A Unique Identification Method To Authenticate User Identity

By Author: Jacob Michael
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The human face plays a vital role when we interact socially, conveying our identity. Using the human face as a vital element to security, face recognition technology has been widely adopted considering its potential for a wide range of applications.


As compared with other biometrics systems using fingerprint and iris (retina scan), face recognition has distinctive advantages because of its contact free process. Face images can be captured from a distance without touching the person being identified, and it’s not necessary to interact with the actual person. In addition, facial recognition is used for the purpose of preventing crime because facial images are recorded and archived which can later help to identify a person.


Face Recognition is widely used in different sectors including large scale industries, corporate offices as well as government and private sectors.


Facial Recognition is based on computer application and works by capturing the facial features of individual person. These features are captured through a high resolution web camera and stored in a computer ...
... database. When the person visits again to the place, then again the person has to appear in front of camera so that it scans the facial features. Then, the computer attempts to match the real image and the stored one have initiated. If the system finds a match, then it grants the permission to enter into the building, otherwise the system denies.


Facial recognition technology is already being used by companies such as Google, Tesco and Face book, and it has huge potential for dealing with security. Typically, face recognition is seen being leveraged in the following scenarios, although this is not a complete list:


1. In law enforcement

2. In banks

3. In casinos and VIP recognitions

4. In hospitals and medical practices

5. At special events where large crowds will be present (to find wanted criminals)

6. During elections (to validate that each person has only one vote)

7. Automotive


Companies like Face-Six provides with an unmatched facial recognition expertise, which is already being used by the Army, Police Department and a global security and aerospace company (to name a few). The solution provided by Face-Six can be used for numerous applications in security, operations and marketing/advertising.


Applications can be built leveraging Face-Six Face Recognition Video Surveillance around Security, Analytics, Recognition of authorized person/VIP’s. Face-Six also provides Face Recognition database matching system that can be used in investigation, ID issuance and Photo Indexing & Sorting.


Advantages:

Facial recognition system fully depends on facial patterns of a person, which makes it highly reliable for an organization to protect its premise.


1. It is almost impossible for a person to bypass this technology which further increases the credibility of the security solution.

2. After installation, it only requires a simple maintenance of database. Without any additional cost one can very easily add/remove the name of an authenticated person by using software.

3. It is immensely fast and this technology will scan the facial features as fast as few seconds. Hundreds of faces can be authenticated simultaneously in just seconds, which is very helpful for visitor management.

4. It is widely being used in the buildings/companies where a huge number of people are passing through during a small fraction of time.

5. Compared to other biometric solutions, authenticating more than one person at the same time is not possible, while in face recognition, two or more persons can easily enter premises after they authentication themselves.


As we have seen, face recognition system is widely used in different organizations with respect to the usage and has immense potential as far as security is concerned. Face recognition software offers numerous facilities by providing great features to control the unwanted visitors visiting an organization.


About Author:

Jacob Michael, the author of this article, has expertise knowledge in using Facial Recognition Software for long years for offering facial recognition services.