Bioscrypt technology enables the real-time capture of three-dimensional images of a subject's face. The unique features of the subject's cranio-facial structure are extracted and stored as a biometric template for automated human recognition. The method can be used either in identification or in verification.

1. Face Capture
Using structured light in near-infrared range:

• The Bioscrypt camera projects an invisible structured light pattern onto the face
• The light pattern is distorted by the surface geometry of the face
• The camera precisely records the pattern distortion

2. 3D Reconstruction Process
Real-time reconstruction of the 3D facial surface:

• The distorted pattern is input into a 3D reconstruction algorithm
• A 3D mesh of the face is created by means of triangulation
• The resulting face geometry is measurable in millimeters
• The 3D reconstructed image is NOT stored in the database

3. Feature Extraction and Matching

• A biometric template is extracted from the 3D facial geometry (skull curvature, etc)
• The template is based on the unique rigid tissues of the skull which are unchanging over time
• The resulting numeric template is stored in an ordinary database
• Identification is performed by matching the biometric template against the enrollment database
• Verification is performed by matching the biometric template against a template stored on a smart card

3D Technology Advantages
Bioscrypt technology is superior to other biometric technologies:

• Is not affected by lighting conditions, background colors, facial hair or make-up
• Provides higher performance at different view angles
• Is of higher accuracy in real-life environments