Cognitec Systems Pty Ltd is collaborating with the Australian Department of Home Affairs to supply 250 biometric camera devices. These devices are aimed at enhancing facial image capture, ensuring high image quality, and verifying the identity of travellers at all major international airports across Australia.
With the influx of approximately 41 million international travellers annually, the department relies on facial biometrics to efficiently collect and authenticate the identities of eligible international passengers.
The FaceVACS-Entry device from Cognitec is at the heart of this initiative. It has the capability to detect a person’s height, automatically adjust the camera to capture a frontal pose, and utilise automated facial recognition for identity verification.
Alongside this hardware, Cognitec is also delivering integration software, mounting hardware, installation services, and ongoing support and maintenance for their systems.
Terry Hartmann, Cognitec’s Vice President for Asia Pacific, highlighted the company’s ongoing collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs, stating: “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 traveller verification at the Australian border primary lines.”
He further emphasised how the initiative plays a role in enhancing security and supporting the continuous digitisation of Australia’s borders, ensuring that traveller identities remain trustworthy.
FaceVACS-Entry is widely employed by governments worldwide in scenarios that demand the acquisition of photos that meet stringent quality standards. It is utilised in various applications such as access control, border management, and entry/exit programs, where verifying a live image against reference images is crucial. This technology underscores a commitment to innovation in global biometric security systems.
