ID WORLDNews ID WORLDEuropean standard approved for RFID in UHF frequencies - First volume order of 64k cards for the U.S. Gov. - ABI predicts explosive biometrics push - ACG unveils its new business unit - Secure ID, Inside supplies smartfilm for Pakistani e-passports - Norwegian banks select Todos - Verichip signs medical distribution agreement with Henry Schein - Belgium’s National e-ID program breaking new ground - Mexican government orders multi-biometric ID solution - Imageware selected by Unisys for ID projects - Peer-to-peer RFID software development platform - Gemplus opens new plant in Tianjin - China, Sokymat and Cubit combine forces, Wherenet and Cisco sign agreement - GE joins open security exchange - Viisage wins contracts for drivers’ license - G&D to supply Belgian digital tachograph cards - End user ill prepared for RFID data volumes Focus on Personal IDPutting the ‘I’ back in IDby Carl Norell, Gemplus
Strong identity authentication is at the heart of all air travel security infrastructures that are currently being deployed. Through a combination of advanced smart card and biometric technology, we can regain faith in the aviation industry’s ability to prevent catastrophic terrorist attacks from happening in the future |
Getting ready for EMVby Fred Winegust, IBM
When properly used, the combination of EMV smart cards and a customer-supplied PIN can provide a higher level of security for identity authentication than mag-stripe and signature. We take a look at the benefits and challenges of EMV cards, discuss the costs of fraud and provide a timeframe for global deployment |
Increasing passport securityby Hugh Gilenson Identix
With the volume rollout of biometric passports just around the corner, it is important to keep in mind what the overall system components will be and how they will communicate in order to maximize the return on investment in terms of enhanced border security and streamlined passenger travel processes |
Enhancing productivity when security is paramountby Ann Johnson, Indala
Access control systems can do more than just enhance security and automate time management solutions. At a NASA nuclear facility, they boost worker productivity by streamlining time consuming, high security entry and exit procedures |
News Personal IDHigh-speed ISO 14443 A/B read-write module for e-passport applications - Safeguarding the issuance of identity cards - EC funds smart card consortium - Notebook computer offers security with a single digit - Inlay production equipment for e-passports - e-visa and e-national IDs - IWS EPI suite now available in six languages - Security solutions for internet-based HRM systems - Smart card chip achieves highest security certification |
Smart CardsNews Smart CardsSecure and easy to use card printer/encoders - New proximity card for cardjet printers/encoders - EMV introduces common core definitions and common payment application - Palette loading to further automate card manufacturing Special Report on Airport SecurityMoving beyond the pilotby David C. Wyld, Southeastern Louisiana University
RFID-based systems for tracking and sorting baggage will give airlines and airports a competitive advantage through automatic identification... and enhance security as well |
TWIC and the aviation industryby Robert Barnes, Robert B. Barnes Associates
The lack of a global access-control and identity verification system for professional flight crews unnecessarily complicates airport security. A look at why the U.S. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) fails to meet the needs of the commercial aviation industry |
Integrated vehicle and personnel IDby Evelien Krabben, Nedap
Security is of strategic importance to airports, which are meant to be open to the general public while maintaining highly secured areas with restricted access. These conflicting requirements are solved with reliable access control systems not only for people but also for all vehicles on the airport premises |
News Airport SecurityStuttgart airport using optical cards for access control to restricted areas - Russia’s largest airport boosts security with biometrics - High definition card printer/encoder for access control programs - Security platform integrating digital video, smart cards and biometrics |
Market TrendsRFID middleware solutionsby Michael J. Liard, Venture Development Corporation
The RFID market is in its last test stage and many major corporations are scrambling to roll out RFID pilots. While profitable and effective RFID systems have been in operation for decades, many of these operate in less complex closed-loop environments. The focus today is on open-loop supply chain applications, and RFID middleware is a fundamental part of these systems Identifying with Chinaby Brian Robertson, Philips Semiconductors
From national ID cards and public transport to supply chain management and banking, China is becoming one of the most significant end-users of auto ID technologies: an overview of current projects and future programs Tags & LabelsNews Tags & LabelsMultifunctional 1k-bit read/write IC for RFID UHF applications - High speed applicator applies up to 100 RFID labels per minute - Compact RFID smart labels, Hybrid active/passive RFID wristbands for tracking kids in theme parks - 13.56 MHz circular RFID inlays - Asocebú Colombia identifies cattle glass RFID tags - UHF RFID OEM print engine - RFID tag printer for supply chain applications Data CollectionNews Data CollectionComplete EPC product portfolio unveiled - Providing RFID value assessment - New EPC-compliant RFID development kit - RFID readers upgradable to EPCglobal Gen 2 - RFID-based conference and convention management - Meeting RFID compliance mandates without replacing existing systems |
