New generation e-Gate authenticates identity in 10 seconds

New generation e-Gate authenticates identity in 10 seconds

Kinmen Port Travel Service Center and Taoyuan International Airport use the same level of new generation automatic inspection and clearance system (e-Gate). (Photo by reporter Wu Zhengting)

A serious criminal used AI technology to synthesize a mugshot and successfully applied for a passport. He arrogantly held the passport and tried to escape to China through the three minor links. However, he was caught by the automatic inspection and clearance system (e-Gate) and was arrested in a panic.

This e-Gate uses a biometric recognition system that integrates automatic passport sensing and interpretation and high-resolution facial feature capture to accurately compare multiple physiological characteristics of passengers. The front-end channel of the system deploys high-precision laser photography and infrared sensing technology, combined with AI algorithms and dynamic traffic logic. In addition to recognizing faces, it can also instantly identify tailgating, luggage dragging and abnormal movement in space. It also has in-gate registration and multi-national voice guidance functions. Passengers can register and clear customs directly at the gate, which can be completed in as fast as ten seconds.

The e-Gate used in the Kinmen Port Travel Center cost about 28 million yuan to build seven e-Gates. The same type of e-Gate is also used in Taoyuan International Airport.

(Text: Reporter Wu Zhengting Source: Immigration Department)