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NIST Study Shows Computerized Fingerprint Matching Is Highly Accurate
Release Date: 07/06/2004

Computerized systems that automatically match fingerprints have become so sophisticated that the best of them are accurate more than 99 percent of … more

Commerce's NIST Reports Significant Advances Made in Facial Recognition Technology
Release Date: 03/13/2003

Computers have become much more adept at “recognizing” human faces during the past two years, states a report released today … more

NIST: Both Fingerprints, Facial Recognition Needed to Protect U.S. Borders
Release Date: 02/11/2003

Commerce Agency Recommends 'Dual Approach' as Best Option A dual approach that employs both fingerprint and facial recognition technology … more

Frederick Resident Receives Award for Strengthening NIST Ties with Industry
Release Date: 11/30/2000

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, an agency of the Commerce Department's Technology Administration, has presented its 2000 … more

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