BiometricsIris recognition system deployed at Gatwick Airport

AOptix Technologies (AOptix) and Human Recognition Systems (HRS) announced their integrating of AOptix InSight VM iris recognition system into thirty-four automated e-Gates at the Gatwick Airport South Terminal.

The InSight VM is integrated into MFlow Track, developed by HRS for positive passenger identification as part of Gatwick Airport’s automated security process.

“HRS has a great reputation in the aviation industry for deploying and integrating innovative world class identity solutions such as the one at Gatwick” says Dean Senner, CEO of AOptix. “Iris at-a-distance from AOptix and the HRS MFlow Track is the hassle-free, non-intrusive security experience that passengers are looking for at today’s modern airports.”

The companies say that the AOptix-HRS approach delivers an accurate match of passenger to boarding pass on a consistent basis

“Human Recognition Systems has been deploying iris recognition systems for ten years now and with the introduction of the InSight iris recognition solution from AOptix, we are able to exploit the full power of iris biometrics” said Neil Norman, Human Recognition Systems’ chief executive.  “We are pleased to be working with our partner AOptix and in having the InSight VM integrated into our MFlow product and having successfully deployed the first system in Europe at Gatwick Airport.”

“Already passengers are spending on average less than five minutes in security” said Geoff Williams, head of Security at Gatwick Airport. “With our new spacious preparation area and nineteen security lanes, some of which are designed to assist families with young children and premium travelers, the new technology will help increase the efficiency of the security operation and provide a better service.”