View source for 18750354. 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 18750354 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.

* The apparatus acquires a face image of a user moving through a gate between two areas.
* It performs face authentication based on the acquired face image.
* A flow rate measurement unit measures the flow rates of users moving through the gate in both directions.
* A security level determination unit uses the flow rates to determine the security levels of the two areas.

==Key Features and Innovation==
* Face image acquisition for authentication of users moving between areas.
* Flow rate measurement to assess user movement patterns.
* Security level determination based on flow rates for enhanced security.

==Potential Applications==
The technology can be used in secure access control systems for various facilities such as offices, airports, and other restricted areas.

==Problems Solved==
* Enhanced security for areas with high user traffic.
* Efficient authentication of users moving between different zones.

==Benefits==
* Improved security measures.
* Streamlined user authentication process.
* Enhanced access control for sensitive areas.

==Commercial Applications==
Title: Secure Access Control System with Face Authentication
This technology can be applied in commercial buildings, airports, government facilities, and other high-security locations to ensure secure access control and efficient user authentication processes.

==Questions about Face Authentication==
===How does the flow rate measurement contribute to determining security levels?===
The flow rate measurement helps in analyzing user movement patterns and identifying any anomalies that could indicate potential security threats.

===What are the potential challenges in implementing face authentication in high-traffic areas?===
Implementing face authentication in high-traffic areas may face challenges such as processing a large number of face images quickly and accurately, as well as ensuring seamless user experience.


==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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