L-1 Technology, a developer of biometric technologies, has altered the capabilities of its facial biometric devices by incorporating technology from Texas Instruments (TI), a semi-conductor and multiple other technologies developer. Previously, L-1’s 3d face reader required a connection to a server to operate. Now with an embedded Linux-based database management system from McObject, called eXtremeDB, and embedded processor based on TI’s DaVinci technology, L-1’s face reader, intended for access control purposes, is able to operate as a stand-alone device boosting both speed and convenience for the user.
Both of the new components from TI and McObject were chosen due to a number of features they carried with them but also their ability to operate with small devices. EXtremeDB was chosen for features such as a choice of internal or external memory storage, its reduction in development and quality assurance cycles and data safeguarding. It also has small memory requirements, using only 100K of space.
Additionally, TI’s processor, called TMS320DM6446, combines an ARM9 core processor with a digital signal processor to enable fast, high-definition imaging at reduced cost and space requirements. The end device authenticates a user by comparing over 40,000 measurements of the face to a stored template and then instantly allows or denies access. ![[end]](/resources/bullet/archive-4.gif)
