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CyberLink FaceMe Security:香港企業部署 AI 人臉識別門禁前的五大關鍵考量

CyberLink FaceMe Security 8.9.2:Axis ACAP 相機端人面識別示意圖
CyberLink FaceMe Security 8.9.2:Axis ACAP 相機端人面識別示意圖

不論是辦公大樓、物流中心、校園抑或擁有眾多門市的場地,保安團隊若期望提升人員出入管理效能,絕非單純「加裝幾部攝影機」便能成事。當人臉識別系統(Facial Recognition System)與門禁控制及閉路電視(CCTV)流程進行深度整合時,企業必須同時通盤考量設備建置成本、網絡中斷時的持續運作能力、警報通報與跟進機制的釐清,以及對員工與訪客個人資料(Personal Data)的妥善處理程序。

CyberLink 近期發布的 FaceMe Security 8.9.2 版本更新,其核心亮點之一為:透過與特定的 Axis ARTPEC-9 攝影機整合,將人臉識別的運算處理直接下放至攝影機端(Edge Computing)執行;同時,系統引入了 AI 輔助的紀錄查詢功能與更完善的警報處理工作流程。對於香港企業而言,值得關注的焦點不應僅限於新功能的技術規格,而是應認知到:系統的基礎部署架構與日常營運管理,必須進行整體且協調的戰略規劃。

一 攝影機邊緣運算(Edge Processing)能減輕哪些部署負擔?

在過往的人臉識別建置中,企業往往需要在每個場地配置專屬的識別工作站(Workstation)以處理龐大的運算需求。CyberLink 表示,其 FaceMe Security ACAP 應用程式可在相容的 Axis ARTPEC-9 攝影機上直接執行人臉偵測及 1:N 身分比對(Identification),從而免除額外建置識別工作站的需要。對於擁有多個分支據點的企業而言,此種邊緣運算架構有望顯著減少各據點的額外硬體購置、安裝及後續維護成本。

然而,企業必須審慎留意:官方所指的「100% on-camera(全攝影機端運算)」僅適用於搭載 ARTPEC-9 晶片的攝影機,並不代表所有 Axis 品牌的型號皆具備此能力。在專案評估階段,務必逐一核對攝影機型號、韌體版本、ACAP 應用程式的相容性、與現有影像管理系統(VMS)的整合模式,以及中央管理伺服器的承載容量。FaceMe Security Central 仍需負責人員資料建檔、名單管理與識別事件的檢視;官方建議的部署模式包括本地部署(On-Premises)或託管於客戶專屬的雲端環境(Cloud Environment)。

二 網絡斷線時,門禁防線會否瞬間「停擺」?

根據更新資料,即使在網絡連線中斷的情況下,攝影機上的人臉識別功能仍可獨立運作,待連線恢復後,離線期間的紀錄將會自動同步至中央伺服器;且儲存於攝影機本機的資料均受到加密保護。對於環境複雜的倉庫、工業大廈、偏遠站點或網絡穩定性較差的分店而言,這是一項極具價值、值得在測試階段重點驗證的韌性設計。

儘管如此,企業不應僅滿足於「離線仍可識別」這項表面承諾。強烈建議實際測試在斷線期間究竟能執行哪些完整的進出流程、離線紀錄可保留多長時間、連線恢復後的數據同步是否完整無誤,以及若發生攝影機斷電或硬體故障,是否備有妥善的備援方案(Redundancy Plan)。同時,亦需釐清中央管理系統、門禁控制器及現有錄影系統彼此間的依賴關係,以防範單一環節的停頓引發整個出入管制機制的連鎖失效。

三 AI 紀錄查詢固然實用,但警報的權責歸屬更需明確

FaceMe Security 8.9.2 支援相容的 AI Agent 透過 MCP Server,讓使用者能以自然語言(Natural Language)快速搜尋、分析及整理識別紀錄。官方提供的應用範例包括:自動整理當日的人臉識別事件、快速篩選出未有入場紀錄的員工,或協助產出每週例行報告與交接班摘要。客戶可根據內部的資安政策,選擇在本地端部署 MCP Server,以符合嚴格的資料合規管理要求。

AI 摘要確實能大幅減少人工翻查紀錄的時間成本,但絕不應完全取代保安主管的專業判斷。新版本亦引進了警報處理工作流程,允許團隊為警報指定專屬負責人、設定優先處理次序、記錄處置結果,並須經由覆核人員確認後方可正式結案(Close)。香港企業在導入前,應明確定義警報分級、當值人員安排、通報升級(Escalation)路徑及結案的標準條件;否則,即使系統成功捕捉到異常事件,亦可能因缺乏清晰的權責劃分而延誤應變時機。

四 人臉資料涉及私隱法規,部署前必須落實全面評估

根據香港個人資料私隱專員公署(PCPD)發布的《收集和使用生物辨識資料指引》,人臉特徵等生物辨識資料均屬於「個人資料」範疇。企業應優先確認收集此類資料是否具備明確目的及實際業務需要,並審慎考慮是否存在侵害私隱程度較低的替代方案。若最終決定採用,必須向受影響人士(如員工或訪客)清晰交代資料用途與相關安排,嚴格限制資料的存取權限、使用範圍及轉移對象,定期銷毀不再需要的數據,並實施加密等高規格保安措施。

因此,在正式部署人臉識別門禁系統前,強烈建議由 IT、保安、人力資源(HR)及私隱合規主管共同執行私隱影響評估(Privacy Impact Assessment, PIA)。評估內容必須明確列出:收集哪些具體資料、用於何種用途、誰有權限查閱、資料將保留多久、是否委由第三方服務供應商處理,以及員工或訪客是否擁有其他非生物辨識的出入選項。若涉及外包商或雲端服務,亦須仔細檢視服務合約中關於資料處理、資料保留及資料外洩事故的通報責任條款。

香港企業概念驗證(PoC)實務檢核清單

1. 硬體規格核實:詳細確認攝影機型號與 ARTPEC-9 晶片的相容性,並全面評估現行的 VMS、門禁系統及網絡基礎架構是否支援。
2. 真實場景壓力測試:在不同的光線條件、拍攝角度、人流密度及出入口位置進行識別效能測試,並詳實記錄誤接受率(FAR)與誤拒絕率(FRR)。
3. 模擬網絡中斷情境:實測離線狀態下的識別功能、紀錄保存完整性、重新連線後的自動同步機制,以及設備故障時的應變替代流程。
4. 設計警報營運機制:明確指定事件負責人、設定警報優先級別、規範處理時限、規劃通報升級路徑及建立覆核結案要求。
5. 落實私隱合規檢查:確認資料收集目的之正當性、完善隱私告知安排、嚴格控管資料存取權限、制定資料保留期限與銷毀流程,並釐清供應商之合規責任。
 

結語:審慎評估整體投資,逐步擴展以控管風險

判斷人臉識別系統是否值得投資,不應單純著眼於識別速度或攝影機的部署數量。對於香港企業而言,真正需要綜合比較的關鍵在於:整體的硬體建置成本、現場系統的高可用性(Availability)、警報處理的營運效率,以及對個人資料管理是否具備嚴謹清晰的合規制度。建議企業先選擇單一出入口或單一分店進行概念驗證(PoC),隨後依據測試結果逐步決定擴展規模;這種漸進式的部署策略,將比一次性全面上線更容易控制潛在的營運與合規風險

Logsafe HRMS Integrates FaceMe® to Power Facial Recognition Time and Attendance

Taipei, TAIWAN – February 27, 2024 – CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a pioneer in AI and facial recognition technologies, today announces the integration of FaceMe SDK with Logsafe, India’s fastest growing human resources management system (HRMS). By combining CyberLink’s cross-platform facial recognition engine with Logsafe’s attendance management functionality, organizations can automate check-in and check-out processes with contactless, cloud-based, mobile facial recognition. 

Attendance being taken in an elementary school using facial recognition

Logsafe aims to revolutionize attendance management and streamline administrative processes securely, reliably, and cost-effectively with their innovative mobile app. To achieve this goal, Logsafe has partnered with CyberLink, a leading provider of facial recognition technology. With an impressive face recognition accuracy rate of 99.83%, top rated in NIST’s latest FATE test for presentation attack detection, and iBeta Level 2 compliant anti-spoofing technology, FaceMe SDK provides a precise, fast and frictionless user experience which is perfect for Logsafe’s customer base.

Logsafe required a solution partner that could provide compatibility with both Android and iOS. With its high accuracy, efficiency, and compatibility for both Android and iOS, FaceMe was the obvious choice to power Logsafe’s facial recognition features. Additionally, Logsafe needed support for offline facial recognition. In case of any internet connection disruption, Logsafe wanted their app to continue working seamlessly and not hinder daily operations of their clients. Optimized for edge devices, FaceMe SDK was able to fulfill this requirement and ensure Logsafe’s functions carry on.

Already in market with over 30K active users throughout India, Logsafe is currently being utilized across multiple business verticals, including public schools. Within schools, AI facial recognition and anti-spoofing is used for teacher and student group attendance. When a teacher holds the Android tablet to scan a group of 4-8 students’ faces, real-time video mode enables facial recognition identification and verification in less than 1 second, noting attendance in the HRMS. Similarly, teachers can use Logsafe on their mobile phones for facial recognition check-in/out of school.

“It is exciting to see our facial recognition technology being used in new ways,” said Mei Guu, President of CyberLink Business Unit 2. “Not only is facial recognition used in access control, but with our partner Logsafe we are seeing a new and improved way to take classroom attendance and focus more time in the classroom on learning. It’s quite exciting!”

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About CyberLink
Founded in 1996, CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW) is the world leader in multimedia software and AI facial recognition technology. CyberLink addresses the demands of consumer, commercial and education markets through a wide range of solutions, covering digital content creation, multimedia playback, video conferencing, live casting, mobile applications and AI facial recognition.  CyberLink has shipped several hundred million copies of its multimedia software and apps, including the award-winning PowerDirector, PhotoDirector, and PowerDVD.  With years of research in the fields of artificial intelligence and facial recognition, CyberLink has developed the FaceMe® Facial Recognition Engine. Powered by deep learning algorithms, FaceMe® delivers the reliable, high-precision, and real-time facial recognition that is critical to AIoT applications such as smart retail, smart security, and surveillance, smart city and smart home. For more information about CyberLink, please visit the official website at www.cyberlink.com

CyberLink’s Facial Recognition Engine, FaceMe®, Powers 2-Factor Biometric Authentication Solution for South Korean Banking Sector

Taipei, Taiwan – January 30, 2024 – Leading AI facial recognition provider, CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), today announces a new collaboration with South Korean company,  UNIONCOMMUNITY. In addition to the existing FaceMe® SDK integration into their UBio-X Face Premium terminal for access control, CyberLink’s globally renowned FaceMe® facial recognition technology is now integrated into UNIONCOMMUNITY’s latest server-based authentication solution, Ubio-ezPass. Currently, Ubio-ezPass is successfully implemented into a major South Korean financial institution and is expanding to other insurance and securities companies that require two-factor authentication for identity verification.

CyberLink FaceMe integrates with UNIONCOMMUNITY Ubio-ezPass

Ubio-ezPass utilizes the highly accurate FaceMe® facial recognition engine to provide two-factor authentication, enhancing user identification. This not only mitigates the risk of traditional single-factor password theft, but also addresses the security challenges of safeguarding personal and corporate data posed by the remote workforce. 

Already successfully implemented in a major South Korean financial institution, Ubio-ezPass capitalizes on FaceMe®’s cross-platform support and rapid recognition advantages to enable financial institutions to achieve dual-factor authentication objectives on existing information systems, rapidly upgrading information security architecture and enhancing security levels.

Seamless and Secure Two-Factor Authentication 

To help banking, financial services and insurance institutions achieve high-security specifications in a zero-trust architecture and address login security issues, Ubio-ezPass introduces dual-factor authentication. In addition to passwords, users are required to use their computer or mobile device’s camera for secure facial recognition to verify their identity, controlling terminal device access and usage permissions. 

With Active Directory (AD), Single Sign-On (SSO), and HR attendance management system functionality, Ubio-ezPass leverages FaceMe®’s facial recognition and proprietary anti-spoofing technology to provide an enterprise-friendly, fast, simple, and secure two-factor authentication solution.

Enhanced Security with Facial Recognition 

The importance of ensuring personal and corporate information security of employees working in varying locations such as cafes, homes, and shared offices cannot be overstated. Ubio-ezPass utilizes FaceMe to detect user activity through the computer’s built-in camera or external webcam, automatically logging out when the user is away. If an unauthorized individual’s face is detected attempting to look at the computer, the system issues an immediate warning and logs out. 

Boasting an accuracy rate of up to 99.83%, FaceMe®’s facial recognition engine has received multiple international certifications from various organizations, including Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the United States. Offering not only superior accuracy but also robust anti-spoofing capabilities, FaceMe® has achieved a remarkable 100% anti-spoofing performance in iBeta PAD (Presentation Attack Detection) Level 2 international certification and secured the top position in the Face Analysis Technology Evaluation (FATE) by NIST, proving its capability to withstand various photo and video spoofing attacks.

“Through the FaceMe® Face Recognition Engine, we are honored to enhance the security of internal authentication for the banking industry by implementing a two-factor authentication solution,” said Mei Guu, President of CyberLink Business Unit 2. “Our collaboration with UNIONCOMMUNITY is not only a manifestation of technological innovation but also serves as a fundamental measure in preventing the genesis of financial incidents. We look forward to this innovative application preventing financial fraud and also expanding to other government agencies and enterprises, strengthening identity verification and access control mechanisms, effectively reducing the cybersecurity risks of sensitive information leaks.” 

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About CyberLink
Founded in 1996, CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW) is the world leader in multimedia software and AI facial recognition technology. CyberLink addresses the demands of consumer, commercial and education markets through a wide range of solutions, covering digital content creation, multimedia playback, video conferencing, live casting, mobile applications and AI facial recognition.  CyberLink has shipped several hundred million copies of its multimedia software and apps, including the award-winning PowerDirector, PhotoDirector, and PowerDVD.  With years of research in the fields of artificial intelligence and facial recognition, CyberLink has developed the FaceMe® Facial Recognition Engine. Powered by deep learning algorithms, FaceMe® delivers the reliable, high-precision, and real-time facial recognition that is critical to AIoT applications such as smart retail, smart security, and surveillance, smart city and smart home. For more information about CyberLink, please visit the official website at www.cyberlink.com

CyberLink FaceMe® Security Integrates with Genetec Security Center to Enhance Investigations and Secure Access Control with AI Facial Recognition

Taipei, Taiwan – November 30, 2023 – CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a pioneer in AI and facial recognition technology today announces FaceMe® Security certified integration with Genetec Security Center unified security platform. With the incorporation of FaceMe® Security’s AI facial recognition, Genetec Security Center users can painlessly upgrade existing smart security and access control infrastructure with detection of blocklisted individuals, real-time alerts, employee access control capabilities, and optimized facial search, which can lead to faster video investigations. 

FaceMe Security integrates with Genetec Security Center

Genetec Security Center’s ecosystem was built to manage security policies, monitor events, and run investigations. By combining video surveillance and access control functionalities in one interface, Genetec expanded their customers’ ability to have real-time monitoring for the prevention of security breaches. Using an extensive SDK, it accommodates new data types seamlessly in one integration, making it possible to easily integrate new technologies, like CyberLink’s AI facial recognition engine, FaceMe®.

The integration of FaceMe® Security upgrades and empowers existing Genetec security surveillance systems with AI video analytics and facial recognition. By fully leveraging new computing capabilities of IP cameras with AI, optimal synergy between software and hardware can be achieved, helping reduce total cost of ownership. Users also benefit from leading facial recognition technology, that boasts an impressive accuracy rate of 99.83%, top ranked in 1:1 and 1:N evaluations, as validated by NIST.

FaceMe Security makes it simple and efficient to add facial recognition access control. When a person’s face is verified, FaceMe® Security can send real-time push notifications to Genetec Security Center, which then allows or denies entry based on preset permission settings. With 24/7 surveillance monitoring and AI facial recognition, you can always know who has entered and exited the building.

Additionally, FaceMe Security’s ability to enhance investigative capabilities is made possible with the FaceMe Locator plug-in, in conjunction with Genetec Security Center’s Visual Tracking function. Instead of the days, weeks, or even months it may take personnel to complete manual investigations, FaceMe Locator dramatically reduces search time, improving safety and security.

The FaceMe® Locator plug-in for Genetec enables users to search by face. Using a facial image of the person of interest and filtering for date and time of the event, FaceMe® Locator will list all events where that person was recorded and provide corresponding video playback. A facial image can be provided in 3 ways: via an uploaded image, a face cropped from a recorded video, or a face cropped from a live video stream. Once a person is found, Genetec’s Visual Tracking feature is utilized to track their path from one camera to the next.

“CyberLink is excited that our certified integration with Genetec provides Security Center users with the ability to easily run the most advanced AI-based facial recognition algorithms on a unified security platform, enabling efficiency and capability gains directly within the Genetec Security Center interface” said Dr. Jau Huang, Chairman and CEO of CyberLink.

To learn more about the integration of FaceMe® Security & Genetec Security Center, please visit https://www.cyberlink.com/faceme/solution/security/vms/Genetec-Security-Center

 

About Genetec
Genetec Inc. is a global technology company that has been transforming the physical security industry for over 25 years. Today, the company develops solutions designed to improve security, intelligence, and operations for enterprises, governments, and the communities in which we live. Its flagship product, Security Center, is an open-architecture platform that unifies IP-based video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), communications, and analytics. Founded in 1997, and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Genetec serves its customers via an extensive network of certified channel partners and consultants in over 159 countries.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About CyberLink
Founded in 1996, CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW) is the world leader in multimedia software and AI facial recognition technology. CyberLink addresses the demands of consumer, commercial and education markets through a wide range of solutions, covering digital content creation, multimedia playback, video conferencing, live casting, mobile applications and AI facial recognition.  CyberLink has shipped several hundred million copies of its multimedia software and apps, including the award-winning PowerDirector, PhotoDirector, and PowerDVD.  With years of research in the fields of artificial intelligence and facial recognition, CyberLink has developed the FaceMe® Facial Recognition Engine. Powered by deep learning algorithms, FaceMe® delivers the reliable, high-precision, and real-time facial recognition that is critical to AIoT applications such as smart retail, smart security, and surveillance, smart city and smart home. For more information about CyberLink, please visit the official website at www.cyberlink.com

CyberLink Partners with TERMINOLOGY to Enhance Point of Sale Terminals with FaceMe Facial Recognition, Facilitating More Secure and Convenient Transactions

Taipei, TAIWAN – September 27, 2023 – CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a pioneer in AI and facial recognition technologies announced today it has integrated and established a strategic partnership agreement with TERMINOLOGY, INC a US and Canadian Point of Sale (POS) terminal and kiosk-as-a-Service company. CyberLink’s AI and facial recognition technology coupled with TERMINOLOGY services enables fintechs, banks, acquirers, POS systems, digital wallets, and other industry ISVs, to facilitate faster check-in and check-out experiences for both consumers and merchants.

Woman using her face to pay at a Point of Sale Kiosk

The CyberLink and TERMINOLOGY strategic partnership accelerates the adoption of AI and facial recognition technology by providing an optional digital age and ID validation at the point of purchase for various industry providers seeking biometric POS terminals and kiosk solutions. Leveraging the combined technologies can help to engage and improve on-premise security, improve compliance, customer enrollment and experiences, and onboarding of banking, financial, payments and retail lending services. 

In addition to advancing commerce, CyberLink and TERMINOLOGY add valuable shopping and behavior data insights for casinos, wineries, governments, retailers, hospitality, payments, POS and other providers. Other use cases our combined technologies optimize include transportation and regulated industries such as alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, firearms, and night clubs.   

Anthony Ribas, TERMINOLOGY’S CEO stated, “CyberLink and TERMINOLOGY recognize these trends and have begun proactive initiatives to modernize payments with the use of biometric check-in and check-out integrations with products and service partners utilizing data over sound and proximity modalities to enhance industry sectors ahead of this trending curve”. 

CyberLink and TERMINOLOGY welcomes new and existing payment industry service providers, merchants and innovators seeking to integrate and deploy biometric payments experiences.  

Contact sales@terminologyinc.com to explore our capabilities, become a distribution partner, integrate with us and or participate in a pilot.  

About TERMINOLOGY, INC.   

TERMINOLOGY is a biometrics, tap to phone, point of sale terminals, kiosk and embedded (FaaST) finance-as-a-service tech firm based in the US and Canada. We are a partner driven fintech and payment technology company who strives to achieve our clients’ objectives. Our white label hardware, software, technologies, services and strategies help maximize profitability, reduce operating and acquisition costs while optimizing our client’s retention and revenue goals. 

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About CyberLink
Founded in 1996, CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW) is the world leader in multimedia software and AI facial recognition technology. CyberLink addresses the demands of consumer, commercial and education markets through a wide range of solutions, covering digital content creation, multimedia playback, video conferencing, live casting, mobile applications and AI facial recognition.  CyberLink has shipped several hundred million copies of its multimedia software and apps, including the award-winning PowerDirector, PhotoDirector, and PowerDVD.  With years of research in the fields of artificial intelligence and facial recognition, CyberLink has developed the FaceMe® Facial Recognition Engine. Powered by deep learning algorithms, FaceMe® delivers the reliable, high-precision, and real-time facial recognition that is critical to AIoT applications such as smart retail, smart security, and surveillance, smart city and smart home. For more information about CyberLink, please visit the official website at www.cyberlink.com