News > Masks no obstacle for Japan’s new facial recognition system
Masks no obstacle for Japan’s new facial recognition system
The Hindu | 07/01/2021 06:16 PM | Click to read full article
Japan's NEC Corp has launched a facial recognition system that identifies people even when they are wearing masks, adapting to a new normal where face coverings have become a key form of protection against the spread of the coronavirus.
The system determines when a person is wearing a mask and hones in on the parts that are not covered up, such as the eyes and surrounding areas, to verify the subject's identity.
