Abstract
This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled Advances in Biometrics for
Access Control Applications provides an overview of important technology
developments in the biometrics and access control area. In this research,
Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets:
Building Security, Aviation Security, and Homeland Security.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
- 1. Overview and Key Findings
- 1. Overview
- 2. Key Findings
- 2. Scope & 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)