ZKTeco Secures Top 3 Spot in Global Fingerprint Tech Contest

ZKTeco Secures Top Ranking in Global Fingerprint Verification Competition

ZKTeco’s Intelligent Innovation Research Institute has cemented its position as a frontrunner in biometric technology, achieving third place in the standard database test at the 2025 Fingerprint Verification Competition (FVC). This accomplishment highlights ZKTeco’s prowess in fingerprint authentication and its cutting-edge capabilities in biometric and computer vision algorithms, solidifying its presence on the world stage of artificial intelligence.

ZKTeco’s Breakthroughs in Fingerprint Authentication

ZKTeco’s biometric and computer vision algorithm team remains committed to pushing the boundaries of fingerprint authentication technology. By harnessing the power of deep learning and generative AI, the team has significantly enhanced fingerprint data generation capabilities. Furthermore, ZKTeco has pioneered integrated solutions for privacy protection and model security, ensuring robust defenses against potential threats while prioritizing user data and privacy.

This year’s competition showcased ZKTeco’s exceptional algorithm performance:

Standard Database Test:
* False Match Rate (FMR) < 0.01%
* False Non-Match Rate (FNMR) 0.014%

Difficult Database Test:
* False Match Rate (FMR) < 0.01%
* False Non-Match Rate (FNMR) 1.175%

These results underscore the high accuracy and efficiency of ZKTeco’s algorithms.

Driving Industry Leadership

ZKTeco’s research team has not only improved the accuracy and efficiency of fingerprint algorithms but has also made substantial strides in contactless fingerprint authentication and its applications on low-computation devices. Mr. Richard Chen, Chief of the Institute, emphasized the significance of this achievement, stating, “The recognition at the FVC is a testament to our entire team’s relentless pursuit of excellence, for what we have committed to pushing the boundaries of biometric technology. Our team’s dedication to innovation and excellence in biometric technology drives us to exceed industry standards and deliver solutions that enhance security and convenience for users worldwide.”

As a global provider of AI-driven cognitive spatial computing products and cloud services, ZKTeco seamlessly integrates multi-modal biometric and computer vision (BioCV) core technologies with emerging fields such as IoT, big data, and cloud computing. Its solutions cater to a wide array of applications, including time management, spatial management, identity authentication, and smart business.

Global R&D Strength

As of June 30, 2024, ZKTeco boasts a team of over 1,100 R&D professionals across its four global R&D centers. The company holds over 900 valid patents, including 18 patents in multi-modal biometric recognition.

ZKTeco’s proprietary BioCV TinyAI model serves as the bedrock of its technology ecosystem, providing strong competitive advantages in both single-modal and multi-modal biometric recognition technologies. Its innovations encompass combinations such as:
* Fingerprint + Facial Authentication
* Facial + Palm Vein Authentication
* Palm + Finger Vein Authentication
* Fingerprint + Finger Vein Authentication
* Facial + Iris Authentication
* Fingerprint + Palm + Facial Authentication

Commitment to Industry Standards

ZKTeco actively contributes to the development of industry standards and regulations, participating in the drafting and revision of 28 national and regional standards as of June 30, 2024.

Looking Ahead

As digital technologies continue to advance, ZKTeco remains steadfast in its mission: “Utilizing technology to change the world, making human life and social development safer and smarter.” By intensifying its investment in biometric and computer vision R&D, ZKTeco aims to deliver innovative products and solutions that cater to diverse user needs, accelerate digital transformation, and pave the way for a smarter, more connected future.

About the FVC Competition

The Fingerprint Verification Competition (FVC) stands as a globally recognized event co-organized by the Biometrics System Laboratory at the University of Bologna, the Pattern Recognition and Image Processing Laboratory at Michigan State University, and the Biometric Testing Center at San Jose State University. As a premier platform for tracking the latest advancements in fingerprint verification, FVC draws top-tier participants from academia and industry worldwide, all vying to showcase cutting-edge fingerprint recognition technologies.

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