View source for 18750298. FACE AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)

=FACE AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:NEC Corporation|NEC Corporation]]


[[Category:NEC Corporation]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Taketo Kochi of Tokyo (JP)|Taketo Kochi of Tokyo (JP)]][[Category:Taketo Kochi of Tokyo (JP)]]

[[:Category:Kenji Saito of Tokyo (JP)|Kenji Saito of Tokyo (JP)]][[Category:Kenji Saito of Tokyo (JP)]]

==FACE AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18750298 titled 'FACE AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS

==Simplified Explanation==
The patent application describes a face authentication apparatus that uses face images to authenticate users moving between different areas via a gate. The apparatus measures the flow rates of users moving in both directions and determines the security levels of the areas based on these flow rates.

* Acquires face images of users moving through a gate
* Performs face authentication using the acquired images
* Measures the flow rates of users moving through the gate in both directions
* Determines the security levels of the areas based on the measured flow rates

==Key Features and Innovation==
* Face image acquisition for authentication
* Flow rate measurement for security level determination
* Gate-based user movement tracking

==Potential Applications==
The technology can be used in various access control systems, such as secure facilities, airports, and public events where face authentication and flow rate monitoring are essential for security.

==Problems Solved==
* Enhances security by authenticating users based on face images
* Provides real-time monitoring of user movement between areas
* Helps in determining security levels based on user flow rates

==Benefits==
* Improved security measures
* Efficient user authentication process
* Enhanced monitoring and control of user movement

==Commercial Applications==
Title: Face Authentication and Flow Rate Monitoring System for Enhanced Security
This technology can be applied in industries such as:
* Security and surveillance
* Access control systems
* Event management and crowd control

==Prior Art==
Potential areas to search for prior art related to this technology include:
* Face recognition systems
* Access control technologies
* Flow rate monitoring devices

==Frequently Updated Research==
Stay updated on advancements in:
* Face recognition algorithms
* User authentication methods

==Questions about Face Authentication and Flow Rate Monitoring System==
1. How does the apparatus determine the security levels of the areas based on flow rates?
   The security level determination unit analyzes the flow rates of users moving through the gate to assess the security levels of the areas.
2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in high-traffic areas?
   High-traffic areas may pose challenges in accurately measuring flow rates and ensuring seamless face authentication for all users.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A face authentication apparatus includes a face image acquisition unit that acquires, as a first face image, a face image of a user who moves from a first area to a second area via a gate provided between the first area and the second area, a collation unit that performs face authentication, a flow rate measurement unit that measures a flow rate of users who move from the first area to the second area via the gate and a flow rate of users who move from the second area to the first area via the gate, and a security level determination unit that determines the security level of the first area and the security level of the second area on the basis of the flow rates measured.



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