NEC NeoFace combines an extracted analysis of the eyes with a detailed determination of facial feature, using a GLVQ based multiple matching face recognition system.Providing a reliable verification solution.

1. Biometrics identification solutions
BIoMeTRIcS IDeNTIFIcaTIoN SoLUTIoNS
“there are some reasons why biometrics face
recognition has achieved high significance – not only in
security applications, it has also become increasingly
important in registering and verifying individuals as well
as developing highly realistic user interfaces.”
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2. Biometrics Identification Solutions
NeoFace TM
NEC’s 2D face recognition procedure:
Fast, exceptionally precise and efficient
The Setting
Generalized Matching Face Perturbation Space Method Adaptive Regional Blend
Face recognition Detection Method Matching Method
-a special biometric procedure with perspective NEC has developed a standardized
In order to achieve particularly fast and face model which enables the
Individuals are recognized and identified based on several methods. First, there’s something the individual knows, reliable results, NeoFace™ combines derivation of different facial views. This
like a PIN or password. Recognition is also possible by means of an ID, a chip card or a similar token that the an extracted analysis of the eyes with a procedure is known as the Perturbation
individual owns. But the risky side of both these methods is that the information or token can easily be lost, forgotten, detailed determination of facial feature, Space Method.
stolen or duplicated. using a GLVQ based multiple matching
face recognition system. Generate the Image
Biometric procedures, on the other hand, are the secured alternatives because they use automated methods to
recognize individuals based on unmistakable physical characteristics.
Unique Thanks to the Perturbation Space
Method, the general range of facial
Face recognition has interesting advantages over other procedures. For example, it enables faces to be recorded poses and lighting has ceased to
from a distance. present major problems. The range of
variation of different facial parts is still
In addition, it can be expected to act as a crime deterrent because faces which have been recorded and archived a challenge, however. NeoFace™ uses
can later help to identify a person. a very thorough matching procedure
The illustration here shows how a number of
different alternative poses can be generated which also works with photos of a
from as a single registered face. person wearing glasses or a hat. To
minimize the adverse effects of such
In the future, it will be possible to partial modifications, NEC uses the
Benefits take different lighting situations into Adaptive Regional Blend Matching
consideration as well. By storing a Method.
face in different perspectives in the
system, it is possible for the face to be
2D face recognition recognized at various angles and under
-results from 20 years of experience. various lighting conditions.
For many years, NEC has concentrated on face recognition methods within the framework of Biometric security
systems. NeoFace™ - at a glance
The NeoFace™ SDK was introduced in 2003 as a competent, international solution. This procedure is specifically Features Exact, reliable verification NEC – The leader of Biometrics
designed for the following areas in which positive face recognition must be carried out especially rapidly and Solution
precisely: • Fast, exact face recognition • Optimal results through ARBM
• GLVQ based multiple matching technology (Adaptive Regional NEC is one of the world’s largest
• National ID documents face recognition system Blend Matching) manufacturer in IT and telecom
• Border Control Management • Combination of extraction of eyes • Extraction of similar facial areas technology; its solutions for IT,
• Access to Sensitive Zones or Network and recognition of facial features • Identification and authentication networks and electronic components
• Airport Security Management • Reliable verification through based on individual facial features are in the vanguard. NEC has developed
• Criminological Work classification with neural network • Can be flexibly adapted to existing biometric security solutions for more
• Prison Management • Short processing time IT systems than 30 years and has installed large
• High recognition rates • Can be integrated into many types number of AFIS systems worldwide,
NeoFace™ accurately recognizes faces, records and registers their biometric characteristics. The features of • Face recognition regardless of of video monitoring systems making it one of the most renowned
different faces can be compared using the following identification procedures: vantage point and facial changes • Perform 1:N matching and biometric specialists.
(glasses, beard, expression) identification
• Generalized Matching Face Detection Method • Interfaces to Automated Fingerprint
• Perturbation Space Method Identification System
• Adaptive Regional Blend Matching Method • Supports diverse graphic and video
formats as well as live cameras