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August 23, 2010
Border control systems in Spanish airports of Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona-El Prat use MegaMatcher, VeriFinger and VeriLook for multi-biometric face and fingerprint identification for European citizens.
Read the case study (PDF).
July 30, 2010
MegaMatcher On Card 2.0 SDK – a stand-alone software development product for fingerprint and face matching on smartcards – has been released.
The SDK replaces the previous Smartcard Finger-Match and Face-Match Add-ons.
July 30, 2010
Support modules for these devices have been added to Neurotechnology SDKs:
- SecuGen iD-USB SC and iD-USB SC/PIV fingerprint and smartcard readers are supported under Microsoft Windows platform.
- Lumidigm Mercury Series fingerprint scanners and sensors are supported under Microsoft Windows platform.
- Suprema BioMini fingerprint scanner is supported under Linux platform.
- Axis M1114 network camera is supported under Microsoft Windows platform.
June 17, 2010
Support modules for ARH AFS 510 fingerprint scanner added to MegaMatcher 3.1 SDK and VeriFinger 6.2 SDK.
May 19, 2010
NCheck Finger Attendance – an end-user attendance control application with biometric fingerprint identification has been released.
May 12, 2010
Support modules for PiXORD IP cameras added to MegaMatcher 3.1 SDK, VeriLook 4.0 SDK, VeriLook Surveillance 1.1 SDK and SentiSight 2.1 SDK.
April 8, 2010
Support modules for Futronic FS60, Integrated Biometrics LES650 and NITGEN Fingkey Mouse III fingerprint scanners for Microsoft Windows platform added to MegaMatcher SDK and VeriFinger SDK.
April 2, 2010
VeriLook Surveillance 1.1 SDK is now available.
The latest version includes a new facial recognition algorithm and features these updates:
- Increased recognition accuracy.
- The faces are now recognized at any head roll (tilt) angle.
- Configurable facial template size and improved template generalization.
- Samples for all programming languages updated.
- C++ sample added.
- Mobotix DualNight M12 IP camera support module added.
- Video files support module added.
- C++ wrapper for SDK functions added.
March 30, 2010
Support modules for UPEK EikonTouch 300 and EikonTouch 700 fingerprint scanners for Microsoft Windows platform added to MegaMatcher SDK and VeriFinger SDK.
March 4, 2010
Support modules for Futronic FS50 fingerprint scanner for Microsoft Windows platform added to MegaMatcher SDK and VeriFinger SDK.
March 2, 2010
MegaMatcher Accelerator 2.0, a biometric software and hardware packaged solution that includes one of the fastest fingerprint matching engines in the world, with matching speeds up to 40 million fingerprints per second, is now available.
Read press release.
March 1, 2010
Poland's new biometric passport system uses VeriFinger for fingerprint verification.
VeriFinger is now used in all Polish passport offices for biometric passport application, generation and issuance processes.
Read press release and case study (PDF).
January 29, 2010
SentiSight 2.1 SDK is now available.
The new version features these updates:
- Tutorials for all programming languages updated;
- Images comparison tutorial added;
- C# sample added;
- wxWidget light sample added;
- C++ wrapper added.
January 18, 2010
Support modules for Suprema RealScan-10 and SFU300 fingerprint scanners for Microsoft Windows platform added to MegaMatcher SDK and VeriFinger SDK.
January 15, 2010
Neurotechnology celebrates its 20 years anniversary.
The company was founded in 1990 in Vilnius, Lithuania under the name Neurotechnologija.
Since that time Neurotechnology has released multiple innovative products for both identification and verification of objects and personal identity.
2009
December 31, 2009
VeriFinger 6.2 SDK and VeriEye 2.2 SDK are now available.
The new versions contain improvements that make these products compatible with recently released MegaMatcher 3.1 SDK and VeriLook 4.0 SDK.
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VeriFinger 6.2 SDK updates:
- PostgreSQL database support added (available in VeriFinger 6.2 Extended SDK).
- C++ wrappers for Neurotechnology libraries added.
- wxWidgets C++ cross-platform sample replaces the previous MFC and GTK C++ samples.
- U.are.U scanners are now supported under 64-bit Windows.
- VistaMT device fingerprint scanner support added.
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VeriEye 2.2 SDK updates:
- PostgreSQL database support added (available in VeriEye 2.2 Extended SDK).
- C++ wrappers for Neurotechnology libraries added.
December 14, 2009
Neurotechnology introduces its subsidiary Biometric Supply.
The subsidiary provides a wide range of fingerprint scanners and other biometric hardware equipment.
Adding Biometric Supply hardware options to Neurotechnology software allows customers to more easily obtain all of the hardware and software components required for their biometric system implementations.
November 30, 2009
VeriLook 4.0 SDK for biometric facial recognition and MegaMatcher 3.1 SDK for multi-biometric applications are now available:
- Palm print identification added to MegaMatcher face, fingerprint and iris capabilities.
- Increased facial recognition accuracy by 10-50%.
- The faces are now recognized at any head roll (tilt) angle.
- Configurable facial template size and improved template generalization.
Read press release.
September 29, 2009
NIST IREX evaluation judges VeriEye 2.1 one of the most reliable in iris recognition.
Neurotechnology also places in top three for lowest computational cost.
Read press release.
September 29, 2009
INTERPOL is going to use Neurotechnology biometric recognition algorithm in the new E-Passport initiative.
See INTERPOL media release for more details.
July 23, 2009
Indonesia now using MegaMatcher biometric technology in integrated passport issuance system.
Multi-biometric face and fingerprint identification engine from Neurotechnology helps to enable fast and accurate passport processing.
Read press release and case study (PDF).
July 17, 2009
New product versions are available:
The MegaMatcher 3.0 SDK is now able to use VeriEye 2.1 Standard SDK as iris engine add-on.
Also, support module for Suprema RealScan-D fingerprint scanner was added to MegaMatcher 3.0 SDK.
Read press release.
April 27, 2009
MegaMatcher 3.0 SDK is now available.
The new version features 3 times faster and more reliable fingerprint matching engine.
Biometric standards support was updated.
Also, new fingerprint scanner support modules have been added to MegaMatcher 3.0 SDK:
• Cross Match Verifier 320 support module for Microsoft Windows;
• Cross Match L SCAN Guardian support module for Microsoft Windows;
• Futronic FS90 support modules for Microsoft Windows and Linux;
• Suprema SFR300-S support module for Microsoft Windows;
• Suprema RealScan-S support module for Microsoft Windows;
• Suprema BioMini support module for Microsoft Windows.
March 9, 2009
VeriLook Surveillance SDK was released.
The SDK provides real-time face identification using video surveillance cameras.
Read press release.
February 23, 2009
New MegaMatcher Accelerator is available.
The combined software/hardware solution boosts speed for high-volume biometric identification and database duplicate searching and matches more than 10 million fingerprints per second.
Read press release.
The database duplicates search service based on MegaMatcher Accelerator is also available.
2008
2008, December 17
New fingerprint scanner support modules have been added:
• Zvetco Verifi P4000 support modules for Microsoft Windows, Linux and Mac OS X added to VeriFinger 6.0 SDK, FingerCell 2.1 EDK and Free Fingerprint Verification SDK;
• Zvetco Verifi P5000 support module for Microsoft Windows added to MegaMatcher 2.1 SDK, VeriFinger 6.0 SDK and Free Fingerprint Verification SDK;
• ZKSoftware ZK6000 support module for Microsoft Windows added to MegaMatcher 2.1 SDK, VeriFinger 6.0 SDK and Free Fingerprint Verification SDK;
• DigitalPersona U.are.U 4500 support module for Microsoft Windows added to MegaMatcher 2.1 SDK, VeriFinger 6.0 SDK and Free Fingerprint Verification SDK.
2008, December 2
Bangladesh Voter Registration Project now using MegaMatcher biometric technology to detect and prevent duplicate registrations.
Multi-biometric face and fingerprint identification from Neurotechnology helps ensure accuracy for upcoming elections.
Read press release and case study (PDF).
2008, November 24
Free Fingerprint Verification SDK has been released.
2008, October 31
NTFI library for token face images compatibility with ISO/IEC 19794 standard is included in MegaMatcher 2.1 SDK and BSS Add-on For VeriLook.
2008, September 18
VeriEye 2.0 SDK now includes support modules for Cross Match I Scan 2 iris scanner.
2008, September 10
SentiSight 2.0 SDK for universal object recognition has been released.
The SDK is based on new technology that provides enhanced recognition capabilities for use in a wide range of robotics, artificial intelligence and computer vision applications.
Read Press Release…
2008, August 19
Biometric Standards Support add-ons for VeriFinger SDK, VeriLook SDK, VeriEye SDK and FingerCell EDK have been released.
2008, July 16
New fingerprint scanner support modules have been added to VeriFinger 6.0 SDK and MegaMatcher 2.1 SDK:
• Futronic FS88 for Microsoft Windows and Linux;
• NITGEN eNBioScan-F for Microsoft Windows and Linux;
• Jstac Athena 210 for Microsoft Windows;
• Dakty NAOS-A for Microsoft Windows;
• Dermalog ZF1 for Microsoft Windows.
2008, June 10
VeriEye 2.0 SDK for iris identification system development has been released.
The original proprietary eye iris recognition algorithm detects and compensates for irregularities and obstructions.
Read Press Release…
2008, May 7
Neurotechnology announces MegaMatcher 2.1 SDK for development of large-scale AFIS and multi-biometric face-fingerprint identification systems.
The new version now includes live face detection, enhanced standards support and Java compatibility.
Read Press Release…
2008, April 15
Value-added Reseller (VAR) licensing model for VeriFinger 6.0 and VeriLook 3.2 is now available.
This model allows customers to create their own software developing tools (own SDK, end-user products with additional developing possibilities, etc.).
2008, April 14
VeriFinger 6.0 SDK for fingerprint recognition and VeriLook 3.2 SDK for facial recognition are now available.
The new versions support development of Web-based applications, live face detection and incorporate MegaMatcher core algorithms for reliable biometric identification.
Read Press Release…
2008, April 14
Neurotechnologija changes corporate name to Neurotechnology.
The new name reflects growing international presence for acclaimed provider of biometric algorithms and object recognition technologies.
Read Press Release…
2008, January 8
Hongda S680 fingerprint scanner support module for Microsoft Windows has been added to VeriFinger 5.0 SDK and MegaMatcher 2.0 SDK.
2007
2007, November 26
FaceCell 1.1 EDK is now available.
The improved FaceCell algorithm now includes the new face features quality control, improved face and eyes detection precision and enrollment from stream.
2007, November 7
Neurotechnologija has released the Smartcard Face-Match add-on For VeriLook SDK and MegaMatcher SDK.
The add-on enables using VeriLook and MegaMatcher technologies for the implementation of biometric face-on-smartcard verification systems.
Read Press Release…
2007, October 22
SentiSight 1.1 SDK is available.
The SDK now includes an improved separation algorithm and supports Linux operating system.
2007, October 11
VeriLook 3.1 SDK is now available.
The improved VeriLook algorithm now includes the new face features quality control, improved face and eyes detection precision and enrollment from stream.
2007, October 1
Neurotechnologija announces the availability of the Smartcard Finger-Match Add-on For VeriFinger SDK and MegaMatcher SDK.
The add-on enables using VeriFinger and MegaMatcher technologies for the implementation of biometric fingerprint-on-smartcard verification systems.
Read Press Release…
2007, October 1
Neurotechnologija takes part in Biometrics 2007 exhibition in London on October 18-19.
You can visit us here at booth 201.
2007, September 27
Lumidigm Venus series fingerprint sensor support modules for Microsoft Windows has been added to VeriFinger 5.0 SDK and MegaMatcher 2.0 SDK.
2007, September 12
Futronic eFAM (FS84) fingerprint scanner support modules for Microsoft Windows and Linux have been added to VeriFinger 5.0 SDK and MegaMatcher 2.0 SDK.
2007, August 13
MegaMatcher 2.0 SDK now supports 64-bit x86 platforms.
2007, July 27
Neurotechnologija releases FingerCell 2.1 EDK, a kit for embedded system developers.
The new FingerCell 2.1 algorithm is especially useful for embedded hardware with slow processors and small amounts of memory.
2007, July 18
BioLink U-Match MatchBook v.3.5 fingerprint scanner support modules for Microsoft Windows and Linux have been added to VeriFinger 5.0 SDK and MegaMatcher 2.0 SDK.
2007, July 12
SecuGen Hamster Plus and Hamster IV fingerprint scanner support modules for Microsoft Windows have been added to VeriFinger 5.0 SDK and MegaMatcher 2.0 SDK.
2007, July 2
A concurrent licensing mode is now available for MegaMatcher Client component.
This product type is especially useful for web-based software.
2007, June 4
Neurotechnologija announces SentiSight SDK – a universal object recognition SDK for robotics and computer vision applications.
The SentiSight technology provides versatile and accurate recognition using still or video images from a wide variety of cameras and webcams.
Read Press Release…
2007, May 14
Neurotechnologija's MegaMatcher 2.0 fingerprint technology receives full MINEX Certification.
NIST certifies MegaMatcher for use in personal identity verification program applications.
Read Press Release…
2007, March 30
Neurotechnologija is pleased to announce that our results in the Fingerprint Verification Competition (FVC2006) achieved the highest ranking when using the most realistic benchmark for real-world biometric applications, "Average Zero FMR."
Our algorithm also took second place in the FVC2006 Light Category, in the Average Zero FMR benchmark.
Read Press Release…
2007, March 7
New fingerprint scanner support modules have been added to VeriFinger 5.0 SDK and MegaMatcher 2.0 SDK:
• Biometrika HiScan support modules for Microsoft Windows and Linux;
• TST Biometrics BiRD 3 support module for Microsoft Windows.
2007, February 14
FaceCell algorithm demo is available for downloading.
The demo application for Microsoft Windows CE enrolls and identifies faces from image file, embedded video camera or external video source.
2007, February 14
VeriLook 3.0 algorithm demo is available for downloading.
The demo application enrolls and identifies faces from image file, camera or webcam.
2007, January 29
MegaMatcher 2.0 SDK is now available for the development of large-scale AFIS and multi-biometric face-fingerprint identification systems.
New fused matching algorithm can produce up to 400,000 matches per second with high reliability on a single PC.
Read Press Release…
2007, January 10
Neurotechnologija announces the new FaceCell EDK, a Facial Recognition Embedded Development Kit and FingerCell 2.0 EDK, a kit for Embedded Fingerprint Recognition Systems.
Both products can be used together to create embedded multi-biometric applications on a variety of systems and compact mobile devices.
Read Press Release…
2006
2006, December 27
VeriFinger 5.0 algorithm demo is available for downloading.
The demo application enrolls and identifies fingerprints from image file or supported fingerprint scanner, and can receiver operation characteristics (ROC) curves with custom fingerprint databases.
2006, October 31
Matching server components have been added to VeriFinger 5.0 Extended SDK.
2006, October 31
Green Bit DactyScan 26, Identix DFR 2080 and DFR 2100 scanners are now supported under Microsoft Windows by VeriFinger 5.0 SDK.
2006, October 16
New VeriLook 3.0 SDK for biometric facial recognition can match 100,000 faces per second and now supports Macintosh.
Read Press Release…
2006, September 19
VeriFinger 5.0 SDK for biometric fingerprint recognition is now available.
SDK includes major functionality enhancements and adds support for Macintosh.
Read Press Release…
2006, September 18
Neurotechnologija and Fulcrum Biometrics are going to attend the Biometrics Technology Expo 2006, which will be held at September 19-21, 2006, at Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland.
You can visit Neurotechnologija and Fulcrum Biometrics there at booth 305.
2006, September 1
Neurotechnologija starts offering the custom project development service.
2006, July 27
VeriFinger 4.2 SDK now includes Microsoft Windows support modules for these fingerprint scanners and sensors:
• Biometrika Fx3000;
• UPEK TouchChip TCRU2C;
• NITGEN Fingkey Hamster;
• NITGEN Fingkey Hamster II;
• AuthenTec EntréPad AES2501B.
2006, June 30
Neurotechnologija takes part in Biometrics 2006 exhibition in London on October 19-20.
You can visit us here at stand 202.
2006, May 31
Testech Bio-i CYTE fingerprint scanner is now supported under Microsoft Windows by VeriFinger 4.2 SDK.
2006, May 12
MegaMatcher 1.1 SDK has been released.
The newest version of MegaMatcher SDK introduces an API for latent fingerprint template editing (with sample editor) and support modules for Oracle and SQLite databases.
2006, February 20
One of the biggest printers' manufacturers in the world Océ has chosen VeriFinger for their Océ TouchTo Print functionality.
2006, February 2
Neurotechnologija partner with Lenovo Group to Deliver Facial Recognition Software Suite for User Authentication.
Read Press Release…
2006, January 9
Fujitsu MBF200 fingerprint sensor is now supported under Microsoft Windows by VeriFinger 4.2. SDK.
2005
2005, November 23
Digent FD1000 scanner is now supported by VeriFinger 4.2 Standard SDK and Extended SDK.
2005, November 22
Neurotechnologija has released the FingerCell Device with integrated DigitalPersona U.are.U 4000 sensor.
FingerCell EDK was restructured.
2005, October 17
Neurotechnologija takes part in Biometrics 2005 exhibition in London on October 20-21.
You can visit us here at stand 18.
2005, June 27
SecuGen Hamster III scanner is now supported by VeriFinger 4.2 Standard SDK and Extended SDK.
2005, April 29
VeriLook 2.0 for Windows and Linux has been released.
The newest version of VeriLook features improved reliability and faster matching speed.
2005, March 31
MegaMatcher – a technology for developing a large-scale Automatic Biometric Identification System has been released.
MegaMatcher features high reliability and matching speed, matches rolled and flat fingerprints, and supports biometric standards for data interchange.
MegaMatcher includes fault-tolerant computer cluster software, which allows to reach high productivity and efficiency, as well as fast processing of large number of identification requests, scalable system architecture and support for databases with practically unlimited size.
MegaMatcher is available as Software Development Kit, which allows to develop an AFIS based on stand-alone PC or cluster of PCs.
All components of MegaMatcher SDK could be used on both Windows and Linux OS.
2005, March 2
Neurotechnologija introduces a Solution Partners program.
The program is intended for integrators who have developed solution using our technologies.
Solution Partners get special discount for additional products licenses.
Application form and more information for the customers are available here.
2004
2004, December 1
MySQL integration module is now available in VeriLook 4.2 Linux SDK.
2004, November 23
Startek FM200 scanner, LighTuning Tech. LTT-C500 and Atmel FingerChip fingerprint sensors are now supported by VeriFinger 4.2 Standard SDK and Extended SDK.
2004, October 6
Neurotechnologija takes part in Biometrics 2004 exhibition in London on October 14-15.
You can visit us here at stand 60.
2004, September 30
VeriLook 1.1 for Windows and Linux has been released.
The newest version of VeriLook features improved reliability and multiple face processing.
2004, September 30
Fujitsu MBF200 scanner is now supported by VeriFinger 4.2 Linux SDK.
2004, August 31
Tacoma CMOS scanner is now supported by VeriFinger 4.2 SDK and FingerCell 1.2 EDK.
2004, April 14
FingerCell 1.2 for Windows has been released.
The newest version of FingerCell features improved reliability, smaller template size and 50% faster matching.
2004, March 29
Microsoft Access (VBA) sample was added into VeriLook SDK.
2004, March 19
VeriFinger 4.2 has been released.
The newest version of VeriFinger features improved reliability, smaller template size and 50% faster matching.
VeriFinger 4.0 and 4.1 customers can receive a free upgrade to VeriFinger 4.2.
Please, contact us for more information.
2004, January 30
VeriLook, a face recognition engine for Microsoft Windows, has been released.
VeriLook SDK is available for the developers of biometric systems.
VeriLook demo is available for download.
2004, January 16
VeriFinger 4.1 Linux SDK now supports AES4000 fingerprint sensor.
VeriFinger demo application for Linux is available for download.
2003
2003, October 29
Neurotechnologija takes part in Biometrics 2003 exhibition on October 30-31.
You can visit us here at stand 7a.
2003, October 1
VeriFinger 4.1 Standard SDK and Extended SDK now support Identix DFR 2090 and Cross Match Verifier 300-USB fingerprint scanners.
2003, June 16
VeriFinger 4.1 Extended SDK now includes WWW components
2003, May 7
FingerCell 1.1 is now available.
2003, April 29
VeriFinger 4.1 Extended SDK has been released.
FingerSuite customers will receive a free upgrade to VeriFinger 4.1 Extended SDK.
2003, March 5
VeriFinger 4.1 for Linux has been released.
2003, January 22
VeriFinger 4.1 now supports Visual Basic .NET
2002
2002, December 3
VeriFinger 4.1 for Windows has been released.
VeriFinger 4.0 customers can receive a free upgrade to VeriFinger 4.1.
2002, August 6
VeriFinger 4.0 now supports Java.
Support library for AuthenTec AF-S2 and AES4000 sensors is now availaible
2002, July 5
Biometrika Fx2000 fingerprint scanner is now supported by VeriFinger software on Windows and Linux platforms.
2002, May 14
VeriFinger 4.0 for Linux has been released.
2002, May 10
FingerSuite - a set of components for developers has been released.
2001
2001, December 14
FingerCell Embedded Development Kit - product for embedded fingerprint identification systems has been released.
2001, October 22
Neurotechnologija will participate in Biometrics 2001 exhibition in ExCeL, London, UK on 29-30 November 2001.
Our products will be exhibited on stand 54.
2001, August 31
FingerPoint v1.4 for Windows has been released.
2001, April 12
VeriFinger 4.0 for Windows has been released.
2000
2000, December 23
FingerPoint v1.3 for Windows has been released.
2000, September 5
VeriFinger 3.3 for Windows has been released.
2000, March 14
VeriFinger 3.1 for Windows, featuring major boost in the fingerprint matching speed has been released.
2000 February 6
FingerPoint v1.2 demo version, has been released for public evaluation.
1999
1999, November 20
VeriFinger can now work with Compaq fingerprint scanner.
1999, October 1
FingerPoint, an application for person identification using fingerprints has been released.
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