Animetrics Releases First Commercial Application

Animetrics, a developer of 3D facial recognition and identity management products for law enforcement and the military, has released its first API for commercial licensing, called FaceR, which makes it possible for software developers to write programs using Animetrics’ technology. The Conway company's technology is already used by law enforcement agencies worldwide and within the US Department of Defense. The FaceR API will yield advanced facial recognition applications in the commercial and enterprise market, and represents Animetrics’ first foray into the commercial space.

“Our goal is to extend the reach of our facial recognition capability beyond our core markets, enabling partners to leverage our assets to build innovative products while at the same time making our core technology more pervasive in the marketplace,” said Paul Schuepp, Animetrics president and CEO. Schuepp continued, “There is an unmet need in the marketplace for accurate, powerful face recognition APIs. We will give developers access to our facial biometric technology to drive development of creative applications worldwide.”
  
One commercial use under consideration is superimposing eyeglasses onto a 3D face, so prospective buyers can virtually shop for frames. Other commercial uses include targeted marketing, authentication, security, games, time and attendance tools, and mobile apps.