The Global Biometrics Market

Publication Date	December 2007
Publisher	BCC Research
Product Type	Report
Pages	165
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	BCC00184

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Summary

BCC Research's goal in conducting this study was to determine the current status of the worldwide biometrics industry and assess its growth potential over the 5-year period from 2007 to 2012. Since 9/11, growth within the biometrics market has been tremendous. Growth within the market has largely been seen in highly successful applications of biometric security solutions deployed by governments worldwide. Given the success of these biometric applications in securing these nations, biometric security solutions are now being deployed by the private sector. In addition, because governments worldwide still face eminent security threats, they are continuing their efforts to increase security. BCC was therefore interested in examining the global market potential for the biometric applications in both the public and private sectors to present a comprehensive analysis of the current and future biometrics market.

Scope of study

This report contains:

Descriptions of various types of biometrics technologies including fingerprint, face recognition and hand geometry, with their current and potential applications
The current global market status of biometrics, trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
Technological issues, including the latest developments and a patent analysis
A discussion of the biometrics industry on a worldwide basis from the standpoint of both manufacturing and consumption, along with profiles of leading companies
An examination of government initiatives related to biometrics, including regulations, standards and issues such as individual privacy.

Report Highlights

The global market for biometrics increased from $1.95 billion in 2006 to an estimated $2.7 billion by the end of 2007. It should reach $7.1 billion by 2012, a compound annual growth rate of 21.3%.
Fingerprint biometrics will continue to be the main revenue contributor from 2007 to 2012 and even beyond this time frame.
The public sector, comprising government and federal departments, law enforcement, military and transport and aviation markets, will be the main user segment of biometric technology.

Content

Chapter 1 - Summary
- Summary Table: Global Biometric Revenue Projections By Technology,Through 2012 ($ Millions)
- Summary Figure: Global Biometric Market Projections By Technology, 2005-2012 ($ Millions)
Chapter 2 - Global Biometrics Market
- Biometric Process
  - Data Acquisition
  - Extraction And Image Processing
  - Template Generation
  - Template Matching
- Advantages Of Biometrics Over Traditional Methods
  - Increased Security
  - Increased Convenience
  - Increased Accountability
  - Identification And Verification
- Factors Considered In Selecting A Feature For Biometric Application
- Types Of Biometrics
- Biometrics Commonly Used For Identification, Verification, And Access Applications
  - Fingerprints
    - Fingerprinting System Technologies
      - Optical Technology
      - Silicon Technology
      - Ultrasound Technology
    - Strengths and Weaknesses of Fingerprint Biometrics
  - Facial Recognition
    - Facial Scanner Components
    - Facial Recognition Technologies
      - Eigenface
      - Feature Analysis
      - Neural Network
      - Automatic Face Processing
    - Strengths and Weaknesses of Facial Recognition
  - Iris Recognition
    - Iris Scanner Components
    - Strengths and Weaknesses of Iris Recognition
  - Hand Geometry
    - Components of Hand Geometry Systems
    - Strengths and Weaknesses of Hand Geometry
  - Retinal Scans
    - Components of a Retinal Scan System
    - Strengths and Weaknesses of Retinal Scans
  - Voice Recognition
    - Components of a Voice Recognition System
    - Strengths and Weaknesses of Voice Recognition
  - Dynamic Signature Verification
    - Components of a Signature Biometric System
    - Strengths and Weaknesses of Signature Scans
  - Biometric Middleware
    - Strengths and Weaknesses of Biometric Middleware
  - Multimodal Biometrics
    - Strengths and Weaknesses of Multimodal Biometrics
- Biometric Vertical Markets
  - Military
  - Federal And State Governments
  - Law Enforcement
  - Aviation Transport
  - Financial Services
  - Healthcare
  - Retail
  - Gaming
  - Other Commercial Applications
- Emerging Biometric Technologies
  - Nail Bed
  - Palm Print
  - Vein Pattern
  - Facial Thermography
  - Dna
  - Sweat Pore Analysis
  - Body Odor
  - Gait Recognition
  - Ear Shape Recognition
  - Body Salinity
  - Grip Recognition
  - Skin Luminance
  - Eeg
- Biometric Applications
- Biometric Accuracy
  - False Match Rate (Fmr)
  - False Nonmatch Rate (Fnmr)
  - Failure To Enroll Rate (Fte)
Chapter 3 - Global Biometrics Market Analysis
- Key Market Drivers
  - Government Initiatives Are Giving A Much Needed Boost To The Biometrics Market
  - Renewed Focus On Biometric Security Since 9/11
  - Improvements In Biometric Standards Are Leading To Higher Levels Of Interoperability
  - New Areas Of Application And Technology Are Expanding The Biometrics Market
- Key Market Inhibitors
  - Performance Related Issues
  - User Privacy Concerns
  - Lack Of A Long Proven Record Of Success
  - Long-Term Roi Restrains Purchasing
- Key Market Challenges
  - High Cost Of Investment
  - Dependence On Government Business
  - Unrealistic Expectations
  - Choice Of Technology
  - Responsibilities In Securing Data And Protecting Privacy
  - Lack Of Widely Accepted Standards
  - User Resistance To Change
  - Technical Improvements
- Market Analysis
  - Global Biometrics Market By Technology
    - Fingerprinting
    - Face Recognition
    - Hand Geometry
    - Iris Recognition
    - Voice Verification
    - Signature Verification
    - Multimodality
    - Middleware
    - Others
  - Fingerprint Technology Market By Vertical
  - Fingerprint Technology Market By Application
  - Face Recognition Market By Vertical
  - Hand Recognition Market By Vertical
  - Hand Recognition Market By Application
  - Iris Recognition Market By Vertical
  - Public And Private Sector Biometric Market Shares
  - Global Biometrics Market By Vertical
  - Global Biometrics Market By Application
  - Global Biometrics Market By Region
  - Key Regional Biometric Initiatives
    - North America
      - United States
      - Canada
    - Europe
    - Asia
    - Rest of the World
- Swot Analysis Of Global Biometrics Market
  - Strengths
  - Opportunities
  - Weaknesses
  - Threats
- Product Life Cycle
- Competitive Structure
  - Mergers And Acquisitions
  - End-User Groups
  - Distribution Structure
  - Competitive Factors
    - Price
    - Technology
    - Product Branding
    - Performance Metrics
    - Adherence to Standards
    - Speed of Matching
    - Customization
    - Customer Service
- Key Players By Technology Area
  - Fingerprint
  - Face Recognition
  - Iris Recognition
  - Voice Recognition
- Biometric Companies By Type Of Technology Offered
- Biometric Companies By Industry Served
Chapter 4 - Standards Organizations And Standards, Regulations,And Issues
- Standards Organizations
- Biometric Standards
  - Types
    - Biometric Technical Interfaces
    - Biometric Data Interchange Formats
    - Biometric Application Profiles
    - Testing Standards
    - Data Quality Standards
    - Biometric Performance Testing and Reporting
    - Multi-biometric Fusion Methods
    - Cross-Jurisdictional and Societal Issues
  - International Committee For Information Technology Standards (Incits)
    - M1 Biometrics
    - M1.2 Task Group on Biometric Technical Interfaces
    - M1.3 Task Group on Biometric Data Interchange Formats
    - M1.3 Ad-Hoc Group on Data Quality
    - M1.4 Task Group on Biometric Profiles
    - M1.4 Ad-Hoc Group on Biometrics and E-Authentication (Ahgbea)
    - M1.5 Task Group on Biometric Performance Testing and Reporting
    - M1.6 Task Group on Cross Jurisdictional and Societal Issues
  - Bsi British Standards
  - International Organization For Standardization (Iso)
    - Jtc 1/Sc 37
  - Organization For The Advancement Of Structured Information Standards (Oasis)
  - Bioapi Consortium
  - Japanese Industrial Standards Committee (Jisc)
  - National Institute Of Standards And Technology (Nist)
  - American National Standards Institute (Ansi)
  - International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao)
  - Significant Biometric Standards
    - Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework (Cbeff)
    - Xml Common Biometric Format (Xcbf)
    - Biometric Application Programming Interface (Bapi)
    - Human Authentication Api (Ha-Api)
    - Ibm's Ais Api
    - Ansi Bioapi 1.1
    - Common Data Security Architecture/Human Recognition Service (Cdsa/Hrs)
    - Intel Human Recognition Services (Hrs)
    - Speaker Verification Api (Svapi)
    - X.509
- Security And Privacy Concerns
  - Adequacy Of Privacy Laws
  - Security Controls
    - Data Encryption
    - Enhance Security of Computers Hosting the Service or the Database
    - Audits
    - System Certification
    - Ensure Training and Proper Education
- Forms Of Attack On Biometrics
- End-User Trends
  - Convenient To Use
  - Main Area Of Use Of Biometrics
  - Easy Training With Fewer Efforts
  - System Compatibility
  - Fast Delivery And Installation
  - Systems Interoperability
Chapter 5 - Patent Analysis
- Patent Analysis By Year
- Patent Analysis By Technology
- Patent Analysis By Assignee Company
- Conclusion Of The Analysis
- Significant Biometric Patents With Abstracts
  - Method And System For Dna Recognition Biometrics On A Fob
  - Securing Mechanisms For Preventing Access To A Firearm By Unauthorized Users, And Safety Housings For Use Therewith
  - Multispectral Biometric Sensor
  - Systems And Methods Utilizing Biometric Data
  - Enhanced Identification Appliance
  - Mobile Electronic Apparatus Having Function Of Verifying A User By Biometric Information
  - Multimodal Biometry
  - System And Method Of Fast Biometric Database Searching Using Digital Certificates
  - Fingerprint-Based Smart Card
- New Product Launches
- Some Laws And Security Programs
  - U.S. Visa Waiver Program And Biometric And Machine-Readable Passport Requirements
  - U.S.-Visit And Vwp Visitors
    - Machine- Readable and Biometric Passport Deadlines
      - Machine-Readable Passports
      - Biometrically Enabled Passports
  - Homeland Security Presidential Directive/Hspd-12
  - Personal Identity Verification (Piv) Of Federal Employees And Contractors
  - International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao)
  - The Real Id Act Of 2005
  - Usa Patriot Act
Chapter 6 - Company Profiles
- Authentec
- Biometrika
- Bioscrypt, Inc.
- Cogent Systems
- Cognitec Systems Gmbh
- Cross Match Technologies
- Daon
- Digitalpersona
- Fujitsu
- Imageware Systems, Inc.
- L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc.
- Lumidigm
- Motorola
- Nec
- Nitgen Co.
- Nuance
- Pay By Touch
- Precise Biometrics Ab
- Saflink Corp.
- Sagem Morpho
- Unisys Corp.
- Upek, Inc.
Chapter 7 - Appendix
List of Tables
- Table 1 Necessary Biometric Features
- Table 2 Biometrics By Type
- Table 3 Strengths And Weaknesses Of Biometric Fingerprinting
- Table 4 Strengths And Weaknesses Of Biometricfacial Recognition
- Table 5 Strengths And Weaknesses Of Iris Recognition
- Table 6 Strengths And Weaknesses Of Hand Geometry
- Table 7 Strengths And Weaknesses Of Retinal Scans
- Table 8 Strengths And Weaknesses Of Voice Recognition
- Table 9 Strengths And Weaknesses Of Signature Scans
- Table 10 Strengths And Weaknesses Of Biometric Middleware
- Table 11 Strengths And Weaknesses Of Multimodal Biometrics
- Table 12 Comparison Of Biometric Use
- Table 13 Market Drivers And Inhibitors Of Biometric Technologies
- Table 14 Biometric Applications
- Table 15 Global Biometric Revenue Projections By Technology, Through 2012 ($ Millions)
- Table 16 Global Biometric Market Share Projections By Technology, 2007 And 2012 (%)
- Table 17 Global Fingerprint Technology Revenue Projections By Vertical, Through 2012 ($ Millions)
- Table 18 Global Fingerprint Technology Market Share Projections By Vertical, 2007 And 2012 (%)
- Table 19 Global Fingerprint Technology Revenue Projections By Application, Through 2012 ($ Millions)
- Table 20 Global Fingerprint Technology Market Share Projections By Application, 2007 And 2012 (%)
- Table 21 Global Facial Recognition Revenue Projections By Vertical, Through 2012 ($ Millions)
- Table 22 Global Facial Recognition Market Share Projections By Vertical, 2007 And 2012 (%)
- Table 23 Global Facial Recognition Revenue Projections By Application, Through 2012 ($ Millions)
- Table 24 Global Facial Recognition Market Share Projections By Application, 2007 And 2012 (%)
- Table 25 Global Hand Recognition Revenue Projections By Vertical, Through 2012 ($ Millions)
- Table 26 Global Hand Recognition Market Share Projections By Vertical, Through 2012 (%)
- Table 27 Global Hand Recognition Revenue Projections By Application, Through 2012 ($ Millions)
- Table 28 Global Hand Recognition Market Share Projections By Application, Through 2012 (%)
- Table 29 Global Iris Recognition Revenue Projections By Vertical, Through 2012 ($ Millions)
- Table 30 Global Iris Recognition Revenue Projections By Vertical, Through 2012 ($ Millions)
- Table 31 Global Iris Recognition Market Share Projections By Vertical, Through 2012 (%)
- Table 32 Global Iris Recognition Revenue Projections By Application, Through 2012 ($ Millions)
- Table 33 Global Iris Recognition Market Share Projections By Application, Through 2012 (%)
- Table 34 Global Public And Private Sector Biometric Market Shares By Technology, 2007 (%)
- Table 35 Global Biometric Revenue Projections By Vertical, Through 2012 ($ Millions)
- Table 36 Global Biometric Market Share Projections By Vertical, 2007 And 2012 (%)
- Table 37 Global Biometric Revenue Projections By Application, Through 2012 ($ Millions)
- Table 38 Key Biometric Technology Applications
- Table 39 Global Biometric Market Share Projections By Application, 2007 And 2012 (%)
- Table 40 Global Biometric Revenue Projections By Region,Through 2012 ($ Millions)
- Table 41 Global Biometric Market Share Projections By Region, Through 2012 (%)
- Table 42 Mergers And Acquisitions ($ Millions)
- Table 43 Biometric End Users By Vertical And Use
- Table 44 Biometric Companies By Type Of Technology Offered
- Table 45 Biometric Companies By Application Areas Served
- Table 46 SC37 Working Groups
- Table 47 Recently Approved Biometric Standards
- Table 48 Forms Of Attack On Biometrics
- Table 49 Number Of U.S. Biometric Patents Issued Per Year, 2000-2007
- Table 50 Number Of U.S Biometric Patents Issued By Technology, 2000-2007
- Table 51 U.S. Biometric Patents Issued To Assignee Companies,2000-2007
- Table 52 2007 Product Launches
- Table 53 Countries With E-Passports In Compliance With Icao Standards
- Table 54 Bioscrypt'S Biometric Products
- Table 55 Cogent Systems' Biometric Products
- Table 56 Cross Match Technologies' Biometric Products
- Table 57 Imageware Systems' Biometric Products
- Table 58 L-1 Identity Solutions' Biometric Products
- Table 59 Motorola'S Biometric Products
- Table 60 Nec'S Biometric Products
- Table 61 Precise Biometrics Product List
- Table 62 Sagem Morpho Product List
- Table 63 Acronyms
- Table 64 Key Regulatory And Information Websites
- Table 65 Key Industry Websites
List of Figures
- Figure 1 Global Biometric Revenue Projections By Technology, Through 2012
- Figure 2 Global Biometric Market Shares By Technology, 2007 (%)
- Figure 3 Global Biometric Market Share Projections By Technology, 2012 (%)
- Figure 4 Global Biometric Revenue Projections By Vertical,2005-2012 ($ Millions)
- Figure 5 Global Biometric Market Share Projections By Vertical, 2007 (%)
- Figure 6 Global Biometric Market Share Projections By Vertical, 2012 (%)
- Figure 7 Global Biometric Revenue Projections By Application,2005-2012 ($ Millions)
- Figure 8GLOBAL Biometric Market Shares By Application, 2007 (%)
- Figure 9 Global Biometric Market Share Projections By Application, 2012 (%)
- Figure 10GLOBAL Biometric Revenue Projections By Region,2005-2012 ($ Millions)
- Figure 11 Global Biometric Market Shares By Region, 2007 (%)
- Figure 12 Global Biometric Market Share Projections By Region, 2012 (%)
- Figure 13 Swot Analysis Of Global Biometrics Market
- Figure 14 Product Life Cycle
- Figure 15 Number Of U.S. Biometric Patents Issued Per Year, 2000-2007
- Figure 16 U.S Biometric Patent Shares By Technology, 2000-2007 (%)