One of the major reasons for people to choose to live in condos is security tied to privacy, in addition, of course, to its structure and convenience. For most people, being protected and having limited access at the entrance and exit is primordial.
With the significant increase in invaders specialized in residential attacks, a 24-hour ordinance or just the use of cameras may no longer be enough. Companies specialized in technology began to invest even more in efficient applications that complement conventional means.
Facial recognition for access control
In addition to its presence in the cameras of the cell phones to unlock access to the device’s operating system, facial recognition has come to be present in condos that through facial scanners makes possible to join steps for the basis of the access request.
It is already possible to have multiple applications in a single product, such as fingerprint reader, iris and voice identification, or even good old-fashioned photography. From a well-scaled system, it is possible to assist the concierge staff and thereby control access at people’s entrance.
This is an excellent choice for places with high circulation of people, where the passage of an intruder can go unnoticed. Whether in the parking lot access or for pedestrians, with facial recognition technology the most common improper attempts such as the use of false documents or the theft of vehicles, through facial recognition these cases can be easily solved.
Behind facial recognition technology
Facial recognition can be seen as a puzzle that unites information to form a unique identity. In other words, through specialized software, it is possible to map patterns of algorithmic and geometric shapes to find points of similarity among faces, either by the distance of the eyes or even by the curvature of the jaw.
This mechanism can be performed by a security camera, mobile phone or webcam to limit the shape of the face and the entire space occupied by it. After the identification, this data is stored in a database with specific information that through new updates and discoveries can already recognize faces that have changed over time, for example.
Beyond entrance and exit
It is indisputable that after the coronavirus pandemic the entry of people into internal areas became even more limited and often needed methods to control this access to avoid crowds.
Thus, syndics and directors found in facial biometrics a way that solved multiple problems, both aligned with management and logistics points and also in the sanitary situation of the pandemic, after all, technology dismisses physical touch, decreased in the pandemic period.
Benefits of Facial Recognition for Security
As forementioned, the technology is efficient, affordable and its use has been very recurrent. But, there are a few other points that need to be mentioned.
- Less bureaucracy, more speed: once installed, the application made in AI (artificial intelligence) is responsible for almost every process and assumes a good part of the task that would be done by other professionals. In this way, they can direct their attention to other tasks.
- Valuing the company: People make better decisions and are more comfortable when they feel safe, especially when they need to choose where to live.
Therefore, they opt for places that invest in state-of-the-art technology with modern investments in their management that can guarantee their protection. As such, in addition to increasing security and local order, the company's image improves, even increasing its asset value.
- Accuracy: by identifying several unique points of the face after a good capture tied to an efficient storage it is possible that its function is done completely and accurately, being able to easily differentiate faces and expressions.
- Comfort and convenience: it is easier and less time consuming, you can get in and out of the house without many processes, especially when you are carrying belongings or are in a hurry. The entry and exit of the condo can be more agile and less stressful with the adoption of facial recognition.
Is it possible to develop this application through BioPass ID?
Of course it is! Through the BioPass ID Face SDK there is the possibility to develop the right application for each type of business. In addition, through a remote database that can be connected to a local condo network, the process is done quickly and accurately.
An effective and fast solution that prevents the access of unauthorized people, protecting residents and ensuring the needed security.
