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Cognitec tops the leaderboard of average ranking for the accuracy of age estimation and verification technologies, according to test results from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The report, NIST FATE: Age Estimation and Verification, includes test […]
Cognitec Systems is providing reliable face recognition technology to Brazilian payment solutions provider Billingpay for use in Rio de Janeiro’s public transport system. Billingpay has implemented automated face recognition to facilitate digital ticketing via the transport application Jaé, to be […]
The latest version of Cognitec’s FaceVACS-Entry technology not only takes biometric photos, it now allows for their comparison against facial images retrieved from ID documents or databases. The process also includes presentation attack detection to ensure a live person interacts […]
Cognitec Systems has promoted Mikael Fagerlund to VP Sales and Marketing, passing the baton from revered industry veteran and company co-founder Dr. Jürgen Pampus. Fagerlund has served the sales team at the company’s Dresden headquarters since 2011, most recently as […]
Cognitec is proudly looking back at 20 successful years developing high-ranking face recognition technologies, and working with partners around the world on major government and commercial projects. Experienced software, algorithm and product development teams continue to bring high-performing algorithms and […]
With Cognitec Systems joining the SALTO Group, the face recognition company will strengthen research, development and market reach for its established product portfolio while working with SALTO on new technologies for expanding biometric markets. SALTO strategically selected Cognitec to meet […]
Algorithm development at Cognitec continues to engineer the optimal balance between speed and accuracy of face matching processes. The latest results of the U.S. NIST Face Recognition Vendor Test for identification tasks show the Cognitec algorithm in the best position […]
Cutting-edge technologies from Cognitec Systems will capture biometric facial images of all relevant travelers from third countries as part of the European Entry/Exit System (EES). Cognitec was awarded the contract for the delivery of the capturing devices in Germany. Cognitec’s […]
In response to the growing demand for biometrics enrollment during border crossing processes, Cognitec has extended its Entry product line to offer an all-inclusive device for capturing standards-compliant biometric photos. Instant camera positioning, active lighting, and interactive user guidance lead […]
Highly focused and innovative R&D initiatives have again raised accuracy levels of Cognitec’s main matching algorithm and its age estimation technology. The latest versions are showing remarkably robust test results for facial images with masks. Advanced neural network training and […]