The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted technology developer Apple a patent for biometric handheld devices that recognize the user by the image of his or her hand, Wired reports.
ID News Archive for September, 2010
Apple patent explores biometrics for personal use, not security
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Nairobi introduces smartcard system for fuel efficiency
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
The City Council of Nairobi, Kenya, hopes to save $1.2 million in its annual expenditure through a new smartcard system to better manage its fuel distribution, Capital Business reports.
German national ID card hacked
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
The German government’s new national ID card, which will be rolled out in November, was pubicly hacked by a group of organized hackers.
Welsh bus system announces Oyster-style smartcard
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Cardiff Bus in Cardiff, Wales, is planning to launch a smartcard payment system similar to London’s Oyster card as early as next month, Wales Online reports.
New HCL biometric solution to help expedite pilots through security
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
HCL Technologies on Wednesday announced a new biometric solution to help get pilots and flight attendants through airport security checkpoints more quickly.
India to issue unique ID numbers to citizens
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
India recently began a massive personal identity program to issue unique identification numbers to its 1.2 billion people.
Apple expanding traditional biometric practices
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
Biometrics are most often thought of as a tool for confirming identification. In recent months, countries have been expanding their biometric use to control their borders, protect their citizens and understand their workforce. Apple is breaking that mold by using biometrics to make its devices more user friendly.
Scotland to launch smartcard payment for travel
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
National Express Dundee recently announced it is launching the first pay-as-you-go service for bus travel in Scotland.
Chicago transit moves closer to smartcard payment system
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
The Chicago Transit Authority is preparing to move toward an open fare payment system that could introduce the use of contactless credit and debit cards and prepaid smartcards instead of its current fare tickets.
Denver transit to launch smartcard payment system
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
Technology services provider Affiliated Computer Services recently announced a plan to implement smartcard technology for Denver’s Regional Transportation District’s fare collection system.
