ABIS biometrics refers to a technology that uses the inherent physiological properties and behavioral characteristics of the human body to identify individuals through a close combination of computers and high-tech means such as optics, acoustics, biosensors, and biometrics. Nowadays, fingerprint recognition technology, which is widely used in our daily lives, face recognition technology, and iris recognition technology, all belong to ABIS biometrics.
There is no doubt that identification is becoming increasingly important in our daily lives, at work, and in our participation in politics, where we only need to present enough information for secure and trustworthy authentication. Whether it's streamlining access to government digital services or providing a unique, personalized digital identity that makes it easier for commercial companies to understand and serve their customers, identity is so important. It is a strategic necessity for both government and commercial organizations around the world.
ABIS biometrics is also playing an increasing role in the commercial sector, including registering accounts, securing online transactions, accessing bank accounts, other digital services, and ATM cash withdrawals. There are currently more than 20 biometric payment card pilot projects around the world, and BNP Paribas has launched its first commercial deployment program. Soon, consumers around the world will be able to use fingerprint recognition authentication services on their cards.
In recent years, cell phones have become widely used and feature fingerprint and face recognition technology. This allows cell phones to be associated with a user's bank account and cashless payments via NFC near field communication technology. ABIS biometrics on cell phones are also used to link to official system applications - including visa and residence applications, security checks through airports and borders, retrieval of bank accounts, and identity and age checks when shopping online or in brick-and-mortar stores.
Self-service lanes using facial recognition are already present at airports for lower-risk travelers entering the country. Facial recognition technology is being used in airport security and boarding to improve passenger screening efficiency, which prevents travelers from entering an airport, registering their identity, and then having their documents checked over and over again. This type of sensorless facial recognition technology is increasingly being adopted around the world. The judicious use of ABIS biometrics can improve security and make the passenger experience faster and more convenient.
Through ABIS biometrics, it can empower all kinds of cross-industry typical application scenarios, building a base of biometric digital authentication capabilities in typical scenarios such as smart parks, smart offices, smart security, smart finance, smart campuses, smart homes, and meta-universe digital people. There have been many important developments in ABIS biometrics, and there will certainly be more innovations and applications in the coming period.