Face and Voice Biometrics: Market Research Report

December 2014 | 255 pages | ID: F9C5AA7D525EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Face and Voice Biometrics in US$ Thousands by the following Segments: Face Biometrics, and Voice Biometrics. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. 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 107 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• 3M Cogent
• AcSys Biometrics Corp.
• AGNITiO S.L.
• Cognitec Systems GmbH
• Eurotech S.P.A

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Face Biometrics
Voice Biometrics

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Biometrics: A Prelude

Table 1. World Biometrics Market (2014E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Technology (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. World Biometrics Market (2014E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenue by End-Use Sector (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Significance of Biometrics
Biometrics in 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
Facial & Voice Recognition: Grow in Popularity
Comparative Analysis of Various Biometric Technology Traits
Outlook
Emerging Markets – offer Fertile Opportunities
Biometrics Industry – A Recent Past Perspective
Impact of the 2007-2009 World Economic Recession: In Retrospect
‘Eurozone’ Debt Crisis Tempers Economic Activity in the Region

US

2. TRENDS & GROWTH DRIVERS

Access Control – A Key End-Use Segment
Physical Access Control Implementations Drive Demand
System & Network Access Control –Potential Opportunities
Smartphones Attract Immense Interest

Table 3. Global Market for Smartphones: Volume Sales in Million Units for 2011, 2013, 2015 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. World Smartphone Penetration for Select Countries (as a Percentage of Mobile Phone Users): 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Government Sector – A Key Revenue Contributor

Table 5. World Facial Recognition Systems Market (2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenue by End-Use Market (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Law Enforcement Agencies to Invest Significantly
e-Governance Projects Drive Opportunities
Face Recognition Gains Prominence in Immigration Control
Commercial Applications on the Rise
Enterprise Sector - Stringent Laws Boost Prospects
Globalization & Workforce Decentralization – Boost Demand
Growing Adoption in Banking & Financial Services Sector
Voice Biometrics Adoption Continues to Grow in Financial Services Industry
An Evolving Era of Biometric Payment Cards
Healthcare – A Niche Market Segment
Smart Homes to Drive Demand
Cloud Solutions Boost Adoption of Face & Voice Recognition Technologies
Cloud Services to Drive Mobility for Face & Voice Authentication

3D FACE RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY TAKES SURVEILLANCE A STEP FURTHER

Covert Surveillance Operations Made Possible by Face Recognition
Advancements in Digital Camera Technology to Boost Market Prospects
High-Mega Pixel HD Resolution Cameras
Day/Night CCTV Cameras
Smart Cameras
Development of 3D Face Recognition Provides Fillip to the FR Technology Market
Key Comparisons: 2D VS 3D Face Recognition
Skin Texture Analysis to Increase Success of FR Technology
Casinos to Drive Significant Demand for Facial Recognition Systems
Contact Centers – Driving Significant Gains for Voice Recognition Systems
Multimodal Biometrics: A Threat to Traditional Unimodal Biometric Systems
Issues/Challenges
Barriers to Adoption
Psychological Factors
Inhibiting Costs
Availability of Less Expensive Alternatives
Lack of Standards

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Biometrics
A Peek into the History
Working of Biometrics
Physiological and Behavioral Characteristics
Verification and Identification
Comparative Analysis of Biometrics Technologies: A Qualitative Comparison of Available Technologies
Face Biometrics
Overview
Types of Facial Recognition Technology
Eigenface
Functionality
Key Considerations
Local Feature Analysis
Key Considerations

3-D MAPPING

Key Considerations
Voice Biometrics
Overview

4. BIOMETRICS STANDARDS

Significance and Evolution of Standards in the Industry
Organizations/ Standards Governing the Use of Biometrics

5. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS/LAUNCHES

Neurotechnology Rolls Out Latest Version of NCheck Software
Nuance Introduces Android Based Dragon Mobile Assistant App Featuring Voice Biometric Technology
Nuance and ZTE Roll Out ZTE Android Device Compatible ZTE Car Mode Application
PSP Security Rolls Out AccuFACE EFR-T2
AGNITiO Unveils Latest Version of its KIVOX Mobile Platform
Vrai Mobile Introduces My Voice KeePass Mobile Based Voice Biometric Application
NSR Rolls Out Tablet PC Based Facial Recognition System
Cognitec Showcases Latest Version of FaceVACS-VideoScan at Digital Signage Expo Held in Las Vegas
NEC Unveils NeoFaceFace Recognition Suite
Nuance Rolls Out New Generation Voice Biometrics Solution Platform
Intel and McAfee Partner to Introduce LiveSafe Voice & Facial Recognition Based Cross Dev ice Security Solution
Suprema Unveils FaceStation
Eurotech Introduces SekuFACE Biometric Face Recognition Solution
Kimaldi to Unveil Supreme FaceStation Recognition Solution
Neurotechnology Innovative Series of SDKs for Biometric Applications
Datria Launches Innovative Versions of VoIP Voice Recognition Technologies
Cognitec Systems Introduces FaceVACS-VideoScan
Artec ID Launches Third Generation of Biometric 3D Facial Recognition Technology
Processing Point Launches MN2000 Biometric Facial Recognition Web-Based Time Clocks
DataWorks Plus and NEC Launched JNET Facial Recognition Solution
Animetrics Launches ForensicaGPS Facial Biometric Tool
DigitalPersona Unveils DigitalPersona Pro Enterprise Software

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

AOptix Creates Terrain Biometrics Division
Verint Successfully Acquires Victrio
Cognitec Joins Consortium for EasyPass Project
NEC NeoFace Facial Recognition System Successfully Identifies Boston Bombing marathon Suspects
AOptix Enters into a Strategic Global Partnership with Morpho
Intel Acquires Olaworks
Nuance Acquires Vlingo
View Systems Inks Agreement with NSR
Kimaldi Electronics Enters into Distribution Agreement with Hanvon
CEVA Enters into Partnership with Rubidium
Animetrics and Raptor Identification Systems Enter into Alliance
Animetrics Enters into Partnership with View Systems
Nuance Communications Partners with Uniphore Software Systems

7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

3M COGENT (USA)

AcSys Biometrics Corp. (Canada)
AGNITiO S. L. (Spain)
Cognitec Systems GmbH (Germany)
Eurotech S. P. A (Italy)
Ivrnet Inc. (Canada)
Kimaldi Electronics, S. L. (Spain)
National Security Resources (USA)
NEC Corporation of America (USA)
Neurotechnology (Lithuania)
Nuance Communications, Inc. (USA)
PSP Security Co. Ltd (Hong Kong)
SAFRAN Group (France)
Sensible Vision (USA)
Sensory, Inc. (USA)
Suprema, Inc. (Korea)
VoiceTrust eServices, Inc. (Canada)
VoiceVault, Inc. (USA)

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 6. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Face & Voice Biometrics by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. World Historic Review for Face & Voice Biometrics by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. World 15-Year Perspective for Face & Voice Biometrics by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Facial Recognition by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. World Historic Review for Facial Recognition by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. World 15-Year Perspective for Facial Recognition by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Voice Recognition by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. World Historic Review for Voice Recognition by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. World 15-Year Perspective for Voice Recognition by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Growing Significance of Voice Biometrics in Finance Sector
Healthcare Offers New Opportunities
Product Launches
Recent Industry Activity
Focus on Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 15. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. US Historic Review for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. US 15-Year Perspective for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Focus on Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 18. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. Canadian Historic Review for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Biometrics in Banking
Facial Recognition at Airports to Boost Prospects
B. Market Analytics

Table 21. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. Japanese Historic Review for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
International Trade Driving Opportunities for Biometric Market in Europe
B. Market Analytics

Table 24. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Face & Voice Biometrics by Geographic Region/ Country - France, Germany, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. European Historic Review for Face & Voice Biometrics by Geographic Region/Country - France, Germany, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. European 15-Year Perspective for Face & Voice Biometrics by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. European Historic Review for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. European 15-Year Perspective for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Recent Industry Activity
Focus on Select Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 30. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. French Historic Review for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. French 15-Year Perspective for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Product Launches
Recent Industry Activity
Focus on Select Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 33. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. German Historic Review for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. German 15-Year Perspective for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis

2011 UK RIOTS BRINGS SPOTLIGHT ON FACIAL RECOGNITION

Recent Industry Activity
B. Market Analytics

Table 36. United Kingdom Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. United Kingdom Historic Review for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. United Kingdom 15-Year Perspective for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Russian Airport Implement Face Recognition System
Recent Industry Activity
Focus on Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 39. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
China
Financial Institutions Spur Growth
Mobile Applications Steer Demand for Voice Biometrics
India
Scope for Facial Recognition in India
Potential Application Areas for Indian Market
Passing of Retail FDI Bill to Boost Facial Recognition in Indian Market
Product Launches
Recent Industry Activity
Focus on Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 42. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44. Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. THE MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Implementation of Net 1 Electronic Grant Payment System: A Case of Successful Commercialization of Voice Biometric Technology
B. Market Analytics

Table 45. Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. Middle East & Africa Historic Review for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47. Middle East & Africa 15-Year Perspective for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 48. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. Latin American Historic Review for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2006 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Face & Voice Biometrics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Facial Recognition & Voice Recognition Markets for Years 2006, 2014 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 107 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 116)
The United States (56)
Canada (6)
Japan (1)
Europe (26)
  France (2)
  Germany (3)
  The United Kingdom (10)
  Italy (1)
  Spain (4)
  Rest of Europe (6)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (23)
Africa (1)
Middle East (3)