HID and iPassport to provide a new identity verification solution for transportation sector

HID, a global company in trusted identity and physical security solutions, and iPassport, a provider of solutions that enable organizations to implement digital identity technologies, recently signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a new identity verification solution for the transportation industry. This solution will make its debut at the Passenger Terminal EXPO 2023, March 14-16 at HID Booth #1244.

From check-in to baggage drop, security checkpoint, retail/duty-free purchasing, lounge access, and boarding, navigating the airport needs a series of touchpoints and procedures. Additionally, the passenger experience has grown more complicated than ever as a result of the millions of travellers who experience delays, cancellations, lost or delayed baggage, and the ongoing pressure on airport staff.

Airlines need reliable and swift identity verification to provide passengers with a secure, seamless journey that’s long overdue.

Vito Fabbrizio, Managing Director of Biometrics, Extended Access Technologies at HID said “Today, moving through an airport securely requires an ongoing and seamless identity verification system that not only enhances the passenger experience but also optimizes efficiencies for everyone. HID is excited to collaborate with iPassport to bring this new solution to market.”

Thanks to HID’s modular approach, airlines and airport operators can now incorporate identity verification features into their current systems quickly and easily, without the need for costly system replacements or migrations.

This modular solution includes the following components:

• Facial Recognition Camera Hardware

• Fingerprint, ID Document & Ticket Readers

• Software Development Kits (SDKs)

• ID Proofing & Biometric Server

• Device Management

• Biometric Professional Services

With HID-patented multispectral imaging (MSI) technology and ethically trained artificial intelligence (AI) built within the HID® U.ARE.U® Camera Identification System, significant performance and matching accuracy is achieved.

The airport will only use facial recognition technology with a passenger’s previous consent during check-in or booking. Additionally, to comply with relevant data privacy laws, biometric data is only kept and used while the passenger is travelling through the airport.

Beyond airlines and airports, other segments of the travel industry, such as cruise ships and hospitality, can also benefit from:

• Ethically trained and built AI to eliminate matching bias

• Industry-leading presentation attack detection (PAD) to thwart spoof attempts

• Superior performance amid challenging lighting

• Automatic face detection, capture and image quality checks—even when wearing masks

• On-device biometric processing with endpoint security for maximum protection