SAFR from RealNetworks, a face recognition and visual analytics platform specializing in computer vision optimized for real-world challenges, announced it was awarded its third Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract. This contract enables SAFR to advance its computer vision platform to support perimeter protection and domestic search and rescue missions.
The SBIR contract allows SAFR to enhance its platform to run on an NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™ based UGV system. The addition of SAFR’s AI-powered analytics on autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic devices provides a force multiplier and a layer of safety for defense and civilian security and emergency services personnel.
26 April 2021 17:37 GMT
BIO-key International, an innovative provider of identity and access management (IAM) solutions powered by biometrics, announced that the company has been issued patent # 10,984,085 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its invention titled “Biometric Recognition for Uncontrolled Acquisition Environments.” The patent will protect BIO-key’s method of enabling next-generation continuous and passive biometric user experiences with its process for enrollment and continuous authentication. The patent expands BIO-key’s portfolio to a total of 18 IAM and biometric patents.
The patent provides an important asset for the company to leverage for its own authentication platforms and to license to mobile device and laptop manufacturers, along with associated security software providers to enhance their security capabilities. The patent’s methods are expected to be particularly valuable deployed in mobile devices with in-screen fingerprint sensors, camer
26 April 2021 17:36 GMT
Pangiam, a security and travel services provider, announced today Ha McNeill as the new Chief Executive Officer of Pangiam Strategic Consulting.
Ha brings nearly two decades of experience to Pangiam as an executive with a track record of integration, strategic planning, and mission driven success. In addition, Ha is a subject matter expert in the fields of homeland security, commercial aviation and technology and software. Ha comes to Pangiam from BSA | The Software Alliance as the Chief Operating Officer where she helped design the organization s strategic direction and oversaw revenue-generating licensing and compliance programs for the organization, driving $40-50 million in annual sales to BSA members. Ha also served as Chief of Staff at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). There, she led the offices responsible for strategy, policy coordination, innovation, public affairs, and legislative affairs. In that role, she worked with Congre