Selecting a facial recognition-based access control solution has never been more difficult than now, as an increasing number of vendors enter this market. In this article, we provide you a comprehensive guide on how to select a facial recognition access control system for your organization.
There are several advantages to choosing facial recognition, and they go beyond limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus. According to a digital transformation consultant with over 17 years of experience providing security integration services in the Middle East, the most attractive feature is the speed. A good quality facial recognition system would be faster than a fingerprint reader in granting or denying access.
But the current demand for facial recognition solutions has prompted many manufacturers to enter the segment. For customers, this means choosing the ideal solutions is not a simple process. A clear understanding of the specs is imperative for making the right decision. Perhaps more importantly, customers should also know if a manufacturer makes their products themselves or gets it from an OEM. Products from a vendor who designs and manufactures on their own are more likely to be unique and reliable.
Having said that, here are some of the major factors to look for when purchasing a facial recognition access control solution.
1. Lighting and temperature for outdoor use
If you plan to install your face recognition access control outdoors, direct sunlight or other forms of light from behind a person are factors to consider. Such strong light could affect the accuracy device or slow it down. Check with the manufacturer what would be the ideal lighting conditions for their product to work.
If you need to make changes to your current lighting conditions, you might want to factor in the costs of that before making a decision. But light is not the only concern when you install outdoors. You should also consider the ambient temperature factor.
If you install the device outdoors, it could be exposed to high temperatures that may cause many devices to crash. So usually, when choosing face recognition-based access control products for outdoor applications, you must choose stable and reliable products designed for use in higher temperatures compared to indoors.
2. Anti-spoofing technology
