The global biometrics market is expected to reach $20 billion by 2018, according to the recently released second edition of the Global Biometrics System Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2018 report. While public sector adoption of biometrics trails that of the private sector – as is the case with many emerging technologies – adoption across the U.S. government is accelerating.

Amusement parks exist, almost by definition, to create a positive atmosphere for customers looking for a fun get-away.

The 5-4 majority agreed that taking a DNA cheek swab is akin to fingerprinting or photographing, but the dissenting justices saw it as a major change in police powers.

The Navy is testing a new generation of military binoculars that can scan faces and identify suspects from 650 feet away.

Patients with dermatitis may find that their fingerprint scans are often unsuccessful, due to minute scarring and cracks that disturb the fine ridges in a subject's biometric fingerprint.

When you have workers who will clock-in for each other, it can result in a lot of time theft from an organization.

When every single credential has to be read correctly – in the snow, rain, heat and gloom of night – a strong reader is necessary to handle high-security applications in extreme weather and rough environments.

The uses of biometric credentials can expand far beyond doorways with this ruggedized, handheld device.