Recognition in Biological News

Clarke clarifies pattern recognition theory

Recent commentary has suggested that the extent to which anomaly theories have become ingrained in the minds of academics and popular commentators alike has led to certain common assumptions and misconceptions about Clarke's pattern recognition theory of humour. "There are two major misconcepti...

SVOX Acquires Speech Processing Unit of Siemens AG, Expands Into Speech Recognition and Speech Dialog

ZURICH, Switzerland, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- SVOX, the leading provider of embedded speech solutions today announced the acquisition of the Professional Speech Processing Group of Siemens AG, according to SVOX CEO Volker Jantzen. SVOX has acquired all speech technology-related IP of Siemens AG...

Neurotechnology Releases SentiSight 2.0 SDK Universal Object Recognition Technology

Algorithm Provides Enhanced Recognition Capabilities for Use in a Wide Range of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision Applications VILNIUS, Lithuania, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurotechnology ( http://www.neurotechnology.com ), a provider of high-precision biometric and object...

Neurotechnology Releases SentiSight 2.0 SDK Universal Object Recognition Technology

Algorithm Provides Enhanced Recognition Capabilities for Use in a Wide Range of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision Applications VILNIUS, Lithuania, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurotechnology ( http://www.neurotechnology.com ), a provider of high-precision biometric and object...

New VeriEye SDK from Neurotechnology Enables Development of Reliable, Cost-effective Biometric Iris Recognition Systems

Advanced Iris Recognition Algorithm Detects and Compensates for Irregularities and Obstructions VILNIUS, Lithuania, June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurotechnology today announced the addition of VeriEye iris recognition technology to the company's suite of biometric identificat...

NJIT doctoral students receive recognition at poster competition

Giuseppe Di Benedetto and Micaela Caramellino, two doctoral students in NJITs graduate chemical engineering program, recently received recognition at a student poster event organized for developing efficient and robust approaches to manufacture nano- and micro-sized drug particles. The New Jersey...

VeriFinger 6.0 SDK for Fingerprint Recognition and VeriLook 3.2 SDK for Facial Recognition are Now Available

New Versions Support Development of Web-based Applications, Live Face Detection and Incorporate MegaMatcher Core Algorithms for Reliable Biometric Identification VILNIUS, Lithuania, April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurotechnology (formerly Neurotechnologija), a provider of h...

'Cool' idea for efficient climate control wins recognition

EAST LANSING, Mich. A Michigan State University researcher and a colleague have won the Boston Innovation Prize for the design of a low-cost, energy-efficient method of cooling and dehumidifying residential and small commercial spaces. Norbert Mϋller, assistant professor in Michigan State...

Protein 'tubules' free avian flu virus from immune recognition

A protein found in the virulent avian influenza virus strain called H5N1 forms tiny tubules in which it "hides" the pieces of double-stranded RNA formed during viral infection, which otherwise would prompt an antiviral immune response from infected cells, said Baylor College of Medicine researcher...

Pixelplus Unveils Its PM1002 as A Practical Biometric Solution for Iris, Facial and Fingerprint Recognition

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pixelplus Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PXPL ), a fabless semiconductor company in Korea that designs, develops, and markets CMOS image sensors for various consumer electronics applications, today announced that it unveiled the "PM1002", the Company's...

New insight into autoimmune disease: Bacterial infections promote recognition of self-glycolipids

The immune system is a complex and powerful weapon that provides protection against bacteria and viruses that, if left unchecked, would wreak havoc throughout the human body. The ability of the immune system to recognize the body's own tissues is essential, but sometimes the immune system loses the...

Fujitsu Expands Support for Ethernet Networks With New Additions to XG Switch Product Line

...America, Inc. currently offers products and services including hard disk drives, scanners and scanner maintenance, broadcast video products, palm vein recognition technology and 10Gb Ethernet switches. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. is located at 1255 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085. For mor...

Indonesia Now Using MegaMatcher Biometric Technology in Integrated Passport Issuance System

...tching with higher reliability than AFIS or facial recognition alone. The MegaMatcher fingerprint recognition algorithm has received full NIST MINEX certificati...Personal Identity Verification program fingerprint recognition applications. MegaMatcher supports BioAPI 2.0 and ...

DOE-funded research projects win 46 R&D 100 Awards for 2009

...ar by R&D Magazine for the most outstanding technology developments with promising commercial potential. The coveted awards are presented annually in recognition of exceptional new products, processes, materials or software developed throughout the world and introduced into the market the previous year. "T...

IOS Press announces launch of Journal of Berry Research

... Amsterdam, July 22, 2009 Berry research is currently attracting significant applied, commercial and biological interest. Reflecting increasing recognition of the need for a rigorously peer-reviewed publication in this area, IOS Press has announced the spring 2010 launch of the Journal of Berry Research ...

Frost & Sullivan: North American Government Biometrics Markets Thrive With Active R&D Thrust

...f biometrics technology. Historically, fingerprint recognition technology has proved to be the most cost-effectiv...xperience a shift in dynamics as the price of face recognition and iris recognition systems decline. Fierce competition domin...

Fujitsu PalmSecure Certified Under International Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 2

...t pre-registered users' palm vein patterns. This advanced, vascular pattern recognition technology provides a highly reliable type of authentication -- PalmSecure'...ces including hard disk drives, scanners and scanner maintenance, palm vein recognition technology and 10Gb Ethernet switches. Fujitsu Computer Products of America...

Flexible neck in cell-receptor DC-SIGN targets more pathogens

... CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Pathogen recognition is the foundation of the body's immune response and survival against infect...e for flexibility in the neck of DC-SIGN, and its possible role in pathogen recognition and binding," said Leckband, corresponding author of a paper accepted for p...

UA pharmacy research shows prescribers miss potentially dangerous drug pairs

...-third of the respondents answered that they were "not sure," and two of these drug pairs were contraindicated. "The study found a very low rate of recognition of these particular interactions," says Malone, "and some of these interactions are very common." Use of several of the contraindicated drug pairs ...

Parascript Signature Verification Technology Used by Moscow Law Firm to Detect Signature Fraud in $160,000 Debt Collection Case

..., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Parascript, LLC, the image analysis and pattern recognition technology provider, today announced that it has partnered with the Moscow ...ormation from images. Employing patented digital image analysis and pattern recognition technologies, the Parascript image analysis suite improves decision quality...

US Government Places 6,1 Million USD Orders Related to Precise Match-on-Card(TM) for Cyber Security Programs

...partment of State, NASA and FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). Precise Biometrics is a market-leading provider of solutions for fingerprint recognition to prove people's identities. With top-of-the-line expertise in fingerprint verification, Precise Biometrics offers fast, accurate and secure authenti...

Mount Sinai's Dr. Benjamin tenOever to be honored by White House

...render cells resistant to infection, in the hope of reducing the global burden from such pathogens. "The National Science and Technology Council's recognition of Dr. tenOever's work and contributions will help us further the study of viral infection," said Dennis S. Charney, M.D., the Anne and Joel Ehrenkran...

The tiny difference in the genes of bacteria

...ate how pathogenic bacteria evolve in the environment. "Hereby, this high resolution method makes an important contribution towards a fast and precise recognition of microbial pathogens with pandemic potential." ...

Double success for Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia scientists working on chromosome segregation

...ng group leaders. According to Lars, the award "will be a huge boost to our research! Apart from the direct monetary benefit this grant is a great recognition of the relevance of our work and the science we propose in this project. Moreover, entry into the EMBO Young Investigator Programme allows me to fully...

The tiny difference in the genes of bacteria

...ate how pathogenic bacteria evolve in the environment. "Hereby, this high resolution method makes an important contribution towards a fast and precise recognition of microbial pathogens with pandemic potential." ...

Ecological Society of America announces 2009 award recipients

...lifornia, Los Angeles and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute will receive this year's Eminent Ecologist Award, given to a senior ecologist in recognition of an outstanding body of ecological work or sustained ecological contributions of extraordinary merit. Most widely known for his neutral theory of bi...

Taxpayer Alliance applauds bill to broaden access to federal research results

...eph, spokesperson for the Alliance and Executive Director of SPARC (the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition). This bill reflects the recognition that expanded access to research results will benefit all citizens. Every member of the public has a stake in this research. Whether it is understand...

Parascript Signature Verification Technology Used by Moscow Law Firm to Detect Signature Fraud in $160,000 Debt Collection Case

..., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Parascript, LLC, the image analysis and pattern recognition technology provider, today announced that it has partnered with the Moscow ...ormation from images. Employing patented digital image analysis and pattern recognition technologies, the Parascript image analysis suite improves decision quality...

Susan E. Gardiner receives ASHS Outstanding International Horticulturist Award

... received the ASHS Outstanding International Horticulturist Award from the American Society for Horticultural Science. She has been given the award in recognition of her longstanding and valuable contribution to international horticultural science. Dr. Gardiner will be presented with the award on 25 July 2009 at...

American Journal of Botany named a top 10 most influential journal of the century

...nguished journals. Our work is cut out for us, to try to be worthy of this recognition and to continue to improve the quality and stature of this society-supporte...d disseminate peer-reviewed scientific articles of the highest quality. The recognition of the AJB as one among the top 10 journals in biology and medicine testifi...

Rosenstiel students come out on top

... VIRGINIA KEY, Fla. Four University of Miami (UM) Marine Biology and Fisheries students have received recognition from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Ross Cunning and John Parkinson were awarded fellowships for their research on coral reefs in the laborato...

University of Houston Site of Regional Center of Excellence

...pply Chain Council will support the Council's regional efforts with a permanent meeting and training facility. The UH College of Technology will gain recognition for its fine logistics and supply chain education through this partnership. The supply chain for manufacturing and delivering goods is the backbone o...

American Society for Microbiology honors James W. Snyder

...ican Society for Microbiology (ASM) TREK Diagnostic ABMM/ABMLI Professional recognition Award is presented to James W. Snyder, Ph.D., D(ABMM), Director, University...ratory Immunology (ABMLI) for outstanding contributions to the professional recognition of clinical microbiologists and/or immunologists. Dr. Snyder is honored...

Singapore scientists elected into National Academy of Sciences

..., "Neal and Nancy are two of the most outstanding cancer geneticists in the world, and their election to the National Academy of Sciences is a fitting recognition of their excellent and impactful work. I would like to congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition. A*STAR is happy that both Neal and Nancy a...

Uniloc Unveils Industry-First Authentication Technology for Comprehensive Protection of Critical Infrastructure

...tication using the patented Uniloc Physical Device recognition (PDR) technology to grant authorized access to sys...Uniloc Uniloc offers a patented Physical Device recognition (PDR) platform that authenticates the true identit...niloc has applied its expertise in Physical Device recognition to several markets, including software and game se...

Nobel Laureate underscores importance of investment in basic research

...&T organizations because it gives science a chance. A program officer with vision can say 'I think this is a great idea and I'm going to fund it.' The recognition of the importance of basic research in support of mission goals can lead to mission success where a more tightly focused vision might not." He summed ...

Study finds genetic links to age of first menstrual period and menopause

...o investigate the potential long term consequences of the use of oral contraceptives. The studies were soon expanded to include diet and nutrition, in recognition of their roles in the development of chronic diseases. The research continues today with more than 116,000 women enrolled in the study. The WGHS wa...

Supply-Chain Council Announces Winners of 2009 Supply Chain Excellence Awards

...ject thought leadership and commitment to process excellence pushed the envelope in adapting SCOR throughout this organization. This submission was in recognition of the work and commitment that the US Army's CECOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) has formally made to Supply Chain Excellence and the adoption...

Exhibition showcases the 'art of science'

...f submissions to the Art of Science exhibit this year made judging almost impossible." "The committee felt that many of the entries were worthy of recognition and it was difficult to narrow our selections down to three favorites," said Dobkin. "It will be interesting indeed to see whether the viewing public ...

Uniloc Unveils Industry-First Authentication Technology for Comprehensive Protection of Critical Infrastructure

...tication using the patented Uniloc Physical Device recognition (PDR) technology to grant authorized access to sys...Uniloc Uniloc offers a patented Physical Device recognition (PDR) platform that authenticates the true identit...niloc has applied its expertise in Physical Device recognition to several markets, including software and game se...