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Biometrics

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: SMI Publishing, Ltd
Published: June 2002
Product Code: R215-203
Description
Although many consumers can relate to the benefits biometrics could bring to their lives in general, few are willing to take that 'step in faith' without some tangible reward, monetary or otherwise. The biometric world has thus been awaiting that 'killer application' that will open the floodgates and turn the consumer tide." Opportunities,Applications & Strategies

Biometrics is one of the latest security technologies to emerge from vertical niche market sectors to the broad band consumer market.This revolutionary technology is set to take the world by storm; it is the ultimate in what markets, ranging from corporate security to e-commerce, are crying out for..on-line personal identification and authentication.

Issues facing the Biometric Industry

High-quality identification offers the promise of the avoidance of error and fraud, and privacy advocates often have difficulty expressing their opposition to it. Nevertheless, the use of biometric technology needs to conform to the standards and expectations of a privacy-minded society. Specific-purpose biometric schemes raise serious issues that need to be addressed.

Biometric Systems & Devices

Biometrics will assist you in understanding the ins and outs of biometric technologies and systems.Through the careful use of this report, and material referenced in it, you will be empowered to make educated decisions regarding the selection of appropriate biometric systems and devices.The report contains:

Biometrics in context of market
Categorisation of biometrics
Physical biometrics
Behavioural biometrics
Biometrics market
Identification markets
Verification markets
Recognition markets
Organisations and bodies
International standards
Information sources
Vendors & consultants
How will this Report Benefit You and Your Organisation?

Understand the implications of this emerging technology on your security infrastructure

Discover how biometrics can improve productivity and customer interfaces within call centres

Learn to discriminate between the different types of biometric technologies, their limitations and future applications

Understand the importance of personal identity authentication to your particular industry

Develop a real understanding of the current legal and regulatory issues surrounding biometrics.

Access contact details on the companies and organisations that will mould the industry over the next ten years

Ensure you are up-to-date with the development of international standards

Tighten your business development strategies with strategic analysis of market dynamics

Who should buy this Report?

Biometrics has been designed and written by an end-user for an end-user, and gives a valuable insight into what the market can provide at the moment,plus what the industry will demand in the future.The Report is written according to technology and application, and so covers all relevant industries: if you are involved in security or biometrics in banking, insurance, e-commerce, retail, government or IT, then this will be the perfect report for you.

About the Author

Bill Perry is considered somewhat of an expert in the biometric industr y. He has extensive experience in the evaluation and implementation of real world biometric systems.A senior project manager with Barclaycard, Bill is perfectly situated to monitor and contribute to the development of the biometric industry. Bill is also a committee member of the UK based Association for Biometrics.

Table of Contents
1.0 Executive Summary



2.0 Introduction

2.1 Aims and Objectives of this Report

2.2 Back to the Basics of Security

2.3 What is Biometrics?

2.3.1 Meaning of the Term(s)

2.3.2 Categorising Biometrics

2.3.2.1 Co-operative vs. Non-Co-operative

2.3.2.2 Overt vs. Covert

2.3.2.3 Habituated vs. Non-Habituated Users

2.3.2.4 Attended vs. Non-Attended

2.3.2.5 Standard vs. Non-standard

2.3.3 Understanding Biometrics Better

2.3.4 The Different Types of Biometrics Systems

2.3.4.1 Physical Biometrics

2.3.4.2 Fingerprint

2.3.4.3 Minutiae Base

2.3.4.4 Pattern Matching

2.3.4.5 Vector Analysis

2.3.5 Eye Retina Patterns

2.3.5.1 Iris Scan

2.3.6 Facial Recognition

2.3.7 Hand Geometry

2.3.8 Vein Patterns

2.4 Behavioural Biometrics

2.4.1 Voice Verification

2.4.2 Dynamic Signature Verification

2.4.3 Keystroke Dynamic Systems



3.0 The Current Market

3.1 Hardware Availability

3.1.1 Peripheral Devices

3.1.2 Integrated Devices

3.1.3 Combo Devices

3.2 Software Availability

3.2.1 Algorithms

3.2.2 Software Development Kits

3.2.3 Generic Applications

3.3 System Integrators

3.4 Installed Solutions

3.5 State of the Industry 1999 - The Year in Review

3.6 Best of the Web

3.6.1 The Netscape Open Directory

3.6.2 MSU Technical Report Library



4.0 Identification Markets



5.0 Verification Markets



6.0 Recognition Markets



7.0 Organisation and Bodies

7.1 General Background and History

7.2 Biometric Consortium (www.biometrics.org)

7.3 IBIA. (www.ibia.org)

7.3.1 The IBIA Charter

7.4 BIOAPI (www.bioapi.com)

7.4.1 State of the API

7.4.2 Business Objectives and Values of the BioApi Consortium

7.4.3 Key Framework Features

7.4.4 Members

7.5 SVAPI (www.srapi.com/svapi/)

7.6 CDSA - UAS (www.opengroup.org) - The Open Group Security Program

7.6.1 The CDSA Integrity Model

7.7 AFB (www.afb.org.uk)

7.8 Press and Information Bodies



8.0 International Standards

8.1 Testing standards

8.2 USA Testing Standards Initiatives

8.3 UK Testing Standards Initiatives

8.4 NIST - Template Standards

8.4.1 Development of a Common Biometric Exchange File Format

8.4.1.1 Background

8.4.1.2 Technical Description

8.4.1.3 Benefits of a Common Biometric Exchange File Format

8.5 ANSI Standards



9.0 Privacy and Regulatory Topics

9.1 EU Privacy Directive

9.2 Big Brother Issues

9.2.1 Surveillance/Privacy

9.2.2 US Regulatory Issues

9.3 Worldwide Privacy Issues

9.4 The Use of Biometric Information: A Look at Three States

9.4.1 New York

9.4.1.1 Welfare

9.4.1.2 Privacy Protection

9.4.2 Probation

9.5 Connecticut

9.5.1 Welfare

9.5.2 Privacy Protection

9.6 Massachusetts

9.6.1 Welfare

9.6.2 Privacy Protections



10.0 Leading Companies

10.1 Finger Imaging

10.1.1 Optical

10.1.2 Capacitance

10.1.3 Electro-field

10.1.4 Ultrasound

10.1.5 Luminous Polymer

10.2 Facial Imaging

10.2.1 Digital Signature Verification

10.2.2 Voice Verification

10.2.3 Iris Scanning

10.3 Finger and Hand Geometry



11.0 Companies that will make a Difference

11.1 IBIA

11.2 BIOAPI

11.3 CESG

11.4 BWG

11.5 IRIS

11.5.1 IriScan - Company Profile

11.5.2 Contact Details

11.5.3 Product Range

11.5.3.1 IriScan's PC IrisTM

11.5.3.2 LG's IrisAccessTM 2200

11.5.3.3 Sensar's Sensar SecureTM

11.6 Hand Geometry

11.6.1 Recognition Systems, Inc - Company Profile

11.6.2 Contact Details

11.6.3 Products

11.6.3. HandPunch Family

11.6.3.2 HandKey Family

11.6.3.3 HandNet

11.7 Signature

11.7.1 PenOp - Company Profile

11.7.2 Contact Details

11.7.3 Products

11.7.3. PenOp® Signature SeriesTM

11.7.3.2 PenOp Signature

11.7.3. PenOp Signature Book

11.7.3.4 PenOp Signature Plug-Ins

11.7.3.5 PenOp Signature Central

11.7.3.6 PenOp Signature Toolkit

11.7.3.7 PenOp Signature Pilot Pack

11.7.3.8 PenOp PocketSign

11.8 Face

11.8.1 Visionics - Company Profile

11.8.2 Contact Details

11.8.3 Products

11.8.3.1 Software Developer Kits

11.8.3.2 Identification SDK Verification SDK C++ SDK

11.8.3.3 FaceIt® Surveillance

11.8.3.4 FaceIt® NT

11.8.3.5 FaceIt® DB Enterprise

11.8.3.6 FaceIt® DB Evaluation

11.8.3.7 BarCode Demo

11.8.3.8 Informix Datablade

11.9 FingerPrint (NON AFIS)

11.9.1 Identix - Company Profile

11.9.2 Contact Details - Identix Incorporated

11.9.2.1 Product

11.9.2.2 LinesImaging Systems

11.9.2.3 Access Control

11.9.2.4 IT Security



12.0 Biometric Companies

12.1.1 Biometric Vendors/Consultants (Finger Imaging)

12.2 Biometric Vendors/Consultants (Facial Imaging)

12.3 Biometric Vendors/Consultants (Voice)

12.4 Biometric Vendors/Consultants (Handwriting)

12.5 Biometric Vendors/Consultants (Iris Scan)

12.6 Biometric Vendors/Consultants (Hand Geometry)

12.7 Biometric Vendors/Consultants (Veincheck)

12.8 Biometric/Cryptographic Countermeasures

12.9 General Biometric Resources

12.9.1 Industry Press



13.0 Glossary of Terms

13.1 General Abbreviations

13.1.1 General Biometric Terms

13.1.2 Part 2. Terms Related To Specific Biometric Techniques

13.1.2.1 Body Odour

13.1.2.2 DNA

13.1.2.3 Ear Shape

13.1.2.4 Face Recognition

13.1.2.5 Finger Image

13.1.2.6 Finger Geometry

13.1.2.7 Hand Geometry/Hand Recognition

13.1.2.8 Iris Recognition

13.1.2.9 Keystroke Dynamics

13.1.2.10 Palm

13.1.2.11 Retina

13.1.2.12 Signature Verification

13.1.2.13 Speaker Verification

13.1.2.14 Veincheck/Vein Tree



14.0 APPENDIX A



15.0 APPENDIX B



16.0 APPENDIX C



17.0 ENDNOTES:



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