Biometric
Stocks Update; Authentication systems is projected to grow at a CAGR of around
14% till 2020 Says New Report
Point
Roberts WA, NEW YORK, NY –March 5, 2015 - Investorideas.com, a global news
source covering leading sectors including biometric and cyber security stocks updates
its directory for investors following the sector as voice, facial and
fingerprint biometrics continue to play a significant role in future technology
including secure payments..
According to a report this week from Research and Markets, “The market for biometric authentication systems is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 14% till 2020.”
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Biometrics Stock List
Preview
AccelPath
Inc (OTC:ACLP)
through its subsidiaries develops and provides
pathology diagnostics solutions. The company also offers design, research and
development, integration, sales and support of three- dimensional imaging
devices (3D) imaging devices and systems for diagnosis of diseases and other
pathologic conditions in the healthcare industries; and intelligent
surveillance devices and systems, and 3D facial recognition in the security
industries. The company’s primary products for defense and security include 3D
SketchArtist, a 3D composite sketch tool to transform ordinary two-dimensional
sketches into mock-ups; 3D FaceCam that is used to create 3D face images at
light speed; Portable MVR, a video recording device for use in outdoor
environments; and OmniEye Wellcam, an ultra-light camera for use in detection
of underground weapon caches, and search and rescue beneath building rubble
field applications, as well as small tactical ubiquitous detection systems,
which are motion-tracking, positioning, and imaging unattended ground sensors
that permit long-range surveillance.
American Science and Engineering, Inc (NasdaqGS:
ASEI) is a leading
worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray inspection systems. With over 50 years
of experience in developing advanced X-ray security systems, the Company's
product line utilizes a combination of technologies, including patented Z
Backscatter™ technology, Radioactive Threat Detection (RTD), high energy
transmission and dual energy transmission X-ray. These technologies offer
superior X-ray threat detection for plastic explosives, plastic weapons, liquid
explosives, dirty bombs and nuclear devices. AS&E's complete range of
products include cargo inspection systems for port and border security baggage
screening systems for facility and aviation security, and personnel and
passenger screening systems. AS&E® systems protect high-threat facilities
and help combat terrorism, trade fraud, drug smuggling, weapon smuggling,
illegal immigration, and people smuggling.
Analogic Corp (NASDAQGS: ALOG) provides leading-edge
healthcare and security technology solutions to advance the practice of
medicine and save lives. We are recognized around the world for advanced
imaging systems and technology that enable computed tomography (CT),
ultrasound, digital mammography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well
as automated threat detection for aviation security. Airport Security:
Analogic applied its industry-leading CT technology to develop state-of-the-art
security solutions for threat detection. These solutions include the
TSA-certified examiner
Family* eXaminer SX, eXaminer 3DX, eXaminer 3DX-ES, and eXaminer XLB) of
automatic Explosives Detection Systems for checked-baggage applications and the
Cobra systems for checkpoint applications. For over 40 years we've enabled
customers to thrive, improving the health and enhancing the safety of people
around the world. Analogic is headquartered just north of Boston,
Massachusetts.
Apple Inc. (NasdaqGS:AAPL) designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world,
along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the
digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is
reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and
has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile
media and computing
devices. BIOMETRICS: iPhone5S - Fingerprint identity sensor built into the Home button.
Introducing Touch ID — a new fingerprint identity sensor. Put your finger on
the Home button, and just like that your iPhone unlocks. It’s a convenient and
highly secure way to access your phone. Your fingerprint can also approve
purchases from the iTunes Store, the App Store, and the iBooks Store,
so you don’t have to enter your password. And Touch ID is capable of 360-degree
readability. Which means no matter what its orientation — portrait, landscape,
or anything in between — your iPhone reads your fingerprint and knows who you
are. And because Touch ID lets you enroll multiple fingerprints, it knows the
people you trust, too.
Aware Inc (NasdaqGM:AWRE) is a leading provider
of biometrics software products and development services to governments, system
integrators, and solution providers globally. Our products include SDKs,
software components, workstation applications, and a modular, centralized,
service-oriented platform. They fulfill a broad range of functions critical to
biometric authentication and search, including face, fingerprint, and iris
autocapture, image quality assurance, data compliance, capture hardware
peripheral abstraction, centralized data processing and workflow, subsystem
connectivity, and biometric matching algorithms. The products are used to
enable identity-centric security solutions with biometrics for applications
including border management, credentialing and access control, intelligence and
defense, and law enforcement.
BIO-key (OTC: BKYI) headquartered in Wall,
New Jersey, develops and delivers advanced identification solutions to
commercial and government enterprises, integrators, and custom application
developers. BIO-key's award winning, high performance, scalable, cost-effective
and easy-to-deploy biometric finger identification technology accurately
identifies and authenticates users of wireless and enterprise applications. Our
solutions are used in local embedded OEM products as well as some of the
world's largest identification deployments to improve security, guarantee
identity, and help reduce identity theft. BIO-key's technology is offered
directly or by market leading partners around the world.
CACI International Inc.
(NYSE:CACI) provides information solutions and services in
support of national security missions and government transformation for
Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian clients. A member of the Fortune
1000 Largest Companies and the Russell 2000 Index, CACI provides dynamic
careers for approximately 15,300 employees working in over 120 offices
worldwide. Biometrics and Identity
Soluitions
Ceelox,
Inc. (OTC:CELO) is a
developer and marketer of biometric security and email encryption software
solutions for financial institutions, healthcare, government agencies, multiple
vertical markets and businesses of all sizes.
Communication Intelligence Corp. (OTC:CICI) is a leading provider of digital transaction
management (DTM) software enabling fully digital (paperless) business
processes. CIC's solutions encompass a wide array of functionality and
services, including electronic signatures, biometric authentication and
simple-to-complex workflow management. These solutions are available across
virtually all enterprise, desktop and mobile environments as a seamlessly
integrated platform for both ad-hoc and fully automated transactions. CIC's
platform can be deployed both on-premise and as a cloud-based service, with the
ability to easily transition between deployment models. CIC is headquartered in
Silicon Valley.
Fingerprint Cards AB (Stockholm:FING-B.ST; Frankfurt:FPQ.F; OTC:FGRPF) markets,
develops and produces biometric components and technologies that through the
analysis and matching of an individual’s unique fingerprint verify the person’s
identity. The technology consists of biometric sensors, processors, algorithms
and modules that can be used separately or in combination with each other. The
competitive advantages offered by the FPC’s technology include unique image
quality, extreme robustness, low power consumption and complete biometric
systems. With these advantages and the ability to achieve extremely low
manufacturing costs, the technology can be implemented in volume products such
as smart cards and mobile phones, where extremely rigorous demands are placed
on such characteristics. The company’s technology can also be used in IT and
Internet security, access control, etc.
Fujitsu (Tokyo:
6702.T) is primarily engaged in the information communication technology
(ICT) business. The Technology Solution segment manufactures and sells products
including various servers, storage systems, various types of software, network
management systems and optical transport systems, as well as the provision of
system integrations services, consulting services, front technology services,
network services and system support services. The Ubiquitous Solution segment
manufactures and sells personal computers, mobile phones, as well as audio
navigational devices, mobile communication equipment and automobile electronic
devices. The Device Solution segment manufactures and sells large scale
integrations (LSIs), semiconductor packages, batteries, relays and connectors,
optical transmitter and receiver modules. Biometric
Security
Hawk Systems, Inc. (OTC:HWSY) through its
subsidiaries, develops fingerprint authentication technology. Its technology
would offer security, convenience, and ease of use in applications, such as
automobile locks and theft-protection. The company offers Print Access Security
System (PASS), an automotive security product. Its technology could also used
for security in banking, healthcare, hotel/casino operations, employee time
clock and attendance, stadium security, and sporting and gaming applications
where identity management is required.
Hitachi (Tokyo:6501.T)
brings a host of comprehensive security solutions, both information and
physical security to ensure safety in everyday life. We employ cutting-edge
technology to develop robust information and physical security systems, such as
RFID, wireless LAN positing systems, biometric access systems, finger vein
biometric system, trace detection systems, x-ray CT systems and x-ray DR
systems. With our information and biometric security solutions, you can
mitigate risks, achieve enhanced performance and ensure seamless business
operation.
Holtek Semiconductor Inc (Taiwan:6202.TW) is
a leading professional IC design house in Taiwan having its major business
activities focused in the area of microcontroller and peripheral component
design and marketing. Holtek’s product development strategy is firmly focused
in the two areas of microcontroller and microcontroller peripheral devices. In
this regard the company has developed and established its image as a
professional MCU designer with the expanding MCU application area and service
levels creating more room for new development. Presently the Holtek
Semiconductor device range includes general purpose and specialised types of
microcontrollers which in addition to being used in general purpose
applications also see specialised uses in the speech, communication, computer
peripheral household appliance, medical equipment, automotive and security etc.
application areas. Additionally, Holtek supplies a range of power management
devices and non-volatile memory peripheral devices, ensuring that customers are
supplied with a functionally comprehensive set of device solutions. To maintain
its continued business growth, Holtek, in addition to continuing to expand the
range of products within its present device range, based on the semiconductor
industry's superiority in its vertical division of labour, will further
integrate its upper and lower related resources, and with its professional
semiconductor design, wafer manufacturing and packaging experience, be able to
provide customers with a total solution service, and improve overall
efficiencies. Biometrics: Fingerprint
recognition technology provides a secure and accurate means of biometric
identification. This range of device from offers users a quick and easy
implementation method or biometric fingerprint recognition. The integration of
an optical fingerprint sensor, Holtek 32-bit ARM core microcontroller and fully
programmed algorithm into a single module together combine to form complete
fingerprint recognition module. A number of fingerprint images or templates are
stored within the devices internal Flash Memory and therefore retain storage
when power is removed. The storage capacity varies according to the module type
selected. With easy commands such as learn, login and erase, this range of
device offer a convenient and easy to use solution for users wishing to
implement fingerprint biometric security into their products.
Honeywell International Inc (NYSE:
HON) is a Fortune 100 diversified
technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace
products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry;
turbochargers; and performance materials. The company’s Biometrics
include readers, cards and fingerprint readers.
ImageWare Systems, Inc. (OTC:IWSY) is a leading developer of mobile and cloud-based
identity management solutions, providing biometric, secure credential and law
enforcement technologies. Scalable for worldwide deployment, ImageWare's
biometric product line includes a multi-biometric engine that is hardware and
algorithm independent, enabling the enrollment and management of unlimited
population sizes. ImageWare's identification products are used to manage and
issue secure credentials, including national IDs, passports, driver's licenses,
smart cards and access control credentials. ImageWare's digital booking
products provide law enforcement with integrated mug shot, fingerprint livescan
and investigative capabilities. ImageWare is headquartered in San Diego, CA,
with offices in Portland, OR, Washington, D.C., and Ottawa, Ontario.
Ingenico (Paris:ING.PA)
provides a range of secure transaction solutions, including hardware, software
and services, for payments at points of sale, over the Internet, or by mobile
telephone. The Company offers: payment terminals and software; terminal estate
management, including security application updates; payment applications
(local, international, debit and credit); connectivity; routing; centralization
of transactions (Axis); end-to-end security, from terminal to bank or
processor; and value-added services, including prepaid mobile phone transfers
and top-ups, loyalty card processing, private-label card management and other
services including dynamic currency conversion. Biometrics
Ingersoll-Rand Co. Ltd. (NYSE:IR) sets the standard for security technologies. Our
innovative security solutions ranges from wireless security products,
biometrics and closed-circuit television to high-security mechanical locking
systems. With more than 100 years of experience in security technologies, we
stand behind every one of our product solutions. It is this commitment to
design, performance, technology and service that ensures you can stand behind
our products too.
iWallet Corporation (OTC: IWAL) Headquartered in San Diego, California, iWallet is a
secure, luxury techcessories company, focused on its robust patent and
trademark portfolio in the growing biometric market and combining the latest
security features with luxury appointments. iWallet is licensed by Apple Inc.
as an official Accessory Developer.
Liska Biometry (OTC: LSKA) provides fingerprint
biometric solutions that enable individual authentication, precise
identification searches, and cross-platform data interoperability in the United
States and internationally. Its identification (ID) management solutions
include BIN 1.0 descriptor authentication software, BIN 1.0 descriptor enrollment
software, and BIN 1.0 database management software. These solutions provide a
biometric identifier number that could be embedded in credit cards and driver's
licenses, as well as travel documents, such as visas and passports, and a host
of other personal identification credentials. The company also offers ID card
design software, printer hardware, camera hardware, and software to support its
solutions. Its customers include various government and law enforcement
agencies, regional and state education systems, and corporations. Liska
Biometry is headquartered in Dover, New Hampshire.
LRAD Corporation (NasdaqCM:LRAD) is using long range communication to peacefully resolve
uncertain situations peacefully and save lives on both sides of its proprietary
Long Range Acoustic Device®. LRAD® systems are in
service around the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile
military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter
security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement,
emergency responders, emergency warning and mass notification, asset
protection, and wildlife preservation and control.
NAPCO Security Systems, Inc. (NASDAQGS:NSSC) is one of the world's leading manufacturers and
solutions providers of high-technology electronic security, connected home,
video, fire alarm, access control and door locking systems. The Company
consists of four Divisions: NAPCO, its security and connected home segment,
plus three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Alarm Lock, Continental Instruments, and
Marks USA. Headquartered in Amityville, New York, its products are installed by
tens of thousands of security professionals worldwide in commercial,
industrial, institutional, residential and government applications. NAPCO
products have earned a reputation for innovation, technical excellence and
reliability, positioning the Company for growth in the multi-billion dollar and
rapidly expanding electronic security market. Biometrics: Gemini BioReader
NEC Corp. (Tokyo:6701.T) is a leading provider of systems, components,
services and integrated solutions for computing and communications
applications. We are focused mainly on providing reliable solutions to meet
complex customer requirements. Airport
– Border/Port Security: Facial
Recogniton, Hydrid-Finger
Recognition, Biometrics
and Portable
DNA Analyzer
Nemex
Resources Ltd (ASX:NXR.AX) boasts a diversified asset
portfolio comprising interests in both the minerals and technology sectors.
Nemex has a 30% interest in Australian-based biometric
technology developer Wavefront Biometric Technologies (WBT) and has the
right to increase this to a 51% interest. WBT is in the process of developing
and commercialising a unique identity authentication technology. The technology
authenticates a person’s identity based on the pattern of light reflected back
from the tear film on the corneal surface of the eye. The technology has
potential applications across numerous sectors around the world, including
banking, healthcare, military, aviation and border control.
Next10
Inc. (OTC:NXTN) engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of security
systems for the cargo transportation industry primarily in the United States
and Canada. The company offers Bulldog Online Security Systems (BOSS), which is
designed to prevent cargo theft from cargo containers, tractor-trailers, cargo
vans, tanker trucks, storage year containers, and other cargo transportation
and storage equipment. Its products alert onsite security personnel in the
event of theft or tampering; alert the driver in the event someone attempts to
access the cargo; and monitors multiple roll-up and sliding doors, prevents
unauthorized entry and intrusion, and alert the driver through a mobile
receiver a thief attempt to enter, move, or remove items from the delivery
vehicle. The company’s BOSS line of products primarily include The Yard BOSS,
The Road BOSS, The Tanker BOSS, Bulldogs BOSS Tracker, and Mini BOSS System. It
offers its products to retail, pharmaceutical, high technology, and government
markets.
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:
NOC) is a leading global security
company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned
systems, cybersecurity, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government
and commercial customers worldwide. Biometrics
Border
security
Nuance Communications, Inc. (NasdaqGS:NUAN) is a leading provider of voice and language
solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies,
applications and services make the user experience more compelling by
transforming the way people interact with devices and systems. Every day,
millions of users and thousands of businesses experience Nuance’s proven
applications. Voice
Biometrics
Nuvoton Technology Corporation (Taiwan:4919.TW) is principally engaged in
the design, manufacture and distribution of logic integrated circuit (IC)
products. The Company provides ordinary ICs, including micro controllers
(MCUs), which are applied in touch panels, residential security, air
conditioning, motor control, medical electronics, instruments, universal serial
bus (USB) devices, wireless audio transmission, information electronics,
industrial electronics and automobile electronics, among others; audio ICs,
which are applied in toys, automobile audio products, medical products and
industrial broadcasting devices, as well as computer ICs, which are applied in
embedded controllers, super input/output (I/O) chips, keyboard control (KBC)
chips and power management chips. The Company also involves in wafer foundry
services, which offers logic, mixed mode, flat cell, flash and high voltage
wafer processes. The Company distributes its products in domestic and overseas
markets. BIOMETRICS: The N329 series integrates
the necessary functions Fingerprint Identification requires such as CMOS sensor
interface, Ethernet MAC, HS USB, 2 UARTs and LCD interface. The N329 series
features high performance and low cost 32-bit ARM® ARM9EJ-S core running up to
200 MHz ~ 300 MHz, and 8 MB ~ 64 MB DDR memory that can help the user to easily
pass EMI and EMC verification in 2~4 layers PCB. All the functions for the
Fingerprint Identification are integrated in one chip to save BOM cost. Based
on the above features, the N329 series is a cost-effective solution for
Fingerprint Identification applications.
NXT-ID, Inc. (NasdaqCM:NXTD) innovative
MobileBio® solution mitigates consumer risks
associated with mobile computing, m-commerce and smart OS-enabled devices. The
company is focused on the growing m-commerce market, launching its innovative
MobileBio® suite of biometric solutions that
secure consumers' mobile platforms led by Wocket™; a next generation
smart wallet designed to replace all the cards in your wallet, no smart phone
required. Wocket was recognized as one of the top technology products at CES
2015 by multiple media outlets including Wired.com. The Wocket works anywhere
credit cards are accepted and only works with your biometric stamp of approval.
http://www.wocketwallet.com/
NXT-ID’
wholly owned subsidiary, 3D-ID LLC, is engaged in biometric identification and
has 22 licensed patents in the field of 3D facial recognition http://www.nxt-id.com/,
http://3d-id.net/
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