Authsignal unveils palm biometrics terminal for secure ID

Digital identity firm Authsignal has introduced its Palm Biometrics Identity Experience (IdX) Terminal, developed with MATTR and Qualcomm Technologies, which integrates ISO-compliant mobile driver's licenses with palm biometrics.

This development is touted as an advancement in secure authentication, enhancing how digital identity is verified, payments are made, and access is controlled. Authsignal's Palm Biometrics IdX Terminal extends the company's digital identity services from online to physical experiences, leveraging palm biometrics technology.

According to Authsignal Founder Justin Soong, "Palm biometrics is versatile, accurate and offers better security and reliability than other biometric modalities. Our Palm Biometrics IdX Terminal enables implementation of robust identity verification with an effortless user experience."

The solution was engineered in partnership with MATTR and utilises MATTR's mDocs Proximity Verifier SDK for securely verifying ISO 18013-5-compliant mobile driver's licenses (mDLs) through Bluetooth. This method ensures a private and seamless credential verification process before employing palm biometrics for identity enrolment. "Authsignal's collaboration with MATTR is just the start of our work focused on revolutionising how people engage with digital credentials in the physical world, while ushering in a new era of interactions defined by confidence and convenience."

Soong further elaborated on the convenience factor, stating, "We're bringing the convenience of digital credentials to the physical world. It means fewer items in your already diminishing or entirely vanished wallet, greater ease, and complete avoidance of the old problem of a lost or stolen driver's license. It's literally convenience in the palm of your hand, using the palm of your hand for secure identity verification."

The Palm Biometrics IdX Terminal includes Authsignal's authentication orchestration, which allows for additional applications like payment initiation via a straightforward integration model. It offers software that can be customised and deployed on compatible Android devices, integrating seamlessly with existing systems for payments, loyalty, and access control.

Luke McIntyre, Chief Product Officer at MATTR, commented on the joint effort by stating, "This collaboration between Authsignal and MATTR represents a significant step forward in bridging the gap between digital and physical identity verification. Together, we're creating solutions that make digital identity more accessible and secure than ever before."

The versatility of the new solution has already been demonstrated in several early-use scenarios such as facilitating age verification in regulated environments and securing access in corporate settings. Its payment initiation capabilities highlight its suitability for businesses looking to modernise identity and payment processes.

The Authsignal IdX solution is powered by the Qualcomm QCS6125 processor, offering a robust hardware platform for its operations.