HID has partnered with ASSA ABLOY to pair self-boarding gates with advanced facial recognition technology with the aim of modernizing the passenger experience.

The companies report that the new solution will debut at the Passenger Terminal EXPO 2024, 16-18 April, at booth A22.

What is the need for self-boarding gates?

The new self-boarding gate is comprised of HID’s U.ARE.U Camera Identification System – featuring advanced facial recognition technology – and the ASSA ABLOY Speed Gate to enable secure and quick passenger ID verification for boarding.

It means travelers can move through the biometrics-enabled self-boarding gate and help shorten wait times and reduce airline staff workload.

Facial recognition is quickly becoming a preferred method for authenticating people in high-traffic, security-intense environments, the company states.

Systems such as the HID U.ARE.U Camera Identification System, offer fast, accurate matching and reliable passive liveness detection to prevent spoofing — a critical requirement in busy areas such as airports with multiple ID checkpoints and limited attendants.

Boasting an ultra-modular design, the ASSA ABLOY speed gate is simple to install and comes in a range of colors and sizes to complement almost any entrance.

The speed gates also have a variety of security measures such as anti-tailgating, piggybacking and wrong way passage and can handle high traffic volume in public areas with limited attendance.

How will it improve passenger experience?

The self-boarding gate system, created through the collaboration of HID and ASSA ABLOY, helps lift efficiencies and security while transforming the air travel experience with passenger-driven encounters.

With the self-boarding gate system, a quick look is all it takes for authorized passengers to board the plane.

This journey starts with secure mobile check-in when an individual authenticates their ID document, such as a passport and then matches a selfie to the ID photo to create their mobile travel credentials.

The passenger then uses their face as a single token to pass through the various airport ID checkpoints – from bag drop and security screening to duty-free shopping, VIP lounge access, boarding and more.

At each ID checkpoint, HID’s AI-powered facial recognition camera matches the passenger’s face with the travel credential created at check-in for identity verification.

The camera excels within airport settings where backgrounds are busy and indisputable ID verification is required.