Features

Discovery demonstrates the following features:

Tracking of multiple faces simultaneously in real time
The face tracking capability of idfend FRS Discovery is simply the most advanced in the industry. Discovery demonstrates tracking of up to four faces simultaneously in a wide variety of conditions (indoor, outdoor and low-light). The system tracks faces in real time (30 FPS) and at head rotation angles of up to 90 degrees from the camera. The video display shows the tracking operation using color-coded overlays, and even illustrates the ability of the system to determine head orientation.

Enrollment of facial images from a live or recorded video stream
The system incorporates an interactive enrollment procedure in which the computer guides the user through the process verbally. The system is aware when the user enters and leaves the camera's field of view, when multiple users are attempting to enroll, and when the user is positioned too far from the camera, and responds appropriately with verbal instructions.

Enrollment of facial images from a static image (JPEG)
A video image is often all that is available to identify an individual. The system allows enrollment form a static image (JPEG). Although identification and verification will be less accurate than would be the case with live enrollment, idfend FRS Discovery demonstrates exceptional authentication capabilities using even a single photograph.

Identification (one-to-many authentication) from a video stream
The system can identify up to four individuals simultaneously from a live or recorded video feed. This capability is extremely important in surveillance mode (i.e. identifying individuals in a crowd). The system logs each identification event and stores an image of the identified individual for subsequent analysis and reporting.

Verification (one-to-one authentication) from a video stream
Verification is performed on a single individual within the video frame (or static image). In the event that multiple individuals are present within the field of view, the system issues verbal warnings indicating that only one individual is permitted in from of the camera. The ability to distinguish multiple faces simultaneously is a key requirement for both physical and logical (computer) access control applications.

Database search for a specific individual
Database searches can be conducted using live- or static-enrollment generated templates. The demonstration program integrates six of the most popular OLEDB providers, including Microsoft Access®, Microsoft SQL® Server and Oracle 9i®. The system allows customization of searches based on the number of closest matches and on confidence thresholds. The search speed provided within the demonstration program is 10,000 images per second.