BMW Faces Up – Highway Rider Journal


Face recognition utilizing 3D scan and infrared scanning know-how.

Face recognition makes use of the newest 3D know-how built-in into the ultra-modern BMW Motorrad TFT show, which isn’t seen from the surface. That is carried out via stripe projection, a know-how that has been used for a few years for instance in reverse engineering. With the helmet eliminated, the face is scanned three- dimensionally and biometrically.

This three-dimensional picture is in contrast with an information document saved within the system. If the calibration is optimistic, the ignition, steering lock and different locking features are launched and the rider can begin the motorbike. For the reason that 3D scan works with infrared scanning, this kind of face recognition additionally works at the hours of darkness.

Iris cornea matching for optimum authentication.

BMW iFace operates as a twin system to realize highest-level consolation and security. For instance, the rider may be authenticated both utilizing face recognition (with out helmet) or by iris-cornea scanning of the eyes. One of these authentication permits the system to establish the rider even with the helmet on, as solely the iris and cornea are scanned and in contrast with the information saved within the system.

Right here too, infrared know-how ensures useful reliability even in absolute darkness. As well as, a particular polarization filter permits the scanning course of even via closely tinted and even mirrored visors, several types of glasses and call lenses. The rider enters the kind of visor and visible support he’s at present utilizing within the show previous to the scanning course of utilizing the corresponding menu features.

Worldwide networking of BMW eCall and iFace permits identification of thieves.
In case of an tried theft, BMW iFace communicates with the eCall digital emergency service. Not solely does the BMW Motorrad Name Centre obtain a corresponding message concerning the tried theft through a particular code, however the scan knowledge (face or eye scan) and the present geographical place knowledge are transmitted in parallel to the worldwide central database of the Federal Police authorities.