Vision-Box Unveils Biometric Entry-Exit Solution
Vision-Box this month unveiled an integrated biometric entry-exit system that allows border authorities to collect the necessary information to assist in apprehending illegal immigrants and overstays based on identity verification and rule-based monitoring of travel patterns. “The successful future of integrated border control relies on stakeholders collaboration, engaged in the joint management of a privacy responsible ecosystem with the passenger at the epicenter, guaranteeing a sustainable, safe and effective entry-exit process, unleashing the power of biometrics to the next level,” says Jean-Francois Lennon, vice president for Global Business Development and Sales at Vision-Box.
Logos Technologies Tests Wide Area Sensor on UAS
Logos Technologies says it has successfully conducted advanced flight testing of its Redkite wide area sensor aboard the Insitu Integrator unmanned aircraft system (UAS), confirming that the sensor can capture stabilized, wide area motion imagery and successfully stream it to multiple handheld devices on the ground from the payload bay of the tactical Group 3 UAS. An earlier flight test demonstrated that Redkite could handle the launch and in-flight characteristics of Integrator. Logos says the next step for Redkite on Integrator is to further reduce the system weight to allow for full endurance flights. The company also expects to test the cross-cueing between Redkite and the onboard full-motion gimbal sensor. Insitu is a unit of Boeing [BA].
RAM Group Announces Full Body Authentication Technology
Singapore’s RAM Group says it has achieved a breakthrough in biometric authentication based on a novel quantum-state sensor that exploits quantum mechanical properties to perform biometric authentication. The company says its Full Body Authentication sensor promises to revolutionize the consumer experience of authenticating automobiles, banking transactions, monitoring supply chains, and other transactions across the digital economy. RAM Group says its sensor is based on the digital signature from the electromagnetic signals in the body that can be detected from any contact point on the body.
Gemalto Completes Acquisition of 3M’s Identity Solutions Business
Gemalto this month completed its $850 million purchase of the identity management business of 3M Corp. [MMM], adding biometric technologies and document security features to its product portfolio. Netherlands-based Gemalto first announced the deal last December. The company says that 3M’s biometric technologies are used for government and commercial applications, adding that the purchase positions it to “provide solutions for the promising commercial biometrics market.” “With the acquisition of 3M’s Identity Management Business, Gemalto makes a strategic move by in-sourcing biometric technology,” says Philippe Vallee, Gemalto’s CEO. “Combining our market access, technologies and expertise will enable Gemalto to further accelerate the deployment of trusted national identities and offer strong end-to-end biometric authentication solutions throughout the digital economy.” Gemalto says the acquired business had $202 million in sales in 2016 and about $53 million in operating profit. In addition to biometric hardware and software, the business also provides secure materials and document readers. 3M’s identity business has about 450 employees.