State-of-the-art Solutions for Border Control in Asia
AOptix joins KABA and SITA at Border Management Conference – June 5 – 7 Bangkok, Thailand The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and APSCA will host the 2nd Conference on Technical Cooperation & Capacity Building for Border Management. It is an international event on “Facilitating Travel & Reducing Risks through Efficient Pre-Departure Data Management.” Attendees will experience first-hand new innovative security solutions. SITA and AOptix will showcase their solution for automated border control...
read moreAOptix Audio Podcast: The accuracy of iris recognition – NIST Iris Exchange III Study Released
A first-of-its kind study has been released by The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to test the accuracy and speed of iris identification algorithms. The program was sponsored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. VISIT office in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Science and Technology Directorate in association with the Department Defense Biometrics Identity Management Agency (BIMA). Using as many as 6.1 million images of 4.3 million eyes, the results are relevant to systems used for...
read moreVoted Ten of the Best to See at Passenger Terminal EXPO 2012
Heading for Vienna? The InSight Duo combined iris recognition and face capture system was recognized by Passenger Terminal World as among “Ten of the Best” products to see at Passenger Terminal EXPO 2012. Look for the Duo along with our InSight iris recognition eGate, a live demonstration of matching biometrics with boarding pass at booth #6330. Click here to read...
read moreBiometrics is Making a Difference for the Department of Defense
AOptix is very proud of be assisting the DoD with Biometric identity solutions to help protect soldiers on the front lines and their Interagency Partners. In this new video from BIMA (Biometrics Identity Management Agency) under the Direction of Dr. Thomas Killion, BIMA Director, you’ll get an inside look at DoD Biometrics and the critical role it plays in protecting the Homeland. Click here to watch video To reference the BIMA Biometrics Glossary – Click here To learn more about the History of Biometrics – Click...
read moreDHS To Use Biometrics To Track Immigrants Who Overstay Visas
Post by Arturo R. Rios The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is completing a plan to employ a biometric data program to track immigrants who overstay their visas. John Cohen, DHS deputy counter terrorism coordinator, recently told the House Homeland Security subcommittee that DHS is “putting the finishing touches” on a report on the biometric program which will be presented to Congress in a few weeks. The development of the biometric tracking program is the result of continuing concerns about how the federal government consistently...
read moreIris Recognition in the UK – a Key Benefit for Passengers Traveling Through Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal
Recorded at Aviation Experience in Abu Dhabi, Mr. James Saxton of Human Recognition Systems talks about passenger ease of use, high security and their landmark iris recognition eGates with AOptix InSight at the newly renovated Gatwick South Terminal. AOptix Technologies...
read moreBelieving in Biometrics
From Airport Technology.com Biometrics could improve passenger experience, optimise security and increase profits but privacy issues still abound. Frances Cook reports on why a technology which promises so much has been embroiled in so much controversy right from the start. There has always been controversy surrounding the use of biometrics data. On a general level it is perceived as intrusive and tends to stir-up public suspicion on how the data could potentially be used. On the technological level there isn’t much debate that the...
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