Earlier this year, MiTAC collaborated with the Taiwan External Trade Development Council to implement facial recognition technology at the World Trade Center Hall 1, Nangang Exhibition Hall 1, and Nangang Exhibition Hall 2. The system includes features such as VIP reception and specific target alerting, enhancing control over the entry and exit of exhibitors. Additionally, the attendance card machines for contracted businesses stationed in the venue have been upgraded with facial recognition technology, and they have been in operation since the beginning of this summer.
Improving the security of exhibition halls has always been a major challenge in the operation of trade associations. In the past, manual verification was commonly used for entry. With the continuous advancement of facial recognition and AI technology, both recognition accuracy and speed have significantly increased. Therefore, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, in collaboration with the consultancy team from the Industrial Technology Research Institute, jointly planned a facial recognition system. MiTAC, with extensive experience in system integration, was selected to undertake the construction. Huang Yingjun, the project manager of MiTAC, mentioned that we are a key player in the implementation of the eGate automatic clearance system, which ensures national security. In this collaboration with Kneron, Inc., specialized in image recognition algorithms, they aim to enhance security at Taiwan External Trade Development Council's exhibition halls. Utilizing highly accurate 3D facial recognition technology that cannot be easily imitated or cracked, whether through high-definition images, videos, 3D printed models, or wax figures, they are jointly creating a state-of-the-art facial recognition facility to strengthen the security of exhibition halls.
The facial recognition system comprises:
■ Control of Decorators' Entry and Exit to the Exhibition Hall
The implementation of the facial recognition system is primarily for intelligent security control, incorporating advanced technology to assist in identity verification upon entry and exit. It includes a real-time recognition notification system to prevent issues proactively. After vendors apply for an account and password, they can log in to the system to register basic information, photos, and exhibition service certificates or occupational safety cards. After the administrator approval, they can enter through facial recognition verification. On-site registration is also possible by scanning the QR code, significantly enhancing construction safety at the exhibition venue.
■ VIP Reception through Facial Recognition
The implementation of facial recognition at the various exhibition halls of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council includes features catering to VIP guests and specific alert functions. Pre-recorded VIP data allows for swift entry through dedicated VIP channels, where electronic screens near the entrance promptly display welcoming messages. This ensures a personalized and prestigious experience for VIPs. Additionally, real-time push notifications for specific individuals help monitor entry dynamics effectively.
■ Smart Management of Contracted Vendors
In response to the challenges posed by traditional card-based attendance systems, where cards can be lost or multiple cards carried, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council has implemented facial recognition for attendance management at its various exhibition halls. This advanced system replaces card swiping, recording entry and exit times through facial recognition. This innovation enhances the efficiency of attendance management for contracted vendors and facilitates the systematic generation of reports, saving valuable manual labor time. The facial recognition system complies with personal data protection regulations, limiting registered data to photos, names, and company names. Users can choose the retention period for their photos on the system interface, view relevant privacy declarations, and, upon agreement, the system stores the data. The closed system design, data storage anonymization, and restrictions on the origin of hardware procurement are adopted to ensure the security of user information.
MiTAC employs state-of-the-art recognition technology and equipment, with future plans to enhance features such as electronic fencing, abandoned object identification, and abnormal loitering recognition. Collaborating with the Trade Association, Shentong aims to create a secure and reassuring exhibition venue.