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The Pattern Recognition and Image Processing
Lab, Department of Computer Science and Engineering,
Michigan State University is doing research in
biometrics.
Pattern recognition is the research area
that studies the operation and design of systems
that recognize patterns in data. It encloses subdisciplines
like discriminant analysis, feature extraction,
error estimation, cluster analysis (together sometimes
called statistical pattern recognition), grammatical
inference and parsing (sometimes called syntactical
pattern recognition). Important application areas
are image analysis, character recognition, speech
analysis, man and machine diagnostics, person
identification and industrial inspection.
The Pattern Recognition and Image Processing laboratory
(PRIP) supports the research in the areas of pattern
recognition, image processing, computer vision,
and vision-guided robotics.
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Face Recognition comes to Mobile Devices
The Japanese division of Omron, an automation,
sensing and control technology manufacturer has
developed a face recognition system that they
claim is accurate 99 percent of the time. In less
than a second after you take your picture the
software recognizes your face and unlocks your
cell phone. The "OKAO Vision Face Recognition
Sensor" can be integrated into PDAs, mobile phones,
or any device with an integrated camera. The Face
Recognition Sensor is Symbian, BREW, embedded
Linux, and ITRON OS compatible.
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Australia launches ePassports
Foreign Minister Alexander Downer has announcaed
the introduction of ePassport. The introduction
of the ePassport is a further demonstration of
the Government's commitment to the safety and
security of Australian travellers, building on
the protections introduced in the new Australian
Passports Act 2005 on 1 July.
While the new passport looks much the same as
its predecessor, it has a microchip embedded in
the centre page which contains the digitised facial
image and personal details of the passport holder
as they appear on the data page. The microchip
can be read electronically.
This technology is one stronger way in identity
verification and security of an individual than
traditional systems, which rely solely on visual
identification.
As ePassport-processing facilities are progressively
introduced at Australian and overseas airports,
the new technology will also strengthen border
security and streamline the movement of passengers
through airports.
The Australian ePassport combine a number of important
security features designed to protect the identity
of the bearer. A special code is used to write
data to the microchip, a secure electronic "key",
and additional access code guards against electronic
eavesdropping or "skimming" of information on
the microchip protect the chip.
Australia is one of the first countries worldwide
to issue an ePassport.
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