The new AI-based Video Monitoring and Recording (VMR) module, the first of its kind, brings a substantial overhaul to the console and related add-ons; and support of H.265 formats and DIDO I/O modules make the solution more relevant and accessible than ever

TAIPEI, TAIWAN — December 10, 2021 —CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a pioneer in AI and facial recognition technologies, today announced the newest update to FaceMe® Security, its premier facial recognition solution for surveillance and access control. Version 7.0 introduces the VMR Add-On, dramatically enhancing the software’s video management capabilities. The new module, a replacement to the Monitor Add-On, comes with gallery and floor plan view features that logically connect IP cameras and enable seamless, real-time video tracking of individuals’ journeys through the facilities. The updated version also introduces the ability to search for a person using an image of their face, and supports H.265 as well as DIDO I/O modules.

FaceMe® Security is a comprehensive AI-based surveillance solution integrating CyberLink’s market-leading facial recognition technology. It provides an expansive set of functionalities such as identity verification, time and attendance tracking, health check (mask detection and temperature measurement), live monitoring, and event-based alerts, for example, when detecting VIP or block-listed individuals. FaceMe® Security’s scalability and compatibility with most existing security system components and leading video management system (VMS) solutions make it the perfect value-adding complement to system integrators’ offerings, across any facility: from office, residential, and institutional buildings, to hotels, retail stores and warehouses, factories, and large industrial plants.

The latest FaceMe® Security (v7.0) update enhances four main areas:

VMR Add-On – Live Monitoring and Recording via IP Camera Video Streams

The VMR Add-On (replacing the Monitor Add-On) is a software module that connects to FaceMe® Security and integrates all the features essential to video monitoring and recording. The console allows security personnel to monitor multiple video streams in real time, receive instantaneous alerts, and search recorded videos.

The new VMR Add-On Floor Plan View capability overlays live video feeds from IP cameras to the uploaded facilities’ floor plans, intuitively locating potentially problematic situations, following individuals of interest, and quickly intervening to address security issues. The Gallery View allows users to select and monitor up to nine streaming video feeds concurrently, each with their own layout by floor, area, purpose, or other relevant criteria. Additional options and user interface enhancements include enlarged thumbnails with detailed information, camera numbering for better identification, and more.

FaceMe ® Security Central Management Console – Search People by Image, Customizable Groups

The FaceMe® Security Central module, running on on-premise servers, provides centralized access to face database management, visitor history, event logs, and system configuration. In the 7.0 update, FaceMe® Security Central adds a new Search by Image feature, which can locate the visiting history of a specific person (e.g., potential thief) by uploading an image of their face. The new release allows the creation of customized groups of individuals based on profiles and characteristics that match organizations’ unique security needs. Each group can be assigned a distinctive color and pattern to easily visualize the corresponding individuals on the video feeds.

End-to-end Support for the Latest H.265 Video Formats

H.265 is the video compression standard supported in most of the latest IP cameras. Compared to the legacy H.264 format, H.265 reduces file size by 50 to 75% for comparable video quality, dramatically increasing the number of hours of video recording that NVRs (network video recorders) can store. FaceMe® Security now provides end-to-end support for H.265 videos (when using hardware such as Intel CPUs’ Quick Sync decoder and NVIDIA GPUs,) for enhanced RTSP streaming, real-time face detection, feature extraction, and video recording retrieval.

Support for DIDO I/O Modules – Fully Integrated with the Control of Doors, Locks, and Lights

FaceMe® Security now supports select models of Advantech’s DIDO control modules, further expanding its compatibility with I/O devices to automatically control doors, locks, and lights when detecting the presence of authorized individuals.

For more information on FaceMe® Security, please visit: https://www.cyberlink.com/faceme/solution/security/overview

Bitkey integrated its cutting-edge workhub solution into the Tokyo Square Garden office tower, allowing each employee and visitor to experience the future of contactless smart offices

TAIPEI, TAIWAN — December 07, 2021 —CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a pioneer in AI and facial recognition technologies, today announced that its FaceMe® facial recognition solution has been successfully implemented by bitkey Inc. into “workhub,” a connected smart office platform. Workhub now integrates AI and facial recognition, enabling a seamless, contactless experience in the workplace. To the satisfaction of office tenants and visitors, workhub is now operational at the Tokyo Square Garden building complex and also showcased at bitkey’s headquarters.

Bitkey, founded in 2018, is a Japanese technology company that provides connected solutions for home, workspaces, and recreational facilities through its respective “homehub,” “workhub,” and “exphub” platforms. As of September 2021, bitkey was the #1 smart lock provider in the Japanese domestic market.

Bitkey’s workhub connected platform will shape the future of smart office connectivity. In addition to providing a complete access control solution that supports multiple authentication methods – IC cards, QR codes, and facial recognition, workhub uses AI-powered connected services to offer office workers a comprehensive, user-friendly experience.

Bitkey’s workhub includes three main features:

Self-Service, Contactless Reception for Visitors 

When an employee fills out the online form to invite visitors to the office, workhub sends them  invitation emails with a QR code that they will scan at a kiosk located at the entrance of the building, at the agreed-upon time. Upon finding the record corresponding to this QR code, visitors are asked to enroll their face in the system to enable facial recognition. Then they can proceed to their assigned meeting room, using their registered face to unlock doors, access elevators, and guide them to their hosts, all in one convenient, streamlined experience.

Access to Assigned Booths and Meeting Rooms

The workhub Room Support uses facial recognition to manage workspaces, granting registered participants access to their meeting rooms and controlling the attribution of individual booths and cubicles.

Real-Time Monitoring of Congestion in Shared Spaces

Bitkey’s live showroom system functionality checks the occupancy of shared spaces and conference rooms in real time to improve space management and ensure comfort and safety.

CyberLink’s FaceMe® is optimized to run across hardware configurations, from high-end workstations to low-power chipsets frequently used in IoT and AIoT devices. It is the most versatile and adaptable facial recognition offering on the market today. FaceMe® provides solution builders and system integrators a fast, reliable, extremely precise, and flexible facial recognition technology that can be deployed across a number of scenarios, including security, access control, public safety, fintech, smart retail, and home protection.

Perfect score at ISO-conforming iBeta’s liveness detection test cements FaceMe technology’s leadership

TAIPEI, TAIWAN — November 15, 2021 —CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a pioneer in AI and facial recognition technologies, announced today that the anti-spoofing capabilities of its FaceMe® facial recognition solution achieved a True Rejection Rate of 100%, obtaining a perfect score in iBeta’s industrial standard PAD (Presentation Attack Detection) test. FaceMe® detected all impersonation and substitution attempts from the test’s photos and videos. iBeta is an internationally recognized independent third-party testing and quality assurance organization.

In passing iBeta’s industrial standard PAD (Presentation Attack Detection) test, FaceMe is now compliant with ISO ISO-IEC 30107-3 (International Organization for Standardization). iBeta is one of the world’s few agencies accredited by NIST NVLAP (U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program) for biometric testing. Per ISO-IEC 30107-3, iBeta performed Level 1 testing of FaceMe® on both Android and iOS devices. It was unable to spoof the technology with any presentation attacks (PAs), concluding with an Attack Presentation Classification Error Rate (APCER) of 0%.

Adding to CyberLink’s long list of achievements, the iBeta certification confirms FaceMe®’s trustworthiness and its ability to accurately protect people’s identity, even when under spoofing attacks. The compliance with ISO provides users of mobile devices powered by FaceMe® the assurance that their identity, the private data stored on the device and the access it grants to their online information are securely protected.

“Preventing spoofing attacks is critical to the adoption of facial biometric technology in areas such as fintech and access control, where iron-clad identity protection is essential, yet it is one of its toughest challenges,” said Dr. Jau Huang, CEO of CyberLink. “Adding to FaceMe®’s acclaimed accuracy, consistently recognized by NIST and other independent parties, we are honored to receive iBeta’s Presentation Attack Detection certification, which provides the assurance of its reliability in preventing unauthorized access through the use of spoofing techniques.”

FaceMe® is optimized to run across hardware configurations, from high-end workstations to low-power chipsets frequently used in IoT and AIoT devices. It is the most versatile and adaptable offering on the market today. FaceMe® provides solution builders and system integrators a fast, reliable, extremely precise and flexible facial recognition technology that can be deployed across a number of scenarios, including security, access control, public safety, fintech, smart retail and home protection.

CyberLink FaceMe® iBeta Presentation Attack Detection Report

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Oct 19, 2021 –  CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a pioneer in AI and facial recognition technologies, today announced a partnership for the integration of its FaceMe® Facial Recognition into FaceScan’s temperature screening kiosks.

The FaceScan no contact temperature screening kiosks come with check-in capabilities, temperature verification, live notifications, complete with people identification, powered by FaceMe®’s industry-leading facial recognition engine and rich feature set.

“Facial recognition is enhancing our everyday lives, from securing physical access and data protection, to enabling contactless experiences that are not only enjoyable but highly relevant for the fight against COVID-19,” said Dr. Jau Huang, Chairman and CEO, CyberLink. “Thanks to the accuracy, flexibility and comprehensive feature set of FaceMe®, we were uniquely positioned to provide FaceScan’s temperature screening kiosks with core functionalities such as guiding the thermal sensor to precisely measure temperature on the forehead, perform mask detection and accurately identify people even when they wear a mask, all while supporting a positive and unintrusive experience for customers and employees.”

CyberLink’s FaceMe® engine is ranked as one of the most accurate facial recognition technologies in the world by the renowned National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Facial Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT), with an accuracy rate of up to 99.7%. Even when a mask is worn, it maintains an accuracy rate of up to 98.9%.

“After evaluating a multitude of face recognition options, we chose FaceMe® for its affordability, speed, and accuracy. Our partnership with CyberLink and the integration of FaceMe® into our FaceScan thermal scanners, give us a notable competitive advantage,” said Theo Flores, CEO of FaceScan. “By integrating FaceMe®’s enhanced facial recognition, our thermal scanning solution is second to none. It allows us to match and temperature check people in less than a second, which amounts to a 300% increase in speed over our previous system,” Flores said.

FaceMe® is uniquely positioned to integrate edge-based AI facial recognition into a wide range of IoT and AIoT solutions. It is optimized to run on most hardware & software configurations. FaceMe® provides system integrators with fast, flexible, and precise facial recognition SDK solutions. It supports HTTP, C#, and C++ making it quick and flexible to deploy FaceMe® across a wide range of scenarios, including security monitoring, access control, public safety, smart retail, and home protection.

The upgraded suite of software includes new smart AI tools, advanced precision controls and expands our royalty-free stock library to over 8 million videos, images, and music.

Taipei, Taiwan – September 16, 2021 – CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), today announced brand new versions of its creative editing software, adding new AI-powered tools and more advanced editing features. PowerDirector, PhotoDirector, AudioDirector, and ColorDirector now include new dynamic smart tools, studio quality effects, enhanced precision editing controls, and will be compatible with the new Windows 11 Operating System. With the addition of the iStock by Getty Images content library, users can now access 2 million additional stock videos and photos, on top of over 6.4 million videos, photos, and music tracks already offered by Shutterstock. This all comes at no extra cost and is included in all 365 subscription options. With over 8 million stock assets at their fingertips, and a wealth of AI-powered and intuitive editing tools, users have all they need to compose and enhance their videos and photos.

PowerDirector 365 introduces new smart features, and UI enhancements. Speed up creative workflow with AI-powered tools such as Sky Replacement, Object Detection, Speech Enhancement, and Wind Removal. Layer and blend to create artistic scenes with enhanced Mask & Blend tools. Capture, edit, share, or stream your creations to any popular streaming platform with the brand-new screen recording and live-streaming features. Automatically fit any background audio track to video clips with BGM Smart Fit. Access over 8 million royalty-free assets powered by Shutterstock and iStock by Getty Images for video projects of any size.

In this update, CyberLink also made several enhancements to PowerDirector 365 for Mac, which has seen enthusiastic adoption since its initial launch late last year. On top of the existing rich set of features addressing needs of users of all levels, the addition of tools like Shape Designer, enhanced Masking & Blending, Color Match, and Lighting Adjustment options, brings all the functionalities video creators need to add Hollywood-style special effects. All while maintaining the acclaimed performance and ease of use PowerDirector fans have grown accustomed to.

PhotoDirector 365 (Windows and Mac) adds new light effects and color adjustment features. Turn any photo into a visual masterpiece with a comprehensive set of AI tools, including AI-powered Sky Replacement and Photo Animation effects. Create dreamy images with Light Rays, Bokeh, and Light Hits Effects. Discover hidden beauty in your photos with the new Dispersion, Glitch Art, and Object Segmentation tools. Create unique compositions without the fear of mistakes with enhanced Layer Editing and new Layer Editing History features. Make any image into a music video by adding bounces and shakes with the Audio Beat effect. Access over 4 million stock images and music tracks from an expansive stock library.

AudioDirector 365 releases UI and feature enhancements for more flexibility and control. Users can create cinema-quality audio with new Speech Enhancement and enhanced versions of De-Wind, BGM Smart Fit, and Vocal Balance & Removal. The Ripple Editing tool is now updated to provide more intuitive multi-track editing. ColorDirector 365 adds more precision color controls, including new Waveform Scope, and Parade Mode to adjust light and color differences. Brand new visual effects added include glitch, grain, bokeh, and sparkle effects.

Both AudioDirector and ColorDirector are now available in the popular 365 subscription model. Complete with access to design effects packs, monthly updates, and a royalty-free stock media library.

“PowerDirector and our other creative software available individually or bundled into the flagship Director Suite, follow CyberLink’s longstanding passion to continuously innovate and introduce unique new features designed and optimized to deliver pro-level results without the typical steep learning curve, for all creators,” said Dr. Jau Huang, CEO of CyberLink. “This release contains brand new tools powered by AI and a significantly expanded stock library offered by Shutterstock and Getty Images. Offering over 8 million premium stock assets from the market top providers, at no extra cost over our affordable software subscription plans is unheard of and shows our commitment to offer unparalleled value to our customers. We believe users of all levels deserve the most intuitive multimedia editing experience, with a comprehensive toolset and access to a vast library of stock assets to inspire them and help them deliver professional results without any boundaries.”

Director Suite 365 brings together the latest versions of CyberLink’s leading multimedia creative software, including PowerDirector, PhotoDirector, AudioDirector, and ColorDirector. Director Suite 365 subscribers also have unlimited access to a continually growing collection of exclusive plug-ins, effect packs, AI features, motion titles, background music tracks, and sound effect clips.

Perpetual versions of the popular 365 software (PowerDirector 20, PhotoDirector 13, and AudioDirector 12) are also available for purchase.