Advances in Biometrics for Access Control Applications

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

• 1. Overview and Key Findings
  • 1. Overview
  • 2. Key Findings
• 2. Scope & Methodology
  • 1. Scope
  • 2. Methodology

2. Biometrics--Access Control Technology and Applications Viewpoint

• 1. Technology Primer
  • 1. Biometrics--A Bird's Eye View
  • 2. Iris Scanning
  • 3. Finger Print Scanning
  • 4. Facial Recognition
• 2. Applications of Biometrics in Access Control
  • 1. Physical Access Control Applications
  • 2. Logical Access Control Applications

3. Biometrics Technology Adoption Factor Analysis

• 1. Drivers & Challenges
  • 1. Key Accelerators
  • 2. Key Restraints and Challenges
• 2. Assessment of Market Factors
  • 1. Assessment of Biometric Trends
  • 2. Assessment of Biometric Security Standards

4. Assessment of Technology Innovation

• 1. Innovations in Facial Recognition Systems
  • 1. 3D Facial Modeling for Accurate Face Recognition--USA
  • 2. San Jose University Supports Multibiometrics--USA
  • 3. FaceTOOLS from Viisage for Biometric Identification--USA
  • 4. H-Net Technology for Better Identity Recognition --USA
  • 5. QUT Researches 3D Face Recognition Systems--Australia
  • 6. Animetrics Researches 3D Face Recognition Technology--USA
  • 7. CMOS Image Sensors Facial Recognition--Israel
  • 8. Identity Management through Multibiometrics--USA
• 2. Innovations in Iris Scanning Systems
  • 1. Identity Check with Iridian Technologies' Iris Recognition Chip--USA
  • 2. Encryption in Fingerprint Scanning To Boost Security--USA
• 3. Innovations in Fingerprint Scanning Systems
  • 1. Puppy to Fingerprint for Logical Access--Japan
  • 2. MoC Technology Combines Fingerprinting with Smart Cards--Sweden
  • 3. Better Biometric Algorithms to Aid Fingerprint Solutions--USA
  • 4. Fingerprint Identification through Sensor-Based Doorknob--USA
  • 5. DesCop for Logical Access--India
  • 6. Fingerprinting with Digital Persona for Greater Reliability--USA
  • 7. Revolutionize Security with BioDynamic Signature Systems--Israel
  • 8. Truprint Technology for Greater Accuracy in Fingerprint Identification--USA
  • 9. Research to Detect Fake Fingers at Bologna--Italy
  • 10. Bio-Pen for Secure Identification--USA
  • 11. Document Authenticity Checked through Fingerprint and Handwriting Analysis--USA

5. Patents and Database of Key Industry Participants

• 1. Patents
  • 1. Patents--November 2005
  • 2. Patents--October 2005
  • 3. Patents--September 2005
• 2. Key Industry Participants
  • 1. Universities
  • 2. Companies

6. Frost & Sullivan 2005 Science and Technology Awards

• 1. Technology Leadership Award
  • 1. Award Description
  • 2. Award Recipient
• 2. Excellence in Technology Award
  • 1. Award Description
  • 2. Award Recipient
• 3. Excellence in Research Award
  • 1. Award Description
  • 2. Award Recipient

7. Critical Reference Tables

• 1. Decision Support Tables
  • 1. Number of Commercial Banks Worldwide (1999-2006)
  • 2. Global Military Expenditure (1999-2006)
  • 3. Global Military Expenditure R&D (1999-2006)
  • 4. Military Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP (1999-2006)
  • 5. Total Number of Airports Worldwide (1999-2006)
  • 6. Total Number of PCs Installed Worldwide (1999-2006)
  • 7. Total Number of Laptops in Use Worldwide (1999-2006)
  • 8. Total Number of Mobile Subscribers Worldwide (1999-2006)
  • 9. Mobile Penetration across the Globe (1999-2006)
  • 10. Telecom Equipment Spending Worldwide (1999-2006)