NEW YORK, May 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- EyeLock LLC, a
leader of iris-based identity authentication solutions, today
announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office
(USPTO) has issued U.S. Patent No. 9,646,217 that enables a single
camera to acquire iris biometrics as well as a face image by
providing suitable illumination adjustments between the two
acquisitions.
"Our latest patent continues to strengthen EyeLock's position in
the mobile and broader Internet of Things (IoT) sectors," said
Jim Demitrieus, CEO of EyeLock. "The
compact design of this solution leverages a single camera component
to perform multiple functions, resulting in a lower total cost to
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and increased capabilities
for end-users."
Mr. Demitrieus noted that this invention:
- uses a single image sensor to acquire a face image and an iris
image suitable for iris recognition;
- determines the distance of the subject from the image sensor,
so that suitable illumination levels can be provided even when the
two types of images are being captured in quick succession;
- links the face image to the iris image, which allows the face
image to be used for liveness confirmation of the iris biometrics;
and
- allows the acquisition of the face image to serve as biometric
deterrence and the face image to be optionally stored for future
dispute resolution.
This patent is the most recent example of how EyeLock has
achieved significant technological breakthroughs and solved
integration challenges that have historically been a barrier to
mass-market adoption of iris authentication technology. In
addition, the Company's approach provides maximum flexibility by
offering designs that have either on-board or host-based processing
and illumination. Algorithm performance capabilities for speed and
accuracy have been validated by Novetta, a leader in advanced
analytics technology and independent biometric testing, as
unmatched in the market. The EyeLock reference designs have working
distances of up to 60 cm with a false accept rate of 1 in 1.5
million for single eye authentication and a false reject rate of
less than 1%.
About EyeLock
EyeLock LLC, a majority owned subsidiary of
Voxx International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), is an
acknowledged leader in advanced iris authentication for the
Internet of Things (IoT), providing the highest level of security
with EyeLock ID™ technology. Iris authentication is
highly secure because no two irises are alike and the
iris is the most accurate human identifier other than
DNA. The company's significant IP portfolio, including more
than 100 patents and patents pending, and proprietary technology
enables the convenient and secure authentication of individuals
across physical and logical environments. EyeLock's solutions have
been integrated and embedded across consumer and enterprise
products and platforms, eliminating the need for PINs and
passwords. Corporations across the Fortune 500 recognize the level
of security EyeLock provides due in part to its extremely
low false acceptance rate, ease of use, and scalability. As a
sponsor member of the FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance, a
non-profit organization dedicated to creating a safer and more
secure digital presence for consumers, EyeLock is dedicated to
advancing digital privacy and next generation security. For more
information, please visit www.eyelock.com.
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