Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: BCC Research
Published: June 2003
Product Code: R2-705Description Biometrics consist of technologies that support automatic identification or verification of identity based on behavioral or physical traits. Biometrics can authenticate identities since they measure unique individual characteristics. These include fingerprints, hand geometry, retina, iris and facial characteristics.
Behavioral characteristics include signature, voice and keystroke pattern. In addition to the general uniqueness of these measurements, biometrics offer some distinct advantages over other electronic or mechanical systems, i.e., unlike a key or plastic scan card, they cannot be lost, stolen or easily compromised through duplication.
As discussed later in the report, for more than two decades, biometric technologies did not penetrate any mass market, but remained relegated to occasional use in motion pictures and at highly secure government and military installations. Their slow progress stemmed from a variety of reasons. These included size, cost, complexity, unfamiliarity and competition from more popular and simpler security systems. However, biometric technologies are becoming better known, accepted and appreciated. Sales are growing, heralding their metamorphosis into the market growth stage of the product life cycle from the obscurity of the market introduction stage.
Biometrics are making inroads into many facets of national life, both public and private in developed countries. In the computer industry, for example, they are replacing personal identification numbers (PINs) and passwords. PIN management reportedly is time consuming and costly. It is said that, in general, 30% of calls to internal information technology (IT) help desks are for resetting forgotten or expired passwords. Each call is estimated to cost companies about $15 to $20, and users are said to forget their passwords at least three times a year. This implies that a large establishment with over 10,000 employees will spend about $0.5 million annually on the unproductive task of resetting passwords.
Some of the uses of biometrics that have gained acceptance and approval of both commercial and domestic end users include physical access to, and protection of restricted areas; easing traffic at airports while simultaneously achieving high security in identification of unauthorized persons; secure access to banks and financial facilities; retail applications; use in law enforcement and correctional institutions, etc.
Study Goals And Objectives
Therefore, the goals and objectives of this report include the following:
· Educate end users on the esoteric but useful technologies of biometrics.
· Enable end users to determine which of the technologies will meet their needs.
· Enable interested readers, with no specific potential applications, to understand the impact of the industry on public facilities, e.g., airports.
· Provide comprehensive information to vendors in the industry.
· Help existing and potential vendors understand the competition.
· Help vendors, users, planners, etc. understand the industry, various strategies of the players, the market, and possible future trends.
· Provide other equipment manufacturers, value added resellers, systems integrators, and so on, with information about key suppliers and vendors, state-of-the-art and leading edge technologies, and potential business opportunities in the various industry segments.
· Present to readers market information that quantifies and describes the various segments of the biometrics industry.
Scope And Format
This report covers the operations of most, if not all, active and major vendors in this industry. They manufacture, market and sell their products globally as applicable. The various technologies and products, including their applications, are considered in separate sections, as follows:
· a report summary is next after the introduction
· an industry overview follows and it covers the importance and history of the industry
· other sections include markets by product type and markets by application and industry
· major vendors, their operations and strategies are discussed in the company profiles section
· global and regional operations and the nature and management of risks in international operations, are covered in the international operations section.
Methodology And Information Sources
A study of actual life systems was made along with research and study of Web sites and current publications. Research consisted of collation and analysis of information gleaned from the various sources.
Table of Contents Introduction
Study Goals And Objectives
Scope And Format
Methodology And Information Sources
Analyst Credentials
Related Bcc Reports
Monthly Newsletter
Bcc Online Services
Disclaimer
Summary
Summary Table:
Global Biometrics Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Summary Figure:
Global Biometrics Market, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Overview
What Are Biometrics?
Operation Stages In A Biometric System
Capture
Feature Extraction
Association And Comparison
Match/Non-Match Decision
Product Types
Fingerprint Recognition
Fingerprint Characteristics
Other Features Essential To Finger-Scan Authentication
Fingerprinting And Finger Scanning
Biometric Technology Procedure As Exemplified By Fingerprinting
Screening
Capture
Feature Extraction
Association And Comparison
Match/Nonmatch Decision
Finger-Scanning Reliability
Image Capture Using Optical, Silicon And Ultrasound
Optical Technology
Silicon Technology
Ultrasound Technology
Face Recognition
Face Recognition (Continued)
Hand Geometry
Voice Verification
Iris Recognition
Capture And Identification
Signature Verification
Electronic Signature
Advantages Of Signature Verification As A Biometric Feature
Legal Aspects
Verification Processes
Static Verification
Cleaning Of Static Signatures
Pseudodynamic Verification
Dynamic Verification
Static And Dynamic Combo Verification
Future Prospects For Signature Verification
Retina Recognition
Accuracy, Performance And Procedure
Comparison Of Biometric Technologies
Finger Scan Strengths And Weaknesses
Face Recognition Strengths And Weaknesses
Hand Recognition Strengths And Weaknesses
Voice-Scan Strengths And Weaknesses
Iris Recognition
Strengths
Weaknesses
Signature-Identification Strengths And Weaknesses
Retina Scan
Strengths
Weaknesses
Keystroke Dynamics Strengths And Weaknesses
Importance Of The Biometric Industry, Where It Fits Into The Economy, And Why
Importance Of Fingerprint Recognition Systems
Importance Of Face Recognition Systems
Importance Of Voice Recognition Systems
Importance Of Signature Verification
Hybrid Technology Uses
Biometric Product Life Cycle
History
History Of Fingerprinting
History Of Fingerprinting (Continued)
History Of Face Recognition
History Of Voice Recognition
Future Development
Standardization
Standardization (Continued)
Global Biometric Market By Technologies
Market Characteristics
State Of The Market
Price
Inconvenient Size
Slow Speed
Esoteric And Unfamiliar
Growth Drivers
Price Reduction
Smaller And Faster Devices
Industry Consolidation
Standards Introduction
Favorable Decision-Making Criteria
Market Size By Technology
Table 1 Sales And Forecasts Of The Global Biometric Technology Market By Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Effect Of Telecommunications
Effect Of September 11, 2001
Finger Scan
Table 2 Global Sales And Forecasts For The Finger-Scan Technology Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Revenues
Major Players And Other Vendors
Market Growth Drivers
Advances In Finger-Scan Technology
Price Reduction
Current Increased Desire For Enhanced Security
Biometric Of Choice
Sales And Marketing
Proprietary Technologies
Strategic Relationships
External Factors Affecting Sales
Reduction In Information Technology (It) Spending
Worldwide Recognition Of The Need For Improved Security
Facial Scan
Table 3 Global Sales And Forecasts For The Facial-Scan Technology Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Revenues
Segment Characteristics
Market Growth Inhibitors
Major Players And Others
Sales And Marketing
Hand Scan
Table 4 Global Sales And Forecasts For The Hand-Scan Technology Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Revenues
Market Drivers, Inhibitors, Players, Sales And Marketing
Market Drivers, Inhibitors, Players….(Continued)
Voice Scan
Table 5 Global Sales And Forecasts For The Voice-Scan Technology Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Revenue
Main Players
Iris Scan
Table 6 Global Sales And Forecasts For The Iris Scan Technology Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Revenues
Major Players, Sales And Marketing
Market Growth Drivers
Signature Scan
Table 7 Global Sales And Forecasts For The Signature-Scan Technology Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Revenue
Major Players, Marketing And Sales
Retina Scan
Table 8 Global Sales And Forecasts For The Retina-Scan Technology Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Major Player
Market Growth Drivers And Inhibitors
Keystroke Scan
Table 9 Global Sales And Forecasts For The Keystroke-Scan Technology Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Revenues
Major Players And Growth Drivers
Major Players And Growth Drivers (Continued)
Global Market For Biometric Applications
Unique Features Of Biometric Applications
Biometric Applications Market By Technology
Finger Scan
Table 10 Finger-Scan Vendors And Technology Applications
Table 10 (Continued)
Table 11 Sales And Forecasts For Finger Scan By Applications In The Global Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 1 Sales And Forecasts For Finger Scan By Applications In The Global Market, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Blurring The Divide Between Afis And Non-Afis Applications
Law And Order
Legal Services
Complete Identification
Complete Dispatch
Complete Records
Complete Corrections
Sagem Systems
Sagem Afis Police
Police Services
Prison Services
Physical Access Control
Physical And Pc Access Using Sony Puppy Authentication Token
Advantages Of The Puppy
Problems With The Puppy
Time And Attendance Control
Government Applications
Identification Systems (Ids)
Biometric Fingerprint Identification
Table 12 Comparison Of Civil And Police Afis Requirements
Social Services And Other Government Applications
Banking And Financial
Fingerscan Products
Point-Of-Sale Payments
Health Care Delivery (Continued)
Facial Scan
Table 13 Facial-Scan Vendors And Their Technology
Table 14 Sales And Forecasts For Facial-Scan Applications In The Global Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 2 Sales And Forecasts For Facial-Scan Applications In The Global Market, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Law And Order
Law And Order (Continued)
Government
Access Management
Banking And Financial Services
Travel And Immigration
Hand Scan
Table 15 Hand-Scan Vendors And Applications
Table 16 Global Sales And Forecasts For Hand-Scan Applications, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 3 Global Sales And Forecasts For Hand-Scan Applications, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Access Management
Access To Banks And Restricted Areas
Time And Attendance
Travel And Immigration
Law And Order
Voice Scan
Table 17 Voice-Scan Vendors And Applications
Table 18 Sales And Forecasts For Voice-Scan Applications In The Global Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 4 Sales And Forecasts For Voice-Scan Applications In The Global Market, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Network Access And E-Commerce Operations
How Voiceshield Operates
Banking And Financial Services
Voiceshield Voice Authentication For Online Transactions
Iris Scan
Table 19 Iris-Scan Vendors And Applications
Table 20 Sales And Forecasts For Iris-Scan Applications In The Global Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 5 Sales And Forecasts For Iris-Scan Applications In The Global Market, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Physical Access Management
Travel And Immigration
Law And Order
Network Access, Banking And Financial Services
Health Care Delivery
Signature Scan
Table 21 Signature-Scan Vendors And Applications
Table 22 Sales And Forecasts For Signature-Scan Applications In The Global Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 6 Sales And Forecasts For Signature-Scan Applications In The Global Market, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Electronic Point-Of-Sale Payments
Security And Cost Reduction In Banking, Insurance And Financial Services
Online Transactions
Paperless Communications For Information Security
Paperless Communications Provide More Personal Safety
Signature Authentication And Document Integrity Using Esign By Valyd And Epad By Interlink Electronics
Document Security And Operations Efficiency Using Valyd's Esign
Benefits:
Internal And External Security
Cost Reduction In Document Processing
Retina Scan
Table 23 Vendors And Applications
Table 24 Sales And Forecasts For Retina-Scan Applications In The Global Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 7 Sales And Forecasts For Retina-Scan Applications In The Global Market, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Travel And Immigration
Physical Access Management
Keystroke Scan
Table 25 Vendors And Applications
Table 26 Sales And Forecasts For Keystroke-Scan By Applications In The Global Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 8 Sales And Forecasts For Keystroke-Scan By Applications In The Global Market, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Computer And Network Access
Banking And Financial Services
Internal Security
Technologies By Application Category
Table 27 Global Market For Biometric Applications By Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Technologies By Application….(Continued)
Biometrics Provide Optimal Solutions To Some Outstanding Industrial Problems
Network Security
Credit Card And Banking Fraud
Physical Access Fraud
Identity Theft
Law And Order
Fraud In Social Services And Welfare
The Unique Selling Feature Of Biometric Solutions
Table 28 Application Categories
Application Market By Technology Type
Law And Order
Table 29 Global Biometrics Market For Law And Order By Technology Type, Through 2007
Figure 9 Global Biometrics Market For Law And Order By Technology Type, 1997-2007
Physical Access Management
Table 30 Global Biometrics Market For Physical Access Management By Technology Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 10 Global Biometrics Market For Physical Access Management By Technology Type, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Use Of Biometric Time And Attendance Systems In Operations Management
Table 31 Time And Attendance Monitoring Applications
Biometrics For Workforce Management
Government
Table 32 Global Biometrics Market For Government Services By Technology Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 11 Global Biometrics Market For Government Services By Technology Type, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Government (Continued)
Travel And Immigration
Table 33 Global Biometrics Market For Travel And Immigration By Technology Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 12 Global Biometrics Market For Travel And Immigration By Technology Type, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Travel And Immigration (Continued)
Computer And Network Access Control Systems
Table 34 Global Biometrics Market For Computer And Network Access Control Systems By Technology Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 13 Global Biometrics Market For Computer And Network Access Control Systems By Technology Type, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Computer And Network Access….(Continued)
Banking And Financial Services
Table 35 Global Biometrics Market For Banking And Financial Services By Technology Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 14 Global Biometrics Market For Banking And Financial Services By Technology Type, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Banking And Financial Services (Continued)
Banking And Financial Services (Continued)
Banking And Financial Services (Continued)
Health Care
Table 36 Global Biometrics Market For Health Care By Technology Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 15 Global Biometrics Market For Health Care By Technology Type, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Health Care (Continued)
Health Care Continued)
Health Care (Continued)
Market Share And Company Profiles
Finger Scan
Table 37 Finger-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2001 And 2002 ($ Millions)
Figure 16 Finger-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2002 (%)
Bioscrypt
Identix, Inc.
Identix, Inc. (Continued)
Identix, Inc. (Continued)
Infineon Technologies
Precise Biometrics
Precise Biometrics (Continued)
Primion Technology Ag
Digitalpersona
Digitalpersona (Continued)
Digitalpersona (Continued)
Bio-Key International, Inc.
Printrak International, Inc.
Printrak International, Inc. (Continued)
Sagem Morpho
Visionics (See Identix)
Facial Scan
Table 38 Facial-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2001 And 2002 ($ Millions)
Figure 17 Facial-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2002 (%)
Imagis Technologies
Imagis Technologies (Continued)
Viisage Technology
Viisage Technology (Continued)
Symtron Technology
Saflink Corp.
Saflink Corp. (Continued)
Hand Scan
Table 39 Hand Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2001 And 2002 ($ Millions)
Figure 18 Hand Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2002 (%)
Recognition Systems
Advanced Biometrics, Inc.
Advanced Biometrics, Inc. (Continued)
Biomet Partners, Inc
Voice Scan
Table 40 Voice-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2001 And 2002 ($ Millions)
Figure 19 Voice-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2002 (%)
Nuance
Nuance (Continued)
Voicevault
Sentrycom
T-Netix
Iris Scan
Table 41 Iris-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2001 And 2002 (%)
Figure 20 Iris-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2002 (%)
Iridian Technologies
Signature Scan
Table 42 Signature-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2001 And 2002 ($ Millions)
Figure 21 Signature-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2002 (%)
Communication Intelligence Corporation (Cic)
Interlink Electronics
Interlink Electronics (Continued)
Interlink Electronics (Continued)
Valyd (Formerly Adeptek)
Valyd (Formerly Adeptek) (Continued)
Retina Scan
Table 43 Retina-Scan Vendor Sales And Market Share, 2001-2002 ($ Millions)
Eyedentify
Retinal Technologies
Keystroke Scan
Table 44 Keystroke-Scan Vendor Sales And Market Share, 2001 And 2002 ($ Millions)
Net Nanny Software International
Touchcredit Financial Services, Inc.
Touchcredit Financial Services, Inc. (Continued)
Risk Management
Reliance On Government Agencies And Attendant Unpredictable Orders
Continually And Rapidly Changing Technologies
Necessity For Continual Investments In Research And Development
Compulsory Continual Investments In Research And Development To Comply With Regulatory Standards
Dependence On Certain Key Employees
Dependence On Single Suppliers
Operations And Product Development May Depend On Third Parties
Adverse Effects Of Privacy Rights Protesters
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
Little Or No Revenue And Profitability For Many Start-Up Biometrics Vendors
Biometrics Have Yet To Gain Full Acceptance
Dependence On Independent Distributors And Resellers
Change Or Become Irrelevant
A Highly Competitive Industry
Limited Protection Of Intellectual Property
A Few Customers Account For A High Percentage Of Revenue
Delays In Public Sector Contracts
Probability Of Increased Competition
Some Products Are New And May Not Be Accepted By End Users
Purchase Of Biometric Products May Require A Significant Expenditure
Products Cannot Be Perfect Nor Completely Accurate All The Time
Vendors Face Risks In Their Global Operations
International Aspects
Table 45 Regional Sales Of Biometric Systems, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
External Factors That Affect International Operations
Slowdown In It Spending
Worldwide Investment In Improved Security
List Of Tables
Summary Table:
Global Biometrics Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 1 Sales And Forecasts Of The Global Biometric Technology Market By Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 2 Global Sales And Forecasts For The Finger-Scan Technology Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 3 Global Sales And Forecasts For The Facial-Scan Technology Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 4 Global Sales And Forecasts For The Hand-Scan Technology Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 5 Global Sales And Forecasts For The Voice-Scan Technology Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 6 Global Sales And Forecasts For The Iris Scan Technology Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 7 Global Sales And Forecasts For The Signature-Scan Technology Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 8 Global Sales And Forecasts For The Retina-Scan Technology Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 9 Global Sales And Forecasts For The Keystroke-Scan Technology Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 10 Finger-Scan Vendors And Technology Applications
Table 11 Sales And Forecasts For Finger Scan By Applications In The Global Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 12 Comparison Of Civil And Police Afis Requirements
Table 13 Facial-Scan Vendors And Their Technology
Table 14 Sales And Forecasts For Facial-Scan Applications In The Global Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 15 Hand-Scan Vendors And Applications
Table 16 Global Sales And Forecasts For Hand-Scan Applications, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 17 Voice-Scan Vendors And Applications
Table 18 Sales And Forecasts For Voice-Scan Applications In The Global Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 19 Iris-Scan Vendors And Applications
Table 20 Sales And Forecasts For Iris-Scan Applications In The Global Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 21 Signature-Scan Vendors And Applications
Table 22 Sales And Forecasts For Signature-Scan Applications In The Global Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 23 Vendors And Applications
Table 24 Sales And Forecasts For Retina-Scan Applications In The Global Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 25 Vendors And Applications
Table 26 Sales And Forecasts For Keystroke-Scan By Applications In The Global Market, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 27 Global Market For Biometric Applications By Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 28 Application Categories
Table 29 Global Biometrics Market For Law And Order By Technology Type, Through 2007
Table 30 Global Biometrics Market For Physical Access Management By Technology Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 31 Time And Attendance Monitoring Applications
Table 32 Global Biometrics Market For Government Services By Technology Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 33 Global Biometrics Market For Travel And Immigration By Technology Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 34 Global Biometrics Market For Computer And Network Access Control Systems By Technology Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 35 Global Biometrics Market For Banking And Financial Services By Technology Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 36 Global Biometrics Market For Health Care By Technology Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Table 37 Finger-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2001 And 2002 ($ Millions)
Table 38 Facial-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2001 And 2002 ($ Millions)
Table 39 Hand Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2001 And 2002 ($ Millions)
Table 40 Voice-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2001-2002 ($ Millions)
Table 41 Iris-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2001 And 2002 (%)
Table 42 Signature-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2001 And 002 ($ Millions)
Table 43 Retina-Scan Vendor Sales And Market Share, 2001 And 2002 ($ Millions)
Table 44 Keystroke-Scan Vendor Sales And Market Share, 2001 And 2002 ($ Millions)
Table 45 Regional Sales Of Biometric Systems, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
List Of Figures
Summary Figure:
Global Biometrics Market, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 1 Sales And Forecasts For Finger Scan By Applications In The Global Market, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 2 Sales And Forecasts For Facial-Scan Applications In The Global Market, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 3 Global Sales And Forecasts For Hand-Scan Applications, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 4 Sales And Forecasts For Voice-Scan Applications In The Global Market, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 5 Sales And Forecasts For Iris-Scan Applications In The Global Market, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 6 Sales And Forecasts For Signature-Scan Applications In The Global Market, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 7 Sales And Forecasts For Retina-Scan Applications In The Global Market, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 8 Sales And Forecasts For Keystroke-Scan By Applications In The Global Market, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 9 Global Biometrics Market For Law And Order By Technology Type, 1997-2007
Figure 10 Global Biometrics Market For Physical Access Management By Technology Type, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 11 Global Biometrics Market For Government Services By Technology Type, Through 2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 12 Global Biometrics Market For Travel And Immigration By Technology Type, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 13 Global Biometrics Market For Computer And Network Access Control Systems By Technology Type, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 14 Global Biometrics Market For Banking And Financial Services By Technology Type, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 15 Global Biometrics Market For Health Care By Technology Type, 1997-2007 ($ Millions)
Figure 16 Finger-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2002 (%)
Figure 17 Facial-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2002 (%)
Figure 18 Hand Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2002 (%)
Figure 19 Voice-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2002 (%)
Figure 20 Iris-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2002 (%)
Figure 21 Signature-Scan Vendors And Market Share, 2002 (%)
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