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In these incidents at
Dulles Airport, NEC
software was used to
compare the image
against a database,
part of what’s known
as the Traveler Verifi-
cation Service.
September 2018 Edition
“No matter whose
camera, they always
have to submit an im-
(A simple scan of your face becomes a single, unified biometric key that unlocks an enjoyable
experience that’s secure, frictionless and personalized. NEC’s facial recognition technology
age to our back end,”
enhances safety in our airports, stadiums, theme parks and more.)
Hutchinson said of
NEC is at the forefront of the trend, de- the company’s matching engine.
signing cameras and software capable of
capturing and analyzing travelers’ faces NEC camera units are currently being
to verify their identity by comparing it to tested at 10 U.S. airports, including a
existing photos pulled from passports, vi- rollout at DFW International Airport
sas or other travel documents.
that’s currently underway.
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