Patients’ Pains Increase as ‘Slow’ Shif SMS Verification Bites
(Nation, Nov 15, 2024)
“This growing inefficiency underscores the need for a more reliable and streamlined verification process to ensure patients receive timely, uninterrupted care. The system is even worse than the previous one,” said Dr Lishenga.
Award-winning Palm Biometrics Study Promises Low-Cost Authentication
(Biometric Update, Nov 15, 2024)
Led by Dr. Yucheng Xie, who is assistant professor in the Katz School’s Graduate Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the team of researchers have developed something dubbed “mmPalm.”
Life Certificate Challenges: Sans Aid, Facilities, Elderly Pensioners Struggle Through Verification Process
(Hindustan Times, Nov 15, 2024)
For many, the delay in the verification process is due to the biometric check, which includes fingerprint scanning. This check often takes forever to be read due to natural wear and tear of fingerprints due to age. Some elderly cannot stand for too long and no proper seating arrangements are in place.
Facial Biometric Testing Underway for Travelers Coming into the U.S. at the Peace Bridge
(WGRZ-TV Buffalo, Nov 15, 2024)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said on Thursday that the Simplified Arrival-Vehicle Biometric system is being used at three lanes of the border crossing between Fort Erie and Buffalo, N.Y. "The test in Buffalo will give CBP an opportunity to assess how the facial biometric technology performs in a challenging winter environment," U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
Optional Facial Recognition at PDX Could Change Holiday Travel
(KATU Portland, Nov 15, 2024)
The new recognition method is called Credential Authentication Technology or CAT 2. Officials said it's able to confirm a flyer's identity by comparing a scan of their government-issued ID or passport to a real-time photo. Officials believe the program will accurately match a person to their ID regardless of how appearance has changed, and that it could provide shorter security lines.
