Facial Recognition Technology Explained

Facial recognition technology (FRT) is an excellent security control measure that has been in use for some time. But it is yet to be utilized to its full extent. The digital cameras used in security usually use a basic form of facial recognition technology that involves identification of a face in relation to its photographic features. But obtaining the full details of the face identified needs more advanced equipments in place. Even mobile phones and some computers too are geared up with FRT as part of the security measures involved. With the various promising features that an advanced FRT system has to offer, the entire outlook of security and surveillance is bound to change drastically.

Due to the tremendous potential of the FRT, the Government and Military departments are pressuring the utilization of the more advanced versions. The security measures in places like the airports, public transit and on occasions of game events like the Olympics need to be checked properly at a huge level. To ensure this the FRT is needed. For the past 7 to8 years researches have been done on a massive level to eliminate the few defects that have been noticed in using the FRT. As a result newer forms with features like texture analysis, 3D modeling and compensating for ageing features have been developed. This will pave the way for a safe and secure transportation, as wireless surveillance cameras can be fixed at any place or corner and individuals screened competently.

Those against the technology, site some of its earlier failures and poor performance levels. In response to these allegations, the researches made subsequently have resulted in finding a good solution that helps in appropriate identification process. This is true with all the appliances from the light bulb to the mobile phones that we use now. Pixar Company was the first to utilize the imaging technology and employ them in medical and governmental institutions. Even after two decades, the company specializes in the production of high level animations like Wall-E and Toy Story.

In future the reach of the FRT could go far beyond the security cameras. Facial recognition can find its uses in many fields like in the case of an ATM, where it can be used to identify the customer by his facial features and verify the credit card. This eliminates the usual procedures and ensures faster delivery. This may seem improbable as of now, but when computers were first introduced, they were giant sized and took up a large space. But now things have changed drastically and the same applies for the facial recognition technology. It is not long before they become an integral part of our day to day life.

source: Facing the future: facial recognition technology is changing the way images are captured and used.(Trends & Technology): An article from: Photo Marketing by Bonnie Gretzner