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Face recognition for e-scooters

Posted on January 10, 2021

E-scooter provider Bird is to implement face recognition technology from Israel’s AU10TIX. It will help deny access to underage riders and prevent fraud on its platform. An 8-second ID scan upon initial registration confirms the identity of the user. Subsequent … Continue reading →

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Apple buys Israeli face-recognition security startup

Posted on April 2, 2017

Apple Inc. has acquired Israeli cybersecurity startup RealFace – whose facial recognition technology can be used to authenticate users. Its Pickeez app automatically chooses the user’s best photos.  This is Apple’s fourth acquisition in Israel. http://www.timesofisrael.com/apple-buys-israels-facial-recognition-firm-realface-report/

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Facing threats full in the face

Posted on December 9, 2018

I’ve reported on many Israeli startups (see here) that have developed innovative face-recognition technology. Israel’s AnyVision uses artificial intelligence (AI) to perform real-time forensic analysis of video images for pro-active threat intervention. Investors include Qualcomm and Bosch. http://www.anyvision.co/index.php/2018/09/04/anyvision-and-genetec-inc-announce-partnership-to-expand-ai-powered-surveillance-videos/ https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3750956,00.html

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Facial recognition of character traits

Posted on May 29, 2016

Israel’s Faception claims it can identify the character of a person using facial recognition software.  The company says that personality is determined by DNA and reflected in the face – a kind of signal.  It could have massive security applications. … Continue reading →

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Voice recognition that doesn’t need your voice

Posted on March 17, 2013

Israeli startup VocalZoom has developed an optoelectronic microphone that is able to extract a person’s voice from almost all surrounding noise – including other people’s voices. Its optical microphone “reads lips” by sensing vibrations on the face of the person … Continue reading →

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Facebook to buy Israel’s Face!

Posted on July 1, 2012

The social media giant and Israel’s eleven-person face recognition company Face.com have come “face to face” in $80 – $100 million deal. Face.com provides facial-recognition technology used by the world’s largest social network to help users identify and tag photos. … Continue reading →

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I know that face

Posted on April 3, 2011

(thanks to NoCamels) If you have trouble remembering names, now your smartphone can tell you. Face.com has just released KLIK 1.0 for the iPhone. http://nocamels.com/2012/05/face-com-releases-klik-1-0-mobile-face-recognition-software/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knHvXTIiOXM

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AnyVision is another Unicorn

Posted on July 11, 2021

Israel’s AnyVision (see here previously) makes face recognition technology. It has just raised $235 million to speed up growth and development of its software. It is one of the largest visual intelligence funding rounds, giving AnyVision a market value of … Continue reading →

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An iToF camera

Posted on February 21, 2021

Israel’s Tower Semiconductor (reported here previously) and China’s OPIX have developed a Time-of-Flight (iToF) technology platform where sensors accurately measure the distance to an object. Its applications include 3D imaging, face recognition, Augmented Reality, industrial inspection and robotics. https://towersemi.com/2020/12/15/12152020/

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Facial authentication

Posted on January 17, 2021

Intel Israel’s face recognition tool RealSense (reported here previously) has now been enhanced to provide secure and accurate facial authentication. It can even recognize a face with new facial hair or glasses. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3886071,00.html https://www.intelrealsense.com/

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