Smartphone Grip Biometrics, the Taliban’s Biometric Tools, and More: Identity News Digest


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It’s the latest sign of enthusiasm about biometric technology in the UAE after authorities began trialing a curb-to-gate biometric system at Abu Dhabi Airport toward the end of last year. In announcing the integration, Fingerprint Cards explained that its tech was provided in a “bundle” comprising its FPC1523 fingerprint sensor, biometric software, and a third-party MCU. FPC is also reporting that it has received a second volume purchase order for its optical under-display fingerprint sensor solution for mobile devices. Biometrics Institute Publishes New PaperThe Biometrics Institute has published a new paper on “Digital Identity and Biometric Authentication“. “Biometric technology is not a one-size-fits-all solution and should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis,” explained Brett Feldon, the head of the Institute’s Digital Identity Group.