generations more advanced and effective than ever before now that we are part of the leading biometrics technology company.
As for the performance of the FR in the casino environment, it isnít really a question of how fool proof it is. Our parent company has virtually fool proof biometric access products (shall this person get access to the vault, cashier cage, or other private room, etc.?), but our casino clients donít use our VisualCasino system for access control. They mostly need a way to speed identifications of persons of interest and it is not trying to check all the patrons all the time. Surveillance can use any existing camera to zoom to the face of any person that has aroused interest (a large winner, or anyone acting suspiciously, or for a name refusal, or from a call from the pit asking for identification help). The software instantly searches the databases and displays several results starting with the most likely match first. It displays multiple persons because with the typical high angles, variable lighting, and even disguises, it is appropriate to display even multiple people who have multiple facial measurements that are to some degree a match to the person interest. Even if the real match come up #2 or 3 in the display, the surveillance agent can make that identification in just a few seconds versus many more minutes of reviewing archived photos manually. Saving these precious minutes is how we save casinos a bundle of money.
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system is highly effective and the new version 6 has moved that effectiveness up even further. We have come a long way since our first software edition in 1998. Our VisualCasino software is modular which means the casino can select the best combination of modules to fit their particular needs and budgets.
Can you explain your Facial recognition system?
We employ the most advanced facial recognition software available as an additional tool to more efficiently search the Casino Information Database along with any private databases created by the casino customer. It uses the video feed from existing cameras, or from any image files, to instantly search the databases to help identify people that should be addressed before potential losses take place. Another reason it works so well is that our CID Databases are comprised mostly of photos taken from the same angles that the casinos use for the input.
We are also currently beta testing an additional
type of continuous face recognition designed for use in certain control areas. It would be appropriate at a riverboats turnstile, or over an ATM or kiosk, or at the top of an escalator.. places where you can maximize the lighting and camera angle and likely expect that the people will be facing in one main direction. The system will pop up a match on a surveillance monitor when it finds a close enough match to warrant more investigation. This should be excellent for use with self-exclusions and other banned lists and our newest FR technologies should produce better results than previous attempts by other suppliers.
I understand you also have a Casino Information Database?
This is our casino undesirables database available by subscription. It includes information and pictures on more than 3,200 individuals, with 7,200+ photos, that have been identified as undesirable such as advantage players and teams, opportunists, manipulators, etc.) The database is instantly searchable based on a broad variety of criteria to enable surveillance personnel to quickly identify patrons who pose a potential financial or security risk for the casino. Our database is updated regularly with new information obtained by our casino identification experts in the field as they work with casino operators, local law enforcement and gaming agencies. There is a growing number of slot cheats, card benders, card switchers, thieves as well as skilled advantage players.
What is your Surveillance Information Network Module?
This special network of 170+ casino surveillance operators allows its members to share individual Alerts wit any or all the SIN casinos about new cheating devices and scams, undesirables spotted in an area, etc. It doesn’t share the casinos private databases, only a certain few items that a casino cares to share. The more often they share then they find more casino reciprocating and sharing valuable information with them.
It is also a great way to get quick help identifying an unknown person of interest, and with just a few clicks your Alert request appears in any or all surveillance rooms that you select. There is great strength in numbers and the casinos have many common enemies. This ensures that the most up-to-date and relevant information is available in your efforts to identify potential problems in
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