Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ:VUZI) announced that NEC Solution Innovators Ltd has specified the use of Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses for its NeoFace KAOATO Facial Recognition System.
NEC Solution Innovators is a Japanese multinational information technology and electronics company and leading system integrator.
The firm’s facial recognition technology has been rated the best in the world by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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The NeoFace KAOATO facial recognition system is designed for use in commercial facilities and public facilities including department stores, supermarkets, schools and hospitals. The technology utilizes the M400's 4K HD camera to perform facial recognition in real time, enabling recognition in certain locations where fixed cameras cannot be installed and allowing detection of visitors' entries more effectively.
"We are pleased to be specified as the smart glasses solution within such a comprehensive identification system by a recognized leader in the space," Vuzix founder CEO Paul Travers said in a statement.
"Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses provides studio quality picture and video capture with auto-focus and image stabilization, making it an ideal device for facial recognition applications.”
Rochester, New York-based Vuzix is a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets.
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