Giants warm to RFID - ElectricNews.net
The biggest waves surrounding the RFID (radio frequency identification)
technology were made on Monday, when IBM and Philips, as well as software
giant...
2004/01/27
Travelers Entering US Face Security Hurdles - Business Travel News
... One example is the US insistence that beginning Oct. 26 visa waiver passengers with new passports must carry biometric identification features.
... One example is the US insistence that beginning Oct. 26 visa waiver passengers with new passports must carry biometric identification features.
Bush wants Patriot Act renewed - CNET News.com
President Bush on Tuesday evening called for the renewal of the USA Patriot Act, the controversial law that has expanded Internet surveillance powers for police and partially expires next year.
President Bush on Tuesday evening called for the renewal of the USA Patriot Act, the controversial law that has expanded Internet surveillance powers for police and partially expires next year.
2004/01/23
Biometrics Enters Third Dimension - Wired News
DuPont Authentication Systems and A4Vision, a company that sells facial-imaging products, have developed a biometric security device that generates in depth...
DuPont Authentication Systems and A4Vision, a company that sells facial-imaging products, have developed a biometric security device that generates in depth...
2004/01/22
Bush wants Patriot Act renewed - CNET News.com
President Bush on Tuesday evening called for the renewal of the USA Patriot Act, the controversial law that has expanded Internet surveillance powers for police and partially expires next year.
President Bush on Tuesday evening called for the renewal of the USA Patriot Act, the controversial law that has expanded Internet surveillance powers for police and partially expires next year.
2004/01/19
RFID: 'You know you want it' - Silicon
While 2003 was the year that saw the emergence of RFID, with household names such as WalMart jumping on the bandwagon, several retailers got cold feet and ditched the technology. Not so this year, say analysts – big business is crying out for the technology and, more importantly, the tide of public opinion is set to turn – as companies lure consumers with cold, hard cash.
While 2003 was the year that saw the emergence of RFID, with household names such as WalMart jumping on the bandwagon, several retailers got cold feet and ditched the technology. Not so this year, say analysts – big business is crying out for the technology and, more importantly, the tide of public opinion is set to turn – as companies lure consumers with cold, hard cash.
Bell Labs Develops Engine for Cell Users - AP
Now that wireless companies can track a mobile phone's location, customers will want to control exactly who knows where they are and when.Bell Labs says it has developed a network software engine that can let cell users be as picky as they choose about disclosing their whereabouts, a step that may help wireless companies introduce "location-based services" in a way customers will find handy rather than intrusive.
Now that wireless companies can track a mobile phone's location, customers will want to control exactly who knows where they are and when.Bell Labs says it has developed a network software engine that can let cell users be as picky as they choose about disclosing their whereabouts, a step that may help wireless companies introduce "location-based services" in a way customers will find handy rather than intrusive.
2004/01/17
Next wave of phone features may have less to do with calls - IHT
DoCoMo, the world's second-biggest mobile phone operator, and Sony, Japan's fifth-biggest cellphone seller, have teamed to add a smart-card computer chip called FeliCa to phones...The chip allows handsets to become payment cards.
DoCoMo, the world's second-biggest mobile phone operator, and Sony, Japan's fifth-biggest cellphone seller, have teamed to add a smart-card computer chip called FeliCa to phones...The chip allows handsets to become payment cards.
2004/01/15
RFID tags to make waves in 2004, study finds - Linux News
A market research report published by Allied Business Intelligence (ABI) looks at the sudden importance of RFID (Radio Frequency ID), a fascinating technology...
A market research report published by Allied Business Intelligence (ABI) looks at the sudden importance of RFID (Radio Frequency ID), a fascinating technology...
2004/01/13
VeriSign to Manage Tags for Consumer Items - AP
The company that manages the Internet's core directory - and has been criticized for trying to take undue advantage of its position - has been hired to perform a similar role in the developing system for radio-frequency identification tags on consumer products.
The company that manages the Internet's core directory - and has been criticized for trying to take undue advantage of its position - has been hired to perform a similar role in the developing system for radio-frequency identification tags on consumer products.
2004/01/12
U.S. and Brazil Fingerprinting: Is It Getting Out of Hand? - NYT (sub)
Brazil and the U.S. insist on photographing and fingerprinting visitors from the other country, threatening relations.
Brazil and the U.S. insist on photographing and fingerprinting visitors from the other country, threatening relations.
2004/01/11
How the biometric card will work - Glasgow Daily Record
Biometric passports will take the form of a credit card similar to the recently introduced EU driving licences.
Biometric passports will take the form of a credit card similar to the recently introduced EU driving licences.
Britain, US talks over visas, "biometric" passports - Times of India, India
... Under the new US rules, after October 26 all passports issued in visa waiver countries must have "biometric indicators" -- computer chips with a digitally...
... Under the new US rules, after October 26 all passports issued in visa waiver countries must have "biometric indicators" -- computer chips with a digitally...
Japan, Europe forge common biometric union - Australian IT, Australia
Japanese and European firms are moving toward setting up a common standard for biometric identification, which uses facial features as well as fingerprints.
Japanese and European firms are moving toward setting up a common standard for biometric identification, which uses facial features as well as fingerprints.
2004/01/10
IDC to RFID: Tags, you're It - CNET News.com
Radiofrequency identification, aka RFID, may have its controversial aspects, but the technology is on a steady path toward the mainstream...
Radiofrequency identification, aka RFID, may have its controversial aspects, but the technology is on a steady path toward the mainstream...
2004/01/08
Spending on RFID To Surpass $1 Billion - NewsFactor Network
"RFID will change the course of business over the next 20 years," says Gartner research director Jeff Woods.
"RFID will change the course of business over the next 20 years," says Gartner research director Jeff Woods.
Anti-RFID campaigner claims she is under personal attack - The Age, Australia
The head of a US consumer group, which is campaigning against the new goods tracking system called Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, has alleged that...
The head of a US consumer group, which is campaigning against the new goods tracking system called Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, has alleged that...
Biometric data on passports next year - Telegraph.co.uk
The earliest that biometric data could routinely be included in British passports is the middle of next year, well after the American deadline...
The earliest that biometric data could routinely be included in British passports is the middle of next year, well after the American deadline...
Want to visit the US? Now you have to show your biometrics- Silicon.com
Travellers to the US will now be subject to a biometric inspection every time they journey through or to the States...
Travellers to the US will now be subject to a biometric inspection every time they journey through or to the States...
Radio ID Tags To Make Big Waves - New York Post
While techies are always looking for the new new thing, it's actually a decades-old technology - called Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)- that may begin...
While techies are always looking for the new new thing, it's actually a decades-old technology - called Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)- that may begin...
Motorola Gets License on Tracking Tech - AP
Motorola Inc. (MOT) is licensing wireless technology from a startup led by Apple Computer (AAPL) co-founder Steve Wozniak to develop devices and services that can monitor the locations of people, pets or important possessions.
Motorola Inc. (MOT) is licensing wireless technology from a startup led by Apple Computer (AAPL) co-founder Steve Wozniak to develop devices and services that can monitor the locations of people, pets or important possessions.
Gates Touts More 'Seamless Computing' - AP
Microsoft Corp.'s vision of allowing people to access digital content anytime, anywhere is taking another step toward reality.
Microsoft Corp.'s vision of allowing people to access digital content anytime, anywhere is taking another step toward reality.
2004/01/07
U.S. style entry rules for Australia - Sydney Morning Herald
... The change would require all visitors to Australia to carry passports containing biometric fingerprints - a digital image of the passport holder's face stored...
... The change would require all visitors to Australia to carry passports containing biometric fingerprints - a digital image of the passport holder's face stored...
2004/01/06
Passports to have new facial biometric feature - The Age, Australia
... of the 27 countries - most of which are European but also include Japan and Australia - were unlikely to meet the deadline for the inclusion of biometric...
... of the 27 countries - most of which are European but also include Japan and Australia - were unlikely to meet the deadline for the inclusion of biometric...
2004/01/05
U.S. Airports Now Fingerprint Foreigners - AP
Foreigners arriving at U.S. airports were photographed and had their fingerprints scanned Monday in the start of a government effort to use some of the latest surveillance technology to keep terrorists out of the country.
Foreigners arriving at U.S. airports were photographed and had their fingerprints scanned Monday in the start of a government effort to use some of the latest surveillance technology to keep terrorists out of the country.
Fortress America - AlterNet
... you're going to see more and more countries going to a form of biometric identification to confirm identities." Biometrics is a developing, and lucrative...
... you're going to see more and more countries going to a form of biometric identification to confirm identities." Biometrics is a developing, and lucrative...
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