o.vision
Shaping the Future of Identity and Access Management Space

The alarming rise in security breaches over the past few years have obligated organisations to invest in authentication solutions to keep facilities, people, and assets safe from real-world threats. Add to that, the widespread COVID-19 pandemic and the new-reality unveiled by this crisis has pushed enterprises toward contactless and seamless access controls. In such a scenario, facial recognition technology is gaining traction, owing to its unparalleled capabilities. As hygiene concerns are increasing, facial recognition technology is playing a crucial role in helping organisations adapt to the new reality. Governments worldwide also are likely to terminate contact biometric devices given the risk it carries in spreading the infection and encourage facial recognition technology.

One company that is making great strides in the biometric industry through its intuitive facial authentication access control system is o.vision. As an end to end developer, the company has created a proprietary state-of-the-art algorithm for recognition, in-line with an embedded edge device to deliver the fastest recognition time on the market. o.vision’s robust platform for access controls and payments is offered to various sectors, including real estate, manufacturing companies, event venues, offices, and security facilities. “We have combined our expertise in computer vision and machine learning, with our knowledge of design and hardware to create one of the most powerful edge devices,” says Daniel Sozonov, COO of o.vision.

The hallmark of o.vision’s facial authentication access control system is the speed of recognition. The system takes 0.2 seconds to recognise a person at a distance, in motion and give unobtrusive access.

What’s more?

The company’s access control system is integrated with several robust features and a user-friendly interface. Facial identification and anti-spoofing capabilities ensure users have full control of which individuals enter their premises and prevent any unauthorised access. The platform also has temperature screening add-on, which helps offices and other facilities to be proactive in managing building health. The device can be integrated easily into an existing access control system and any HR software to develop additional customised features. All in all, with its facial recognition access control system, o.vision’s objective is to eliminate long queues, lengthy registration times, and the hassle that comes with losing a keycard.

We have combined our expertise in computer vision and machine learning, with our knowledge of design and hardware to create one of the most powerful edge devices. o.vision will be a talking point in the conversation about the office of the future

How does it work?

Administrators, employees and guests alike can easily register into o.vision’s system from the comfort of their home through a mobile application, which is a one-time registration that gives access to any building with the right permission. Managers and directors can check the platform from anywhere on their mobile and can gain insights about their employees in the office, and optimise office operations. They also get notifications at the arrivals of guests.

“We believe that access control should be virtually invisible; it should never interfere with the day to day tasks of a person that is authorised for access,” says Sozonov. That’s why the system is designed keeping speed and comfort in mind, which make access control barriers disappear and fade into the background. Installed at over 40 locations and 20,000 DAU, the experience that o.vision’s system creates for visitors and employees alike is second to none. The company also cares about convenience and data privacy; that is why all information is processed locally at a client-side.

By using its state-of-the-art platform, o.vision has attracted several clients. For instance, Orange Business Services, a global integrator of communications products was looking for a tool that can regularly measure the temperature of everyone entering the floor of their building. The assistant director of security systems was fascinated with facial authentication method for access control but was unable to find a high-quality product. o.vision delivered its robust facial recognition system, which met all the requirements of Orange Business Services. By leveraging o.vision’s solutions, the client was able to scan the body temperature of every individual effectively.

With vast experience and dynamic capabilities, o.vision envisions becoming a leading facial recognition solutions provider that addresses identity theft and access control issues. The company has added more features to its platform, which allows people to purchase event tickets online avoiding long queues, pay at the register without bringing their wallet, and access public transport without contact. Through these nuanced efforts, o.vision is poised to grow in the IAM landscape while solving niche problems. Undoubtedly, the company will be a talking point in the conversation about the office of the future.