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  • Cognitec Systems deploys 250 facial recognition devices for Australia's airport security enhancement.
  • FaceVACS-Entry captures biometric data, ensures traveler identity, and supports border digitization.
  • Project strengthens Australia-Home Affairs collaboration, improves global traveler verification systems.

Cognitec Systems Pty Ltd is collaborating with Home Affairs Australia to supply 250 camera units aimed at enhancing security protocols through facial image capture, quality assessment, and identity verification of travelers at major international airports across the country.

Each year, Australia's international travel volume reaches around 41 million, prompting the Department to utilize facial biometrics for the collection and electronic verification of eligible travelers' identities.

Cognitec Hardware and Software Systems

Cognitec's state-of-the-art device, FaceVACS-Entry, is engineered to detect an individual's height, adjust the camera for optimal frontal pose capture, and perform automated facial recognition for identity verification.

Additionally, Cognitec is providing essential integration software, mounting hardware, comprehensive installation services, and ongoing support for both hardware and software systems.

Relationship with the Department of Home Affairs

This initiative is expected to significantly contribute to the security and progressive digitization of Australia's border

"Cognitec is proud to continue a successful relationship with the Department of Home Affairs, and to deliver our technology for quick collection of biometric photos and for accurate traveler verification at the Australian border primary lines," stated Terry Hartmann, Cognitec’s Vice President Asia Pacific.

This initiative is expected to significantly contribute to the security and progressive digitization of Australia's border, ensuring the authenticity of traveler identities.

Global Utilization of FaceVACS-Entry

Worldwide, governments employ FaceVACS-Entry for various applications requiring standards-compliant photo capture and live image verification against reference images.

These include programs such as access control, border management, and entry/exit processes.

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