Nec corporation (20240338966). FACE AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS simplified abstract
Contents
FACE AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
FACE AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240338966 titled 'FACE AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS
The abstract describes a face authentication apparatus that includes a face image acquisition unit, a collation unit, a flow rate measurement unit, and a security level determination unit.
- The face image acquisition unit captures a user's face image as they move through a gate between two areas.
- The collation unit performs face authentication using the acquired face image.
- The flow rate measurement unit measures the flow rates of users moving through the gate in both directions.
- The security level determination unit assesses the security levels of the two areas based on the measured flow rates.
Potential Applications: - Access control systems in secure facilities - Border control and immigration checkpoints - Secure authentication for mobile devices and applications
Problems Solved: - Enhancing security measures by combining face authentication with flow rate analysis - Improving access control efficiency and accuracy
Benefits: - Increased security levels in restricted areas - Streamlined authentication processes for users - Enhanced monitoring and control of user movements
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Face Authentication Apparatus for Secure Access Control" This technology can be used in airports, government buildings, data centers, and other high-security facilities to improve access control and authentication processes.
Questions about Face Authentication Apparatus: 1. How does the flow rate measurement contribute to the overall security of the system?
- The flow rate measurement helps in analyzing the movement patterns of users and detecting any anomalies in real-time.
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 authentication processes.
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.
