3-D Fingerprint Identification Systems to Emerge as a Key Trend in the Global Fingerprint Biometrics in VAR Market Until 2020, Says Technavio

According to the latest research report released by Technavio, the global fingerprint biometrics in value-added reseller (VAR) market is expected to record a CAGR of more than 11% until 2020.

This report titled ‘Global Fingerprint Biometrics in VAR Market 2016-2020‘, provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and emerging trends. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sales of fingerprint biometric solutions by VARs. The solutions include sensors, scanners, readers, modules, fingerprint analysis software, and software development kits.

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“With advances in technology, vendors are introducing 3-D fingerprint identification systems, which make the fingerprint authentication system more accurate and reliable. 3-D fingerprint sensors mainly use ultrasonic scanning techniques to capture fingerprints. This technology is implemented in smartphones and tablets to provide a higher level of security for end-users,” said Rakesh Kumar Panda, one of Technavio’s lead industry analysts for automatic identification systems.

Some of the other driving forces behind the growth of the global fingerprint biometrics in VAR market are as follows:

• Rising demand for SSO
• Integration of fingerprint biometrics into smart cards
• Emergence of touchless sensing technology

Rising demand for SSO

User credentials that are used to gain access to a system and applications are susceptible to security risks. SSO is used by organizations to increase corporate security and reduce costs of access control management. SSO addresses issues of user convenience as the end-user is required to enter credentials at one point for authentication purposes that provide them seamless and secure access to multiple applications. Moreover, with an increase in the number of interactions among employees for various purposes, SSO seems to be an optimal solution. VARs are introducing software with SSO capabilities, which is offered as an additional feature with biometric hardware. This is contributing to the increased demand for fingerprint biometrics through VARs in regions such as APAC, where the presence of biometric vendors is low.

Integration of fingerprint biometrics into smart cards

The characteristics of an individual's finger are unique and are useful for identifying the individual. The government is investing in fingerprint biometric technology to ensure the security and authorized access to secured premises. A smart card connects to a reader with a physical contact or a remote contactless radio frequency interface. Smart cards integrated with fingerprint biometrics are used for identification and authentication. A biometric-based smart card is a combination of a stored fingerprint template on a smart card and a live scanner. It is used for various documents such as ID cards, passports, driving licenses, social security cards, and medical and insurance cards to enhance the level of security and ensure the safety of the user.

E-passports have an embedded chip that contains the users' personal details such as name, date of birth, sex, and nationality, as well as the passport number, passport expiration date, and personal ID number. The US has made the use of e-passports mandatory for people traveling to the US under the Visa Waiver Scheme. This ensures fast and secure data processing during immigration. The adoption of e-passports is increasing in European countries such as Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Poland, Greece, and Macedonia. Some countries in APAC, such as Australia, have also implemented the use of e-passports.

Emergence of touchless sensing technology

In the past, fingerprint scanning involved the end-user placing his finger on a paper of a platen surface, which resulted in degraded images due to improper finger placement, smearing, skin deformation, slippage, and wear and tear of the device. This resulted in a discrepancy in the authentication process, which led to unauthorized access. Technological advances have led to the emergence of touchless sensing technology, which generates a 3-D fingerprint scan. It has helped resolve issues that arise when the traditional fingerprint biometric technology is used. In addition, 3-D touchless fingerprint technology is interoperable with legacy devices to provide high-quality images. To develop 3-D fingerprint images interoperable with current AFIS systems, a simulated rolling procedure was introduced that converts 3-D fingerprint images into 2-D fingerprint images, which are comparable to legacy rolled fingerprints. The 3-D touchless sensing technology provides a high-quality, large, nail-to-nail representation of the finger.

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