HID Facepod

HID® Facepod™
Augmented real-time facial recognition experience

HID Facepod redefines facial recognition, providing a seamless, secure and inclusive experience designed for real-world applications. With its intelligent camera system and edge AI technology, Facepod delivers instant, accurate recognition across diverse environments and user profiles.

Why Choose HID Facepod?

Top-Tier Performance: Facepod is powered by facial recognition algorithms ranked among the best in NIST FRTE benchmarks. It ensures consistent recognition even in total darkness. Ethically-trained AI reduces matching bias and supports inclusive identification. And its wide field of view accommodates users from seated positions to nearly seven feet tall, with no manual adjustments required.

High-Throughput Efficiency: Perfect for busy environments like airports and border crossings, Facepod combines intuitive dual-screen interfaces, real-time presence detection and advanced presentation attack detection (PAD) to deliver both speed and security

Intuitive User Experience: Instant presence detection triggers automatic system response. LED light strips, video and audio provide guidance to the user. Touchscreen interface with configurable dual displays enables user and operator interaction.

Easy Integration and Scalable Deployment: Its embedded PC supports local applications and peripheral integrations (e.g., document readers, eGates, payment terminals). Facepod offers flexible mounting options: desktop, wall, pedestal and eGate — all VESA-compatible.
 

Facial Recognition
HID U.ARE.U™ Face Module sensing technology:
• Multispectral RGB-IR day/night sensing, active structured 3D depth projector with 2D flood
illuminator @ 940 nm
• Image sensor: 8 MP 1.4 um NIR enhanced BSI technology, full HD video outputs (1920x1080, 3x
streams visible, NIR, depth)
• Light spectrum range: 0–20Klx (NIR), 2–10Klx (RGB)
• Working distance: 20–150 cm (face recognition), 40–100 cm (face recognition with PAD enabled)
• Face recognition performance: User configurable for FMR 1e-4, 1e-5, 1e-6
• PAD performance: ISO 30107-3 Level 2
• Field of view: Portrait mode: 74ºV x 45ºH
• On-board database capacity: 0–100K facial templates for 1:1 or 1:N matching
• Supported image formats: PNG, JPG, ISO 19794-5:2011
• Security features: Secure boot, secure key storage, mutual authentication, cipher suites for
template/channel encryption include AES, TDES, etc., secure firmware updates
• SDK (included): Facepod SDK, U.ARE.U Face Module SDK

Front Display: 10.1 inch (25.65 cm) touchscreen (800x1280) portrait display
Rear Display: 7 inch (17.78 cm) touchscreen (600x1024) portrait display
Visual UX RGB LED strips for illumination and user access indication

Connectivity 
Ethernet: 10/100/1000Base-T
Two USB 3.0 host ports

User Detection: Proximity sensor to detect users approaching the Facepod and start a seamless experience
Dimensions: 7.87 in. x 13.98 in. x 2.2 in. (200 mm x 355 mm x 56 mm)
Weight: 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs.)
Mounting VESA mount: 100 x 100 (mm) compatible - arm not included
Environmental Operating Conditions: 32° F - 104° F (0ºC - 40ºC); Up to 85% RH
On-Board Computer: Intel Core i3 or i5, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Ethernet, USB
Power Supply: 
40W, 1.7A@24V (typical power consumption)
125W, 5A@24V (maximum power consumption)
Compliance CE, UKCA, FCC, RoHS, REACH, TSCA, Prop 65, WEEE, UL, CB, IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4
 

HID Facial Recognition Camera System 

High-performance, edge capture device designed for precise facial recognition

What Sets HID Facial Recognition Cameras Apart
The HID® U.ARE.U™ Face Module — backed by 30+ years of biometric expertise and HID’s trusted reputation — delivers must-have capabilities for high-performance facial recognition, protecting your organization from unnecessary risks.

Operates in “Must Work” Environments
Performs reliably in unattended, mission-critical settings, such as border crossings and banking ATMs 
Enhanced Security 
Encrypts images before sending to external systems for processing, maximizing security and protecting privacy 
Exceptional “In-the-Wild” Recognition 
Delivers accurate matching despite poor lighting, busy backgrounds, varying user heights, skin tones and accessibility needs 
High Throughput With Edge Capture 
Edge processing enables instant identification without the complexity of pinging servers
AI-Trained to Address Matching Bias 
Ethically built and trained AI ensures accurate matching across diverse demographics 
Edge, Local Host & Server-Based Processing 
Offers flexible biometric processing to align with specific business workflow and needs 
Advanced Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) 
Actively detects and blocks spoof attempts at the point of capture to mitigate risk 
Easily Enable Facial Recognition Feature in Your Solutions 
Integrates seamlessly into a wide range of hardware platforms to add facial recognition functionality 

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