Adoption of technology that improves the accurate identification of people by using more than one physical or behavioral characteristic is expected to grow quickly in the next few years, as demand for biometric verification services soars across the globe, industry experts said.
行业专家表示，随着全球对生物识别验证服务的需求激增，通过使用一种以上的身体或行为特征来提高人们准确识别能力的技术预计将在未来几年迅速发展。
What is called multimodal hybrid biometric identification technology combines multiple biometric recognition methods based on new algorithms and characteristics of different biometrics to improve recognition rates.
所谓的多模式混合生物特征识别技术结合了基于新算法和不同生物特征的多种生物特征识别方法，以提高识别率。
The integration of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning is expected to give a further push to next-generation biometric systems, experts said.
专家表示，人工智能和机器学习等先进技术的集成有望进一步推动下一代生物识别系统的发展。
Biometric identification collects information on people via biosensors and leverages computers, optical and acoustic analysis and other technological methods to verify individual identities, experts said.
专家表示，生物识别通过生物传感器收集人的信息，并利用计算机、光学和声学分析以及其他技术方法来验证个人身份。
Zhou Jun, founder and CEO of Eyecool, said technology based on a single biometric recognition factor has some limitations and is unable to meet the needs of all clients, given the large amount of information that needs to be examined and increasing requirements for personal privacy and data security.
Eyecool创始人兼首席执行官周军表示，鉴于需要检查的信息量大，对个人隐私和数据安全的要求越来越高，基于单一生物识别因素的技术存在一些局限性，无法满足所有客户的需求。
Eyecool said it had built a multimodal biometric identification system that can be used in different scenarios, such as public security, finance, education and government affairs.
Eyecool表示，它已经建立了一个多模式生物识别系统，可以用于不同的场景，如公共安全、金融、教育和政府事务。
In 2017, Eyecool signed agreements with authorities in Xiongan New Area in Hebei province to build a smart city, with biometric identification technology applied in public security, campus security and COVID-19 prevention and control measures.
2017年，Eyecool与河北省雄安新区有关部门签署了建设智能城市的协议，将生物识别技术应用于公共安全、校园安全和新冠肺炎防控措施。
"There is a surging demand for biometric identification technology in Asia, Africa, Latin America and other less-developed regions," Wang said, adding the company will expand its footprint in countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.
王表示：“亚洲、非洲、拉丁美洲和其他欠发达地区对生物识别技术的需求激增。”他补充道，该公司将扩大在“一带一路”倡议国家和地区的业务。
Fingerprint and facial recognition are the most widely used biometric technologies currently on the market.
指纹和面部识别是目前市场上使用最广泛的生物识别技术。
In recent years, global multimodal hybrid biometric technology has developed rapidly.
近年来，全球多模式混合生物识别技术发展迅速。
With its higher reliability and security, multimodal hybrid biometric technology is expected to be used more frequently in a variety of major uses, and its market size is expected to reach $18.1 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.1 percent, the consultancy said.
该咨询公司表示，由于其更高的可靠性和安全性，多模式混合生物识别技术预计将更频繁地用于各种主要用途，其市场规模预计将在2024年达到181亿美元，复合年增长率为25.1%。
"Rapid developments in e-commerce, AI and blockchain are prompting biometric vendors to constantly innovate and make the most of the market demand for advanced biometrics," said Nandini Bhattacharya, industry manager for industrial practice at research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.
研究和咨询公司Frost&Sullivan的工业实践行业经理Nandini Bhattacharya表示：“电子商务、人工智能和区块链的快速发展促使生物识别供应商不断创新，充分利用市场对先进生物识别的需求。”。
The increasing adoption of biometric border management, e-passports and facial surveillance in cross-border applications is expanding the market for biometric technologies, especially for fingerprint and facial recognition, said Bhattacharya, adding that the Asia-Pacific region will see the greatest growth due to increased government spending on biometric-authorized applications.
Bhattacharya表示，生物识别边境管理、电子护照和面部监控在跨境应用中的日益普及，正在扩大生物识别技术的市场，尤其是指纹和面部识别技术。他补充道，由于政府在生物识别授权应用上的支出增加，亚太地区的增长将最大。
China's biometric identification sector has seen robust growth in recent years, fueled by the government's strong support and spread of intelligent terminal devices and the mobile internet, according to a report released by Shenzhen-based research firm AskCI Consulting.
总部位于深圳的研究公司AskCI Consulting发布的一份报告显示，近年来，在政府对智能终端设备和移动互联网的大力支持和推广的推动下，中国生物识别行业实现了强劲增长。
"However, along with the acceleration of industries' digitalization and iteration of technologies, there are some bottlenecks that hinder the development of biometric identification technology.
“然而，随着行业数字化和技术迭代的加速，存在一些瓶颈，阻碍了生物识别技术的发展。
She said two or more biometric recognition methods are often used in identity authentication, especially in areas involving high security.
她说，在身份验证中经常使用两种或两种以上的生物识别方法，尤其是在涉及高度安全的领域。
More efforts are needed for enterprises to build core competitiveness in algorithms and products, and to strengthen cooperation and sharing to promote the healthy development of the biometric identification sector, she added.
她补充道，企业需要更多的努力来建立算法和产品的核心竞争力，并加强合作和共享，以促进生物识别行业的健康发展。
Biometric recognition is one of the frontier areas to which AI technologies have been applied as China emphasizes technological development, with AI considered a key area.
随着中国强调技术发展，生物识别是人工智能技术应用的前沿领域之一，人工智能被认为是一个关键领域。
"GHS is a bio-digital technology company specialized in HERBOMICS digital analysis, which is based on rating calculations of both dynamic and static biometric matching systems.
“GHS是一家专门从事HERBOMICS数字分析的生物数字技术公司，该公司基于动态和静态生物特征匹配系统的评级计算。
Hongda group aims to serve 400 million people worldwideHongda Hi-tech Group Co Ltd, a Changchun, Jilin province-based company engaged in information collection and biometric identification technologies, plans to expand its presence in the countries and regions participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.
Its focus is on Africa and Southeast Asia where the demand for biometric verification services is soaring.
Wang, a soft-spoken engineering teacher-turned-entrepreneur, saw no difference between the company's technology and that of international competitors when bidding for overseas projects, adding that China holds a leading position in biometric identification technology.
It provides biometric identification technology and products to meet the demands of customers worldwide.
Its products have played a leading role in biometric identification, especially fingerprint identification technology.
"The biometric identification technology products, especially fingerprint identification products have huge development potential," said Wang, adding they have led a group of talented professionals into research of fingerprint identification technology and related products.
Biometric identification technology, which includes fingerprints, iris scans and facial recognition, could be widely used in security, finance, healthcare, education and transportation.
China's biometric identification sector has been experiencing a surge in demand for its services in recent years, according to ibaogao.
Hongda Hi-tech Group Co Ltd, a company engaged in information collection and biometric identification technologies, plans to expand its presence in Africa and Southeast Asia, where the demand for bio verification services is soaring.
"Wang saw no difference between his company's technology and that of international competitors when bidding for overseas projects, adding that China holds a leading position in biometric identification technology.
Its biometric identification products have played a leading role in biometric identification, especially fingerprint identification technology.
The newly added biometric authentication allows customers to transfer up to 50,000 yuan ($7,515) per day to new payees by combining facial recognition with passwords on their Chinese bank's mobile app, freeing them from the physical security devices typically used to make such transactions.
China Southern said security check gates will be able to obtain the biometric information of passengers and combine it with their security checking results.
For instance, 45 percent of air travelers choose biometric identification as a replacement for their passports.
From online ticket bookings, electronic seat selection, self check-in and e-boarding pass, to self-service baggage checks, intelligent passageways, tech-enabled conveniences like biometric identification at airport security, and in-flight Wi-Fi internet access, China offers them all.
The new method, however, faces challenges with respect to data security as it collects biometric data from users, which could lead to potential data leakage if used improperly, Su said.
A subway line that links downtown Beijing with Daxadxing International Airport in the Chinese capital now allows passengers to enter and exit stations by just scanning the palm of a hand, setting an example of how using biometric data in public transportation can make commuting more convenient.
The biometric method combines the use of palm print and vein mapping, which are different for every individual.
Use of biometric data allows passengers to take subway trains if they do not have cash or when they forget their subway cards, he added.
The rules require that biometric data such as fingerprints, voice recording, facial recognition and heart rhythms of drivers can be collected only for the purpose of promoting usability and enhancing the security of vehicles' electronic and information systems.
"Our next generation of products will continue to focus on incorporating technology to enhance the driving experience, but some of the key focal points will be to converge a selection of applications, electrification and autonomous driving capabilities, such as optimizing 3D parking and integrating biometric sensors. "
Zhang Dapeng, presidential chair professor at the School of Data Science of the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, said: "In the future, China will continue to lead the world in AI areas such as intelligent medical care and biometric identification.
Zhang Dapeng, presidential chair professor at the School of Data Science of the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shenzhen, said, "In the future, China will continue to lead the world in AI areas such as intelligent medical care and biometric identification.
Earlier this month, Megvii also showcased its latest progress in AI technologies, such as palmprint recognition, which as a unique biometric recognition method, can help achieve identity recognition by extracting and comparing palmprint features.
Powered by Snapdragon 865 with GPU Boost technology for increased performance for a higher quality gaming experience, the device has a biometric in-screen fingerprint scanner, 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 main camera, and a 4,500 mAh battery with 55 watt quick charging with air-cooled turbo fast charge.
Xiang Yang, an AI expert at the China Center for Information Industry Development, said AI is being used in more scenarios so consumers are giving serious attention to how their biometric information, especially facial information, is used.
Guo Bing, an associate professor at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, sued the Chinese wildlife park for making it mandatory for visitors to subject themselves to its facial recognition devices to collect biometric data.
Before these biometric recognition instruments were introduced, a customer had to submit many documents to apply for a loan during a face-to-face interview at the counter of a financial institution.
Mastercard has also invested in cybersecurity-related measures like biometric authentication and anti-fraud tools, and developed safety nets that banks use to protect themselves from fraudsters and cybercrime.