Top biometric technologies in the world

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Biological identifiers like fingerprints, face, iris, and retina scans can be used for authentications. However, it requires a reliable biometric technology. There are some biometric technologies recognized world-over for its accuracy and reliability. NEC is recognized worldwide for delivering efficient bio-metric technology.

An efficient algorithm

All bio-metric technologies work on algorithms. Face recognition algorithms are based on mathematical calculations. The process followed in a bio-metric technology includes capturing the image of face and then analyzing the features. The face recognition algorithm, for example, analyzes the facial features. These features could consist of the width of the nose, depth of eye sockets. Each algorithms collects different nodal points. NEC's face recognition technology ranks first in NIST testing because it can collect up to 80 measurements. This information is converted into a mathematical formula. This mathematical formula represents a facial signature. This signature is compared with templates already stored. The software then authenticates a person.

AI has helped it reach its full potential.

Primitive face recognition requires manual recording of the facial features. When a system was given a photograph, it could retrieve a photo that closely resembled it. Automatic and sophisticated face recognition technology uses deep learning. Faster data processing systems have helped bio-metric technologies reach their full potential. The technologies blossomed due to developments in artificial intelligence. By 2014, face recognition was used by police in many countries to identify criminals.

Global market for facial recognition is growing.

The global market for bio-metric technologies is expected to grow. It is expected to reach US $ 12.92 billion by 2027. Safety and security are not the only areas where it can play a role. It can touch a variety of sectors. Retail, banking, transportation, and hospitality are the sectors that stand to gain a lot from the top bio-metric technologies.

• Automobile – Facial recognition technology can be used to let car drivers use their faces as a car key.

• Retail – Personalized services can be offered to customers with the help of biometric technologies.

• Hospitality – Hotel and resort check-in systems can use biometric technologies.

• Health – Bio-metric technologies can be used to offer personalized patient care at hospitals.

Protection of biometric data

To ensure that biometric technology is efficient, a dependable storage solution is needed. A cost-effective method of biometric data storage, like a biometric database server, is adopted. Data storage in an external storage allows for a multi-location verification process. Reducing the risk of privacy breaches will require data encryption before storage.

Recognition for biometric technologies

Many facial recognition algorithms produce false positives. It is not difficult to fool the facial recognition technology. However, there are methods of calibrating biometric technologies that can help in choosing the best ones. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) held competitions for biometric technologies. NEC's face recognition technology ranks first in NIST testing.

Conclusion

Biometric technologies use physiological features like fingerprint, face, and retina scans to authenticate a person, but their reliability varies. Biometric technologies depend on sophisticated algorithms, collecting and analyzing facial features to create a unique signature for everyone. Advancements in artificial intelligence have propelled biometric technologies forward, with applications expanding across sectors like retail, banking, and healthcare. However, protecting biometric data remains a challenge, necessitating secure storage solutions. Competitions organized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) helped identify top biometric technologies, like NEC's face recognition technology, which ranks first in NIST testing.