Facial Recognition for PC Security

Facial Recognition

PC Security

Most of the people store their personal or business information in computers. However, with the trend of increasing number of identity thefts, conventional way of using ID and password to protect access to computer involves lot of risks .
Logon provides a simple but effective option. The integration of Logon and PC camera provides access only when a live-fed face image of authorized user is detected, thus effectively preventing unauthorized access. Logon is a non-invasive technology that does not require physical contact.

• Hands-free login using Facial Biometric Technology
• Constant search for the presence of the user
• Automatic lock, if an unauthorized user tries to use system
• Options for 1 / 5 / unlimited users (up to database size limitations)
• Very small Face template size: 2.3KB, thereby low disk usage
• Works with all normal 640X480 pixels good quality Webcams (interpolation cameras are not recommended)
• Fast & accurate face detection

Hands-Free Login

This is a revolutionary technology that facilitates secure and biometric login to a Microsoft Windows environment. The software runs an automatic scan and then detects and matches the physical presence of the user, thereby eliminating the need for user name and password. The process does not store any image of the user but uses only algorithm based calculation results.
In case the user is absent, the system locks the computer access until the FRS FaceLog Scan identifies the user through the physical data stored in the system

Advantages

• Allows up to 5 local users per machine
• Software allows user management
• System screen is locked when user is absent for a period of time (Interval)
• The user can manually lock his PC
• The user can select the relevant video source
• The user can configure Video device up to his driver configuration

Supported Cameras

• Full support for Analog Cameras (through video grabber)
• IP Cameras
• Full support for USB Camera
• Supports in Logitech®, Microsoft®,Vivotek®, Axis® Cameras 

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Facial Recognition Surveillance System

Facial Recognition

Surveillance System

The world faces a lot of threats and risks at this present era and for the same reason the need for upgrading and integrating the security needs at all levels are highly vital.
Video security, biometrics and face recognition systems are at the forefront of the world's efforts to cope up with the threats at hand. The need to accurately detect the suspects in real time or suspicious behavior has become evident in places such as airports and railway stations, government and public buildings as well as around high security facilities such as water and energy utilities.

• Real time multiple video stream analysis and reconcile the evidence with the facts
• 1:N Matching, database matching between live images, video images and database images
• Real time face comparison against watch list
• Alarm notification and recordings
• Enrollment from still image, still image camera and live video stream
• High scalability in terms of watch list size, number of video streams, and number of visible faces
• End-to-end security solution
• Web-based system administration
• Comprehensive audit trails and reports

Whole face capture in surveillance area

FRS Suspect Detect acts as a surveillance system that has video recording capability.The system can automatically detect faces of people that appear in the surveillance area.
With its intelligent face recognition algorithms, FRS Suspect Detect analyses the input from numerous CCTV cameras, comparing the captured face images with database containing previously stored profiles and face templates.
As face images are detected, FRS Suspect Detect automatically captures and records those face images. At the same time as capturing face images, FRS Suspect Detect matches all those captured images with the face images pre-enrolled in the database.

Applicable For

• Law Enforcement agencies, Airports & other high traffic areas
• Criminal Investigation
• Casinos, Clubs, Sport arenas
• Banks & Buildings requiring high security.

System Targets

• Improve Video Quality
• Centralized Digital Suspect Album
• Automatic Suspect Enrollment
• Automatic Suspect Detection

System Workflow

• Suspect are captured on the enrollment system
• Stores faces in local database
• Export to global database
• Suspect Detect matches images with the pre-enrolled images in database.

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Face Biometric Login Through Web

Web Access is an innovative solution for remote facial authentication through Web and TCP/IP networks. The solution allows remote Face Authentication through a Web Component which could be embedded on any web page. The system does Face Recognition and allows to face-authenticate a user along with password authentication. WebAccess is a revolutionary mechanism that facilitates secure login to a remote site from a web page. Web Access component will be embedded in login authentication web page.

• Embeddable in any web page
• Global Face Authentication capability
• Free version available
• View of authenticated clients
• Messaging to Clients possible
• Remote Backup/Restore

Suitable For

• Online banking
• Organizational web sites
• IT industry
• Other sensitive web resources

Advantages

• User can get authenticated from any where in the world with internet
• Administrator can enroll a user from any where in the world using internet
• Reliable authentication using Biometric feature (Face Recognition)
• Centralized Authentication reduces maintenance costs
• Client machine does not require any software installation (Apart from settings change)
• Unlimited number of users (Depending on database size limitations)
• Fast and accurate face detection (Depending on internet connectivity speed)
• Works with normal 640 x 480 pixels Web Camera (Interpolation cameras not required)
• 1:1 matching
• Strengthens Password login with face recognition technology

Hardware Requirements

• Microsoft® Windows XP/VISTA
• Minimum Memory : 512 MB RAM
• HD Free Space : 50 MB
• Processor : at least 1.2 GHz

Server Side

• View list of authenticated users
• User information and image acquisition available on request
• User authentication history available as log file
• User images possible to be saved as acquisition data
• Possible to view users in multi view screen

Supported Cameras

• Full support for Analog Cameras
• IP Cameras
• Full support for USB Camera
• Support in Logitech®, Microsoft®,Vivotek®, Axis® Cameras

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Features of Facial Recognition Systems.

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Commercial Security

Imaging Analysis is arguably one of the fastest growing sectors of the Surveillance market place. It is gaining a strong foothold within Commercial Security considerations. In Shopping Centers, Public Buildings, Campuses and even Commercial premises there is an increasing requirement to secure common areas to a reasonable level. Today, we see an overwhelming desire to install a greater number of CCTV cameras, but who monitors each of these cameras and how is one security guard able to identify the threat; a stalker, a murderer or a thief? This is where imaging analysis can assist in a series of measures to ensure that public places are thoroughly scanned and a strict vigil is in place to track the movement of unidentified persons.

Face Recognition Method

With advancement in image analysis, facial recognition system is rapidly gaining its significance. The greater the ability to match a series of points (dimensions & pixel points) on a face, the better the percentage success rate in face identification.

Face Recognition

Humans use faces to recognize individuals. Recent advances in computing technology and capability now enable similar recognition automatically. Early face recognition algorithms used simple geometric models, but the recognition process has now matured into a science of sophisticated mathematical representations and matching processes. Major developments have propelled face recognition technology into the spotlight. Face recognition can be used for both verification (1:1) and Identification (1: N) applications.

Face Template

The heart of the facial recognition system is the Local Feature Analysis (LFA) algorithm. This is the mathematical technique the system uses to encode faces. The system maps the face and creates a "template" as a unique numerical id for that face. Once the system has stored a "template" it can compare it to the thousands or millions of "templates" stored in a database; each template occupies only 2-3 KB of data.

Algorithm

The right algorithm will enable fast and accurate face localization for reliable detection of multiple faces in still images as well as in live video streams. This simultaneous multiple face processing and identification can happen in a single frame. The face needs to be detected in less than 0.1 seconds and then processed in less than 0.2 seconds. This rapid detection rate allows comparison of up to 100,000 faces per second, through the recorded frames generating the collection of the generalized face features from several images of the same subject and writing it to the database. In this way the enrolled feature templates are more reliable and the face recognition quality increases considerably over time.

Identification vs. Verification

Verification (1:1, one-to-one) – This is the process of determining a person's identity by performing matches against one biometric template that is located upon a known ID. 1:1 verification usually uses a manual interface like a card, RFID, code or any other similar key based indexing.
Identification (1:N, one-to-many) – This is the process of determining a person's identity by performing matches against multiple biometric templates. The identification system is designed to determine identity based solely on biometric information. There are two types of identification systems: positive identification and negative identification. Advanced applications allow our customers full control over recognition methods where we support both 1:1 (verification) and 1: N (identification) methods.

Product Solutions

We offer a range of Facial Recognition Solutions designed to provide verification (1:1) and identification (1: N). These start with the basic Logon system that monitors who is using your computer or laptop. Supervision is a solution for remote facial recognition through Web / 3rd Generation (3G) Cellulars and TCP/IP networks. This allows both local and remote recognition through fast and smart facial recognition engine. Access II and III provide access control support for verification and then combine with Vistrack as a Visitor Tracking system. We also provide identification solutions integrating Logon, Supervisor, Access and Vistrack into our Suspect and Observer packages. FRS Suspect and FRS Observer are advanced surveillance systems that can automatically detect faces both online or offline using the above fast acquisition methods. They analyze the inputs from numerous CCTV cameras, comparing the extracted face templates from the cameras with a database containing previously stored profiles and face templates. As each image is detected they automatically raise alarms through whatever interface is required including SMS, PDA, Email and Web.

Conclusion

Face Recognition Technology will be considered an inevitable part of the Public and Commercial Security Solutions. Through the integration of different biometric tools many industries and organizations will enhance their security situations to a higher level. Image analyzing systems will be extensively used in controlling access, time and attendance management, Management information systems etc. to provide a comprehensive measure to improve safe and peaceful working environment.

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Biometric Security in Hospitality Sector

Introduction

Hotels are the pillars of hospitality industry. A good hotel is identified by its good service offer. Good service includes security. A hotel with the best service but poor security would expose guests to crime risks and compromise reputation and goodwill. Hoteliers are responsible for the protection of property and well-being of their guests.

A crime can occur in any place at anytime when the elements of opportunity, target and offender coincide. Hotels have to assess the risks and place a comprehensive security system in place. Security is an essential investment and not an optional expenditure.

The Mumbai terror attack that targeted the country's premium hotels kept the hospitality industry on edge.
Managing security in hotels is a delicate balancing act. On one hand, guests want to know that their rooms and possessions are secure. They want to feel they're in a safe and secure place with an air of luxury
Hotel safety and security is a growing concern among travelers throughout the world. Nobody would like to be a victim of crime while being away from home. The world has changed a lot and the perception of security also.

Security needed areas in Hotel

• Guest Rooms
• Lifts
• Corridors
• Lobbies
• Meeting Halls
• Lawns
• Escalators
• Entrances and exits leading to corridors
• Restaurants
• Parking Areas

Solutions for prevent crime in hotels

• Visitor / Guest Registration using FRS (Face Template storage in database)
• CCTV monitoring in public and non-public areas (Video Surveillance)
• Detection of unauthorized / suspicious visitors (Access Control)
• Access Control to entry restricted areas such as other rooms, premises.
• Staff, Guests and Visitors Activity Monitoring
• Electronically Controlled Door for Guest Rooms (Entry to rooms only after authentication)

Computer-assisted video surveillance

FRS Suspect Detect automatically scans incoming video streams, detects multiple faces and checks for possible "watch list" matches. If a match is found, operators are notified - in real time – allowing them to focus on the identified person instead of simultaneously observing multiple video screens.
Applications include not only the identification of unwanted people in public places, but also the identification of high-ranking customers.
The latest release of FRS Suspect Detect combines our leading face recognition technology with state-of-the art camera and computer equipment.

Features

• Real time face tracking on multiple video streams
• Real time face comparison probe against "watch list"
• Interactive and batch enrollment
• Enrollment from still image, still image camera and live video stream on manual and automatic mode
• Real time alarm notification and recording
• High scalability in terms of "watch list" size, number of video streams and number of visible faces

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Face Biometric Security in Financial Sector

Introduction

The banking and finance sectors have always been victims to robberies and fraud attempts. This poses a threat to both the employees and the customers. Fraud attempts are happening inside the tellers. People can be victims of robberies at ATMs where they withdraw cash from. It is therefore a high priority to ensure safety and security at these places to solve any incident quickly and accurately.
 
Inttelix Biometric Solutions help Banking and Finance sectors raise security levels and solve fraud attempts swiftly.
The use of biometric technology is increasingly being recognized in the banking industry as a viable means to prevent identity fraud, safeguard data, improve ease-of-use and save money without losing passwords. It is no surprise that many banks are turning to biometric technology for increased security & convenience.
As a proven innovator and biometrics research & development firm, Inttelix offers a host of facial biometric solutions that can help banks to reduce fraud and streamline operational processes by securing internal networks and / or integrating facial biometric functionality into existing in-house applications.
Banks can use our facial biometric solutions to safeguard enterprise data and reduce costs. Our solutions will enable banks to have a secure login to their network and replace user names & passwords with something that nobody can share, lose or forget, i.e. Your Face!

Fraud in Banking

• Internal fraud: Employees attempting to withdraw money from a customer’s account without their consent
• External fraud: An individual assumes the identity of a customer of the bank in order to withdraw money from the account
• Identity theft
• Online transaction fraud (Most regulations for bank accounts, established before the age of cyber crime, don’t account for such activity.)

Internal fraud is an increasing threat to the financial security of businesses. Our Solutions add the security enhancement of facial biometrics to the existing financial management applications, ensuring that only authorized personnel can validate financial transactions.

Importance of Authentication in Financial Transactions

PINs and passwords are vulnerable to being forgotten, given away, observed by others or otherwise obtained. Cards can be stolen and /or forged. It's true that a biometric authentication can help against fraud. Combining the operations with a biometric system will improve both usability and security. This proves that the performance and capability of the biometric technology is sufficiently high.

Gateways for Facial Biometric Solutions in Banking Sector

Transaction Security

• Secure customer transactions and protect their privacy either remotely or onsite
• Enroll and authenticate bank employees before they can access the bank’s network to perform a transaction

Network Security

• Controls or monitors individual’s specific activities in a network or regulates access to select infrastructure after authorization

Access Control

• To protect the physical security of facilities (safety deposit boxes, lockers, cash chests and entry restricted area)
• Access control for employees, visitors and clients at buildings and strategic points.

Remote Supervision

• Protection against internal fraud and illegal transactions through Remote Supervision
• Facilitates to monitor the productivity and efficiency of an employee

Time Attendance

• Employees’ check-in/check-out events are marked automatically by recording the biometric credentials.
• Work hours are tracked for each employee, division or organization as a whole

Benefits of Facial Biometrics Implementation

• Provides user authentication
• Allows non-duplicable transaction
• Maximizes network security
• Ensures user privacy
• Protects institution’s physical assets
• Prevents hackers and ID fraud
• Eliminates password frustration
• Cuts IT cost in password maintenance
• Increases corporate image, productivity and profitability

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Facial Recognition Authentication Solutions!

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Authentication Solutions


Our Authentication Solutions prevent unauthorized access to your corporate information and secret resources with Facial Recognition technology. The solutions enable you to register your own face as proof-of-identity using Facial Recognition system.

With our Authentication solutions, your organization can keep proof-of-identity before granting users access to IT systems, valuable resources, restricted areas and information across your corporate infrastructure. For maximum return on investment (ROI), we provide biometric authentication solutions with excellent balance between quality and price.

Authentication for Workstation or Desktop – Our Authentication ensures only authorized users to access workstations and wired or wireless networks within an organization.

Authentication for Remote Access – Remote Access is the most vulnerable entry point to IT resources. It is open to attacks from outside of the organization's physical perimeter. Our solutions deliver the most advanced security solutions for remote facial recognition through web / 3G Mobile / TCP/IP Networks.

Authentication for Application Access – Usually the users require authentication to access the enterprise applications. In a typical situation, passwords are used. By the use of our authentication solutions you can ensure physical presence of user for specific business applications.

Recognition Systems

Recognition system uses Biometrics- a person’s distinguishing traits- to auto-recognize a person.
Biometrics system is used for human recognition, i.e. for identification and verification. Biometric solutions are the new face of security in the corporate world. Facial Recognition system analyses characteristics of a person's face image inputs through a camera. It measures overall facial structure, distances between eyes, nose, mouth, and jaw edges. These measurements are retained in a database and used for comparison when a user stands before the camera.
One of the strongest positive aspects of facial recognition is that it is non-intrusive. Our facial recognition technology is based on neural computing principles, which combine the advantages of neural and elastic networks. Our surveillance platforms are able to extract faces from a moving or a static environment and run to verification checks against those on watch lists and central databases.

Advanced Automation

We undertake research and development of Biometric-based projects at a consulting level. It includes designing, engineering, integration and implementation of customized biometric solutions. We provide biometric solutions with an excellent balance between quality and price, protecting corporate security and personal identity using smart biometric authentication algorithms. These solutions provide the best security with the latest technology. We also create embedded computing solutions and which can be integrated with the biometric solution too.

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