biometrics

Survey recognizes growing excitement for iris biometrics

By Mohammed Murad Iris recognition technology continues to attract excitement among the various biometric modalities, as shown in a recent survey conducted by the online publication, FindBiometrics. In its annual Year in Review survey completed early this year, more than 900 industry professionals named iris recognition as the second most exciting biometric, trailing only facial-based

2022-08-31T15:56:07-04:00February 24th, 2021|Blog|

Biometrics for Patient Identification

Biometrics for Patient Identification Mohammed Murad Medical facilities have little room for error when it comes to identifying patients. They must be identified with 100% accuracy to ensure healthcare teams provide the proper treatment based on a person's medical history. Record-keeping challenges increase the possibility of misidentification; human error can lead to improperly entered data;

2022-08-31T15:56:07-04:00January 26th, 2021|News|

Iris Recognition: Creating “Touchless Travel”

By Mohammad Murad The air travel industry has long realized the need to expedite everything from the check-in process to luggage pick up. People want to get to the airport, through the terminal and on the plane quickly without a lot of stops, lines or hassles. The COVID-19 pandemic throws in another imperative -- people

2022-08-31T15:56:07-04:00January 21st, 2021|Blog|

Keeping an Eye on Travel Security at Schiphol Airport

Security Management By Sara Mosqueda Ranked the world’s ninth-best air hub in 2020 by Skytrax, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol was already familiar with technology that encourages hygiene measures—even before the coronavirus pandemic emerged. Privium, an exclusive traveler membership program at Schiphol, has three lounges at the international airport that allow its members to relax before a flight,

2022-08-31T15:56:08-04:00January 4th, 2021|News|

Why More Healthcare Organizations are Turning to Biometrics

By Mohammed Murad Inaccurate patient identification is a crucial problem for the healthcare industry. Providing proper treatment depends on precisely matching a person with his or her medical records. There is no room for error in what are often life and death situations. Problems occur when patients share the same name – and often birthdates

2022-08-31T15:56:08-04:00December 17th, 2020|Blog|

Iris ID Adds Kurt Wherley as Director of Sales for Workforce Management

Industry veteran brings 30 years of time and attendance experience  Cranbury, N.J., USA – Dec. 15, 2020 – Iris ID, a leading provider of iris recognition technology, today announced Kurt Wherley has joined the organization as director of sales for workforce management, North America. Wherley, who has more than 30 years of experience with time and

2020-12-15T00:18:32-05:00December 15th, 2020|Press Release|

Iris ID Wins Prestigious ASTORS award from American Security Today

IrisTime™– Time Clock for the Modern Workforce – Named Best Facial/Iris Recognition Solution Cranbury, N.J. USA  – December 09, 2020 – For the fourth time in five years, Iris ID was named a platinum-level winner in the American Security Today’s annual ASTOR awards program. The magazine recognized Iris ID’s IrisTime™, a fully customizable platform with

2022-08-31T15:56:08-04:00December 9th, 2020|Press Release|

Beyond the Card

A new generation of access control credentials are proven and available By Mohammed Murad About 50 years ago, organizations requiring a higher security level began replacing their locks and keys with electronic card-based access control systems. Through the decades, plastic has remained the favorite medium for employee credentials. But a new generation of credentials that

2022-08-31T15:56:08-04:00December 1st, 2020|News|

Iris ID Mobile Platform Supports TWIC Credentials

Cranbury, N.J.– Nov. 10, 2020 – Iris ID, a leading provider of iris recognition technology, today announced the compatibility of its iCAM M300 handheld, multi-modal biometric reader and the MozaicID iCAM M300 Smartcard Software Credential Application. This application enables the mobile device to accommodate a range of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) compatible credentials including PIV

2022-08-31T15:56:10-04:00November 10th, 2020|Press Release|