FPC’s 4th Generation Iris Tech Offers Low-Res, Low-Cost Performance

Fingerprint Cards (FPC) has introduced its fourth-generation iris recognition software platform, aiming to improve convenience and affordability.

The platform introduces a ‘just glance’ approach that supports a large field-of-view and long-distance operation on standard, cost-effective hardware, aiming to achieve one-in-a-million accuracy without compromising security.

The technology requires minimal facial visibility—as little as a one-by-one inch area—and can function even when users wear glasses, masks, makeup, beards, or headwear. The system can distinguish between siblings, including identical twins.

Potential applications for the platform include enterprise and residential access control, personal computers, automotive systems, identity verification for time and attendance, and point-of-sale systems. FPC says user enrollment is brief, taking only a few seconds, with subsequent authentication occurring promptly.

Fingerprints says the platform uses machine learning to provide a secure and efficient user experience, and can operate effectively at image resolutions as low as 3 pixels per millimeter.

With increasing concerns over deepfakes and privacy issues related to facial recognition, Fingerprints’ iris recognition solution is intended to enhance security by mitigating the risk of fake identities.

Adam Philpott, CEO of FPC, stated that the platform is designed to meet the growing demand for secure, touchless solutions, particularly within Zero Trust security frameworks that require continuous user authentication.

“Zero Trust is quickly becoming standard and requires continuous user authentication which is typically dependent upon passwords, offering poor security and user experience,” he said. “Our iris recognition platform can help insert a more reliable means of identity authentication into Zero Trust, using biometrics to strengthen cyber security whilst improving the user experience.”

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October 3, 2024 – by Tony Bitzionis