault 2.0 Fingerprint Safe

Aneez — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:38:15 +0000

The Sequiam Biometrics BioVault 2.0 is a hi-tech safe that gives access only by fingerprint authentication. It reminds me of those magical words ‘open sesame’. Well, we are not as priviledged as Alibaba, but we are definitely lucky to...

New Indian PAN cards will have biometric info recorded on them

Apabrita — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:49:19 +0000

What you see above is an example of an Indian PAN card. After UK recently launched biometric cards for the residents, Indian government has a similar plan in mind as well. The new Indian PAN (Personal Account number) card system will have...

Fingerprinting added to the list of security checks in U.S.

Ravneet — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:26:55 +0000

Under new security guidelines, millions of Britons leaving United States airports now face mandatory fingerprinting. By the end of next year, all passengers traveling from the US will have to present their fingers as well as their passports...

Snowflake Technologies Will Read Your Vein Patterns

Naveen — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:27:24 +0000

The biometrics industry is still up for grabs. Snowflake Technologies is all set to make a landmark plans by developing vein-viewing technology by the next year. Using the same near-infrared scan technology developed by its parent company,...