Novel brain biometrics could help inform whether an athlete is ready to return to play following a concussion, according to new research from the University of South Australia and University of California San Francisco.
Tag: Biometrics
X biometrics collection: Cornell experts on fighting bots, privacy
Social media platform X plans to collect user biometric, employment, and education data as a matter of policy. The following Cornell University experts are available for comment. Stephen Wicker, professor and expert on data privacy, says biometrics collection on social…
Dolphin-inspired compact sonar for enhanced underwater acoustic imaging
A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore Tropical Marine Science Institute has developed a dolphin-inspired compact sonar with a novel echo processing method that allows for clearer visual imaging underwater compared to the conventional signal processing method of visualising sound echoes.
FAU Invention for Maximum Privacy of Sharing Files Online Gets U.S. Patent
While services such as Snapchat allow self-destructing messages or notify users when a recipient takes a screenshot of a message, there is no way to prevent someone from photographing or showing it to others on the screen. A new invention controls how and when shared documents are displayed and restricts individuals from viewing documents based on individual identity (e.g., face ID, a voice sample), their social network, and when and where the document is being viewed.
DHS S&T Launches Series 3 of Virtual Whole-of-Government R&D Showcase
This unique four-part series highlights how S&T and its partners across government are mobilizing research and development (R&D) teams to reduce risks from natural and human-induced disasters; accelerating breakthrough discoveries; and helping the nation prepare against future threats and unknowns.
Mount Sinai Study Finds Wearable Devices Can Detect COVID-19 Symptoms and Predict Diagnosis
Wearable devices can identify COVID-19 cases earlier than traditional diagnostic methods and can help track and improve management of the disease, according to a Mount Sinai study.
Airport Screening While Wearing Masks? Facial Recognition Tech Shows up to 96% Accuracy in Recent Test
A controlled scenario test by DHS S&T shows promising results for facial recognition technologies to accurately identify individuals wearing protective face masks.