Global Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems Market - 2023-2030

Overview

Global Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems Market reached US$ 8.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 67.8 billion by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 23.2% during the forecast period 2023-2030.

Growing security threats and the need for reliable identification and authentication methods have driven the adoption of automated fingerprint identification systems in various sectors, that includes law enforcement, border control and access control. Advancements in technology in fingerprint recognition, which include accurate and faster fingerprint-matching algorithms, which have made automated fingerprint identification system systems more efficient and reliable.

Fingerprint recognition is a being accepted biometric authentication method and its adoption is growing in applications like mobile devices, financial transactions and identity verification. Many governments worldwide have implemented automated fingerprint identification systems for national ID programs, passport control and criminal identification databases, contributing to the growth of the automated fingerprint identification systems market.

In 2022, Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the global automated fingerprint identification systems market having around 1/4th of the market. Governments and organizations across the region are increasingly adopting biometric solutions for various purposes, including law enforcement, border control, national ID programs and access control.

Dynamics

Rising Government Processes

Automated fingerprint identification systems provide a high level of security and accurately verify individual's identities through their fingerprints and this advancement is crucial for national security, border control and law enforcement. It helps law agencies to solve crimes by identifying fingerprints found in crime scenes with the database, which also leads to identifying criminals with multiple identities.

For instance, on 12 August 2023, The National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) team of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in India received the Gold Award under the Excellence in Government Process Reengineering for Digital Transformation Category-1 from the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, congratulated the NAFIS team for this achievement. Shri Amit Shah commended the NAFIS team's dedication to creating a fool-proof fingerprint identification system, aligning with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of a secure India.

Growing Concerns for Payment Security

Automated fingerprint identification systems are used to enhance payment security by enabling biometric authentication methods like fingerprint recognition. Consumers link their payment accounts to their fingerprints which makes it extremely difficult for unauthorized users that access their financial information. Users authenticate with two factor authentication process for online payments.

For instance, on 5 September 2023, Huawei Mobile Services formed strategic partnerships with several leading banks in the United Arab Emirates to enhance the digital banking landscape in the region. The collaborations include banks such as ADCB, ENBD, FAB, Mashreq, ADIB and Standard Chartered Bank UAE and these partnerships aim to offer Huawei users a broader range of financial services, enabling them to access their accounts and conduct payments through banking apps available on the Huawei AppGallery.

Technology Advancement

The continuous development in technology of biometric technologies includes fingerprint recognition which has played a significant role in the growth of the market. It provides a high level of security by accurately verifying individual identities through fingerprints which makes valuable tools for enhancing security in both sectors, private and public. Also, it enables quick and accurate fingerprint matches.

For instance, on 6 June 2023, Fingerprint, a device intelligence platform, unveiled Fingerprint Pro Plus, which introduces Smart Signals, an innovation designed to enhance fraud prevention efforts. Smart Signals provides real-time, actionable intelligence that builds on Fingerprint's browser and device identification signals, currently used by over 6,000 companies for fraud prevention.

The technology enables platforms and decision engines used by companies to adapt quickly to changes in browser and mobile application technology, improving accuracy in identifying fraudulent activities.

Implementing and Maintaining is a Complex Process

The accuracy depends on the quality of the fingerprint images and the matching algorithms used. Poor-quality or smudged prints can result in false negatives or positives. The effectiveness of AFIS relies on the size and quality of the fingerprint database. The technology cannot identify a person if their fingerprints are not in the database. When dealing with a huge database, matching fingerprints can be time-consuming. Real-time matching may not always be feasible.

Storing fingerprint data raises privacy concerns and there is a risk that this sensitive information could be accessed, stolen or misused. Implementing and maintaining an AFIS system can be expensive, making it less accessible for smaller organizations or developing countries. Environmental conditions can affect the quality of fingerprint images. Wet, dirty or damaged fingers may not provide clear prints.

Segment Analysis

The global automated fingerprint identification systems market is segmented based component, search type, application and region.

Growing Adoption of Software in Automated Finger Identification Systems

Software component is expected to be the dominant segment with about 1/3rd of the market during the forecast period. The rise in crime rates, especially in urban areas, drives the demand for more efficient and accurate fingerprint identification systems. Law enforcement agencies require advanced AFIS software to solve crimes and identify suspects quickly.

According to the report by geeksforgeeks organization, more than 95% of the country's 16,098 police stations use the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems software and 97% have established connectivity. For instance, on 17 August 2022, The deployment of the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) in India is a significant development in the country's law enforcement and criminal investigation efforts.

NAFIS is linked to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems database and this integration ensures that every person arrested and recorded in CCTNS receives a unique identifier, which aids in tracking and identifying individuals involved in criminal activities.

Geographical Penetration

Rising Law Enforcement in North America

North America is among the growing regions in the global automated fingerprint identification systems market with round 1/3rd of the market in 2022. Owing to the rapid use in law enforcement and criminal justice systems, the region is the primary driver of the rise of automated fingerprint identification systems. Police departments, forensic labs and other organisations rely on automated fingerprint identification systems to identify criminals, solve crimes and manage crime databases.

For example, on March 9, 2023, IDEMIA, a global provider of secure identification solutions, expanded its partnership with Florida's Department of Law Enforcement to deliver a cloud-based Multi-Biometric Identification System. The solution is based on an automated biometric identification system that supports criminal investigators and law enforcement officers in assessing different biometric data types including fingerprints, palm prints and latent hand prints.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include: THALES, IDEMIA, SecuGen Corporation, Innovatrics, Aware Inc., Suprema, Synaptics incorporated, DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH, Precise biometrics, HID global Corporation.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The pandemic disrupted the normal operations of law enforcement agencies and government offices, including those responsible for maintaining and operating automated fingerprint identification systems. Lockdowns, social distancing measures and reduced staffing affected the ability to process fingerprint data efficiently. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, by law enforcement officers and fingerprint examiners became necessary during the pandemic.

Many government employees, including those working with automated fingerprint identification systems, had to adapt to remote work arrangements and this transition could have posed challenges in terms of accessing and managing fingerprint databases securely. The closure or limited operations of courts during the pandemic led to significant backlogs of criminal cases. As a result, fingerprint identification requests and caseloads for automated fingerprint identification systems operators may have increased.

Law enforcement agencies worldwide shifted their priorities during the pandemic to address public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, this shift in focus may have affected the allocation of resources to AFIS-related projects and upgrades. The pandemic accelerated the adoption of touchless biometric authentication methods, such as facial recognition and iris scanning, in various applications and this could potentially impact the demand for traditional fingerprint-based systems.

AI Impact

AI has improved the accuracy of fingerprint-matching algorithms used in automated fingerprint identification systems. Machine learning and deep learning techniques have made it possible to identify matches even in cases with low-quality or partial fingerprint images. AI has accelerated the matching process in automated fingerprint identification systems, allowing for quicker identification of individuals and this is especially crucial in law enforcement and border control scenarios.

AI-powered automated fingerprint identification systems can handle larger databases of fingerprints efficiently, this scalability is vital as the volume of fingerprint data continues to grow. AI helps in reducing false positives and negatives, leading to more reliable results in identifying individuals and this is essential in criminal investigations and security applications.

For instance, on 31 August 2023, Google introduced an innovative watermarking solution to safeguard the authenticity of AI-generated images. The system integrates subtle watermarks into AI-generated images, serving as digital signatures to indicate that the images were created by artificial intelligence algorithms and this development is in response to concerns about the potential misuse and misrepresentation of AI-generated visuals, which have become increasingly difficult to distinguish from genuine photographs.

Russia- Ukraine War Impact

In regions affected by conflict, government agencies and law enforcement organizations may experience disruptions in their normal operations, including those related to automated fingerprint identification systems, this could lead to delays in fingerprint identification and criminal investigations. In times of conflict, there may be increased concerns about the security of sensitive biometric data stored in automated fingerprint identification systems databases.

During a war or conflict, government resources may be redirected toward immediate security and defense needs and this could affect the allocation of resources to maintain and upgrade systems. In cases where international collaboration on criminal investigations is necessary, geopolitical tensions resulting from the conflict could hinder cooperation between law enforcement agencies that rely on systems data sharing.

By Component

• Software
• Hardware

By Search Type

• Tenprint Search
• Latent Search

By Application

• Commercial
• Governments
• Banking & Finance
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico

• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe

• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America

• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

• On 15 May 2022, the Maharashtra government launched an Automated Multimodal Biometric Identification System aimed at improving crime detection and conviction rates and this advanced system stores fingerprints, palmprints, facial scans and eye scans of criminals and suspects digitally. It is designed to assist law enforcement agencies in identifying and tracking criminals using various biometric data, including palmprints and facial recognition.
• On 22 January 2021, Fujitsu Laboratories introduced a multi-factor biometric authentication system aimed at facilitating contactless shopping in the post-COVID-19 era, this solution combines two forms of biometric authentication: facial verification, even when users are wearing masks and palm recognition.
• On 5 June 2023, Pakistan's National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) introduced iris recognition technology in several cities to enhance the existing biometric verification system. Iris recognition is known for its high reliability and accuracy in identification. NADRA stated that this technology will complement the automated fingerprint identification system introduced over a decade ago and the facial recognition systems.

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