Intel's new facial recognition system for ATMs is made in Israel

• Date: 07 January 2021
• Author: ZEV STUB
• Published date: 07 January 2021

The chipmaker said its RealSense solution combines an active depth sensor with a specialized neural network designed to deliver secure, accurate, and user-aware facial authentication that works with smart locks, access control, point-of-sale, ATMs, kiosks, and more.

Traditional authentication methods leave users vulnerable to ID theft and security breaches, Intel said, leading companies to pursue facial authentication technology for higher security standards. RealSense has built-in anti-spoofing technology to protect against false entry attempts using photographs, videos or masks, and provides a one-in-a-million false acceptance rate. The system adapts to users over time as they change physical features, such as facial hair and glasses, and works in various lighting conditions and for customers across a wide range of heights or complexions.

The solution has an easy enrollment process with no network setup needed, so users are able to quickly unlock...