ThirdFactor | UAE to protect country entry with face biometrics

Monday, July 21, 2008

Starting with the international airport in the country’s capital, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates has started installation of a new biometric security system at all points of entry to their country, according to a Hindustan Times article.

The new system works off of face recognition biometrics and will identify all those entering the country from a distance without their active participation through a series of cameras capturing footage of people.

By comparing certain facial features captured by the cameras with those on a database, the UAE should be able to verify threats before they are problematic.

The system identifies individuals through a number of facial features including eyes, nose, cheekbones and jaw shape, size and position; additionally, it can verify an identity from a number of camera angles including profile.

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