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Increasing security concerns ranging from individual identity theft, corporate security, to even national security represents factors that are important to the biometrics market. Some countries have already rolled out biometric systems at airports and other ports of entry to check flow of illegal immigrants into their respective territories. On the technological front, non-contact systems could emerge as the answer to expel inhibitions exhibited by users. Development of industry-wide standards has been initiated by some industry groups, which would lead to lower costs and enable easier adoption of present and emerging technologies. Government initiatives could emerge as the key to biometrics growth.
These and other market data and trends are presented in "Biometrics: Trends & Opportunities Worldwide" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.
BIOMETRICS BMR-1002
CONTENTS
1. METHODOLOGY 1
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
Disclaimers 2
Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level 3
2. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK 4
Current Market Scenario 4
Snapshots of Biometrics Industry 5
Market Drivers 5
Other Market Propellers 6
Factors Influencing the Market 6
Challenges of the Global Biometric Market 6
Psychological Factors 6
Less Expensive Alternatives 7
Standards 7
Barriers 7
Biometrics Market Participants 7
Device Suppliers 7
Solution Providers 8
Algorithm Providers 8
Market Surging Ahead 8
North American Biometrics Market to Grow at Brisk Pace 8
Outlook 9
3. FUTURE OF BIOMETRICS 9
Biometrics Prepares for Widespread Adoption 9
Key Issues in Biometric Industry 9
Opportunities and Projections 10
Network Security: A Potential Arena 10
Poised to Play a Vital Role in Healthcare Industry 10
Biometrics Attract New Players 10
4. MAJOR TRENDS & ISSUES 11
Potential Opportunities for Biometric Authentication Technology 11
Stringent Governmental Laws to Boost Future Biometric Market 11
High Volume Potential and Niche Segments Offer Significant
Opportunities 12
Increasing R&D Spending Aids in Improved Finger-Scan Products 12
Hand Geometry Technology Resists Alternate Biometric Technologies 12
Japanese and European Companies Joining Hands to Promote
Biometrics 12
Biometrics Play a Major Role in Security 13
Globalization - Boosting the Biometrics Market 13
Forgery of Fingerprints - A Major Issue 14
Challenges Faced by Silicon Chip Fingerprint Sensor Manufacturers 14
Biometric Products on an Expansion Spree 14
5. AFIS - A KEY TECHNOLOGY 15
Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) 15
Growth Drivers & Enablers 15
Growth Inhibitors 15
6. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF TECHNOLOGIES 16
Comparative Analysis of Biometrics Technologies: A Qualitative
Comparison of Available Technologies 16
7. MIDDLEWARE - AN EMERGING TECHNOLOGY 17
8. PRODUCT FACTS 18
AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) 18
Non-AFIS/Finger Scan 18
Hand Geometry 18
Iris/Retinal Scan 18
Technological Challenges 18
Facial Recognition 19
Voice Recognition 19
Signature Identification 19
Keystroke Dynamics/Typing Rhythms 19
Classification of Biometrics Application 19
9. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 20
L-1 to Acquire Digimarc's ID Systems Business 20
L-1 Acquires Bioscrypt 20
Saflink Corporation Merges with IdentiPHI 20
SecuGen Corporation Collaborates with WCC Smart Search & Match 20
Visiphor Enters into a Contract with Austin Biometrics 21
LAN Gaming Chooses IdentiPHI SAFsolution Biometric User
Authentication Program 21
Ingram Micro Inks Distribution Agreement with Fujitsu
Microelectronics 21
L-1 Obtains State-Wide Contract to Upgrade Live Scan Network
of MN BCA 22
AuthenTec Launches Breakthrough Sensor Packaging Technology 22
AuthenTec Launches World's Safest Sensor for PCs 23
Fujitsu Launches New Global Phone Equipped with AuthnTec's
Fingerprint Sensor 23
AuthenTec Launches AES1711 Sensor for Wireless Market 24
IdentiPHI Introduces Company's New Flagship Software, the SAF
solution 5 24
IdentiPHI and Sensible Vision Announce Integration of Security
Solutions 25
M2SYS Unveils a Unique Biometric Technology to Check False
Rejects in Fingerprint Scanning 25
Smart Metric Unveils Portable Biometric Cards for Fingerprint
Identifications 26
SecuGen Introduces Enhanced Hamster Plus Fingerprint Scanner 26
SecuGen Adopts Tutis Software for Biometric Logins 26
ImageWare Systems Completes Sol Logic Acquisition 27
L-1 Acquires Advanced Concepts 27
IdentiPHI Announces Acquisition of Saflink's SAFsolution and
SAFmodule Software 27
L-1 Acquires McClendon Corporation 28
Bioscrypt Takes Over A4Vision 28
Queralt Acquires Systems RX 29
Sequiam Acquires Magstone Innovation 29
L-1 Identity Solutions Acquires ComnetiX 29
Pay By Touch Forms Alliance with Saatchi & Saatchi 29
Ceelox and Symwave Form Partnership 30
Liska Forms Alliance with SonSun 30
Fujitsu and Softex Form Alliance to Combine Biometric
Authentication Tools 30
Titanium Group to Install Biometric Pharmacy System for Hong
Kong Polytechnic University Clinic 31
Scientific Applications and University of Kent Collaborate on
Biometric Projects 31
ZK Software Integrates SecuGen's FDU02 Fingerprint Sensor into
its S900 Access Control and Time & Attendance Terminal 31
Bioscrypt Integrates SecuGen's Fingerprint Sensor into V-
Station (Optical) Reader 32
L-1 and Ultra-Scan to Develop Revolutionary Ultrasonic Imaging
Based Fingerprint Reader 32
Ingersoll Integrates Antimicrobial Technology into HandKey and
HandPunch Platens 33
Ingram Micro Signs Agreement with Fujitsu Microelectronics
America 33
BioPassword Partners with Diaphonics to Extend Authentication
Offering 33
Cogent Bags Orders for Fingerprint Scannersfrom LAPD 34
Cogent Receives Contract from HKPF 35
Cogent Bags Texas HHSC Contract 35
Cogent Receives Contract from Houston City Council 36
Cogent and Symwave Sign Agreement to Provide Biometric Solutions 36
AICM Implements Bioscrypt's V-Smart Solutions 37
Bioscrypt Receives TSA Approval for its V- Station MIFARE 37
Bioscrypt's VisionAccess Technology Deployed by Global Pharma
Major 37
Bioscrypt's V-Station Reader Deployed by Storage King 38
Bioscrypt Expands Facial Recognition System at Pictet & Cie 38
Bioscrypt Signs Agreement with Saferkidz 39
Bioscrypt Provides Face Readers to Japanese Agency 39
Bioscrypt and Labcal to Provide Biometric Readers to CATSA 40
AOME Enters into Partnership with Biometric Security 40
ACT to Deploy Fingerprint Identification Solution from BIO-key 40
BIO-key and Tiger IT Receive Contract in Bangladesh 41
US GSA Approves Use of BIO-key® Algorithms 41
GW University MFA Deploys BIO-key® Biometric Solution 42
bioME TRX Combines AuthenTec Sensor in smartTOUCH™ Product
Collection 42
AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensor Integrates with New Fujitsu
LifeBookU81 42
Privaris Selects AuthenTec Sensor for the plusID™ Line 43
AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensor Integrates into New Cherry
Keyboard Line 43
AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensor Integrates Into New OMNIKEY Smart
Card Reader 44
New Hitachi Mobile Phone Uses AuthenTec Sensor 44
HP Selects Authentec's AES1610 for 2007 Windows Vista™-
Compliant Notebook 45
Total Biometric Systems Joins CIC Partner Program as a
Reseller in Latin America 46
Communication Intelligence Signs a Sales and Marketing
Agreement with Lenovo 46
Sagem Defense Securite Agrees to Supply New-Generation
Biometric System 47
Ultra-Scan Plans a Smaller Four- Fingerprint Image Scanner 47
id-Confirm Associates with Identiprise 47
Cross Match Technologies to Offer New Finger Live-Scan Systems 48
NEC AFIS with Palm Comparison Capabilities Successfully
Deployed by Metro-Nashville Tennessee Police Department 48
BIO-key Enters into an Alliance with Advanced Biometric Controls 49
id-Confirm Partners with TMS 49
Experian Signs Agreement with US Biometrics 50
ING Group Deploys Biometric System Developed Using BIO-Key and
Zvetco Biometrics Technologies 50
NSR and TrakHealth Form Alliance to Biometric Technology 51
Bioscrypt to Partner 3VR for Offering Advanced 3D Facial