Biometrics

Summary

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 LLC. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

Contents

• 1.Methodology
  • Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
  • Disclaimers
  • Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level
• 2.Global Market Overview and Outlook
  • Current Market Scenario
  • Snapshots of Biometrics Industry
  • Market Drivers
  • Other Market Propellers
  • Factors Influencing The Market
  • Challenges of The Global Biometric Market
  • Psychological Factors
  • Costs
  • Less Expensive Alternatives
  • Standards
  • Barriers
  • Biometrics Market Participants
  • Device Suppliers
  • Solution Providers
  • Algorithm Providers
  • Market Surging Ahead
  • North American Biometrics Market to Grow at Brisk Pace
  • Outlook
• 3.Future of Biometrics
  • Biometrics Prepares for Widespread Adoption
  • Key Issues in Biometric Industry
  • Opportunities and Projections
  • Network Security: A Potential Arena
  • Poised to Play A Vital Role in Healthcare Industry
  • Biometrics Attract New Players
• 4.Major Trends & Issues
  • Potential Opportunities for Biometric Authentication Technology
  • Stringent Governmental Laws to Boost Future Biometric Market
  • High Volume Potential and Niche Segments Offer Significant Opportunities
  • Increasing R&d Spending Aids in Improved Finger-Scan Products
  • Hand Geometry Technology Resists Alternate Biometric Technologies
  • Japanese and European Companies Joining Hands to Promote Biometrics
  • Biometrics Play A Major Role in Security
  • Globalization - Boosting The Biometrics Market
  • Forgery of Fingerprints - A Major Issue
  • Challenges Faced by Silicon Chip Fingerprint Sensor Manufacturers
  • Biometric Products on An Expansion Spree
• 5.Afis - A Key Technology
  • Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (Afis)
  • Growth Drivers & Enablers
  • Growth Inhibitors
• 6.Performance Evaluation of Technologies
  • Comparative Analysis of Biometrics Technologies: A Qualitative Comparison of Available Technologies
• 7.Middleware - An Emerging Technology
• 8.Product Facts
  • Afis (Automated Fingerprint Identification System)
  • Non-Afis/Finger Scan
  • Hand Geometry
  • Iris/Retinal Scan
  • Technological Challenges
  • Facial Recognition
  • Voice Recognition
  • Signature Identification
  • Keystroke Dynamics/Typing Rhythms
  • Classification of Biometrics Application
• 9.Corporate Developments
  • L-1 to Acquire Digimarc's Id Systems Business
  • L-1 Acquires Bioscrypt
  • Saflink Corporation Merges with Identiphi
  • Secugen Corporation Collaborates with Wcc Smart Search & Match
  • Visiphor Enters into A Contract with Austin Biometrics
  • Lan Gaming Chooses Identiphi Safsolution Biometric User Authentication Program
  • Ingram Micro Inks Distribution Agreement with Fujitsu Microelectronics
  • L-1 Obtains State-Wide Contract to Upgrade Live Scan Network of Mn Bca
  • Authentec Launches Breakthrough Sensor Packaging Technology
  • Authentec Launches World's Safest Sensor for Pcs
  • Fujitsu Launches New Global Phone Equipped with Authntec's Fingerprint Sensor
  • Authentec Launches Aes1711 Sensor for Wireless Market
  • Identiphi Introduces Company's New Flagship Software, The Saf Solution 5
  • Identiphi and Sensible Vision Announce Integration of Security Solutions
  • M2sys Unveils A Unique Biometric Technology to Check False Rejects in Fingerprint Scanning
  • Smart Metric Unveils Portable Biometric Cards for Fingerprint Identifications
  • Secugen Introduces Enhanced Hamster plus Fingerprint Scanner
  • Secugen Adopts Tutis Software for Biometric Logins
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  • Imageware Systems Completes Sol Logic Acquisition
  • L-1 Acquires Advanced Concepts
  • Identiphi Announces Acquisition of Saflink's Safsolution and Safmodule Software
  • L-1 Acquires Mcclendon Corporation
  • Bioscrypt Takes over A4vision
  • Queralt Acquires Systems Rx
  • Sequiam Acquires Magstone Innovation
  • L-1 Identity Solutions Acquires Comnetix
  • Pay by Touch Forms Alliance with Saatchi & Saatchi
  • Ceelox and Symwave Form Partnership
  • Liska Forms Alliance with Sonsun
  • Fujitsu and Softex Form Alliance to Combine Biometric Authentication Tools
  • Titanium Group to Install Biometric Pharmacy System for Hong Kong Polytechnic University Clinic
  • Scientific Applications and University of Kent Collaborate on Biometric Projects
  • Zk Software Integrates Secugen's Fdu02 Fingerprint Sensor into Its S900 Access Control and Time & Attendance Terminal
  • Bioscrypt Integrates Secugen's Fingerprint Sensor into V-Station (Optical) Reader
  • L-1 and Ultra-Scan to Develop Revolutionary Ultrasonic Imaging Based Fingerprint Reader
  • Ingersoll Integrates Antimicrobial Technology into Handkey and Handpunch Platens
  • Ingram Micro Signs Agreement with Fujitsu Microelectronics America
  • Biopassword Partners with Diaphonics to Extend Authentication Offering
  • Cogent Bags Orders for Fingerprint Scannersfrom Lapd
  • Cogent Receives Contract from Hkpf
  • Cogent Bags Texas Hhsc Contract
  • Cogent Receives Contract from Houston City Council
  • Cogent and Symwave Sign Agreement to Provide Biometric Solutions
  • Aicm Implements Bioscrypt's V-Smart Solutions
  • Bioscrypt Receives Tsa Approval for Its V- Station Mifare
  • Bioscrypt's Visionaccess Technology Deployed by Global Pharma Major
  • Bioscrypt's V-Station Reader Deployed by Storage King
  • Bioscrypt Expands Facial Recognition System at Pictet & Cie
  • Bioscrypt Signs Agreement with Saferkidz
  • Bioscrypt Provides Face Readers to Japanese Agency
  • Bioscrypt and Labcal to Provide Biometric Readers to Catsa
  • Aome Enters into Partnership with Biometric Security
  • Act to Deploy Fingerprint Identification Solution from Bio-Key
  • Bio-Key and Tiger IT Receive Contract in Bangladesh
  • US Gsa Approves Use of Bio-Key Algorithms
  • Gw University Mfa Deploys Bio-Key Biometric Solution
  • Biometrx Combines Authentec Sensor in SmarttouchProduct Collection
  • Authentec Fingerprint Sensor Integrates with New Fujitsu Lifebooku81
  • Privaris Selects Authentec Sensor for The PlusidLine
  • Authentec Fingerprint Sensor Integrates into New Cherry Keyboard Line
  • Authentec Fingerprint Sensor Integrates into New Omnikey Smart Card Reader
  • New Hitachi Mobile Phone Uses Authentec Sensor
  • Hp Selects Authentec's Aes1610 for 2007 Windows Vista Compliant Notebook
  • Total Biometric Systems Joins Cic Partner Program as A Reseller in Latin America
  • Communication Intelligence Signs A Sales and Marketing Agreement with Lenovo
  • Sagem Dfense Scurit Agrees to Supply New-Generation Biometric System
  • Ultra-Scan Plans A Smaller Four- Fingerprint Image Scanner
  • Id-Confirm Associates with Identiprise
  • Cross Match Technologies to Offer New Finger Live-Scan Systems
  • Nec Afis with Palm Comparison Capabilities Successfully Deployed by Metro-Nashville Tennessee Police Department
  • Bio-Key Enters into An Alliance with Advanced Biometric Controls
  • Id-Confirm Partners with Tms
  • Experian Signs Agreement with US Biometrics
  • Ing Group Deploys Biometric System Developed Using Bio-Key and Zvetco Biometrics Technologies
  • Nsr and Trakhealth Form Alliance to Biometric Technology
  • Bioscrypt to Partner 3vr for Offering Advanced 3D Facial Identification Solutions
  • Sagem Defense Securite Wins Contract from Bahrain Government
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  • Imageware Systems Bags Orders for Biometric Engine
  • Labcal and Bio-Key Bags Contract for Biometric Software
  • Bio-Key Delivers Firerms Mobile/li>
  • L-1 Identity Solutions to Supply Abis Systems for Defense Department
  • Siemens to Provide Biometrics Solution for Swiss Passports Project
  • Shell Unveils A New Biometric Pay-by- Touch Payment Technology
  • Icici Prudential Unveils New Biometric Smart Cards
  • Siemens Biometrics Launches A New Id Center 4.0 Version
  • Secugen Develops Microsoft Windows Vista Compatible Secudesktop Pro Software
  • Secugen Releases Nist Certified Sdk Collection Release 10
  • L-1 Identity Solutions Launches New Touchprint(Tm) Enhanced Definition 4100 Extreme
  • L-1 Identity Solutions Introduces Highly Accurate Iris Recognition Daugman 2007
  • Identiphi Launches Safsolution(R) Enterprise Citrix Web Authenticator
  • Identiphi Introduces Safmodule Software for Novell(R) Networks
  • Fujitsu and 123id Launch Biometric Kits and Server Login Kits
  • Fujitsu and 123id Launch New Biometric Developers' Kits
  • Bioscrypt Launches Biometric Reader for U.S. Federal Market
  • Bioscrypt Unveils Verisoft Single Sign on 2.0
  • Medion Launches World's First Personal Navigation Device
  • Topaz Systems Launches VGA Color Biometric Signature Pad
  • Siemens and Fujitsu Develop Palm Vein Authentication System
  • Nec Unveils Pidplus Identification Technology for Commercial and Civil Markets
  • Bioscrypt and Donseed Introduce New Workplace Management Solution
  • Bioscrypt and 3vr Introduce Visionaccess 3D Desk Cam
  • Bio-Key and Advanced Biometric to Unveil Identity Management Solution
  • Authentec Launches Aes 1710 Fingerprint Sensor
  • Bioscrypt Launches First Visionaccess 3D Deskcam
  • Cic Introduces Sign-IT Electronic Signature
  • Fma Introduces Fujitsu Mbf310 Fingerprint Sweep SensorIC
  • Identix Develops Biometric Identification in Hand-Held Device
  • L-1 Develops Fixed and Mobile Kiosks for Secure Self- Enrollment of Biometric- Enabled Credentials
  • Master Lock Launches Master Lock Smarttouch Gdo
  • Siemens Unveils New Version of Biometric Mouse
  • Epafactory Introduces Biometric Enabled Accessstickfor Citrix Access Gateway/li>
  • Upek Offers Biometric Authentication Software
• 10.Major Players
• 3m-Ait, Ltd. (Canada)
  • Acsys Biometrics Corp. (Canada)
  • Authentec, Inc. (US)
  • Bio-Key International, Inc. (US)
  • Biometric Access Company (US)
  • Biometric Security Limited (UK)
  • Cogent Systems Inc. (US)
  • Communication Intelligence Corporation (US)
  • Diaphonics Inc. (Canada)
  • Fujitsu Microelectronics America Inc. (US)
  • Identiphi, Inc. (US)
  • L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. (US)
  • Bioscrypt Inc. (Canada)
  • Motorola Inc. (US)
  • Nec Corporation of America (US)
  • Precise Biometrics Ab (Sweden)
  • Sagem Scurit (France)
  • Sensory Inc. (US)
  • Siemens Biometrics Center (Austria)
  • Tssi Systems Ltd. (UK)
  • Veridicom International, Inc. (US)
  • Visiphor Corporation (Canada)
• 11.Global Market Analytics
• 12. The United States
  • New Opportunities for Biometrics Future
  • Electronic Access Control Systems in The US
• 13.Canada
  • Canadian Government to Deploy Biometric Technology
• 14.Japan
• 15.Europe
  • A.France
  • B.Germany
  • C.The United Kingdom
  • D.Rest of Europe
• 16.Asia-Pacific
  • Biometric Products Gain Momentum in Asian Banks
  • Prospects for Biometrics in Financial Services
  • China
  • Market Overview
  • South Korea
  • India
  • Biometrics in Rural India
  • The Electronic Access Control Scenario
• 17.The Middle East
  • Bigger Growth Ahead for Biometrics in Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Saudi Arabia
• 18.Latin America
• List of Exhibits
  • Exhibits
• List of Tables
  • Table 1: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in The Global Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (Afis) Market -
  • Table 2: Global Middleware Market: 2007-2010 (in US$ Thousands)
  • Table 3: Global Biometrics Market by Region for The Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 4: Percentage Breakdown of Global Biometrics Market by Region for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 5: Global Afis Market by Region for The Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 6: Percentage Breakdown of Global Afis Market by Region for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 7: Global Non-Afis/Finger Scan Technology Market by Region for The Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 8: Percentage Breakdown of Global Non-Afis/Finger Scan Technology Market by Region for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 9: Global Hand Geometry Identification Technology Market by Region for The Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 10: Percentage Breakdown of Global Hand Geometry Identification Technology Market by Region for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 11: Global Iris/Retinal Scan Technology Market by Region for The Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 12: Percentage Breakdown of Global Iris/Retinal Scan Technology Market by Region for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 13: Global Facial Recognition Technology Market by Region for The Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 14: Percentage Breakdown of Global Facial Recognition Technology Market by Region for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 15: Global Voice Recognition Technology Market by Region for The Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 16: Percentage Breakdown of Global Voice Recognition Technology Market by Region for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 17: Global Signature Verification Technology Market by Region for The Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 18: Percentage Breakdown of Global Signature Verification Technology Market by Region for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 19: Global Keystroke Dynamics/Typing Rhythms Identification Technology Market by Region for The Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 20: Percentage Breakdown of Global Keystroke Dynamics/Typing Rhythms Identification Technology Market by Region for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 21: Global Biometrics Market (Excluding Afis) by End-Use Segment for The Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 22: Percentage Breakdown of Global Biometrics Market (Excluding Afis) by End-Use Segment for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 23: Biometrics Technology Market in The US: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 24: Percentage Breakdown of Biometrics Technology Market in The US for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 25: Biometrics Technology Market in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 26: Percentage Breakdown of Biometrics Technology Market in Canada for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 27: Biometrics Technology Market in Japan: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 28: Percentage Breakdown of Biometrics Technology Market in Japan for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 29: Biometrics Technology Market by Region in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 30: Percentage Breakdown of Biometrics Technology Market by Region in Europe for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 31: Biometrics Technology Market in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 32: Percentage Breakdown of Biometrics Technology Market in Europe for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 33: Biometrics Technology Market in France: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 34: Percentage Breakdown of Biometrics Technology Market in France for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 35: Biometrics Technology Market in Germany: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 36: Percentage Breakdown of Biometrics Technology Market in Germany for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 37: Biometrics Technology Market in The UK: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 38: Percentage Breakdown of Biometrics Technology Market in The UK for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 39: Biometrics Technology Market in Rest of Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 40: Percentage Breakdown of Biometrics Technology Market in Rest of Europe for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 41: Biometrics Technology Market in Asia-Pacific: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 42: Percentage Breakdown of Biometrics Technology Market in Asia-Pacific for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 43: Biometrics Technology Market in Middle East: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 44: Percentage Breakdown of Biometrics Technology Market in Middle East for The Years 2008 &
  • Table 45: Biometrics Technology Market in Latin America: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Thousand)
  • Table 46: Percentage Breakdown of Biometrics Technology Market in Latin America for The Years 2008 &
• Companies Profiled