Vista EY2T

Motorized Biometric ID Device for Vista Imaging and Crea Inc Design LTD

The EY2T is an automatically rotating biometric camera for face and iris recognition. It scans the field of view for faces, then using motors it rotates to aim directly at the eyes for best capture. With 9 front facing sensors and motion, a simple friendly design was needed. The cylindrical pill shape allowed rotation and a calm, non threatening form. The wide spread of LEDs and autofocus allow ID capture at 3 to 6 feet, eliminating manual aiming and allowing greater range. The versatility of mounting, either standalone or in the wall mount, give the product more potential uses for customers.

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Unique Properties

The EY2T is an auto rotating biometric ID camera. It scans the field of view for faces, then using motors it rotates it to aim directly at eyes for best capture. The wide spread of LEDs allows capture at 3 to 6 feet. This eliminates manually aiming at the eyes and captures at greater range. The motors, distance sensor, LEDs, and autofocus make the device unique. The versatility of mounting, either standalone or with wall mount, plus the simple pill shaped design stand out from competition.

Tags

Biometric, Identification, Iris, Facial Recognition, Camera, Vista Imaging, Security, Access

Production Technology

The EY2T is a combination of thermoset injection molded plastics, CNC produced metal support arms, internal bearings & motor, screws, printed circuit boards & components, glass lenses, and rubber strain reliefs. The plastic is both opaque PC ABS material, as well as semitransparent IR light transmissive Bayer plastic for the front lens.

Design Challenge

The biggest challenge was simplifying the exterior so the design is non-threatening to users. This was especially difficult when resolving the intimidating amount of sensors on front surface, accomplished through aesthetic positioning and IR light transmissive plastics. Another difficulty was to design a form allowing motorized rotation without exposing the mechanics. The wide variety of potential markets was also a challenge, leading to multiple mounting options and variations of the design through sensor options and their internal positions.

Project Duration

The project was conceptualized in San Carlos, CA (USA) in early 2013, and developed jointly in Bristol (UK) and California over the year. The project continued over 2014 and was finished in early 2015. Plastic housings were created in Carlsbad CA (USA) & Shenzhen (China), and electronics were produced in Singapore.

Operation Flow

When a subject approaches, it 1st recognizes faces and locates the eyes. Motors pivot to aim the cameras at the face. When aimed, LEDs illuminate the IRIS and the distance sensor helps camera focus. A high res image is captured of both eyes and cropped. The 2nd camera captures the entire face with a flash. The images are processed and sent for identification. Quickly acquiring biometric images, using the many sensors & motors, allows EY2T to outperform manual ID cameras. The wide LED spread & autofocus allow a greater range of capture.

Research

Qualitative interviews found people have concerns about biometric capture, leading to a specific design tone: Serious, but friendly. As the camera is motorized, research was done into friendly robot styles (ex: Eve from Wall-E) which guided the design. Research showed competitor products and new biometric technology, such as face tracking, which was integrated. Target client environments were considered (ex: offices where people are identified for high value transactions or receiving money).

Inspiration

Inspiration was a need for simple appearance and operation when capturing a persons identity, something that could be uncomfortable. The rotating form in form design reduces apparent motion when it aims at the eyes. There are 9 front sensors simplified by a black face unifying them aesthetically. The overall width allows a wide spread of the IR LED, located to the far left and right, thus increasing range. The cylindrical form allows rotation and the spherical ends add a friendly shape.

Image Credits

Image #1: Photographer Travis Baldwin / In Office / 2015 Image #2: Photographer Travis Baldwin / IRIS Capture Window / 2015 Image #3: Illustrator Travis Baldwin / Wall Mounted Showing Rotation / 2015 Image #4: Illustrator Travis Baldwin / Image Capture in Office / 2015 Image #5: Illustrator Travis Baldwin / Wall Mount with Face / 2015

Project Overview

Vista EY2T Motorized Biometric ID Device has been a Silver winner in the Security, Safety and Surveillance Products Design award category in the year 2014 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Silver Recognition

Travis Baldwin was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2015, a testament to excellence of their work Vista EY2T Motorized Biometric ID Device.

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