Vision-Box implements a facial recognition pilot program at New York – JFK Airport
Vision-Box, the worldwide leader in Identity Management and Passenger Facilitation solutions, in close collaboration with Delta Air Lines, Inc., the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport Terminal 4, has been selected to deliver the next generation Biometric Exit trial using facial recognition.
During the pilot, Vision-Box’s vb i-match biometric eGates will prove the effectiveness of seamless integration of self-service airline boarding and the new CBP Biometric Exit processes. The vb i-match eGates will confirm passenger identity using advanced face recognition technology and airline ticketing information in a single, automated, reliable, and highly secure solution. This is made possible via connectivity from the Seamless Journey software platform of the eGates to the CBP Biometric Exit registration platform and the Delta Departure Control System (DCS). This initiative is an integral part of the early stage implementation of the Comprehensive Biometric Entry/Exit Plan provided by DHS to Congress in April 2016.
Vision-Box solutions deployed around the world provide highly secure, reliable, automated passenger control solutions, leveraging the power of biometrics, machine learning technologies and human-factor centric touch-point interactions. The vb i-match eGates proved their effectiveness in production environments in the most active and demanding airport environments, executing and brokering highly specialized immigration and aviation data processing.
The vb i-match eGate ensures accurate ISO-compliant photo capture, assessed by built-in facial recognition analytical tools and assisted by dynamic height and light adjustments. The automated height feature adjusts to passengers of all heights, while the dynamic lighting system enables a high-quality image capture regardless of ambient lighting within the terminal. The advanced telescopic doors ensure a smooth, secure and sequenced automated boarding process by managing a consistent passenger flow. The integration with Delta Air Line Inc.‘s Departure Control Systems unleashes a cohesive boarding flow compliant with aviation industry standards, in order to optimize the onboarding timing and allow the boarding agents to focus on the traveller experience.
Since entering the U.S. passenger facilitation market in 2013, Vision-Box has deployed over 550 Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks used by CBP for automating inbound immigration processing, participated in the CBP Otay Mesa Land Border Biometric Entry/ Exit pilots, and provided systems used by CBP at JFK and Dulles International (IAD) airports for identity verification of inbound travellers. Vision-Box brings business process modelling, workflow orchestration, complex data analysis, biometric authentication and modular systems design under one roof. The company’s consistent long-lasting track record in delivering industry game-changing identity management solutions, via enterprise-grade products, has proven in the most demanding and innovative international airports, such as Amsterdam Schiphol. The CBP Biometric Exit pilot is a significant step towards strengthening borders and offering stronger national security, facilitated travel, and a strong public-private collaboration at the airport with an exemplary partnership of all stakeholders – with a focus on the passenger experience.
During the pilot, the vb i-match eGates will validate that the international destination-bound person is who he or she claims to be – based on reservation information and real-time verification of face biometrics. Through the pilot, Vision-Box is continuing to provide subject matter expertise in support of CBP’s innovation objectives. All data will be transmitted securely and in compliance with appropriate mandates and controls.
Dr Michael Petrov, Vision-Box Managing Director, North America, commented: “The pilot is a culmination of our efforts to build a solution that satisfies commercial aviation and CBP requirements and adheres to the strictest privacy protection norms where only the minimally required information is collected and no personally identifiable information is retained by commercial systems. Passenger experience, system throughput, workflow orchestration, biometric performance and personal data protection are the key metrics which the pilot is addressing in order to establish the foundations of a sustainable nationwide roll-out.”
Date: 23/06/2017
