Recognition Biometric Camera System

Topic Objective Design and build a biometric recognition camera system to be integrated with the pre-existing Automated Installation Entry (AIE) system for deployment at Army installation Access Control Points (ACPs). The camera system can see through the windshield of approaching vehicles in various weather conditions during the day and nighttime and will also be used to report security alerts. Description A growing demand for biometric recognition software is driving development of the technology as agencies like TSA employ this capability to automate the identity and boarding pass verification process at their airport checkpoints. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) studied the biometric recognition performance of 189 algorithms from 99 different manufacturers and reported varying degrees of performance. Advances in high resolution image cameras and identity analytics software are closing the performance gap with respect to errors encountered in the visual spectrum and illumination changes. The current effort would use existing technology to develop a facial recognition system that has the capacity to detect passengers in a moving vehicle and compare the captured image of the driver to a photo gallery of pre-approved users. The results would be displayed to the guard with a photo of the driver indicating an access granted or access denied response in time to allow uninterrupted vehicle traffic flow for approved users. The system would be used 24/7, day and night, and in a variety of weather conditions. Phase I Develop an overall system design that includes specifications of the high-resolution cameras and recognition technology. System metrics include: Agnostic: Platform agnostic capability supports 3rd party systems or access control systems Scalable: Scalable architecture to support hundreds of thousands of photo records Data: Ability to leverage existing biometric data and user profile information Mobile: Ability to leverage guard force's handheld wireless devices to collect, search, match, and display results Field of view: Programmable Resolution: >= 1600 x 1200 pixels Stand-off Distance: 5 15m Size: <= 143mm x 36mm (Mounted/positioned at vehicle lane allowing unobstructed view of oncoming traffic by the guard). Authentication: Authenticate the identity of multiple people grouped together. Phase II Develop and demonstrate a prototype system in a realistic environment. Conduct testing of an autonomous system to prove feasibility over extended operating conditions. The Government will provide access to a designated vehicle lane for setup, testing, and demonstration. Power source of 110V will be made available at the vehicle lanes. System metrics include: Image capture: Capture a facial image through the windshield of the approaching vehicle at a speed of no less than 5 mph up to 10 mph Accurate: 100% accuracy Processing Speed: <= 500 millisecond search and retrieval time Authentication: Authenticate the identity of vehicle occupants Data Metrics: Number of facial captures: daily and cumulative total Number of facial matches and percentage: daily and cumulative totals Match Accuracy: 100% Throughput rate per minute: 10 or greater Average system response time Phase III This system could be used in a broad range of military and civilian security applications where automatic entry are necessary for example, in installation protection operations or in enhancing security in industrial facilities. Submission Information To submit full proposal packages, and for more information, visit the DSIP Portal.