| | July 20198very individual living on this planet is unique with respect to physical attributes, nature, likes and dislikes. Face, voice, and fingerprints are some of the defining physical characteristics that differentiate each of us from the other, thus making them ideal for identification purposes using Biometric technologies. Biometrics, as the term suggests, is nothing but metrics related to human characteristics, and facial recognition is the most commonly used form of biometrics in the world today. From being introduced in the form of as trivial a feature as phone unlocking, to as important procedures as security and surveillance, the use of facial recognition technology is simply too vast to ignore.Facial recognition techniques along with artificial intelligence and machine learning are constantly evolving. Not too long ago, these technologies were predominantly limited to science fiction movies. Today, they are everywhere to be found. The usage of these technologies is rapidly expanding. From allowing the banks to authenticate their customers, to law enforcement using the same to seize the culprits, facial recognition is transforming how organizations and governments operate.With a growing impetus given to facial recognition solutions by countries across the globe in order to realize the vision of building smarter and safer cities, the technology, amidst a lot of speculation, has turned-out to be a reliable and efficient tool for mass surveillance. In India, there is a need for advanced security and surveillance systems in public places to improve safety and security. Moreover, with the launch of India's Smart Cities Mission, facial recognition technology can be a game changer, as it will ensure efficient EIS FACIAL RECOGNITION THE NEXT SURVEILLANCE TREND IN INDIA?By Vijay Wadhawan, Business Head - System Solutions Business, Panasonic IndiaAn NIT Allahabad alumnus, Vijay has over a decade of IT industry experience working with companies that include Cisco Systems, Samsung Electronics, and Panasonic India.IN MY OPiNionVijay Wadhawan
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