Himax Unveils Dual Palm Vein and Facial Recognition System for Smart Door Locks

Himax Technologies has unveiled its expanded WiseEye PalmVein biometric authentication system, featuring a combination of palm vein and facial recognition capabilities. The latest development builds on Himax’s previous WiseEye AI processor technology, which has been central to the company’s tinyML initiatives. The system will be showcased at CES 2025, introducing new multimodal authentication technology for smart door locks and related applications.

The WiseEye PalmVein suite integrates dual biometric authentication methods, allowing users to verify their identity through either palm vein patterns or facial recognition. The dual-mode approach enables system functionality in various conditions, including situations where users wear gloves in cold weather. The integration of palm vein technology follows successful implementations by other industry leaders, such as Fujitsu’s enterprise deployment for employee authentication.

The system has achieved PSA Certified Level 2 security certification and operates with power consumption in the milliwatt range. Authentication occurs in under 100 milliseconds, with a False Acceptance Rate of 1 in 1,000,000 and a False Rejection Rate below 1 percent, matching industry-leading standards for multimodal biometric authentication.

Operating on 8 AA batteries, the system maintains functionality for over 9 months with regular daily usage in typical household settings. The contactless authentication method provides a hygienic alternative to traditional fingerprint scanning, addressing growing consumer demand for touchless security solutions in the post-pandemic era.

The WiseEye Module offers plug-and-play capabilities for integrating additional biometric traits, supporting future expansion of authentication methods. The design matches the industry movement toward comprehensive multimodal solutions that can adapt to varying security requirements. The technology has already entered mass production through adoption by a U.S. customer for smart access control systems.

At CES 2025, Himax will demonstrate the system’s capabilities through a live smart door lock implementation, showcasing the bimodal authentication features in real-world applications. The presentation follows the growing trend of enhanced security measures in smart home devices, as manufacturers increasingly integrate advanced biometric capabilities into residential security solutions.

Sources: Globe Newswire, AIInvest, Morningstar

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December 30, 2024 – by the ID Tech Editorial Team