Innovative biometric user recognition system enhances vehicle security and convenience.
10 Jan 2024 | 3407 Views | By Autocar Professional Bureau
Continental, a leading automotive technology company, has unveiled the "Face Authentication Display," a pioneering two-stage access control system integrating biometric user recognition. This system, based on advanced camera technology, is discreetly positioned both externally on the B-pillar and invisibly behind the driver display console. Offering secure start and digital payment ...
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Continental, a leading automotive technology company, has unveiled the "Face Authentication Display," a pioneering two-stage access control system integrating biometric user recognition. This system, based on advanced camera technology, is discreetly positioned both externally on the B-pillar and invisibly behind the driver display console. Offering secure start and digital payment functions, the biometric face authentication enables the vehicle to open and start when a registered user is detected.
Dr. Boris Mergell, Head of User Experience (UX) at Continental Automotive, emphasised the importance of the aesthetic appeal alongside functional and technical aspects. The technology ensures both convenience and safety functions without compromising the vehicle's visual aesthetics when in use.
Continental's innovative concept extends beyond the interior, incorporating the "In2Visible" technology into vehicle exteriors for the first time. This logical progression allows for intuitive interaction options and additional safety features, enhancing the overall user experience for vehicle manufacturers and end-users alike.
Wilfried Hermes, Director of Consumer Electronics, North America, and Europe at trinamiX, highlighted that the collaboration with Continental aims to improve existing driver monitoring systems, ensuring better interaction between the driver and the vehicle.
Continental's Face Authentication Display represents a groundbreaking advancement in secure and user-friendly vehicle access and interaction, setting a new standard in the automotive industry.