Hand Geometry - Global Strategic Business Report 2015: An Essential Security Component for both Government & Enterprise Sector

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Mar 20, 2015, 07:52 ET

DUBLIN, Mar. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets

(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rswjb4/hand_geometry) has announced the addition of the "Hand Geometry - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Hand Geometry in US$ Thousands. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 11 companies including many key and niche players such as:

- Acroprint Time Recorder Company
- Allegion Plc
- Inception Technologies, Inc.
- Morse Watchmans Incorporated
- RTC Associates, Inc.

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Biometrics Technology: A Prelude
Significance of Biometrics
Biometrics - An Essential Security Component for both Government & Enterprise Sector
World Biometrics Market (2007-2015): Analysis of Demand in Public Sector by Application Areas - Integrated eBorders, eID and eGovernment
World Biometrics Market (2011-2015): Analysis of Demand in Commercial Sector by Application Areas - Enterprise Security, Information Transactions and Financial Transactions
Hand Geometry: A Prelude
Comparative Analysis of Various Biometric Technology Traits
Early Success' of Hand Geometry System Attributed to Low Failure to Enroll Rates
Impact of the 2007-2009 World Economic Recession: In Retrospect
Eurozone' Debt Crisis Tempers Growth
Outlook
Key Growth Areas
Emerging Markets - Offer Opportunities
Physical Access Control: Continues to be Major Revenue Contributor
Globalization & Workforce Decentralization - Business Case for Hand Geometry Systems
Adoption for Access Control in Banking & Financial Services Sector
Time & Attendance Management Sustains Demand for Hand Geometry Systems
Focus on Beefing Up Security within Prisons
Hand Geometry for Harsh Working Environments
Technology Developments Drive Optimism
New Applications to Help Sustain Market Opportunities
Household Appliances - A New Opportunity
Healthcare - A Niche Market Segment
Inherent Drawbacks Make Hand Geometry Systems Lose Out to Alternatives
Merger with Fingerprint Identification Systems - The Inevitable'

2. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW

Biometrics Technology - An Introduction
A Peek into the History
Working of Biometrics
Capture
Process
Enroll
Verify
Physiological and Behavioral Characteristics
Verification and Identification
Hand Geometry - Overview
How It Works?
Applications
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
Easy to Use
Fraud Resistant
User Opinion
Template Size
Weaknesses
Static Design
Higher Costs
Accuracy
Hand Injuries

3. BIOMETRICS STANDARDS

Significance and Evolution of Standards in the Industry
Organizations/ Standards Governing the Use of Biometrics
Biometric Consortium
International Biometrics & Identification Association (IBIA)
National Biometric Test Center (NBTC)
Biometrics Working Group (BWG)
International Biometric Foundation (IBF)
The International Biometric Society (IBS)
Biometrics Security Consortium (BSC)
Nederlands Biometrie Forum (NBF)
Center for Biometrics and Security Research (CBSR)

4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Allegion Successfully Installs Hand Geometry Readers at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Ingersoll Rand and Feedback Data Sign Distribution Agreement for Hand Geometry Recognition Systems
Ingersoll-Rand Spins-Off Residential & Commercial Security Business Arm
Battelle Introduces App Based on Hand Geometry Authentication for Leap Motion - 3DControllers
SwipeClock Includes Schlage Biometric HandPunch GT-400 To Its Product Line

5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS