Alchera announced that its facial recognition solution has passed iBeta's 'Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) test in the US. It is the first in Korea to get certification for a ‘passive method’ face recognition solution applicable to general cameras.
iBeta is an independent testing institute certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the United States. It is a research institute that tests various software functions and verifies their performance in accordance with international standards. iBeta's verification tests are the only way for facial recognition software companies worldwide to objectively prove their technology. Through this verification, Alchera has obtained a facial recognition solution certification that complies with the ISO/IEC 30107-3 standard of the NIST.
Alchera's facial recognition solution test was conducted with a camera with general specifications, and with 100% probability, the solution was able to distinguish fake faces disguised as other people. Alchera is the first in Korea to get certification for a 'passive method' solution that automatically detects a person's face by applying the function to a general camera, instead of a 'depth camera,' without requiring specific actions such as face position adjustment.
Alchera plans to expand the global market for its facial recognition solutions through this international standard certification. As contactless communication has become common around the world since the Covid pandemic, the need for identity verification solutions in various areas including the prevention of identity theft in the financial sector, access control of companies and institutions, and security automation is growing, and this technological verification is expected to win Alchera the competitive edge. Alchera has been making business contracts for the identity verification system with domestic banks, securities companies, insurance companies, and public institutions such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs using its AI facial recognition technology.
Hwang Young-gyu, CEO of Alchera said, "Passing the iBeta test, the internationally recognized software function test, proves Alchera's advanced AI technology competitiveness through active learning data construction and product commercialization.” He added, "As it is a solution that can be applied to general cameras, companies and institutions with a need for facial recognition and identification will be able to apply our service more efficiently and economically."
Source: Pangyo Techno Valley Official Newsroom