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USPTO grants Google facial recognition unlock technology patent

Brittany Hillen, Mar 12th 2013 Discuss [0]

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted Google a patent for its facial recognition unlock technology, which consumers have seen used as a security option to Android users. Those running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and/or a Nexus will likely be familiar with the feature, for which Google can now boast a full patent and hang it framed on the office wall. Read The Full Story

New prototype glasses protect you from facial recognition scanners

Craig Lloyd, Jan 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

In a world where facial recognition is becoming more and more prevalent, more and more citizens are concerned about their privacy, and with good reason. However, National Institute of Informatics professor Isao Echizen has created what's called the “Privacy Visor”, which are essentially a pair of glasses that fool most facial recognition scanners. Read The Full Story

FTC offers best practices recommendations for facial recognition technologies

Shane McGlaun, Oct 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

The FTC has offered recommendations on best practices for companies that are using facial recognition technologies. The recommendations are offered in a new staff report titled "Facing Facts: Best-kept practices for, and Uses of Facial Recognition Technologies." The report is intended to help companies that use facial recognition to protect consumers' privacy as they use the technology to create products and services. Read The Full Story