| A4Vision, the leader in 3D facial recognition, announced version 4.0 of its 3D facial recognition line of products, adding new hardware and software features to enable synchronized 2D/3D enrolment. A4Vision’s solution renders 2D images (photos and stored image data) compliant with ISO standards for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requirements for new travel documents that incorporate biometrics. By integrating processes to check for 2D image quality and validate identity, A4Vision’s solution achieves unprecedented accuracy. A4Vision’s synchronized 2D and 3D capabilities accomplish faster and more precise matching results than when using only 2D based search. The new capability provides the ability to simultaneously create 3D databases, which are capable highly accurate matching at sub-second speeds. 2D texture and 3D geometry enrolment occur in one quick session with a person standing in the same location. The session produces the ISO 19794-5 compliant 2D image, a high-resolution 3D image, and a combined view or overlay of the 2D image matched with the 3D shape. The combination of the 2D and 3D images allows for enhanced viewing of the facial images. There are challenges with 2D systems when attempting to match a person standing at an uncontrolled angle against the full frontal 2D image stored in the travel documents or against random images that comprise watch list databases. Both of these matching scenarios, 1:1 and 1:Many, require precise recognition performance in order to maintain checkpoint flow. A4Vision’s synchronized 2D and 3D approach establishes a new realm of speed and robustness. 3D biometric facial identification provides actual, measurable, real-time data about a subject’s face, skull and bone structure, enabling higher throughput and improved security on the spot. A4Vision’s simultaneous capture of 3D and 2D data bring new value to prevailing applications of 2D photo identification, including border control and airport checkpoints, where drivers’ licenses, ePassports and visas can be thoroughly scrutinized in seconds. |
