Advanced Facial Recognition Authentication

The HID Facepod combines industry-leading biometric facial recognition technology with intelligent edge processing to deliver fast, accurate, and secure identity authentication in high-throughput environments.

Built with HID’s U.ARE.U™ Camera Identification System, Facepod performs automatic face detection, image capture, quality verification, and facial matching directly on the device for improved speed, privacy, and reliability.

Its portrait field-of-view accommodates users of varying heights without manual adjustment, creating a seamless and touchless user experience.

Fast & Accurate Biometric Authentication

• High-speed facial recognition processing
• AI-powered identity verification
• Optimized for high-throughput environments
• NIST FRTE benchmark-recognized matching performance

Advanced Presentation Attack Detection (PAD)

• Passive liveness detection technology
• Detects spoof attempts including:
  • Printed photos
  • Digital image attacks
  • 3D masks
• ISO 30107-3 PAD compliant

Edge-Based Biometric Processing

• On-device authentication processing
• Reduced network bandwidth usage
• Enhanced user privacy
• Offline authentication capabilities

Intelligent User Guidance

• Front RGB LED status indicators
• Integrated stereo speakers for audio feedback
• Optional rear operator display
• Easy-to-understand visual authentication cues

Flexible Deployment Options

Supports multiple installation methods including:

• Desktop mounting
• Counter mounting
• Pedestal installation
• Wall mounting
• eGate integration

Facial Recognition System

• 8MP RGB-IR multispectral imaging camera
• Full HD 1920x1080 video output
• Active structured 3D depth projector
• NIR illumination at 940nm
• Face recognition working distance:
  • 20–150 cm standard
  • 40–100 cm with PAD enabled

Performance

• Configurable false match rates:
  • 1e-4
  • 1e-5
  • 1e-6
• Database capacity:
  • Up to 100,000 facial templates
• ISO 30107-3 Level 1 PAD compliance

Displays & UX

• 10.1" front touchscreen display
• Optional 7" rear touchscreen display
• RGB LED light guidance
• Stereo speaker audio prompts

Connectivity

• Gigabit Ethernet
• Dual USB 3.0 host ports

Environmental

• Operating temperature:
  • 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
• IP54 rated

Transportation & Airports

• Passenger check-in
• Security checkpoints
• Boarding verification
• Border control

Healthcare

• Patient check-in/check-out
• Visitor management
• Staff authentication

Retail & Hospitality

• Hotel self check-in
• Employee access control
• Time and attendance
• Age verification

Secure Access Control

• Enterprise authentication
• High-security entry points
• Touchless identity verification

What is the HID Facepod?

The HID Facepod is a biometric facial recognition authentication device designed for fast, secure, and touchless identity verification in transportation, healthcare, hospitality, and secure access environments.

Does the HID Facepod support liveness detection?

Yes. The HID Facepod includes advanced passive liveness detection technology that helps prevent spoofing attempts using printed photos, masks, or digital images.

Can the HID Facepod work offline?

Yes. Facepod performs biometric processing and authentication directly on the device using edge computing technology, enabling offline authentication capabilities.

What industries use the HID Facepod?

The HID Facepod is commonly used in airports, border control, healthcare facilities, hotels, retail environments, and enterprise access control systems.

How many facial templates can the HID Facepod store?

The system supports storage of up to 100,000 facial templates for 1:1 and 1:N matching applications.