World Biometrics Market

World Biometrics Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Biometrics in Thousands of US$. The major product segments analyzed are AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System), Non-AFIS/Finger Scan, Hand Geometry, Iris/Retinal Scan, Facial Recognition, Voice Recognition, Signature Verification, and Keystroke Dynamics/Typing Rhythms. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 347 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as 3M-AiT, Ltd., A4Vision, AcSys Biometrics Corp., AuthenTec, Inc., BIO-key International, Inc., Biometric Access Company, Biometric Security Limited, Cogent Systems Inc., Communication Intelligence Corporation, Diaphonics, Inc., Fujitsu Microelectronics America Inc., IdentiPHI, Inc., L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc., Bioscrypt Inc., Motorola, Printrak International, Inc, NEC Corporation of America, Precise Biometrics AB, Sagem Sécurité, Sensory Inc., Siemens Biometrics Center, TSSI Systems Ltd., Veridicom International, Inc., and Visiphor Corporation. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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CONTENTS


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) I-4
Non-AFIS/Finger Scan I-4
Hand Geometry I-4
Iris/Retinal Scan I-4
Facial Recognition I-4
Voice Recognition I-4
Signature Identification I-4
Keystroke Dynamics/Typing Rhythms I-4


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Introduction to Biometrics Industry II-1
Significance of Biometrics II-1
Snapshots of Biometrics Industry II-2
Market Drivers II-2
Other Market Propellers II-2
Factors Influencing the Market II-3
Challenges of the Global Biometric Market II-3
Psychological Factors II-3
Costs II-3
Less Expensive Alternatives II-4
Standards II-4
Barriers II-4
Biometrics Market Participants II-4
Device Suppliers II-4
Solution Providers II-4
Algorithm Providers II-4

2. Global Market Overview II-5
Biometrics Market: Surging Ahead II-5
North American Biometrics Market to Grow at Brisk Pace II-5
Industry Facts & Figures II-5

3. Future of Biometrics II-7
Biometrics Prepares for Widespread Adoption II-7
Key Issues in Biometric Industry II-7
Opportunities and Projections II-7
Network Security: A Potential Arena II-7
Poised to Play a Vital Role in Healthcare Industry II-8
Biometrics Revenues in Financial Services II-8
Biometrics Attract New Players II-8

4. Major Trends & Issues II-9
Potential Opportunities for Biometric Authentication Technology II-9
Stringent Governmental Laws to Boost Future Biometric Market II-9
High Volume Potential and Niche Segments Offer Significant
Opportunities II-9
Increasing R&D Spending Aids in Improved Finger-Scan Products II-10
Hand Geometry Technology Resists Alternate Biometric Technologies II-10
Japanese and European Companies Joining Hands to Promote
Biometrics II-10
Biometrics Play a Major Role in Security II-10
Globalization - Boosting the Biometrics Market II-11
Forgery of Fingerprints - A Major Issue II-11
Challenges Faced by Silicon Chip Fingerprint Sensor Manufacturers II-11
Biometric Products on an Expansion Spree II-12

5. Technology Overview II-13
A Peek into the History II-13
Working of Biometrics II-13
Physiological and Behavioral Characteristics II-13
Verification and Identification II-14
The Emerging Technologies II-14
Identification Using Skin Characteristics II-14
DNA Biometrics II-15
Gait Recognition II-15
Smell Recognition II-15
Ear-Pattern Recognition II-15

6. Biometrics Methodologies - An Overview II-16
A. Fingerprint Identification: The Most Widely Used Biometric
Technology II-16
Background II-16
Technical Overview II-16
Minutiae -based and Correlation-based Technique II-17
Fingerprint Classification II-17
Fingerprint Image Enhancement II-17
How It Works? II-17
Fingerprint Imaging Technology II-17
Optical Technology II-17
Capacitive Technology II-17
Form Factor II-18
Applications II-18
Challenges Facing Fingerprint Technology II-18
Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) II-18
Table 1: World Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems
(AFIS) Market (2001 & 2003): Percentage Breakdown of
Revenues for SAGEM, Motorola (Printrak), NEC Technologies,
Cogent Systems and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-19
Non-AFIS/Finger Scan II-19
Fingerprint in Comparison with Finger-Scan II-19
Growth Drivers & Enablers II-20
Growth Inhibitors II-20
Market Size and Forecasts II-20
B. Hand Geometry II-21
Overview II-21
Description about the system II-21
Mechanical or Image-edge detection II-21
Applicability of hand geometry systems II-21
Strengths & Weaknesses II-22
Strengths II-22
Weaknesses II-22
Market Size and Forecasts II-22
C. Iris/Retinal Scan II-22
Iris Scan- The Most Accurate Biometrics Authentication Method II-22
Overview II-22
Iris Recognition - One of the Most Accurate Authentication
Systems II-23
Operations/Types II-23
Active Recognition System II-23
Passive Recognition System II-23
The Algorithms II-24
Precisions II-24
Enrollment & Identification II-24
Applications II-24
Challenges II-25
Retinal Scan II-25
Overview II-25
Application Areas II-25
Challenges to Retinal Scan II-26
Market Size and Forecasts II-26
D. Facial Recognition II-26
Overview II-26
Types of Facial Recognition Technology II-26
Eigenfaces II-26
Functionality II-27
Key Considerations II-27
Local Feature Analysis II-27
Key Considerations II-27
3-D Mapping II-28
Key Considerations II-28
Neural Networks II-28
Functionality II-28
Key Considerations II-28
Thermal Imaging II-29
Key Considerations II-29
Application Areas II-29
Market Size and Forecasts II-30
E. Voice Recognition II-30
Overview II-30
Application Areas II-30
Strengths and Weaknesses II-31
Drawbacks II-31
Market Size and Forecasts II-31
F. Signature Identification II-31
Overview II-31
Application Areas II-31
Strengths & Weaknesses II-32
Strengths II-32
Weaknesses II-32
Market Size and Forecasts II-32
G. Keystroke Dynamics/Typing Rhythms II-33
Overview II-33
Application Areas II-33
Technological Issues II-33
Market Size and Forecasts II-33

7. Performance Evaluation of Technologies II-34
Comparative Analysis of Biometrics Technologies: A Qualitative
Comparison of Available Technologies II-34

8. Middleware - An Emerging Technology II-35
Table 2: World Current & Future Analysis for Middleware in US$
Thousand for Years 2004 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-35

9. Biometrics Applications - Diverse & Expanding II-36
i) Vertical Industries II-36
A. Law Enforcement - The Largest End-user II-36
Immigration II-36
Prisons II-36
B. Government Sector II-36
C. Financial Sector II-36
D. Healthcare II-37
Healthcare Regulations Propel the Use of Biometrics II-37
E. Travel and Immigration II-37
Making Air Travel Safer II-37
ii) Application Areas II-38
A. Criminal Identification II-38
B. Retail/ATM/Point of Sale II-38
C. Internet and Computer Network Security II-38
Role of Biometrics in E-commerce Security II-39
Securing Personal Internet Transactions II-39
Biometrics in Multi-Layered Network Security Infrastructure II-39
D. Physical Access/Time and Attendance II-39
Physical Access II-39
Time & Attendance II-40
E. Citizen Identification II-40
Public Identity Cards II-40
Biometrics in Passports, Visas, Travel Documents II-40
Italy Formulates Biometrics Strategy for CitizenshipCard II-41
F. Covert Surveillance II-41
iii) Other Application Sectors II-41
Biometrics in Car II-41
Biometrics in Weapons II-41
Biometrics in Schools II-41

10. Biometrics Standards II-42
Significance of Standards in the Industry II-42
Organizations/ Standards Governing the Use of Biometrics II-42
Biometrics Consortium II-42
International Biometrics Industry Association (IBIA) II-42
Commercial Biometrics Developers’ Consortium (CBDC) II-43
National Biometric Test Center (NBTC) II-43
National Biometric Security Project (NBSP) II-43
Biometrics Working Group (BWG) II-43
International Association for Biometrics (iAfB) II-43
International Biometric Foundation (IBF) II-43
European Biometrics Forum (EBF) II-43
Biometrics Security Consortium (BSC) II-44
Nederlands Biometrie Forum (NBF) II-44
Standards for Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems II-44

11. Price and Marketing Dynamics II-45
High Costs Restrict Penetration II-45
Advanced Technologies Lower Costs II-45

12. Product Innovations/Introductions II-46
Bioscrypt Launches World’s First 3D Authentication Camera for
Computer Log Ins II-46
AuthenTec Launches Breakthrough Sensor Packaging Technology II-46
AuthenTec Launches World's Safest Sensor for PCs II-46
Fujitsu Launches New Global Phone Equipped with AuthnTec’s
Fingerprint Sensor II-47
AuthenTec Launches AES1711 Sensor for Wireless Market II-47
IdentiPHI Introduces Company’s New Flagship Software, the SAF
solution 5 II-48
IdentiPHI and Sensible Vision Announce Integration of Security
Solutions II-48
Superior Electoral Court in Brazil Introduces Biometric-
enabled Voting Machine II-48
M2SYS Unveils a Unique Biometric Technology to Check False
Rejects in Fingerprint Scanning II-49
SAS Adopts Biometrics for Passenger Luggage Identification II-49
Smart Metric Unveils Portable Biometric Cards for Fingerprint
Identifications II-49
SecuGen Introduces Enhanced Hamster Plus Fingerprint Scanner II-49
SecuGen Adopts Tutis Software for Biometric Logins II-50
Canara Bank Unveils a New Biometric ATM in Thiruvananthapuram II-50
Shell Unveils a New Biometric Pay-By-Touch Payment Technology II-50
ICICI Prudential Unveils New Biometric Smart Cards II-50
Indian Bank Introduces Biometric-technology Enabled Banking II-51
Barclays Bank Launches Biometric ATMs in UAE II-51
Siemens Biometrics Launches a New ID Center 4.0 Version II-51
SecuGen Develops Microsoft Windows Vista compatible
SecuDesktop® Pro Software II-52
SecuGen Releases NIST Certified SDK Collection Release 10 II-52
L-1 Identity Solutions Launches New TouchPrint(TM) Enhanced
Definition 4100 Extreme II-53
L-1 Identity Solutions Introduces Highly Accurate Iris
Recognition Daugman 2007 II-53
IdentiPHI Launches SAFsolution(R) Enterprise Citrix Web
Authenticator II-53
IdentiPHI Introduces SAFmodule Software for Novell(R) Networks II-54
Fujitsu and 123ID Launch Biometric Kits and Server Login Kits II-54
Fujitsu and 123ID Launch New Biometric Developers' Kits II-54
Bioscrypt Launches Biometric Reader for U.S. Federal Market II-55
Bioscrypt Unveils VeriSoft Single Sign On 2.0 II-55
MEDION Launches World's First Personal Navigation Device II-55
Sagem Défense Sécurité Unveils New Biometric Access Control
Products II-56
Topaz Systems Launches VGA Color Biometric Signature Pad II-56
Axis Software to Introduce Biometric-based ABM II-56
Siemens and Fujitsu Develop Palm Vein Authentication System II-57
NEC Unveils PIDplus Identification Technology for Commercial
and Civil Markets II-57
Bioscrypt and Donseed Introduce New Workplace Management Solution II-58
Bioscrypt and 3VR Introduce VisionAccess 3D Desk Cam II-58
BIO-key and Advanced Biometric to Unveil Identity Management
Solution II-59
AuthenTec Launches AES 1710 Fingerprint Sensor II-59
Bioscrypt Launches First VisionAccess 3D DeskCam II-59
CIC Introduces Sign-it® Electronic Signature II-60
FMA Introduces Fujitsu MBF310 Fingerprint Sweep Sensor™ IC II-60
Identix Develops Biometric Identification in Hand-Held Device II-60
L-1 Develops Fixed and Mobile Kiosks for Secure Self-
Enrollment of Biometric-Enabled Credentials II-61
SecuGen Develops Enterprise NMAS Method v2.2 II-61
Master Lock Launches Master Lock® smartTOUCH GDO II-62
Siemens Unveils New Version of Biometric Mouse II-62
HS3 Technologies Introduces HS3-113S Biometric Door Locks II-62
EPAFactory Introduces Biometric Enabled AccessStick™ for
Citrix Access Gateway™ II-63
Toshiba Introduces Biometric Enabled Mobile Phone Handsets II-63
HS3 Technologies Introduces HS3-100 Series Biometric Door Locks II-63
Databac Launches Outdoor Biometric Terminal II-64
Wacom Launches Prototype of LCD Tablet for Signature Profiling II-64
ASG Launches Portable Super-Secure iQBioDrive II-64
UPEK® Offers Biometric Authentication Software II-65
Ingersoll Rand’s New FingerKey DX-2400 Integrates MIFARE Standard II-65
Neurotechnologija’s FaceCell and FingerCell EDKs Offer
Multiple Options II-65
Hitachi Collaborates with NICT to Produce a Personal
Authentication System II-66
DigitalPersona Launches New Fingerprint Keyboard II-66
Zicom Introduces Biometric Locks II-66
Panasonic Introduces Biometric Security Camera II-67
Royal Boon Introduces Circlelock Biometric Authentication
Security Portal II-67
Raytheon Introduces Personal Authentication Device II-67
Daon Introduces Secure Credentialing Identity Solution System II-67
Neurotechnologija Launches MegaMatcher 2.0 SDK II-68
Lenovo Introduces Biometric Face Recognition Technology
Equipped Notebooks II-68
Cryptolex Integrates Fujitsu’s MBF200 Single- Touch Sensor IC
into Mobio® II-69
Kwikset’s & Sequiam Develops BioLock/ SmartScan Solution II-69
AuthenTec and Cypress Unveils Biometric Solution for Hard Disks II-70
Sig-Tec Unveils Identity Management Solutions II-70
SecuGen Develops Advanced Fingerprint Reader II-70
FingerPIN Unveils Sequential Biometric Multi- Fingerprint
Technology II-70
Panasonic Unveils BM-ET200 II-70
BIO-key Unveils SafeLive™ II-71
Lumidigm Unveils Advanced Biometric Fingerprint Sensor II-71
Cross Match Rolls Out Latest Technologies for US Military II-71
Futronic Develops Live Finger Detection Technology II-71
ImageWare Releases Advanced Disaster Management Technology II-72
Sagem Morpho Unveils MorphoAccess 100 Series II-72
Identix Launches TouchPrint™ Biometric Fingerprint Scanner II-72
Vigilante Introduces CFS-200 Biometric Door Lock II-73
Card Scanning Solutions Introduces Advanced Signature
Authentication Technology II-73
Cross Match Unveils L SCAN Guardian II-73
ComCam and Alparysoft Develops Facial Recognition Technology II-73
National Identity Security Develops New Identity
Authentication Software II-73
KeCrypt Rolls Out Advanced Biometric Signature Verification
Product II-74
Sense Holdings Develops Biometric Product for Maritime and
Ports Industries II-74
Atmel Releases New Biometric Sensor II-74
Zvetco Biometrics Launches Waterproof Version of Verifi P3400 II-74
HP Develops Iris Recognition Security System for Schools II-75
Access Introduces Keyboard with Fingerprint Reader II-75
CSC Develops Identity Management & Authorizing Solution II-75
B & J Biometrics Unveils New Fingerprint Reader II-75
Hitachi Rolls Out New Biometric Fingerprint Devices II-75
Cryptolex Unveils New Identity Verification Solution II-76
American Barcode and RFID (AB&R) Unveils New Technology II-76
Zvetco Rolls Out Advanced Fingerprint Reader II-76
Neurotechnologija Unveils 5.0 Version of VeriFinger II-76
Synaptics and Validity Sensors Launches Biometric Touchpad for
Notebooks II-77
M2SYS Technology Unveils New Biometric Technology II-77
M2SYS Launches Bio-Plugin™ Parallel Server II-77
InfoTronics Introduces Biometric Data Collection Device II-77
Zvetco Releases Waterproof Version of P4000 II-78
Digital Persona Releases New Version of DigitalPersona Pro v 3.5 II-78
Silex Unveils Radio Frequency-Based Fingerprint Reader II-78
Datacard Launches Advanced Fingerprint Solution II-78
NITGEN Develops New Live Finger Detection Technology II-78
Genex Introduces New Facial Recognition Biometric Tools II-79
HLS Releases Advanced Biometric Encryption Cell Phone II-79
Sequiam Unveils New Biometric Scanner and Biometric
Fingerprint Software II-79
Innovya Develops Advanced Traceless Biometric Technology II-79
Xplore Unveils PC with Fingerprint Reader II-79
Datco Releases Advanced Biometric IT Solution II-79
Silex Releases Biometric Fingerprint System for WiFi LANs II-80
Fujitsu Rolls Out New Palm Vein Biometric Authentication System II-80
Aladdin Develops New Biometric Authentication Solution II-80
Innotech Unveils New Voice-Interactive Remote Control II-80
IDTECK Introduces New Fingerprint Access Controller II-80
Cansec Unveils New Biometrics Fingerprint Reader II-80
OKI Releases Face Recognition Biometric Product II-81
Silex Unveils an Advanced Version of Fingerprint Reader II-81
Lumidigm Launches New Fingerprint Sensors II-81
AuthenTec Launches Next Generation TrueNav® for Cellular Phones II-81
AuthenTec Unveils EntrePad 1610 II-82
BIO-key Introduces True User Identification® Rapid Deployment Kit II-82
BIO-key Introduces Biometric log-on to its MobileCop™
andInfoServer Products II-82
BIO-key Releases Fingerprint Identification System,
IdentityMatch™ II-83
BIO-key and identiMetrics Launch identiFi™ 1.4 II-83
Bioscrypt Launches Advanced Version of VeriSoft Access Manager™ II-83
Biometric Security Ltd. Releases New Version of VoiceVault II-84
BioPassword Releases BioPassword® Internet Edition II-84
CIC Releases Sign-it® to Enable Integrasys’ Processing Solutions II-84
CIC Launches Sign-it for Application in Adobe Live Cycle II-85
CIC Launches the Newest Biometric Signature Solution II-85
Fujitsu Releases Latest Fingerprint Verification Solution II-85
Fujitsu Unveils PalmSecure™ II-85
HLS and IDS Launch Biometric Encryption Product II-86
Precise Biometrics Releases Latest Biometric Card II-86
Pay By Touch Unveils New Online Product II-86
Saflink Launches New 2.0 Version of EntryPoint II-87
Sensory Introduces RSC-4x RPM II-87
Sensory Unveils FluentChip 2.0 II-87
Siemens Communications Develops SmartMatcher Biometric Algorithm II-88
TeleData Introduces T3 Viometrics II-88
ABN AMRO Introduces Voice Verification in Telephone Banking II-88
Biolink Releases Software Development Kit v5.2 II-89
US Biometrics Introduces CentralQ™ II-89

13. Recent Industry Activity II-90
L-1 to Acquire Digimarc’s ID Systems Business II-90
L-1 Acquires Bioscrypt II-90
Cross Match Technologies Acquires the Biometric Authentication
Business of Labcal Technologies II-90
Saflink Corporation Merges with IdentiPHI II-90
SecuGen Corporation Collaborates with WCC Smart Search & Match II-91
Visiphor Enters into a New $394,500 Contract with Austin
Biometrics II-91
LAN Gaming Chooses IdentiPHI SAFsolution Biometric User
Authentication Program II-91
Ingram Micro Inks Distribution Agreement with Fujitsu
Microelectronics II-92
West Virginia State Police Selects Motorola Biometric
Identification System II-92
L-1 Obtains State-Wide Contract to Upgrade Live Scan Network
of MN BCA II-92
Club Sentry Selects SecuGen’s Hamster™ Fingerprint Readers II-93
Sagem Sécurité to Coordinate TURBINE European Research Project II-93
Sagem Sécurité to Supply Iris Recognition Identification
Systems to Jordan and Oman II-93
Sagem Sécurité to Supply Automated Finger Identification
System (AFIS) to Interpol and Its Member States II-94
Sagem Sécurité to Supply Biometric Data Acquisition Stations
to Bahrain II-94
Indiana Blood Center Deploys BIO-Key’s Biometric Technology to
Identify Blood Donors II-94
Siemens to Supply Biometric Solution to Barmherzige Brüder in
Austria II-94
AEC Holdings Corp Takes Over Amazon Energy & Communications Corp II-95
Sequiam Corp Completes Biometrics Investors LLC Acquisition II-95
ImageWare Systems Completes Sol Logic Acquisition II-95
Goldstone Technologies to Acquire Stakes in 4G Informatics II-95
L-1 Acquires Advanced Concepts II-95
IdentiPHI Announces Acquisition of Saflink's SAFsolution
andSAFmodule Software II-96
L-1 Acquires McClendon Corporation II-96
Bioscrypt Takes Over A4Vision II-96
Queralt Acquires Systems RX II-97
Sequiam Acquires Magstone Innovation II-97
L-1 Identity Solutions Acquires ComnetiX II-97
Motorola Acquires Tut Systems II-97
bioMETRX Buys Biometric Security Patent for HVAC and Thermostats II-98
Siemens Snaps Up Novotec II-98
Valid Technologies’ VSSA® Gains IBM Validation II-98
Pay By Touch Forms Alliance with Saatchi & Saatchi II-98
Ceelox and Symwave Form Partnership II-99
Liska Forms Alliance with SonSun II-99
Fujitsu and Softex Form Alliance to Combine Biometric
Authentication Tools II-99
Symwave and Cogent Form Alliance to Integrate Biometric Solutions II-99
Lockheed Martin in Cooperative Agreement with Cognitec System II-100
Titanium Group to Install Biometric Pharmacy System for Hong
Kong Polytechnic University Clinic II-100
Scientific Applications and University of Kent Collaborate on
Biometric Projects II-100
M2SYS Technology and Gnosis Medical Services Join to Provide
Biometric Fingerprint Solution II-101
Bromba Biometrics’ BioIDENTICA SDK Compatible with SecuGen
Hamster™ Fingerprint Readers Line II-101
SecuGen Fingerprint Readers Integrate with realtime’s bioLock
Software for Biometric Authentication II-101
ZK Software Integrates SecuGen’s FDU02 Fingerprint Sensor into
its S900 Access Control and Time & Attendance Terminal II-101
Bioscrypt Integrates SecuGen’s Fingerprint Sensor into V-
Station (Optical) Reader II-102
SecuGen Obtains US GSA Approval for Hamster IV™ Fingerprint
Reader II-102
Evaware Selects SecuGen’s Fingerprint Readers for Patient
Identification in Asia and Africa II-102
Sagem Sécurité to Supply Biometric Border Control Gates to
Cairo Airport II-102
Precise Biometrics Secures for National ID Card Project II-103
Precise Biometrics Secures National ID Cards Procurement Contract II-103
Atlanta Police Selects Palm-Print Biometrics to Catch Criminals II-103
The Sheriff's Department Installs New Fingerprint Technology
in Bexar County Jail II-104
L-1 and Ultra-Scan to Develop Revolutionary Ultrasonic Imaging
Based Fingerprint Reader II-104
Ingersoll Integrates Antimicrobial Technology into HandKey and
HandPunch Platens II-104
Martin's Fantasy Island Deploys Ingersoll’s HandPunch Hand
Geometry Readers II-105
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club Selects Biometric HandPunch
Readers of Ingersoll II-105
Ingram Micro Signs Agreement with Fujitsu Microelectronics
America II-105
BioPassword Partners with Diaphonics to Extend Authentication
Offering II-106
Validity Partners with Cogent Systems to Offer Advanced
Fingerprint Sensor Solutions II-106
Cogent Bags Orders for Fingerprint Scanners from LAPD II-107
Cogent Receives Contract from HKPF II-107
Cogent Bags Texas HHSC Contract II-107
Cogent Receives Contract from Houston City Council II-108
Cogent and Symwave Sign Agreement to Provide Biometric Solutions II-108
AICM Implements Bioscrypt’s V-Smart Solutions II-108
Bioscrypt Receives TSA Approval for its V-Station MIFARE II-109
Bioscrypt’s VisionAccess Technology Deployed by Global Pharma
Major II-109
Bioscrypt’s V-Station Reader Deployed by Storage King II-109
Bioscrypt Expands Facial Recognition System at Pictet & Cie II-110
Bioscrypt Signs Agreement with Saferkidz II-110
Bioscrypt Provides Face Readers to Japanese Agency II-111
Bioscrypt and Labcal to Provide Biometric Readers to CATSA II-111
AOME Enters into Partnership with Biometric Security II-111
ACT to Deploy Fingerprint Identification Solution from BIO-key II-111
Radiant to Integrate BIO-key’s Biometric Software at POS
Terminals II-112
BIO-key and Tiger IT Receive Contract in Bangladesh II-112
US GSA Approves Use of BIO-key® Algorithms II-112
GW University MFA Deploys BIO-key® Biometric Solution II-112
bioMETRX Combines AuthenTec Sensor in smartTOUCH™ Product
Collection II-113
AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensor Integrates with New Fujitsu
LifeBookU81 II-113
Privaris Selects AuthenTec Sensor for the plusID™ Line II-113
AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensor Integrates into New Cherry
Keyboard Line II-114
AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensor Integrates Into New OMNIKEY Smart
Card Reader II-114
New Hitachi Mobile Phone Uses AuthenTec Sensor II-115
JRC Selects AES1510 Fingerprint Sensor in New Mobile Phone II-115
HP Selects Authentec’s AES1610 for 2007 Windows Vista™-
Compliant Notebook II-115
Total Biometric Systems Joins CIC Partner Program as a
Reseller in Latin America II-116
Communication Intelligence Signs a Sales and Marketing
Agreement with Lenovo II-116
Sagem Défense Sécurité Agrees to Supply New-Generation
Biometric System II-117
Ultra-Scan Plans a Smaller Four-Fingerprint Image Scanner II-117
FaceKey Enters into Agreement with First Line Associates II-117
Central Bank Installs Wincor Nixdorf- AGS Infotech Biometric ATM II-118
id-Confirm Associates with Identiprise II-118
Cross Match Technologies to Offer New Finger Live-Scan Systems II-118
Datastrip Receives Approval for Portable Biometric ID Reader II-119
NEC AFIS with Palm Comparison Capabilities Successfully
Deployed by Metro-Nashville Tennessee Police Department II-119
BIO-key Enters into an Alliance with Advanced Biometric Controls II-120
id-Confirm Partners with TMS II-120
Experian Signs Agreement with US Biometrics II-121
Carnegie Mellon Signs MoU with NBSP II-121
ING Group Deploys Biometric System Developed Using BIO-Key and
Zvetco Biometrics Technologies II-121
NSR and TrakHealth Form Alliance to Employ Biometric Technology II-122
Bioscrypt to Partner 3VR for Offering Advanced 3D Facial
Identification Solutions II-123
ComCam Signs Agreement with Asia-Software II-123
Titanium Wins Contract from Tsinlien II-123
Sagem Defense Securite Wins Contract from Bahrain Government II-123
Privaris Collaborates with RSA for Integrated Security Product II-124
ImageWare Systems Bags Orders for Biometric Engine II-124
Northrop Grumman Wins Army Contract II-124
Citigroup Introduces Biometric ATMs in India II-125
Softex Partners with AuthenTec for OmniPass ME II-125
Indiana State Police Expands BIO-key International® MobileCop™
Usage II-125
Labcal and BIO-key® Bags Contract for Biometric Software II-125
BIO-key® Delivers FireRMS Mobile™ II-126
L-1 Identity Solutions to Supply ABIS Systems for Defense
Department II-126
Transportation Security Employs Motorola’s Biometric Technology II-126
Saflink Sells Biometric Middleware Solutions II-127
Biometric Associates Receives License from Saflink II-127
International Bank Selects Saflink SAFsolution Enterprise Edition II-127
Siemens to Provide Biometrics Solution for Swiss Passports
Project II-127
Cross Match Acquires C-VIS II-128
Croma Acquires Photobase II-128
Alive Tech Acquires Geometrix II-128
Pivotec Acquires SecuGen II-128
bioMETRX Acquires Patent on Medical Biometrics System II-128
Secure Design Acquires Fingerprint Cards II-128
Google Acquires Neven Vision II-129
Pay By Touch Acquires BioPay II-129
Brady Acquires GE Identicard II-129
L-1 Identity Acquires SpecTal LLC II-129
Viisage Acquires Iridian Technologies II-129
Viisage Technology Acquires SecuriMetrics II-130
BIO-key Partners with AuthenTec II-130
Cross Match Partners with Hyundai for Fingerprint Identification II-130
Daon to Supply Biometric Technology for Qatar Project II-130
SecuGen Implements Biometrics Solution in Indian Bank II-131
Win Win Gaming Forms JV With Solidus Networks II-131
Precise Biometrics Bags Contract for Thailand- Biometrics ID Card II-131
Al Rajhi Bank of Saudi Uses Diebold’s Biometric ATMs II-131
Digital Persona to Supply Biometrics for MultiCare Healthcare
System II-131
US Biometrics Bags Contract from General Services II-131
ImageWare Signs Distribution Pact with Grupo Inffinix II-131
SmartTOUCH to Supply Biometric Door Opener II-132
BlueBear Enters Southeast European Market II-132
ImageWare Bags Contract from Mexican Government II-132
Artemis and Bioscrypt Enters into Partnership II-132
Motorola Receives Contract from Norwegian Government II-132
Motorola Offers Biometric Solutions to South Carolina II-133
IBC Selects Saflink to Replace Passwords II-133
Veridicom Supplies Identity Server System to Egypt II-133
Sequiam Receives Order from Cyberkey II-133
Precise Biometrics Receives Order from US Department of State II-133
ImageWare Procures New Orders II-133
Cognitec and Siemens Enters into Partnership II-133
RC Group Enters into Joint Venture with Techno Investment II-134
Danish Biometrics and Copenhagen Enter into a Joint Venture II-134
Lenovo and Neurotechnologija Enters into Partnership II-134
DHS Installs Biometric Entry System II-134
Bioscrypt and 3VR Enters into Partnership II-134
Zions Bank and Pay By Touch Installs Biometric Check Cashing
System II-134
Viisage Technology Merges with Identix Incorporated II-135
A4Vision Forms OEM Partnership with Motorola II-135
Hypercom Teams Up with Communication Intelligence Corporation II-135
Identix Collaborates with Sagem Defense Securite II-135
Precise Biometrics Joins Forces with Smart Unicorn Group II-136
Bioscrypt Collaborates with Melillo to Provide VeriSoft Access
Manager II-136
BIO-key International and Oracle Collaborate for the Launch of
New ID Director II-136
ImageWare Enables HP with Biometric Identity Management Solutions II-136
Precise Biometrics Signs Agreement with Oki Electric Industry II-137
CIC Enters into Agreement with eCom Asia Pacific II-137
A4Vision Signs a Distribution Agreement with Bannerbridge II-137
Diaphonics Signs an Agreement with Courion Corporation II-137
Sequiam Biometrics Enters into a Ten-Year Long Agreement with
Quasar II-138
CyberKey Solutions Enters into Agreement with Sequiam Biometrics II-138
Biometric Security Signs a Contract with Ogilvy Public Relations II-138
Sequiam Inks Distribution and Manufacturing Pact with CJCC II-138
Motorola Bags a Contract from Delaware State Police II-139
CyberKey Solutions Signs MoU with a Major Biometrics
Technology Provider II-139
Sagem Défense Sécurité Signs Contract with the Croatian
Government II-139
Siemens Business Services Inks Contract with Croatian Ministry II-139
RNEC Signs Contract with Sagem Défense Sécurité II-140
Veridicom and PC Mall Corporation Sign Agreement II-140
Saflink Enters into a Reseller Partnership Agreement with
ImageWare II-140
Sagem Défense Sécurité Signs Pact with Finnish Police II-141
Neven Vision Licenses Identification Technology to NTT DoCoMo II-141
Precise Biometrics Procures License Order for Precise Match-
on-Card™ II-141
Sequiam Dispatches BioVault 2.0 in Response to $2.25 Million-
Worth Purchase Order II-142
Precise Biometrics’ Technology to be Used by Scandinavian
Airlines II-142
A4Vision and Swiss Interflex AG Deploy Biometrics Project II-142
A4Vision’s 3D Facial Recognition Technology Deployed in DHS’s FPS II-142
Sagem Morpho Selects A4Vision’s 3D Facial Recognition Technology II-143
Liska Biometry’s BIN™ to be Used by iQsafe II-143
Axalto Provides Biometric Cards to Assist the Qatari National
Identification Drive II-143
Bio-key Bags a Contract from AAMC II-144
Lenovo Chooses EntrePad 1610, Biometric Fingerprint Sensors of
AuthenTec II-144
Targa Opts for AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensor EntrePad 2501A II-144
MPC Integrates EntrePad 2501A in New TransPort T2400 Notebook II-144
Privaris Opts for EntrePad 2510 Fingerprint Sensors II-145
Fujitsu Siemens Deploys AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensors II-145
Bioscrypt Opts for UPEK’s Fingerprint Sensor for PIV PAC Reader II-145
ASUSTeK Selects VeriSoft Application of Bioscrypt II-145
Group 4 Securicor Opts for TSSI’s Fingerprint Verification
Technology II-146
Lenel Incorporates Bioscrypt’s VeriSoft Access Manager into
its Products II-146
LG Selects Biometric Sensors for Use in Notebook Computers II-146
Motorola Completes Two-Phase Process to Upgrade AFIS II-146
BIO-key Secures Patent for Biometric Security System II-147

14. Focus on Select Players II-148
3M-AiT, Ltd. (Canada) II-148
AcSys Biometrics Corp. (Canada) II-148
AuthenTec, Inc. (US) II-148
BIO-key International, Inc. (US) II-149
Biometric Access Company (US) II-149
Biometric Security Limited (UK) II-149
Cogent Systems Inc. (US) II-150
Communication Intelligence Corporation (US) II-150
Diaphonics Inc. (Canada) II-151
Fujitsu Microelectronics America Inc. (US) II-151
IdentiPHI, Inc. (US) II-151
L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. (US) II-151
Bioscrypt Inc. (Canada) II-152
Motorola (US) II-152
Printrak International, Inc (US) II-153
NEC Corporation of America (US) II-153
Precise Biometrics AB (Sweden) II-153
Sagem Sécurité (France) II-154
Sensory Inc. (US) II-154
Siemens Biometrics Center (Austria) II-155
TSSI Systems Ltd. (UK) II-155
Veridicom International, Inc. (US) II-155
Visiphor Corporation (Canada) II-156

15. Global Market Perspective II-157
Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Biometrics by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-157

Table 4: World Long-term Projections for Biometrics by
Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-158

Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Biometrics by
Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-159

Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for AFIS
by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-160

Table 7: World Long-term Projections for AFIS by Geographic
Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for
Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-161

Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for AFIS by Geographic
Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-162

Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Non-AFIS/Finger Scan Technology by Geographic Region/Country -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-163

Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Non-AFIS/Finger Scan
Technology by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-164

Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Non-AFIS/Finger Scan
Technology by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown
of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for
Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-165

Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Hand Geometry Identification Technology by Geographic Region /
Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-166

Table 13: World Long-term Projections for Hand Geometry
Identification Technology by Geographic Region/Country - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-167

Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for Hand Geometry
Identification Technology by Geographic Region/Country -
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-168

Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Iris/ Retinal Scan Technology by Geographic Region/Country -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-169

Table 16: World Long-term Projections for Iris/Retinal Scan
Technology by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-170

Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Iris/Retinal Scan
Technology by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown
of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for
Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-171

Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Facial Recognition Technology by Geographic Region/Country -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-172

Table 19: World Long-term Projections for Facial Recognition
Technology by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-173

Table 20: World 10-Year Perspective for Facial Recognition
Technology by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown
of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for
Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-174

Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Voice Recognition Technology by Geographic Region/ Country -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-175

Table 22: World Long-term Projections for Voice Recognition
Technology by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-176

Table 23: World 10-Year Perspective for Voice Recognition
Technology by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown
of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for
Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-177

Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Signature Verification Technology by Geographic Region/Country
- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-178

Table 25: World Long-term Projections for Signature
Verification Technology by Geographic Region/Country - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-179

Table 26: World 10-Year Perspective for Signature Verification
Technology by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown
of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for
Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-180

Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Keystroke Dynamics/Typing Rhythms Identification Technology by
Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Thousand for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-181

Table 28: World Long-term Projections for Keystroke Dynamics/
Typing Rhythms Identificatio