Tobu Railway Deploys Contactless Turnstiles with Facial Recognition
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Quick answer
Tobu Railway has implemented SAKULaLa, a contactless turnstile system with facial recognition, at its stations in Japan.
Tobu Railway has launched contactless turnstiles using the SAKULaLa facial recognition biometric system at Ikebukuro and Kami-Itabashi stations in Tokyo. The technology allows passengers to pass through security without needing to present tickets or cards, speeding up boarding and reducing queues.
The solution’s key feature is its ability to modernize existing turnstiles without full replacement. Additional cameras are installed on the equipment, scanning passengers’ faces and matching the data with pre-registered information. Hitachi’s encryption technology protects the data, minimizing risks of biometric information leaks.
In the future, Tobu Railway plans to expand the system to other stations and integrate it with commercial facilities such as shops and cafes. Development is also underway for hybrid devices supporting both biometrics and traditional contactless cards, creating a unified ecosystem for cashless payments and simplifying daily commutes.
Common questions
- How does the facial recognition system on turnstiles work?
- The SAKULaLa system scans a passenger's face, matches the data with registered information, and automatically opens the turnstile. This uses cameras installed on existing turnstiles and secure data encryption.
- What security measures are in place?
- Biometric data is protected using Hitachi's encryption technology. The system avoids storing facial images in plain text, and access to information is strictly controlled by security protocols.
- What are the future prospects for this technology?
- Tobu Railway plans to expand the system to other stations and integrate it with commercial facilities, as well as develop hybrid devices compatible with contactless cards.
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